Ethylenically Or Acetylenically Unsaturated Substituent In The Component (e.g., Propargyl Alcohol, Ester, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/267)
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Patent number: 12168721Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a coating composition comprising a composite in which a dissociated natural polymer compound is bound onto at least a portion of the surface of acrylic polymer particles.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignees: W-SCOPE KOREA CO., LTD., W-SCOPE CHUNGJU PLANT CO., LTD.Inventors: Ki Woong Lee, Dae Yong Yeon, Woo Jin Kim, Kwang Ho Choi, Jae Yong Choi
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Patent number: 10363328Abstract: The invention relates to a system, methods and apparatus for efficiently and cost-effectively preventing the transfer of microbes, such as, for example, bacteria and viruses seamlessly during commercial transactions typically occurring at a full service check-out station in a large retail store. The invention further considers the application of the methods and apparatus in other industrial disciplines where, for example, medical equipment and surgical tools may be susceptible to cross-contamination of microbes. One preferred embodiment incorporates a slide able drawer within a cash box where currency is stored, taken, or added randomly over a period of time. Especially designed lamps allow for a rapid switching means to control the time period for activating or deactivating lamps, thus regulating UV exposure. Exposure time with UVC and the orientation of the UV lamps provides complete germicidal decontamination within seconds.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Inventor: Richard D. Yanke
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Patent number: 9029314Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided for use for in cleaning of alkaline sensitive metals such as aluminum or aluminum containing alloys. The compositions include alternatives to sodium tripolyphosphate and/or other phosphorous containing raw materials, while retaining cleaning performance and corrosion prevention. According to the invention, high molecular weight polyacrylates (polyacrylic acid homopolymers) with a molecular weight of at least about 5000 are used as corrosion inhibitors and can be included for aluminum protection in a number of different detergent compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
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Patent number: 8945314Abstract: A solid composition includes a polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition and a hydratable salt. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from approximately 5% to 90% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition and a residue of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer present in an amount from approximately 10% to 75% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kerrie E. Walters, Carter Silvernail
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Patent number: 8853144Abstract: A composition includes a polysaccharide graft polymer composition. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide graft polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from about 5% to about 90% by weight of the polysaccharide graft polymer composition and a residue of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer present in an amount from about 10% to about 75% by weight of the polysaccharide graft polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Klin Rodrigues
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Patent number: 8841246Abstract: A composition includes a polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from about 5% to about 90% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition and a residue of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer present in an amount from about 10% to about 75% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Klin Rodrigues
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Publication number: 20140162928Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided for use for in cleaning of alkaline sensitive metals such as aluminum or aluminum containing alloys. The compositions include alternatives to sodium tripolyphosphate and/or other phosphorous containing raw materials, while retaining cleaning performance and corrosion prevention. According to the invention, high molecular weight polyacrylates (polyacrylic acid homopolymers) with a molecular weight of at least about 5000 are used as corrosion inhibitors and can be included for aluminum protection in a number of different detergent compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
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Patent number: 8691018Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided for use for in cleaning of alkaline sensitive metals such as aluminum or aluminum containing alloys. The compositions include alternatives to sodium tripolyphosphate and/or other phosphorous containing raw materials, while retaining cleaning performance and corrosion prevention. According to the invention, high molecular weight polyacrylates (polyacrylic acid homopolymers) with a molecular weight of at least about 5000 are used as corrosion inhibitors and can be included for aluminum protection in a number of different detergent compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erik Christian Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
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Patent number: 8679366Abstract: A composition includes a polysaccharide graft polymer composition and 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide graft polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from approximately 5% to approximately 90% by weight of the polysaccharide graft polymer composition and a residue of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or a combination thereof present in an amount from approximately 10% to approximately 75% by weight of the polysaccharide graft polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
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Patent number: 8636918Abstract: A composition includes an anionic polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition and 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from approximately 5% to approximately 90% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition and a residue of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer present in an amount from approximately 10% to approximately 75% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
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Patent number: 8480808Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided for use for in cleaning of alkaline sensitive metals such as aluminum or aluminum containing alloys. The compositions include alternatives to sodium tripolyphosphate and/or other phosphorous containing raw materials, while retaining cleaning performance and corrosion prevention. According to the invention, a synergistic combination of polyacrylic and polymaleic polymers is used as corrosion inhibitors in traditional alkaline detergent compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erik Christian Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
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Patent number: 8263540Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided for use for in cleaning of alkaline sensitive metals such as aluminum or aluminum containing alloys. The compositions include alternatives to sodium tripolyphosphate and/or other phosphorous containing raw materials, while retaining cleaning performance and corrosion prevention. According to the invention, a synergistic combination of polyacrylic and polymaleic polymers are used as corrosion inhibitors in traditional alkaline detergent compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erik Christian Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
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Patent number: 8158569Abstract: Disclosed are cleaning solvents and cleaning methods for metallic compounds deposited on the equipment that supplies organometallic compounds to the manufacturing tool in the photovoltaic industry or the semiconductor industry. The cleaning solvents and the cleaning methods disclosed not only selectively remove the metallic compound without corroding the equipment, but also improve the ordinary cleaning process. Moreover, the cleaning solvents and the cleaning methods disclosed improve maintenance costs for the supply system because the equipment may be cleaned without being detached from the supply system.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges ClaudeInventor: Yoichi Sakata
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Patent number: 8038729Abstract: The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at 200 degrees F. or greater. The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising washing fabric in a detergent having a wash pH of greater than 10, contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at less than 200 degrees F. The invention further provides a method of conditioning fabrics wherein softness, anti-static, and anti-wrinkle properties are imparted to the fabric wherein the conditioned fabric resists yellowing in industrial and institutional conditions wherein the wash pH is greater than 9 and/or the fabric temperature is 200 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Julio R. Panama, Amanda Blattner, Nicholas Popp, David W. Gohl
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Patent number: 7674340Abstract: A stabilizer composition comprising a) an amine and b) a compound selected from aliphatic, non-cyclic monomeric polyunsaturated hydrocarbons and terpenes is useful for stabilizing an organic solvent against degradation.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ulrich Tribelhorn, Marius Kuemin
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Patent number: 7533677Abstract: A cleaning composition which may be a stainless steel cleaning composition comprising a branched ester and an organic solute. The use and a method of using the cleaning composition is also included within the scope of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Brilliance Intellectual Property LimitedInventors: Judith Helen Blyth, Fadil Al-Alawi
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Patent number: 7427586Abstract: A degreasing agent includes a mixture of trisodium phosphate, sodium silicate, sodium carbonate, sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate, sodium hydrosulphite and octyl-phenol-polyoxyethylene ether. The degreasing agent may maintain degreasing effect for longer period of time. In addition, the metal product cleaned by the degreasing agent has a low cleaning inferior rate.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Sutech Trading LimitedInventors: Xian-Liang Liu, Rui-Feng Zhang, Jian-Bin Zhao
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Publication number: 20080020960Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and at least one of a source of calcium ion or a source of magnesium ion. The amounts of calcium ion or magnesium ion can be selected depending upon the hardness of the water of dilution. Methods for using a warewashing detergent composition are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael J. Bartelme, Keith E. Olson
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Publication number: 20070265182Abstract: An isotropic aqueous liquid detergent composition comprising: a succinate dimer surfactant selected from alkyl and alkenyl succinate dimers in which two succinic acid moieties or derivatives thereof are joined by a (poly)alkyleneoxy bridge and each carboxylic acid group is independently in the free acid form, salt form or is esterified or is a corresponding amide group; and mixtures thereof; one or more other surfactants; and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Olaf Cornelis P Beers, Lillimarlene Faucia Brouwn, Ian Charles Callaghan, Maartje Ouwendijk-Vrijenhoek, Derdiyok Sonmezer, Simon Marinus Veerman
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Patent number: 7235517Abstract: Degreasing compositions that may be used, for example, to degrease substrates such as contaminated surfaces of automobile engines are disclosed. The degreasing compositions comprise a builder, an amphoteric surfactant, and an alkoxylated acetylenic diol having the structure of formula (I) or (II): where: R1 and R4 are, independently, alkyl radicals containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; R2 and R3 are, independently, selected from the group consisting of methyl and ethyl; and (x+y)=2 to 50; ?where: r and t are each, independently, 1 or 2; (n+m)=1 to 30; and (p+q)=1 to 30. Certain embodiments of the degreasing composition are non-caustic, low VOC and may be low phosphate or phosphate-free.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Richard S. Smith
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Publication number: 20040192567Abstract: A stream of particles of a cleaning agent is ejected against an object to be cleaned so that the particles collide with a surface of the object. The cleaning agent includes particulate bodies made of gelatin or animal glue, and containing water to impart viscosity and elasticity, and stick-free fragments held on an outer surface of each particulate body. The particulate bodies maintain their viscosity and elasticity by retaining the water so that the cleaning agent can capture and remove foreign material adhering to the surface of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: Yamashita Works Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kenji Yamashita
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Patent number: 6777385Abstract: A low-molecular (meth)acrylic acid (salt)-based polymer having a good color tone is obtained by polymerizing an aqueous solution of at least one monomer component of a high concentration in the presence of an alkaline substance, wherein: 100 to 95 mol % of the at least one monomer component is a monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid (salt) monomer (a) having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; and 0 to 5 mol % of the at least one monomer component is a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer (b) copolymerizable with the monomer (a) (wherein the total of (a) and (b) is 100 mol % ); and wherein: a persulfate salt and hydrogen peroxide are used together as polymerization catalysts; and the entirety of the alkaline substance as used is set not to be more than 99 mol % of the amount which is necessary for neutralizing all acid groups of the at least one monomer component; and wherein: the dropwise addition of the hydrogen peroxide is completed at the latest 10 minutes earlier than the completion time of the dropwise adType: GrantFiled: June 25, 2001Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akiko Hemmi, Yoshihiro Maeda, Shigeru Yamaguchi, Yoshikazu Fujii
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Publication number: 20040033924Abstract: A method of laundering clothes is disclosed which relates to the inclusion of one or more color fading and fabric wear reducing ingredients in a laundry detergent product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step. A laundry detergent kit is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Robert Joseph Ahart, Olga Companioni, Tamara Padron, Michael Orchowski, Nick Agrawal
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Publication number: 20030228992Abstract: There is provided a laundry and/or cleaning and/or fabric care composition comprising a benefit agent whereby said benefit agent is carried with a carrier material, thereby providing an enhanced deposition on the treated fabric of the benefit agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Johan Smets, Jean Wevers, Gaurav Saini, Rafael Trujillo Rosaldo
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Patent number: 6660460Abstract: Compositions suitable for removing photoresist, probing ink and wafer bonding adhesive from a substrate containing one or more (C6-C16)olefins, one or more (C1-C6)alkoxybenzenes, and one or more organic sulfonic acid compounds are provided. Such compositions show reduced metal corrosion, low toxicity and rapid removal rates of both photoresists and probing inks.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Shipley Company, L.L.C.Inventor: Javad J. Sahbari
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Publication number: 20030191040Abstract: An aqueous liquid cleaning composition comprising a proteolytic enzyme and a primary stabiliser therefor, the composition further comprising a polyoxometalate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Arend Jan Adriaanse, Willem Robert Van Dijk, Ronald Hage
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Publication number: 20030158065Abstract: A conditioning shampoo composition comprised of a mixture of anionic and amphoteric surfactants and optional conditioners which imparts cleansing, wet detangling, dry detangling and manageability to hair and which is relatively non-irritating and thus suitable for use by young children and adults having sensitive skin and eyes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Elvin R. Lukenbach, Victoria F. Dole, Glenn A. Nystrand, Laura Mc Culloch, William D. Allan, Jonathan R. Hill, Charles J. Taylor
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Publication number: 20030139309Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises a solid carrier and an anti-wrinkle agent. The composition may be used to provide fabrics with softness and/or anti-wrinkle and/or other fabric benefits in laundering processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: John Brockett, Deborah Marie Coccaro, Michel Gilbert Delroisse, Karen Jane Ellson, Nancy Ann Falk, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Stephane Ugazio, Antje Minke Wierenga
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Publication number: 20030109397Abstract: Process for reducing the density of solid detergent ingredients by forming said ingredients into hollow-core particles. The density of ingredients such as sodium citrate, sodium carbonate and/or sodium silicate, when formed into such hollow-core particles, allows them to be stably incorporated into non-aqueous liquid laundry detergents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Yousef Georges Aouad, Christopher John Lienhart, Diane Parry
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Publication number: 20030087774Abstract: A process for cleaning soiled garments and fabric materials using a liquid or supercritical CO2 system, whereby a fragrance system having at least 75% of the ingredients having a relative fabric affinity value (y) of at least 4 or having at least 60% of the ingredients having a relative fabric affinity value (y) of at least 6 is added to the CO2 is disclosed. The fragrance system, once it is applied on the garment and/or fabric material, is substantive and gives a long lasting odor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Leslie C. Smith, Keith McDermott, Steffen Sonnenberg, Jijie Judy Zhuang, Anja Finke
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Publication number: 20030050203Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for mitigating corrosion of applied color designs on a bottle, or on another glass or ceramic item. More specifically the composition or method of the present invention can mitigate corrosion even in the presence of a known corrosive agent. The composition and methods of the invention employ one or more phosphates and one or more phosphonates at a ratio that reduces or minimizes corrosion of an applied color design.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Brandon Leon Herdt, Gerald Kurt Wichmann, David Arnold Halsrud, Michel Marie Lawrence, Richard Eugene Steindorf
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Publication number: 20030045440Abstract: A detergent composition comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Philippus Cornelis Van der Hoeven, Kenneth Metcalfe
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Patent number: 6511613Abstract: The reaction of propargyl alcohol and iodine gives 2,3di-iodo-2-propen-1-ol, and it has been discovered that this compound is effective as an intermediate in a corrosion inhibitor for metals in acid media, particularly halogen acids. The compound provides iodine to the media in a stable form that does not appear to degrade over time.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2002Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Arthur Cizek, James A. Hackerott
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Publication number: 20020183225Abstract: A device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition a device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition suitable for multiple uses, said device comprising more than one absorbent means for absorbing at least some of the applied composition from the fabric and holding means for storing the more than one absorbent means. In a method of use, the liquid cleaning composition is applied to the fabric with an applicator and some of the composition so applied is absorbed into the absorbent means.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. van Reeven, Pieter van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
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Patent number: 6475296Abstract: The present invention relates to a degreasing composition, to a liquid, to a gel and to a degreasing foam which comprise said composition. The composition according to the invention comprises a base, a polyethoxylated fatty alcohol, saturated or unsaturated, a copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, and water. The invention also relates to a degreasing and/or decontamination process of a surface using said composition, said liquid, said gel, and/or said degreasing foam.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignees: Electricite de France, Commissariat A l'Energie Atomique, Compagnie Generale des Matieres NucleairesInventors: Jean-Paul Gauchon, Jacques Delagrange, Maria Faury, Bruno Fournel
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Patent number: 6462011Abstract: This application discloses a composition for and a method of using the composition to disperse hydrocarbon based components into a liquid carrier. The composition is comprised of a lower alkyl ester of a fixed oil, such as a modified vegetable oil, in combination with at least one other compound which enhances the ability of the ester to form an aqueous emulsion which can separate and which can alter the wetting character of the ester. The method comprises contacting a material comprised of hydrocarbon based components with an effective amount of composition for a time and a temperature sufficient to disperse the material into a liquid carrier.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2000Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: United Laboratories International, LLCInventors: Bevan C. Collins, Larry D. Martin
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Patent number: 5958298Abstract: The anti-corrosive draining agent for use in a rinsing process includes a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether as an essential component. The anti-corrosive draining agent further includes an amine compound as an essential component, wherein the polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether (a) and the amine compound (b) are contained in a blending weight ratio (a/b) of from 99/1 to 80/20. The rinsing process using water following a cleaning process, includes the steps of adding the above anti-corrosive draining agent to a rinsing water, and rinsing an object in the rinsing water.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1995Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Eiji Nagoshi, Kozo Kitazawa
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Patent number: 5695679Abstract: There is provided a bleaching composition containing (a) an oxygen-releasing bleaching agent as a source of available oxygen and (b) a non-paraffin oil organic silver coating agent. In one aspect the rate of release of available oxygen is carefully controlled such that the available oxygen is completely released from the composition in a time interval of from 3.5 minutes to 10.0 minutes. In another aspect the composition contains (c) an additional corrosion inhibitor compound.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1995Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Julie Ann Christie, Fiona Susan MacBeath
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Patent number: 5690862Abstract: This invention relates to a solvent system which is non-flammable and which is comprised of a hydrocarbon solvent having a flash point less than about 38.degree. C. and a second solvent containing at least 90 wt % n-propyl bromide, the second solvent being present in an amount sufficient to obtain no flash point for the solvent system when tested in accordance with ASTM D-93 and the second solvent being the sole halogenated solvent and flash point suppressor in the solvent system.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1995Date of Patent: November 25, 1997Assignee: Albemarle CorporationInventors: Robert M. Moore, Jr., Robert L. Davis, William E. Moehle, Burnell Lee, Edgar E. Spielman, Jr.
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Patent number: RE42136Abstract: A cleaning composition which may be a stainless steel cleaning composition comprising a branched ester and an organic solute. The use and a method of using the cleaning composition is also included within the scope of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2005Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Brilliance Intellectual Property LimitedInventors: Judith Helen Blyth, Fadil Al-Alawi