Gel Or Liquid Composition Patents (Class 510/280)
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Patent number: 6440919Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free degreaser composition, comprising a blend of two nonionic surfactants selected from, alcohol alkoxylate with a fatty alcohol moiety alkoxlyate, fatty alkoxlyated alcohol, fatty alcohol having oxyethylate moieties, polyoxyalkylene block copolymers, and alkyl phenol alkoxylate.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2000Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Charles O. Kerobo, Michael C. Welch, Suzanne M. Gessner, Sonia J. Patterson
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Patent number: 6403547Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of cleaning a carpet with a liquid composition comprising a peroxygen bleach and an N-vinyl polymer, said process comprising the steps of applying said composition to the surface of the carpet and leaving said composition to dry onto the carpet. The carpet cleaning composition according to the present invention provides carpet cleaning and/or carpet anti-resoiling benefits.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gabriella Grippaudo, Carlo Ricci, Luca Sarcinelli
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Patent number: 6391061Abstract: A carpet stain removal product and process are disclosed. The product includes a liquid cleaning composition (18) which contains water, an organic solvent and a surfactant, an absorbent stain receiver, and a sonic or ultrasonic wave generating source (10) for imparting sonic or ultrasonic waves onto stains (14) on textiles (16). The sonic or ultrasonic wave source is, for example, a hand-held, pen-shaped device with a directed point to focus the sonic or ultrasonic waves at the stain to be removed.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Charles Hortel, Nagabhusan Senapati
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Patent number: 6326344Abstract: The present invention relates to a carpet cleaning composition comprising about 50% by weight to about 98% by weight water; about 0.05% by weight to about 2% wt-% of at least one emulsifier that is an acrylic copolymer; about 1% by weight to about 50% by weight of at least one solvent; 0% to about 1% by weight of at least one surfactant; and at least one alkaline compound for buffering. The resultant cleaning composition has an adjusted pH from about 4 to about 10.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: Mark Dennis Levitt
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Patent number: 6300299Abstract: A process for removing turmeric stains from nylon or wool articles comprising (a) applying a solution of an oxidizing agent to the stained area, and (b) exposing the stained area to light of ultraviolet wavelength is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2001Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Peter M Murphy, Misty D Dittman
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Patent number: 6239166Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous pesticide composition for killing dust mites, which contains a chelating agent as the active ingredient and a surfactant to facilitate distribution over, or subsequent removal from, the surfaces of fabric or fibrous materials, such as floor coverings, wall and window coverings, furniture coverings, etc. The invention also relates to methods of using the aqueous pesticide composition for killing dust mites and controlling the dust mite population in the indoor living environment and for cleaning carpets and rugs.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1998Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Inventor: Robert H. Black
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Patent number: 6218353Abstract: A liquid composition useful for suspending and dispensing a solid particulate comprises carbon dioxide, a surfactant, an organic co-solvent, and the solid particulate to be suspended. The composition may optionally contain water. The composition is useful as a propellant in an aerosol container for spraying the solid particulate from the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1998Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: MiCell Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Romack, David F. Cauble, Jr., James B. McClain
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Patent number: 6177395Abstract: Compositions particularly suitable for the cleaning of carpets comprise: a peroxygen bleach; an alcohol having the formula R—OH wherein R is linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a second solvent selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic solvent comprising one or more ether groups and having a solubility in water higher than 10 ml per 100 ml at 25° C.; a polyol hydrophilic solvent having a solubility in water higher than 10 ml per 100 ml at 25° C.; a hydrophobic solvent having a solubility in water lower than 10 ml per 100 ml at 25° C.; and mixtures thereof; at a weight ratio of said alcohol to said second solvent of 1:10 to 1:1.1. The compositions are particularly suitable for the cleaning of carpets, resulting in improved overall stain removal performance, especially on particulate stains, greasy/oily stains, bleachable stains, and/or enzymatic stains.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lorena Silvaggi, Floriana Raso
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Patent number: 6133218Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free degreaser composition, comprising a blend of two nonionic surfactants selected from, alcohol alkoxylate with a fatty alcohol moiety, alkoxylated fatty alcohol, fatty alcohol having oxyethylate moieties, polyoxyalkylene block copolymers, and alkyl phenol alkoxylate.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1997Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Charles O. Kerobo, Michael C. Welch, Suzanne M. Gessner, Sonia J. Patterson
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Patent number: 6132474Abstract: A bag for the cleaning and containment of soiled fabric articles is provided which comprises a fastening system that, when fastened provides a vapor impermeable container and an interior surface releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a gelled liquid dry-cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Custom Cleaner, Inc.Inventors: James A. Smith, George W. Kellett
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Patent number: 6126697Abstract: Carpeting, upholstery, drapery and other textile fibers are cleaned by applying to the fibers, from a pressurized container, an aqueous internally carbonated non-surfactant cleaning composition prepared by admixing, by volume, about 125 ml (150 grams) of an alkaline metal bicarbonate or percarbonate salt, about 62.5 ml (57.4 grams) of a carbonate salt and about 187.5 ml (165 grams) of a natural solid acid, in an aqueous medium such that the natural solid acid reacts with the carbonate/bicarbonate salts to produce carbon dioxide and the solids concentration in the solution resulting from the carbonate salts and natural solid acid forming the basis of the cleaning solution. Citric acid, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate are the preferred solid acid and carbonate salts. The composition is prepared from naturally occurring ingredients and the container is pressurized by air or other environmentally safe gaseous materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1999Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Inventor: Jeffrey N. Ebberts
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Patent number: 6113654Abstract: A cleaning composition for carpets, rugs, and the like is provided. The dispensable cleaner includes: a) an effective amount of an organic solvent having a Hansen solubility parameter of less than about 10; b) an effective amount of an emulsifying or dispersing agent; c) an effective amount of a source of hydrogen peroxide; and d) the balance being water. Emulsifying or dispersing agents that are surfactants having an HLB of less than about 10 are particularly suited for removing oily soil from absorbent or adsorbent surfaces. Optional components include sequestering agents, fragrances, builders and soil retardants.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1996Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Inventor: David Peterson
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Patent number: 6071869Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous cleaning formulations useful in the cleaning of textile fabrics such as carpets and upholstery. The cleaning formulations comprise a) detergent, b) fluorochemical soil-resist agent, c) stain-resist agent, and d) a stable aqueous dispersion of inorganic particulate matter selected from the group consisting of clay, colloidal silica, colloidal alumina, titanium dioxide, and mixtures thereof. The detergent, the fluorochemical soil-resist agent, the stain-resist agent and the inorganic particulate matter each have a flash point that is at least 100.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1999Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Joyce Monson Materniak, Charles Leonard Strickler
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Patent number: 6043209Abstract: There is provided an aqueous composition for cleaning fabrics and carpets and inhibiting the resoiling of fabric and carpets. The composition includes a water miscible organic solvent, a peroxygen compound, a surfactant, a polymeric or copolymeric soil resist, and a fluorinated hydrocarbon soil resist. The solvent is selected from isopropanol, propylene glycol methyl ether, dipropylene glycol methyl ether, or mixtures of two or more thereof. Compositions formed with these solvents and both soil resists are particularly stable and non-turbid.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert P Micciche, Ann Marie Lynch, Uma Tripathi
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Patent number: 6037317Abstract: Aqueous cleaning compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach, a hydrophobic surfactant, an anionic surfactant and a 2-alkyl alkanol. The compositions have especially good performance in bleaching hydrophilic stains and the removal of greasy soils.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1997Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Dario Rapisarda, Marina Trani, Elisabetta Russo, Stefano Scialla
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Patent number: 6028044Abstract: Multi-purpose cleaner utilizes emulsifyng surfactants and wetting agents to provide all purpose cleaning and degreasing of hard and soft surfaces. The unique combination of chemical components produces rapid emulsification and allows easy removal of a wide variety of carpet and fabric stains also. Formula consists essentially of the following constituents:(e) 0.8-5% by weight dialkyl sodium sulfosuccinate surfactants,(f) 3.1-15% by weight emulsifying surfactants, preferably NPE 9-12,(g) 1.9-10% by weight isopropanol, and(h) 70-94.2% by weight water.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1999Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignee: Adrian J. HarrisInventor: Adrian James Harris
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Patent number: 6013139Abstract: A chemical composition useful for carpet cleaning having a selected combination of alcohols, Borax, sodium tripolyphosphate, hydrogen peroxide, bicarbonates and other alkaline components. Additionally, a method of cleaning carpets with the proposed cleaning composition using a mechanically driven pad to buff a carpet wetted with the composition. The chemical composition is preferably sprayed onto the carpet, which is then buffed to ensure complete penetration of the cleaning compound and removal of soil or staining material.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1999Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Inventor: Edward G. Tarkinson
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Patent number: 6013611Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a magnesium salt of a sulfonate surfactant, a betaine surfactant and water.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1997Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Barbara Thomas, Gilbert Gomes, Julien Drapier, John Church
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Patent number: 6010539Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous cleaning formulations particularly useful in the hot water extraction cleaning of textile fabrics such as rugs, carpets and upholstery. The cleaning formulations are essentially free of organic solvents and comprise 0.1 to 50 grams of an inorganic or organic builder per gallon of cleaning formulation, 0.1 to 100 grams of a mixed alkyl ethoxylate (C.sub.10 -C.sub.16) nonionic surfactant, with a hydrophile-lipophile balance value in the range of 10.5 to 15, per gallon of cleaning formulation, and 0.1 to 100 grams of a fluorosurfactant per gallon of cleaning formulation.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Thomas Wayne Del Pesco
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Patent number: 5998344Abstract: Disclosed for cleaning hard surfaces is a detergent gel containing:(a) a detergent composition without thickeners having(i) a first surfactant, wherein the first surfactant is a non-ionic glycolipid, and(ii) a second surfactant, wherein the second surfactant is a charged surfactant, wherein the ratio of the first surfactant and the second surfactant is 1:10-10:1;(b) water, wherein the detergent composition is mixed with a sufficient amount of water to induce a phase change from a liquid phase to a gel phase; and(c) one or more enzymes.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Poul N.o slashed.rgaard Christensen, Bo Kalum, Otto Andresen
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Patent number: 5985814Abstract: An improvement is described in the carpet compositions which is especially effective in killing dust mites, contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated glycerol type compound, a hydrocarbon ingredient, at least one cosurfactant, an acaricidal agent, and water.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong, Myriam Mondin, Marianne Mahieu
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Patent number: 5977048Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free degreaser composition, comprising (a) alcohol alkoxylate with a fatty alcohol moiety, (b) polyoxyalkylene block copolymer, and (c) a fatty alcohol having an oxyethylate moiety.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Michael C. Welch, Charles O. Kerobo, Suzanne M. Gessner, Sonia J. Patterson
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Patent number: 5972041Abstract: A bag for the cleaning and containment of soiled fabric articles is provided which comprises a fastening system that, when fastened provides a vapor impermeable container and an interior surface releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a gelled liquid dry-cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Creative Products Resource, Inc.Inventors: James A. Smith, George W. Kellett
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Patent number: 5968204Abstract: Sheets capable of developing a positive electostatic charge are used for a variety of surface cleaning operations. Polyester fabric, non-woven and chemically bonded with an acrylic latex is used to dust surfaces, to clean clothes, furniture and carpets. A light solvent such as isopropanol can be used with the sheets to loosen gummy soils. In one mode, the sheets are used in a hot air clothes dryer to remove soils and detritus from garments. Processes for cleaning a variety of fabric and hard surfaces are conducted using the sheets.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Rodney Mahlon Wise
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Patent number: 5965509Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free cleaning composition, comprising polyoxyalkylene block copolymers and fatty alcohols having oxyethylate moieties.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Michael C. Welch, Charles O. Kerobo, Suzanne M. Gessner, Sonia J. Patterson
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Patent number: 5958859Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free cleaning composition, comprising a polyoxyalkylene block copolymer triblend.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Michael C. Welch, Charles O. Kerobo, Suzanne M. Gessner, Sonia J. Patterson
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Patent number: 5958860Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free cleaning composition, comprising (a) a polyoxyalkylene block copolymer, (b) an alkyl phenol alkoxylate, and (c) fatty alcohols having oxyethylate moieties.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Michael C. Welch, Charles O. Kerobo, Suzanne M. Gessner, Sonia J. Patterson
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Patent number: 5955413Abstract: Organic solvent free carpet cleaning compositions maintain the stainblocking properties of factory applied treatments. The compositions contain a methacrylic acid polymer component, a sequestering agent, an anionic surfactant, and optionally water.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jason A. Campagna, Richard S. Smith
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Patent number: 5955414Abstract: An aerosol foam cleaning composition for carpets and other soft-furnishings is provided. It has a volatile hydrocarbon propellant, a surfactant, a foam stabilizer polymer, a stain repellent fluorocarbon, an amine oxide foam booster, and water. The foam does not release hydrocarbon propellant at such a rate so as to create flammability problems, yet provides adequate residual stain repellent.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Colin W. Brown, Gerald L. Hart, David F. Holmes
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Patent number: 5948743Abstract: The present invention relates to a sprayable composition for the treatment of soft surfaces and containing 0.05 to 5.0 wt. % of an acaricidal agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Pierre Fonsny, Marianne Mahieu, Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong
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Patent number: 5942482Abstract: An improvement is described in the carpet compositions which is especially effective in killing dust mites, contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated glycerol type compound, a hydrocarbon ingredient, at least one cosurfactant, an acaricidal agent, and water.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1997Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong, Myriam Mondin, Marianne Mahieu
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Patent number: 5928384Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compositions comprising an organic chelator together with a soil suspending polycarboxylate or polyamine polymer for the cleaning of carpet. The compositions may be in liquid or granular form and they may also contain surfactants and oxygen bleaches.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Floriana Raso
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Patent number: 5905066Abstract: An all purpose carpet cleaning composition containing an anionic surfactant and an acaricidal agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1997Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong, Myriam Mondin, Marianne Mahieu
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Patent number: 5905065Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising from 0.01% to 10% by weight of the total composition of salicylic acid or derivatives thereof according to the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X is carbon, Y is one of the following groups --CHO, --OH, --(CH2)n--COOH, wherein n is an integer of from 0 to 20 and from 0.01% to 20% by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of amine oxide surfactants according to the formula R1R2R3NO, wherein each of R1, R2 and R3 is independently a saturated substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched alkyl group of from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, soil suspending polycarboxylate polymers, soil suspending polyamine polymers, hydroxy-pyridine N-oxides and derivatives thereof, chelating agents, and mixtures thereof. Said compositions are particularly suitable for the cleaning of carpets, resulting in improved particulate stains and/or greasy/oily stains removal performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1996Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Floriana Raso
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Patent number: 5895504Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for use of a towelette to clean stains from clothing and upholstery. The towelette is impregnated with a cleaning solution that is primarily water, but also contains a volatile cleaning agent and a surfactant. The pH and surfactant concentrations of the cleaning solution are regulated. The wipe reduces the incidence of readily visible rings around treated stains.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1997Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: John A. Sramek, Thomas A. Strash
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Patent number: 5880082Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free degreaser composition, comprising (a) alcohol alkoxylate with a fatty alcohol moiety, (b) alkoxylated fatty alcohol, and (c) a fatty alcohol having an oxyethylate moiety.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Inventors: Michael C. Welch, Charles O. Kerobo, Suzanne M. Gessner, Sonia J. Patterson, Glenis Roberts
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Patent number: 5877138Abstract: A scatterable dry cleaning composition containing: (a) cellulose powder adsorbent; (b) ground polyurethane foam absorbent; and (c) water.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1996Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Alexander Ditze, Bernd-Dieter Holdt, Thomas Hahn, Franz Kresse, Theo Fleckenstein
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Patent number: 5866524Abstract: The invention relates to a foam composition for cleaning textiles comprising detergent active components, including a surfactant system. The surfactant system consists of anionic surfactant and, optionally, nonionic surfactant, at a level of at least 18% by weight. Preferably both anionic and nonionic surfactants are present in the surfactant system of the foam. The invention also relates to a method of cleaning textiles using foamed compositions, and also to a packaged product for delivering the foamed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1996Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Jean Wevers
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Patent number: 5861365Abstract: Aqueous cleaning and surface treatment compositions for imparting oil and water repellency to treated surfaces which comprise:(a) fluoroaliphatic radical-containing poly(oxyalkylene) compound;(b) anti-resoiling composition;(c) anionic surfactant compound, preferably one or more selected from alkyl sulfates, alkyl benzene sulfates, and alkane sulfonates as well as salts thereof;(d) organic solvent;(e) citric acid salts, preferably one or more anhydrous and dihydrous sodium citrates(f) waterwherein the are at a neutral or alkaline pH, especially from about 8 to about 10. The compositions are particularly shelf stable, and exhibit excellent shelf stability in pressurized aerosol containers.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1996Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Inc.Inventors: Andrew Francis Colurciello, Jr., Tracy Ann Ryan, Jeanne Marie Weller, Michael Richard Tyerech, Robert Thomas Delaney
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Patent number: 5854201Abstract: The invention relates to textile softener concentrates based on pentaerythritol and/or dipentaerythritol fatty acid partial esters. The dispersibility of such softener concentrates in cold water can be significantly improved by addition of a special emulsifier combination of quaternary ammonium compounds and nonionic compounds. The quaternary ammonium compounds are quaternized alkoxylated alkylamines and/or esterquats. Ethoxylated and/or propoxylated fatty acids or fatty acid esters and end-capped fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers are suitable nonionic emulsifiers.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Ansgar Behler, Guenther Uphues, Bernd Wahle, Peter Waltenberger, Almud Folge
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Patent number: 5837665Abstract: An effective carpet spot cleaner is provided which is comprised of sodium polyphosphate and/or sodium tripolyphosphate; sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and Butyl Cellosolve.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Inventor: Robert Young
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Patent number: 5834417Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a sulfonate surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, an ethoxylated monoalkanol amide, a monoalkanol amide, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and water.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1996Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co.Inventors: Len Zyzyck, Elizabeth McCandlish
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Patent number: 5786317Abstract: A stain remover composition and method of use which selectively reduces food and beverage dyes in carpet stains without causing fading or discoloration of carpet dyes present in carpet fibers. The stain remover composition comprises generally between approximately 0.1 weight percent and approximately 2 weight percent of alkali metal silicate, between approximately 4 weight percent and approximately 12 weight percent of water soluble alcohol, between approximately 1 weight percent and approximately 5 weight percent of sequestering agent, between approximately 0.1 weight percent and approximately 2 weight percent of surfactant, between approximately 4 weight percent and approximately 12 weight percent of sodium bisulfite or other mild reducing agent, and the remainder water. The stain remover composition is generally prepared and stored as two separate solutions, with one solution containing the reducing agent and the other solution containing the remaining ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1996Date of Patent: July 28, 1998Inventor: Clint E. Townsend
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Patent number: 5783543Abstract: A carpet cleaning composition comprising: (a) a powder-form solid adsorbent; (b) rollable particles of porous material, each particle having a length greater than 1 mm, and a diameter equal to at least 10% of the length of the particle; and (c) water.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1996Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Theo Fleckenstein, Alexander Ditze, Franz Kresse, Thomas Hahn
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Patent number: 5747443Abstract: Fabric softening actives having hydrophobic moieties containing, preferably, ester, or amide, linkages and mixed branched and unsaturated hydrophobic groups provide improved processing and stability as well as surprisingly good softening. Preferred compositions contain mono-ol and diol principal solvents having a ClogP of from about 0.15 to about 0.64, that have the ability to make clear aqueous fabric softener compositions containing relatively high concentrations of the said fabric softener actives having ester linkages in their long, hydrophobic chains. Other solvents may be present. Premixes of the fabric softening actives, the principal solvents, and, optionally, other solvents are useful in the preparation of complete formulations by obviating/limiting the need for heating. Other compositions can be prepared which are solid or dispersions of the said fabric softening actives.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1996Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Errol Hoffman Wahl, Toan Trinh, Eugene Paul Gosselink, James Carey Letton, Mark Robert Sivik
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Patent number: 5728669Abstract: Shelf stable, hydrogen peroxide containing carpet cleaning and treatment compositions provide good cleaning efficacy particularly with oxidazable stains, and impart oil repellency properties to treated carpet fibers.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1997Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Inc.Inventor: Michael Richard Tyerech
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Patent number: 5712241Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a beta-hydroxy paraffin sulfonate surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, an amine oxide, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an alkyl C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 monoalkanol amide, an ethoxylated C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 monoalkanol amide and water.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Philip Gorlin, Gary Jakubicki
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Patent number: 5700773Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: two different sulfonate surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, an amine oxide, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and optionally an alkyl C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 monoalkanol amide and/or an ethoxylated C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 monoalkanol amide and water.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1996Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Gary Jakubicki, Elizabeth McCandish, Len Zyzyck, Julien Drapier
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Patent number: 5696073Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: at least one sulfonate surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an ethoxylated alkyl C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 monoalkanol amide, optionally, C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 monoalkanol amide and water.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1996Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Gary Jakubicki, Elizabeth McCandish, Len Zyzyck
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Patent number: RE36982Abstract: A cleaning composition including a terpene such as D-limonene and hydrogen peroxide in a surfactants based aqueous solution. The composition in various specific formulations is a micro-emulsion useful for a variety of materials and for both industrial and household applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Envirox, L.L.C.Inventors: Arman V. Melikyan, Patrick H. Stewart