For Textile Material (e.g., Laundry Detergent, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/276)
Multifunctional assembly (e.g., package with detergent and prespotter in separate containers, etc.) (Class 510/277)
For pile fabric or upholstery (e.g., carpet, rug, etc.) (Class 510/278)
For removing stains (other than merely in the course of laundering or dry-cleaning operation) (Class 510/281)
Dry cleaning (e.g., using nonaqueous fluid, etc.) (Class 510/285)
For delicate material (e.g., wool, silk, fine fabric, etc.) (Class 510/292)
Multiple-dose article (e.g., detergent-containing plastic bottle, etc.) (Class 510/293)
Dosing unit (e.g., detergent-impregnated water-insoluble substrate of fabric, tissue, etc.) (Class 510/295)
With soil release or antisoiling component (Class 510/299)
With photoactivator component or photobleaching function (e.g., porphine component, requiring use of visible or uv light, etc.) (Class 510/301)
With oxygen or halogen containing chemical bleach or oxidant component (Class 510/302)
With halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus containing antiseptic or biocidal component (Class 510/319)
Enzyme component of specific activity or source (e.g., protease, of bacterial origin, etc.) (Class 510/320)
With nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur containing optical brightener (Class 510/324)
With nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur containing textile softening or antistatic component (Class 510/327)
With component inhibiting corrosion of metal or vitreous enamel laundering equipment (other than inorganic silicate) (Class 510/335)
Gel, cream, or paste (Class 510/336)
Liquid composition (e.g., slurry, etc.) (Class 510/337)
Whole plant or animal material component or crude extract thereof (e.g., glue, flour, etc.) (Class 510/344)
Alkali metal borate component (e.g., borax, sodium metaborate, etc.) (Class 510/345)
Sulfonium, phosphonium, or nonanionic sulfoxy containing organic component (e.g., sulfoxide, sulfonamide, etc.) (Class 510/346)
Phosphate ester, wax, or organic silicon containing component (e.g., defoamer, etc.) (Class 510/347)
Titanium dioxide or inorganic alkaline earth metal salt component (e.g., calcium or magnesium carbonate, etc.) (Class 510/348)
Coated, encapsulated, or impregnated particle component in a physically heterogeneous composition (e.g., coated or encapsulated particles mixed with powder, granules, etc.) (Class 510/349)
Nitrogen containing surfactant devoid of covalently bonded anionic substituents which is admixed with a diverse non-soap surfactant (Class 510/350)
Sulfur containing anionically substituted surfactant which is admixed with a diverse non-soap surfactant (Class 510/351)
Higher fatty acid component, or salt or glyceride ester thereof (e.g., soap, vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, etc.) (Class 510/353)
Oxygen containing surfactant devoid of covalently bonded anionic substituents (e.g., polyethoxylated alcohol, amine oxide, etc.) (Class 510/356)
Sulfur-containing, anionically substituted surfactant (Class 510/357)
Poly(oxyalkylene) or plural carboxamido groups containing component (e.g., polyvinyl pyrrolidone, etc.) (Class 510/360)
Polycarboxylic acid component, or acid anhydride or salt thereof (e.g., sodium citrate, maleic anhydride polymer, polyacrylic acid, etc.) (Class 510/361)
  • Spray-Drying Process
    Publication number: 20090325850
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a spray-dried powder comprising (i) anionic detersive surfactant; (ii) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (iii) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; and (iv) optionally from 0 wt % to 15 wt % silicate salt; wherein the process comprises the steps of: (a) forming an alkaline slurry in a mixer, the slurry having a viscosity of from X to Y s?1 at a temperature of 70° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Hossam Hassan Tantawy, Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Simon Howe, Stuart Andrew Caldwell
  • Washing and cleaning agents comprising readily soluble capsules
    Patent number: 7638476
    Abstract: Aqueous washing and cleaning agents that contain capsules in addition to other constituents, the capsules each encompassing an active ingredient in a matrix. The introduction of a combination of aluminum silicate and silicic acid into the matrix improves the solubility characteristics of the capsules in a washing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Bernhard Orlich, Bernd Richter, Sören Hölsken, Stefan Van Der Burgh
  • Natural laundry detergent compositions
    Patent number: 7638474
    Abstract: A laundry detergent composition with a limited number of natural ingredients containing a hydrogen peroxide source, sodium carbonate and a surfactant selected from a fatty alcohol sulfate, alkyl polyglucoside and a lauryl sarcosinate. The laundry composition optionally has a fragrance, colored speckles, builder and enzymes. The laundry detergent composition can be used to clean tough stains on fabrics and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Bryan Parrish, Sumi Cate, Sarah Coulter, Aram Garabedian, Michael Ott, James Siacunco, Alex Tipton
  • Cleaning
    Patent number: 7638470
    Abstract: A liquid cleaning composition and a solid state catalyst are provided in combination. The solid state catalyst causes a chemical reaction in the liquid cleaning composition, when the liquid cleaning composition is brought into contact with it. The chemical reaction may increase the oxidising power of the liquid cleaning composition, or change its pH, or cause gas evolution, or release heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Mark Coke, Paul John Duffield, Malcolm Tom McKechnie, Jane Warwick, Matthew White, James Young
  • Polymers for laundry applications
    Publication number: 20090318324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a compound for promoting antiredeposition during laundering of a textile fabric, in which the compound is a polymer comprising a polysaccharide backbone substituted by one or more groups -L-R1, where L represents an ester, amide or ether linkage and R represents an anionic alkyl group or a salt thereof, which has a degree of substitution of from 0.005 to 1 and a degree of biodegradation of at least 60% in 28 days. The use of such polymers in the manufacture of a laundry cleaning composition is also provided as well as laundry cleaning compositions containing such polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher David Gibbs, Alyn James Parry, Susanne Henning Rogers
  • Laundry Composition
    Publication number: 20090318326
    Abstract: Laundry treatment composition comprising a substituted cellulose having a degree of substitution, DS, of from 0.01 to 0.99 and a specific degree of blockiness, DB, such that either DS+DB is of at least 1 or DB+2DS?DS2 is of at least 1.20, and a laundry adjunct ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: Neil Joseph Lant
  • Laundry Composition
    Publication number: 20090312222
    Abstract: Polymer particles comprising a perfume are delivered to fabric during laundering and give long lasting adherence of the perfume to fabric during laundering. The particle comprises a polymer and is prepared using miniemulsion polymerisation. A method of depositing a perfume onto a substrate by means of such a composition is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Ferguson, Robert Alan Hunter
  • Stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics
    Patent number: 7632795
    Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Joseph Suhadolnik, Mervin G. Wood, Wanda H. Martin
  • Stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics
    Patent number: 7618644
    Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain dialkylhydroxyamine stabilizers, dialkylhydroxylamine stabilizer salts, nitrone stabilizers or amine oxide stabilizers. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Joseph Suhadolnik, Mervin G. Wood
  • Cleaning compositions incorporating green solvents and methods for use
    Publication number: 20090281012
    Abstract: An environmentally-friendly cleaning composition for industrial and consumer applications comprising (a) a blend of dibasic esters, (b) one or more surfactants (c) and, optionally, (d) water or a solvent. The dibasic esters are be derived from a blend of adipic, glutaric, and succinic diacids, and, in one particular embodiment, the blend comprises dialkyl adipate, dialkyl methylglutarate and dialkyl ethylsuccinate, wherein the alkyl groups individually comprise a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group. The one or more surfactants are typically chosen from alcohol alkoxylate, an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a terpene, a terpene alkoxylate or any derivates thereof. Optionally, additional components or additives including delaminates such as pinene and d-limonene, fragrances, whiteners, stabilizers, thickeners and the like can be added to the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Rhodia Inc.
    Inventors: Satyen Trivedi, David Fluck, Amit Sehgal, Alexandra Osborne, Manilal S. Dahanayake, Ruela Talingting-Pabalan, Jose Ruiz, Charles Aymes
  • Solid Textile Care And/Or Skincare Composition
    Publication number: 20090281011
    Abstract: Solid textile- and/or skin-care compositions encompassing a water-soluble particle and a water-insoluble particle that contains a water-insoluble carrier and a textile- and/or skin-care compound. Also, textile-softening washing detergents or cleaning agents encompassing the textile- and/or skin-care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Konstanze Mayer, Karl- Heinz Scheffler, Rene-Andres Artiga Gonzalez, Mario Sturm
  • Stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics
    Patent number: 7615503
    Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Joseph Suhadolnik, Mervin G. Wood, Wanda H. Martin
  • HETEROGENEOUS CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20090270301
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry J. Klos, Gretchen L. King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Fabric care compositions and systems comprising organosilicon microemulsions and methods employing same
    Patent number: 7608575
    Abstract: Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Freddy Arthur Barnabas, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke
  • Wetting composition and its use
    Patent number: 7608576
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous alkaline composition with good wetting ability, which composition is dilutable with water without exhibiting any phase separation. The composition contains a surface active nonionic alkylene oxide adduct of an alkyl-branched alcohol, with a good wetting ability, a hexyl glycoside and/or an octyliminodipropionate and a further surface active nonionic alkylene oxide adduct having an HLB-value according to Davies of at least 6.4. The Compositions may be used for the cleaning of hard surfaces, in scouring and mercerizing processes and for laundry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Mahnaz Company, Anette Thyberg
  • Encapsulated Active Materials Containing Adjunct Crosslinkers
    Publication number: 20090258042
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a microcapsule product comprising an active material; said active material encapsulated by a polymeric material to provide a polymer encapsulated material wherein said polymeric material comprises an adjunct crosslinker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Theodore James Anastasiou, Johan Gerwin Lodewijk, Jeffrey James McElwee
  • Process for producing a hollow body with a compartment, containing a portion of a washing, cleaning or rinsing agent
    Patent number: 7601679
    Abstract: A process for producing a detergent portion, comprising the steps of forming one or more dimensionally stable hollow bodies comprising at least one compartment by injection moulding, providing one or more means for compartmentalizing the dimensionally stable hollow bodies, filling the compartment with at least one detersive formulation, and closing the compartment to form a partial or whole enclosure around the detersive formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Henriette Weber, Sandra Hoffmann, Wilfried Raehse, Dieter Jung, Frank Meier, Christian Block, Rolf Bayersdoerfer, Markus Semrau, Karl-Martin Faeser, Paul Birnbrich, Dieter Nickel
  • Detergent Composition Comprising Non-Ionic Detersive Surfactant and Reactive Dye
    Publication number: 20090253606
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising non-ionic detersive surfactant and reactive dye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Alan Thomas Brooker
  • Detergent Composition Comprising Reactive Dye
    Publication number: 20090253607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising a detersive surfactant and a reactive dye, wherein upon contact with water the composition has an equilibrium pH of 10.5 or greater at a concentration of 4 g/l in de-ionized water and at a temperature of 20° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Alan Thomas Brooker
  • Kit of Parts Comprising a Solid Laundry Detergent Composition and a Dosing Device
    Publication number: 20090249561
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit of parts for treating fabric in an automatic washing machine, the kit of parts comprising: (a) a solid laundry detergent composition comprising a reactive dye; and (b) a dosing device that is capable of being placed in the drum of the automatic washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Alan Thomas Brooker
  • FOAM MANIPULATION COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FINE PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20090252691
    Abstract: A foam manipulation stabilizing composition for use in consumer products includes a plurality of surface-modified particles in combination with at least one surfactant. The particles have an average particle size greater than 100 nm up to about 50 ?m and a hydrophobicity measured by a contact angle between about 20° to 140°. The ratio of particles-to-surfactant may be between about 1:20 to about 20:1. The surface modification may include grafting pH or temperature switching functional groups to the particles or to a composition, such as a polymer, coated on the particle. A method for reducing the level of foam in a rinse solution is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Vladimir Gartstein, Faiz F. Sherman, Hiroshi Oh, Robert Lupitskyy, Mikhail Motornov, Sergiy Minko
  • Laundry Detergent Composition Comprising the Magnesium Salt of Ethylene Diamine-N'N-Disuccinic Acid
    Publication number: 20090239779
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising the magnesium salt of ethylene diamine-N?N?-disuccinic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Gail Margaret Baston, Paul Andrzej Luksza
  • Detergent Composition Comprising Cellulosic Polymer
    Publication number: 20090239780
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising a particle, wherein the particle comprises from 70 wt % to 100 wt % cellulosic polymer, and wherein the composition comprises silicate salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Laura Judith Smalley, David John Tarbit
  • Fabric treatment process
    Publication number: 20090233507
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for improving at least one of the water-resistance, stain resistance, and/or oil resistance of a fabric by treating the fabric with a composition comprising a wetting-agent, a fluorocarbon repellant, and a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Alexander L. Gross, Richard Lauren Edwards
  • Stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics
    Patent number: 7589035
    Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Joseph Suhadolnik, Mervin G. Wood, Wanda H. Martin
  • Scented solid substances comprising a non-ionic surfactant-impregnated carrier
    Patent number: 7585825
    Abstract: Particles which comprise a specified inorganic carrier material, perfume and nonionic surfactant(s) in quantities of at least 0.1% by weight, a method for producing the particles, a detergent composition comprising the particles, and a method for washing textiles with the aid of the detergent composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Rene-Andres Artiga Gonzalez, Stefan Hammelstein, Hubert Harth, Jürgen Hilsmann, Mario Sturm, Andreas Bauer, Wolfgang Lahn
  • Products, methods and equipment for removing stains from fabrics
    Patent number: 7585829
    Abstract: Methodologies and equipment for preparing a hypochlorite solution bleach consumer product to remove menstrual fluid, underarm perspiration or other hard-to-remove stains from soft fabric articles with reduced damage to the fabric articles when compared with popular chlorine bleaches. The soft fabric articles preferably are in white, although the present invention can also be applied to articles in other colors. In one embodiment, the weight concentration ratio of the alkali metal hydroxide over the hypochlorite salt in the hypochlorite admixture solution is no less than 1:12.5. The hypochlorite admixture solution may contain at least 0.2% by weight of sodium hydroxide and/or have a pH of at least 11.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventor: Lawnie H. Taylor
  • NOVEL CLEANING METHOD
    Publication number: 20090217461
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and formulation for cleaning a soiled substrate, the method comprising the treatment of the moistened substrate with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles, wherein the formulation is free of organic solvents. Preferably, the substrate is wetted so as to achieve a substrate to water ratio of between 1:0.1 to 1:5 w/w. Optionally, the formulation additionally comprises at least one cleaning material and, in this embodiment, it is preferred that the polymeric particles are coated with the at least one cleaning material. Preferably, the cleaning material comprises a surfactant, which most preferably has detergent properties. Most preferably, the substrate comprises a textile fibre. Typically, the polymeric particles comprise particles of nylon, most preferably in the form of nylon chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen Martin Burkinshaw, Jane Howroyd
  • Products, methods and equipment for removing stains from fabrics using an alkali metal hydroxide/hypochlorite salt mixture
    Patent number: 7582596
    Abstract: Methodologies and equipment for preparing a hypochlorite solution bleach consumer product to remove menstrual fluid, underarm perspiration or other hard-to-remove stains from soft fabric articles with reduced damage to the fabric articles when compared with popular chlorine bleaches. The soft fabric articles preferably are in white, although the present invention can also be applied to articles in other colors. In one embodiment, the weight concentration ratio of the alkali metal hydroxide over the hypochlorite salt in the hypochlorite admixture solution is no less than 1:12.5. The hypochlorite admixture solution may contain at least 0.2% by weight of sodium hydroxide and/or have a pH of at least 11.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Lawnie H. Taylor
  • Hypochlorous acid/alkali metal hydoxide-containing products, methods and equipment for removing stains from fabrics
    Patent number: 7582595
    Abstract: Methodologies and equipment for preparing a hypochlorite solution bleach consumer product to remove menstrual fluid, underarm perspiration or other hard-to-remove stains from soft fabric articles with reduced damage to the fabric articles when compared with popular chlorine bleaches. The soft fabric articles preferably are in white, although the present invention can also be applied to articles in other colors. In one embodiment, the weight concentration ratio of the alkali metal hydroxide over the hypochlorite salt in the hypochlorite admixture solution is no less than 1:12.5. The hypochlorite admixture solution may contain at least 0.2% by weight of sodium hydroxide and/or have a pH of at least 11.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Lawnie H. Taylor
  • Products, methods and equipment for removing stains from fabrics
    Patent number: 7582597
    Abstract: Methodologies and equipment for preparing a hypochlorite solution bleach consumer product to remove menstrual fluid, underarm perspiration or other hard-to-remove stains from soft fabric articles with reduced damage to the fabric articles when compared with popular chlorine bleaches. The soft fabric articles preferably are in white, although the present invention can also be applied to articles in other colors. In one embodiment, the weight concentration ratio of the alkali metal hydroxide over the hypochlorite salt in the hypochlorite admixture solution is no less than 1:12.5. The hypochlorite admixture solution may contain at least 0.2% by weight of sodium hydroxide and/or have a pH of at least 11.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Lawnie H. Taylor
  • Melt Granules for Detergents and Cleaning Agents
    Publication number: 20090215664
    Abstract: Melt granules for detergents and cleaning agents, obtained by certain melting-solidification methods. The melt granules make possible dust-free, abrasion-resistant solid detergents and cleaning agents. The melt granules can also be used for scenting purposes. The production methods described offer many possibilities for influencing the product aesthetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Wilfried Raehse
  • Liquid detergent composition exhibiting enhanced ?-amylase enzyme stability
    Patent number: 7579310
    Abstract: An aqueous liquid or gel type detergent composition comprising boric acid or a boron compound, a polyhydroxy compound, and a relatively high level of calcium ion to stabilize a selected ?-amylase enzyme is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Chandrika Kasturi, Mark Edward Wandstrat, Brian Xiaoqing Song
  • Liquid laundry detergents containing cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer
    Patent number: 7576048
    Abstract: Aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions useful for cleaning fabrics wherein the compositions contain from about 0.05% to about 0.4%, by weight of the composition, of a cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer having a degree of substitution of the cationic charge of from about 0.01 to about 0.20; from about 5% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a surfactant comprising at least one anionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant; and from about 2% to about 15%, by weight of the composition, of fatty acid. Use of such aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for handwashing delicate fabrics. Use of such aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for machine washing of delicate fabrics, wherein the machine washing occurs at a delicate machine setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Peter Gerard Gray, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot, Luc Marie Willy Lievens, Falke Elisabeth Vanneste, Serge Omer Alfons Jean Thooft
  • Heterogeneous cleaning composition
    Patent number: 7572759
    Abstract: A heterogenous cleaning composition comprises more than 75 wt % active ingredients, the active ingredients comprising at least about 20 wt % surfactant and at least about 20 wt % sequestrant, wherein the composition comprises at least one liquid and at least one powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry J. Klos, Gretchen L. King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Laundry treatment compositions containing a photostable dye
    Patent number: 7569531
    Abstract: A laundry treatment composition which comprises a surfactant and from 0.0001 to 0.1 wt % of a combination of dyes which together have a visual effect on the human eye as a single dye having a peak absorption wavelength on cotton of from 540 nm to 650 nm, preferably from 570 mn to 630 mn, the combination comprising a photostable dye which is substantive to cotton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Conopco Inc.
    Inventors: Danielle Santinho Barbizan, Stephen Norman Batchelor, Lisanne Beatriz Grigolon, Andrea Dias Sorze, Andrew Thomas Steel
  • Detergent composition
    Patent number: 7566688
    Abstract: The invention provides a soil release agent and a detergent composition blended therewith. The invention relates to a crosslinked product obtained by reacting a compound having 2 to 32 hydroxyl groups, such as triethanol amine, with a compound having at least two functional groups reacting with hydroxyl groups, such as (poly)ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether, a soil release agent containing the crosslinked product, and a detergent composition containing the soil release agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Atsushi Tanaka, Satoru Kijima, Makoto Kubo
  • Colour-Care Composition
    Publication number: 20090186798
    Abstract: Composition with improved fabric and colour care benefits. The composition comprises dye transfer inhibitor(s) and a silicone. The compositions are suitable for use in laundry treatment processes for improving the colour vibrancy of the fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Gail Margaret Baston, Smilja Djurdjevic
  • Surfactants useful in the removal of oily soil from fabric
    Patent number: 7559955
    Abstract: Oily soil may be removed from a fabric by washing the oily soiled fabric in a heated (e.g., between about 100° C. to about 200° C. aqueous solution containing a polyethylenepolypropylene diblock surfactant having about 30 to 35 moles of propylene oxide (PO) and about 38 to 50 moles of ethylene oxide (EO).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Glenis R. Mente, Kenneth L. Zack
  • Detergent Compositions
    Publication number: 20090176679
    Abstract: The present invention provides a laundry detergent composition, a process for making said composition, the use of the composition in a laundry detergent and a method for treating fabric with the composition. Said laundry detergent compositions <comprise a polyaspartate derivative modified with at least two hydrophilic groups, one of which is a charged hydrophilic group, surfactant and optionally other ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Anthony McKee, Alyn James Parry, Susanne Henning Rogers, Albert van der Wal
  • Use of nonionic polysaccharide in a composition for caring for articles made of textile fibers
    Patent number: 7557077
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use, in a composition for textile care in aqueous or wet medium, of a non-ionic polysaccharide whereof the native skeleton is formed of a main chain comprising similar or different anhydrohexose units, and branches including at least an anhydropentose and/or anhydrohexose unit. The anhydrohexose and/or anhydropentose units of the native skeleton being modified by at least a non-ionic group. The composition is designed for washing and/or rinsing and/or softening, prespotting textile articles, drying wet clothes in a dryer or for facilitating ironing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Rhodia Chimie
    Inventor: Ian Harrison
  • COMPOSITION BASED ON NANOPARTICLES OR A NANOLATEX OF POLYMERS FOR FABRIC CARE
    Publication number: 20090165216
    Abstract: Composition for fabric care, in particular for cotton-based fabrics, comprising nanoparticles or a nanolatex of a polymer which is insoluble under the direct and/or indirect working conditions of the said composition in an aqueous or wet medium. The composition may be a solid or liquid detergent formulation, a liquid rinsing and/or softening formulation, a tumble dryer additive placed in contact with the wet fabrics in a tumble dryer, an aqueous ironing formulation or a prespotter placed on the dry fabrics prior to a washing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: ERIC AUBAY, MARIE-PIERRE LABEAU, IAN HARRISON
  • Surfactant-free detergent composition comprising an anti-soil redeposition agent
    Patent number: 7553807
    Abstract: Washing is carried out using a detergent composition having main detergency obtained through an alkaline inorganic salt and further including at least an anti-soil redeposition agent. There is provided a clothes washing method, and a detergent composition for the same, that uses a detergent having detergency equivalent to or greater than that of synthetic detergents containing a surface active agent as the main detergency ingredient and also has excellent anti-soil redeposition efficiency wherein main detergency is obtained by an alkaline inorganic salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Miz Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuyoshi Arai, Tomoki Seo
  • GRANULATES FOR A SENSITIVE WASHING- OR CLEANING AGENT CONTAINING MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20090156454
    Abstract: Granulates for washing- or cleaning agents, containing (a) a sensitive washing- or cleaning agent component, (b) an adsorbent carrier material, (c) a binder that is different from (b), and (d) optional additional substances that are different from (b) and (c). The granulates display a disintegration index of at least 50 percent after 24 hours. These granulates are particularly suited for use in liquid- or gel-forming aqueous washing- or cleaning agents. Also, a procedure for the manufacture of such granulates, in regards to washing- or cleaning agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: HENKEL AG & CO. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Petra Padurschel, Heribert Kaiser, Anette Nordskog, Wolfgang von Rybinski, Regina Stehr, Karl-Heinz Maurer, Cornelius Bessler, Soeren Hoelsken, Rolf Tenhaef
  • Rapidly dissolvable polymer films and articles made therefrom
    Patent number: 7547737
    Abstract: A film-forming composition for use in preparing water-soluble films that are rapidly dissolving under cold water conditions, the composition comprising a water soluble polymer material such as polyvinyl alcohol and a principal solvent, typically diol(s) or derivative of a diol. Films made from the film-forming compositions may be used to encapsulate a variety of compositions for subsequent release into an aqueous medium. Encapsulated compositions can include various laundry detergents and additives, fabric care compositions such as fabric softening compositions and dishwashing detergents among others. When used to encapsulate compositions, the solvent system used in the film-forming composition will have at least one common solvent material as the solvent system used in the encapsulated composition to improve film dissolution and to prevent problems associated with solvent migration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kelly Ann Kochvar, Heidi Simonne Mariette Soyez, Peter Jens Forth, Jean-Pol Boutique, Ruth Anne Wagers, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Matthew Lawrence Lynch, Wayne Robert Fisher
  • ORGANIC CATALYST WITH ENHANCED ENZYME COMPATIBILITY
    Publication number: 20090149366
    Abstract: This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising organic catalysts having enhanced enzyme compatibility and processes for making and using such cleaning compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, George Douglas Hiler, II, Rebecca Massie Grey, Mark Robert Sivik, Ludwig Voelkel, Frank Dietsche, Christian Bittner
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING A GRANULAR DETERGENT COMPOSITION HAVING IMPROVED SOLUBILITY
    Publication number: 20090149367
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate composition comprising from about 20 wt % to about 60 wt % of a water-soluble and/or water-dispersible polymer and from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of a water-soluble inorganic salt. The substrate composition of the present invention has a median particle size of from about 1 micrometer to about 100 micrometers and comprises less than about 10 wt % of water-insoluble material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Paul R. Mort, III, Stewart Curtis Doty, Girish Jagannath
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20090143266
    Abstract: A laundry additive composition comprising one or more perfume components in slow release form and wherein the release kinetics are controlled so as to provide a fabric delivery index of at least 0.3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Fabrizio Meli, Ricardo Garcia de Alba, Jose Maria Velazquez
  • Fast Release Granules
    Publication number: 20090137441
    Abstract: The present invention provides a granule that releases antioxidants rapidly and a method of preparing an antioxidant granule comprising the steps of: (i) melting a non-ionic surfactant the nonionic surfactant having a starting melting point of 40° C. or above as measured by differential scanning calorimetry; (ii) dissolving an antioxidant in the melted non-ionic surfactant with mixing to form a antioxidant/non-ionic solution; (iii) cooling the antioxidant/non-ionic solution to form a solid whilst forming a particulate matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Chapple, Stephen Thomas Keningley
  • Highly alkaline compositions containing a hexyl glycoside as a hydrotrope
    Patent number: 7534760
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clear and stable, highly alkaline composition with controlled foaming, containing a high amount of surface active nonionic alkylene oxide adduct and a hexyl glycoside as a hydrotrope. This composition has a very good wetting and cleaning ability and can be used for cleaning of hard surfaces, in a mercerization process and for a cleaning, desizing or scouring process of fibres and fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Ingegard Johansson, Bo Karlsson, Christine Strandberg, Gunvor Karlsson, Karin Hammarstrand