For Grouted Tile, Bathtub, Or Procelain Or Ceramic Surface (e.g., Ceramic Bathroom Tile, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/238)
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Patent number: 7144846Abstract: A low pH disinfectant composition comprises an aqueous composition of a phenolic compound, an organic acid, and/or a dispersing surfactant and/or solvent. The disinfectant solution can be concentrated, or more preferably diluted ready to use, and is very effective in eradicating fungi including Aspergillus niger.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Steris, Inc.Inventors: Shahin Keller, Herbert J. Kaiser, Jason F. Tirey, Daniel A. Klein, Nancy E. Kaiser
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Patent number: 7141538Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition containing (a) a specific compound having one alkyl group selected from a 2-ethylhexyl group, an isononyl group and an isodecyl group, (b) anonionic surfactant having an alkyl or alkenyl group having 11 to 16 carbon atoms, (c) a hydrophobic organic solvent which is liquid at 20° C. and (d) water, wherein (c)/(d) and (c)+(d) are respectively in a specific range.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Toshiharu Noguchi, Junya Hanai, Kazunori Tsukuda, Mitsuru Uno
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Patent number: 7119055Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Pamela A. Boone, Delford I. Christmas, Lisa A. Napolitano, Benjamin Costa, Virginia L. Urban
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Patent number: 7098181Abstract: The invention provides a liquid detergent composition which is safe, has an excellent detergency and contains a hydrophobic organic solvent stable despite of a large water content. The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising (a) a specific compound having an alkyl or alkenyl group having 3 to 11 carbon atoms and a group having 4 to 30 carbon atoms in total and 2 to 10 hydroxy groups, (b) a hydrophobic organic solvent which is liquid at 20° C. and (c) water, wherein (b)/(c)=0.05/9.95 to 4/6 (mass ratio) and (b)+(c)=50 to 99 mass %.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Takumi Inoue, Kazunori Tsukuda, Mitsuru Uno
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Patent number: 7094741Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Nicola John Policicchio, Alan Edward Sherry, Ann Margaret Wolff
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Patent number: 7094742Abstract: A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. In one formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid preferably comprising lactic acid, while the second organic acid is a carboxylic acid preferably comprising gluconic acid. The surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sultaines, betaines and amino propionates. The solvent is a an alkoxylated alcohol preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds. In a second formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid preferably comprising lactic acid, while the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sultaines, betaines and amino propionates and the solvent is a an alkoxylated alcohol preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Jelmar, LLCInventor: Rosemary A. Gaudreault
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Patent number: 7082951Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Nicola John Policicchio, Alan Edward Sherry, Ann Margaret Wolff
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Patent number: 7049281Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning compositions which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, and/or ethoxylated nonionic surfactants, an anionic polyacrylamide copolymer, olefin/maleic acid copolymer, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Myriam Mondin, Frederic Bessemans, Jean Massaux
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Patent number: 7045492Abstract: A cleaning composition for treating and removing residue containing hydrocarbons and other flammable substances uses a mixture of one or more cleaning members containing quaternary salts, a chelator and a dispersant, mixed with water. The preferred cleaning members are tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, benzethonium hydrochloride and 2-butoxyethanol. The chelator is tetrasodium salt ethylenediamine of tetraacetic acid, and the dispersant is polyvinyl alcohol. Optionally, the cleaner contains ethanol and isopropyl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Inventors: Earl Jenevein, Sharon Vercellotti, John Vercellotti
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Patent number: 7037884Abstract: An alkaline cleaner composition comprising an alkyl or alkylaryl ethoxy carboxylate, a strong chelating agent and a source of alkalinity, its manufacture and use in removing greasy soil from hard surface areas is described. The compositions are especially effective in removing lime-soaps in such greasy soil especially on institutional and commercial kitchen floors.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: Victor Fuk-Pong Man
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Patent number: 7030070Abstract: A fragrant compound or fragrant composition stable for a long period of time in an acidic hard article surface cleaning liquid adjusted so as to be acidic, particularly to pH 2.0 to 3.0 with an organic acid. One or more of fragrant compounds selected from the group consisting of 2,6-dimethyl-2-heptanol, 3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone, o-tert-butylcyclohexanol, ?-amylcinnamic aldehyde, ?-damascone, ?-octalactone, ?-nonalactone, ?-decalactone, anethole, ethyl benzoate, ethyl 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanecarboxylate, 2,2,6-trimethyl-1-crotonylcyclohexane, 6-acetyl-1,1,2,4,4,7-hexamethyltetrahydronaphthalene, isoamyl phenylethyl ether, methyl octin carbonate, 6,7-dihydro-1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-4(5H)-indanone, tricyclodecenyl acetate, undecyl aldehyde, fenchyl acetate, dihydrojasmone, cedryl methyl ether, p-cresol, hexyl aldehyde, and rosephenone are stable.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Takasago International CorporationInventors: Kazutoshi Sakurai, Hideaki Ohta
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Patent number: 7030078Abstract: Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprise a synergistic combination of a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties and a tristyrylphenolalkoxylate compound. The hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions provide excellent cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Dennis Thomas Smialowicz
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Patent number: 7022662Abstract: The invention relates to surfactant mixtures of hydroxy mixed ethers and polymers, optionally together with typical ingredients of dishwashing detergents and cleaners and optionally other nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants and to the use of such surfactant mixtures for the preparation of cleaning solutions with improved performance against resoiling.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2002Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ditmar Kischkel, Manfred Weuthen, Michael Elsner
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Patent number: 7018969Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of an anionic surfactant; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-chain cosurfactant; (d) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of a polar solvent having a water solubility of from about 1 to 5 g/100 ml; (e) up to about 10.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (f) from about 0.05 to about 3.0% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; and (g) remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is terpene-free.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Cognis CorporationInventors: Stephen F. Gross, John F. Hessel, Timothy C. Morris
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Patent number: 6998369Abstract: A method for antimicrobial treatment comprising applying to microbes a composition containing a diluting solvent (e.g., water), an antimicrobially-active solvent having a density different from the density of the diluting solvent, and an optional cosolvent, surfactant, or additional antimicrobial agent, wherein the amount of antimicrobially-active solvent or additional antimicrobial agent is sufficiently high and the amount of cosolvent or surfactant is sufficiently low so that the composition will provide greater than a 1-log order reduction in the population of bacteria or spores of Bacillus cereus within 10 seconds at 60° C. Preferred methods of the invention employ compositions containing an additional antimicrobial agent such as peroxyacetic acid. Compositions for use in the method can be prepared as concentrates, and used full strength or in diluted form.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Robert D. P. Hei, Guang-jong J. Wei, David A. Halsrud, Kim R. Smith, Teresa C. Podtburg
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Patent number: 6994890Abstract: Cleaning and multifunctional coating compositions containing hydrogen peroxide and an organosilane quaternary compound in aqueous formulations are used to improve water and soil repellency and residual antimicrobial activity. Various surfaces may be treated including metal, glass, plastics, rubber, porcelain, ceramic, marble, granite, cement, tile, sand, silica, enameled appliances, polyurethane, polyester, polyacrylic, melamine/phenolic resins, polycarbonate, siliceous, painted surfaces, wood, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Resource Development L.L.C.Inventors: Howard G. Ohlhausen, Jerome H. Ludwig
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Patent number: 6992053Abstract: The present invention encompasses a composition, suitable for cleaning hard surfaces, comprising a bleaching agent and a silicone glycol.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2002Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Laura Cermenati, Vincenzo Tomarchio
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Patent number: 6982244Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a monoethanolamine salt of an alkyl sulfonic acid; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-chain cosurfactant; (d) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of a polar solvent having a water solubility of from about 1 to 5 g/100 ml; (e) up to about 10.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (f) from about 0.05 to about 3.0% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; and (g) remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is terpene-free.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Cognis CorporationInventors: Stephen F. Gross, John F. Hessel, Timothy C. Morris
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Patent number: 6974790Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition which contains a surfactant coated bleach.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Steve Zabarylo, John Fletcher
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Patent number: 6969698Abstract: Disclosed are aerosol emulsion cleaning sprays formulated for clarity and low residual tackiness. One form contains a mixture of diphenyloxide disulfonate hydrotrope and diphenyloxide disulfonate surfactant. Another form contains ethoxylated acetylenic glycol surfactants, preferably a mix of such surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2004Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Jerome J. Veltman
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Patent number: 6946432Abstract: The anti-foaming preparations comprise aqueous formulations, which contain at least one substance, from the group of polyhydroxy compounds, non-ionic detergents and phosphoric acid esters and their salts, preferably alkyl polygluocosides, alkoxylated long-chain alcohols and an alkali salt of a phosphoric acid partial-ester. The particular advantage of said aqueous formulations is that they are stable when included in highly alkaline cleaning concentrates.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHGInventors: Siegfried Bragulla, Peter Schwarz
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Patent number: 6933267Abstract: Alkaline cleaning and sanitizing compositions which are essentially free of chelating agents based on organic acid compounds, especially nitrogen containing chelating agents are provided, which compositions are particularly directed for the removal of soap scum stains on hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Rockitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Andrew Francis Colurciello, Mark Timothy Bennett, Albert Thomas Weibel
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Patent number: 6916776Abstract: A restaurant cleaning towel made from a substrate such as a woven, nonwoven, or knit fabric. A sanitizer release polymer composition comprising at least one cationic (or alternatively, nonionic) surfactant is bound to the surface of the towel. Preferably, the cationic surfactant is present in the sanitizer release polymer composition in an amount of about 1 to about 10 weight percent, based on a total weight of the composition. The composition may also include at least one nonionic co-surfactant in combination with the cationic surfactant. The towel also includes a color label on its surface to identify the area of the restaurant in which the cleaning towel is to be utilized. The towel may optionally include an international icon, a tactile label, and/or a label in a plurality of languages identifying the area where the towel is to be utilized.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Svendsen Limited PartnershipInventor: Jeffrey S. Svendsen
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Patent number: 6897193Abstract: Solid composition useful for the production of dishwashing, laundry or cleaning compositions are comprised of (a) a hydroxy mixed ether of the formula (I) wherein R1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 is hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms, R3 is a linear or branched alkyl and/or alkenyl group having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms, each of n1 and n2 independently is a number from 0 to 60 and m is 0 or a number from 0.5 to 5, with the provisos that the total number of carbon atoms in the substituents R1 and R2 is at least 6 and the sum (n1+m+n2) is greater than 0; and (b) a polymer. The compositions according to the invention can optionally contain additional nonionic surfactants, carriers, auxiliaries and additives typically found in laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents and cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co., KGInventors: Ditmar Kischkel, Manfred Weuthen, Michael Elsner
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Patent number: 6887836Abstract: Disclosed are home care compositions comprising a dicarboxy functionalized polyorganosiloxane and methods for treating and modifying surfaces and for enhancing delivery of active agents to surfaces treated with the compositions. Said home care compositions can be used particularly for cleaning, rinsing, care or treatment of industrial, domestic or communal hard surfaces, as well as textile article surfaces; they are targeted at conferring on the surfaces treated therewith benefits such as water repellency, soil release, stain resistance, anti-fogging, surface repair, anti-wrinkling, shine, lubrication and/or at improving the residuality, impact and or efficacy of active materials comprised in said compositions. The dicarboxy functionalized polyorganosiloxane can be present in the home care compositions at a concentration of from about 0.005% to 10% by weight, preferably from about 0.05% to 5% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Satyanarayana Majeti, Elizabeth Ann Brown Reno, Stephen Andras Kovacs, Philippe Olier
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Patent number: 6861398Abstract: The present invention relates to stable thixotropic polysuccinimide (PSI) dispersions, known as slurries, and to their use as additives for improving the flow properties of concrete, in oil wells, in acidic gel cleaners, and in drainage systems of tunnel constructions.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Klein, Joachim Voss, Holger Schmidt, Fred Ebert, Harry-Günter Müller
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Patent number: 6851433Abstract: Aqueous liquid concentrates for use when diluted as all purpose spray cleaners comprising the following components: A) from about 3 to about 10% by weight of at least one base-catalyzed reaction product comprised of the following reactants: (i) at least one compound of formula I: R1(X)3??(I) ?wherein each X group is a halogen atom or one X group is a halogen atom and two X groups represent an epoxy oxygen atom, which is attached to two adjacent carbon atoms in the R1 group to form an epoxy group, and R1 is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and (ii) at least one compound having the formula II: R2X(AO)nY??(II) ?wherein R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, organic group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms; X is —O—, —S—, or —NR3— where R3 is hydrogen or a C1-C8 alkyl group; each AO group is independently an ethyleneoxy, 1,2-propyleneoxy, or 1,2-butyleneoxy group, n is a number of from 0 to 200; and Y is hydrogen, or Y can be a mercapto group, an amino groType: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Cognis CorporationInventors: Stephen F. Gross, Robert J. Valesky, Timothy C. Morris
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Patent number: 6849586Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a surfactant and a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan. They provides residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds and biofilms.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Avery, Ian Robb
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Patent number: 6849589Abstract: Improved cleaning compositions are described that are efficient in removing both food and industrial grease, heel marks, and the like from hard surfaces, wherein improved cleaning compositions contain certain nonionic surfactants and quaternary amine salts, when combined with a slightly water-soluble polar organic compound that have a surprising synergistic effect resulting in a marked improvement in the removal of hydrocarbon-containing soils as shown by decreased soaking times required for soil removal.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Augustine Liu
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Patent number: 6846793Abstract: Compositions of the invention include: a surfactant having an HLB value from 1 to 10; and a compound of formula (I): where; x is an integer from 2 to 6, y is an integer from 0 to 5, R is a bond or (C1-C4)alkylene, R1 is a hydrogen, halo, aryl, (C1-C4)alkyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycyl, R2 is independently selected from hydrogen, halo, (C1-C4)alkyl, (C1-C4)alkoxy, (C2-C4) alkenylene. Methods forming stable aqueous and non-aqueous solutions of the same are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventor: Greg G. Griese
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Patent number: 6838421Abstract: A bathroom cleaning composition containing a chlorine containing bleach, that is effective in removing mold and mildew as well as removing soap scum.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Hedeliza Malonzo Mercado
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Patent number: 6838426Abstract: The present invention is a sprayable gel cleaning composition and a method of making said sprayable gel cleaning composition. The gel stays on the stained surface until it is wiped off, unlike non-gelatinous compositions that have a very short surface contact time. The active agents of the sprayable gel cleaning composition are in contact with the stain for a longer period of time than other cleaners. The sprayable gel cleaning composition can be used to remove household and industrial spots and stains that are present on walls, cabinets, stove tops, doors, and trim. In addition, this invention can be used to clean concrete and brick, and remove caulk and paint from surfaces, as well as remove bug and tar stains present on automobiles, trucks, and other machinery and surfaces. The gelatinous composition may be water-based or solvent-based.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Magic American Products, Inc.Inventor: Scott Zeilinger
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Patent number: 6828290Abstract: The cleaning of hard surfaces is addressed, where no visible streaks or residues are left on the surfaces which have been cleaned. The invention encompasses several embodiments which combine a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant with a selected alcohol, in specific ratios, or a hydrophobic nonionic surfactant with a selected alcohol and a sulfated anionic surfactant, in specific ratios, or all these components together.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Marc François Theophile Evers, Roberta Margherita Romano
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Publication number: 20040235698Abstract: A bathroom cleaning composition containing a chlorine containing bleach, that is effective in removing mold and mildew as well as removing soap scum.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Hedeliza Malonzo Mercado
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Patent number: 6820626Abstract: An encapsulated active substance for a manual detergent for hard surfaces comprises an essentially anhydrous active substance with at least one surfactant and at least one liquid polymer carrier encapsulated in a water-soluble or water-dispersible capsule, the active substance containing: less than 25 wt. % of carrier; at least one unbranched or branched, acryclic or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated alcohol with 1 to 10 carbon atoms and one or two primary, secondary or tertiary hydroxy groups and a carbon chain optionally having one or more —O— groups; or being free of glycerol. The encapsulated active substance can be used as a manual detergent for hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2001Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Henkel Kommandirgesellschaft auf AkrienInventors: Hermann Jonke, Brigitte Giesen, Daniela Poethkow, Alexander Ditze, Dagmar Zaika
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Patent number: 6821943Abstract: A hard surface antimicrobial cleaner is disclosed. The hard surface antimicrobial cleaner includes a disinfectant and a polysiloxane with at least one poly(oxyalkylene) side chain wherein the cleaner kills bacteria on a hard surface for at least 24 hours after being sprayed onto and wiped from the hard surface. The hard surface antimicrobial cleaner may include a solvent, a sequesterant, a surfactant, or a water soluble organosilane. Another version of the cleaner also includes a disinfectant and a polysiloxane with at least one poly(oxyalkylene) side chain and inhibits biofilm formation on a hard surface for at least 24 hours after being sprayed onto the hard surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Avery, Shannon L. Bakich, Roberta A. Wick, Harry E. Bryant
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Publication number: 20040224867Abstract: Alkaline cleaning and sanitizing compositions which are essentially free of chelating agents based on organic acid compounds, especially nitrogen containing chelating agents are provided, which compositions are particularly directed for the removal of soap scum stains on hard surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser IncInventors: Andrew Francis Colurciello, Mark Timothy Bennett, Albert Thomas Weibel
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Patent number: 6814088Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Nicola John Policicchio, Alan Edward Sherry, Ann Margaret Wolff
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Patent number: 6812202Abstract: The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning starchy soils. The blend of nonionic surfactants preferably includes an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant and a silicon surfactant having a hydrophobic silicon group and a pendant hydrophilic group. Preferably, the blend of nonionic surfactants includes a surfactant having a hydrophobic group and an ethylene oxide residue containing group and a polymer additive. A method for removing soil from an article is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Victor F. Man, Terrence P. Everson, Steven E. Lentsch
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Patent number: 6812196Abstract: A method of substantially reducing biofilm-associated microorganisms on a surface and a composition designed to substantially reduce biofilm-associated microorganisms on surfaces are disclosed. In one embodiment, the composition is an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates, alkyl sulfonates, and aryl sulfonates with alkyl or aryl substituents, an acid, and an alcohol solvent, wherein the pH of the composition is between pH 1 and pH 5.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Wayne M. Rees, Debra S. Hilgers
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Publication number: 20040214736Abstract: A household preparation product composition is composed of from about 0.1% to about 99% by weight of a vehicle system which comprises a hydrophobically modified water soluble polysaccharide polymer which comprises a water soluble polysaccharide polymer backbone, a hydrophobic moiety of 3-alkoxy-2-hydroxypropyl group wherein the alkyl moiety is a straight or branch chain having 3-24 carbon atoms, wherein the hydrophobic moiety is present in an amount up to the amount which renders said polysaccharide less than 1% by weight soluble in water, and at least one other household care ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventor: Jashawant J. Modi
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Publication number: 20040194800Abstract: An aqueous hard surface cleaner composition contains a surfactant selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and mixtures thereof, a germicidal agent, which may be absent if the surfactant comprises a quaternary ammonium surfactant, a hydrophilic polymer comprising styrene sulfonate repeating units, and water, wherein the composition exhibits a pH of greater than or equal to about 6, and provides an easier cleaning benefit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Jeanne Chang, Natalie Cadena
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Patent number: 6794352Abstract: A restaurant cleaning towel made from a substrate such as a woven, nonwoven, or knit fabric. A sanitizer release polymer composition comprising at least one cationic (or alternatively, nonionic) surfactant is bound to the surface of the towel. Preferably, the cationic surfactant is present in the sanitizer release polymer composition in an amount of about 1 to about 10 weight percent, based on a total weight of the composition. The composition may also include at least one nonionic co-surfactant in combination with the cationic surfactant. The towel also includes a color label on its surface to identify the area of the restaurant in which the cleaning towel is to be utilized. The towel may optionally include an international icon, a tactile label, and/or a label in a plurality of languages identifying the area where the towel is to be utilized.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Inventor: Jeffrey S. Svendsen
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Patent number: 6794346Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan and also a furanone. The cleaners provide residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds and biofilms.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Roberta A. Wick, Richard W. Avery, Ian Robb
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Patent number: 6790818Abstract: The present invention provide a composition suitable for use as a foaming hand dishwashing composition comprising a hydrophobic polymer having molecular weight of at least 500 and comprising butylene oxide moieties with the proviso that the composition does not comprise greater than 5% by weight of the composition of builder.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Patrice Mark Luc Borgonjon, Baptiste Pommiers, Mark Robert Sivik, Jean-Francois Bodet
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Patent number: 6787515Abstract: A hard-surface cleaning composition for removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and tableware, the composition comprising a solvent system, wherein said solvent system comprises: a mono-, di- or tri-ethylene glycol phenyl ether or a mixture thereof; and a di- or tri-propylene glycol alkyl ether having an alkyl chain containing of from about 1 to about 5 carbon atoms or a mixture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter Robert Foley, Chanchal Kumar Ghosh, Howard David Hutton, Ronald David Turner
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Patent number: 6786223Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard surface cleaners which provide improved fragrance retention properties to the treated hard surface, and methods for using them. The cleaners include a fragrance, a carrier, and a surfactant selected from ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymers, polyglycosides, ethoxylated alkyl alcohols, and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers functionalized with a fatty alcohol moiety. The cleaner may also contain water and a base.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Richard S. Valpey, III, Brandon R. Thalmann, Mathew A. Jones, John Tsibouklis, Maureen J. Stone, Richard W. Avery
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Patent number: 6767874Abstract: A cleaning composition for removing organic deposits from hard to reach surfaces. In its basic embodiment, the cleaning composition comprises: a) a water miscible solvent; b) an inorganic salt in crystal form; and c) water. The inorganic salt in crystal form comprises from about 30 to about 70% weight of the total composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Inventor: Gustavo M. Gonzalez
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Patent number: 6767881Abstract: Compositions of the invention include: (a) a terpene compound; (b) a surfactant; and (c) an ethoxylated aryl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: Greg G. Griese, Mark Levitt
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Patent number: 6767410Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general formula I: (b) at least one hydrophilic monomer bearing a function of acidic nature which is copolymerizable with (a) and capable of ionizing in the application medium, (c) optionally, at least one hydrophilic monomer compound containing ethylenic unsaturation and of neutral charge, bearing one or more hydrophilic groups, which is copolymerizable with (a) and (b), the a/b molar ratio being between 60/40 and 5/95, to give a hard surface hydrophilic properties.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Eric Aubay, Dominic Yeung