Prior To Dry Cleaning Patents (Class 510/282)
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Patent number: 8569221Abstract: A cleaning composition that can discharge the color of blood, menstrual fluids, or other organic stains is provided. In particular, the present invention achieves a balance between control of unwanted liquid spreading by lateral wicking on a stained textile fabric to lessen the size of wet spots and maintaining the cleaning efficacy of the composition by means of specific kinds of thickening agents. The composition includes an oxidizing agent such as peroxides, a cell-lysing agent, a chelating agent, an antioxidant, a thickener, and other optional ingredients that are selectively employed to achieve an aqueous based composition that exhibits good shelf stability and stain removal properties. The thickening agent may include a cellulosic or clay material, starch, gum, fatty acid, fatty alcohol, hydrophilic colloidal particles, polyoxyethylene glycol or polyoxyethylene glycol derivatives including fatty acid esters and ethers, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Corey Cunningham, Scott W. Wenzel, Chris Decker, Jeffrey R. Seidling
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Publication number: 20130117946Abstract: The present invention proposes compositions and methods to use for the removal of stains and particularly of those that are notoriously difficult to remove such as deodorant, perspiration and ink stains from all kinds of garments, including water sensitive protein fibers such as wool, cashmere or silk without incurring surface damage or dye/color loss. The compositions of the present invention are preferentially applied as spot cleaning compositions to the stained area of garments without scrubbing before a unique cleaning cycle at low temperature in professional wet- or dry cleaning process or a regular household laundry cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventor: Fariborz Dawudian
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Publication number: 20100240568Abstract: Textile pretreatment agent comprising at least two water-insoluble layers connected to each other, a gel comprising active agent being disposed there between in a manner sealed against water vapor. The gel comprising active agent bonds more strongly to a textile web material than to the water-insoluble layers and can thus be applied to a stain easily and without undesired skin contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Matthias Sunder, Matthias Uwe Blana
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Patent number: 7749950Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a durable excellent stain-proofing property to the surface of a coating formed on a substrate surface of a building board without deteriorating the surface of the coating. The present invention also, provides a stain-proofing agent containing silica fine particles, an aqueous solvent and, as a stain-proofing improver, an alkali metal compound and/or an alkaline earth metal compound and/or a phosphorus compound and/or a clay mineral. The present invention also provides a building board having an excellent stain-proofing property prepared by applying a coating composition onto the surface of a substrate to form a coat, and then applying a stain-proofing agent onto the coat while the coat is in an unhardened state or applying a stain-proofing agent onto the coat after subjecting the coat to a roughening treatment to enhance the adhesion of the stain-proofing layer to the coat.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Nichiha CorporationInventors: Masanori Ukai, Hiroyuki Yamauchi, Yasuhisa Imanishi
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Patent number: 7442678Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for a fabric treatment composition and its application. More specifically the invention relates to a versatile, effective convenient to apply fabric treatment applicator and its method of application. Claimed and described is method for the application of a fabric treatment composition, which comprises bleach and which is left to evaporate after being applied to a fabric.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: David Roy Sandbach, Jean Wevers, Gautier Engisch
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Patent number: 7244699Abstract: A composition containing a silicone-containing polymer for cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, with lipophilic fluid provides improved cleaning of soils while providing excellent garment care, especially for articles sensitive to water.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Christopher Deak, Eugene Paul Gosselink, Randall Thomas Reilman
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Patent number: 7125831Abstract: The invention can provide a detergent composition for dry cleaning which comprises a nonionic surfactant as the component (a), a cyclic polysiloxane as the component (b) and a polyether modified silicone having a HLB value of at most 6 as the component (c), wherein the content of the component (a) is 5 to 70% by weight based on the total weight of the components (a), (b) and (c), the content of the total of the components (b) and (c) is 30 to 95% by weight based on the same, and the ratio by weight of the component (b) to the component (c) {b/c} is 1/10 to 20/1 and a detergent liquid for dry cleaning using the above detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2002Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: NOF CorporationInventors: Takaya Azuma, Susumu Shirouzu
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Patent number: 7018966Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising an emulsion comprising a polar co-solvent, a non-polar co-solvent, and an alkylamine dispersed throughout the emulsion. The alkylamine serves to prevent the emulsion from inverting and forming a thick, slippery gel, which is known to interfere with the cleaning process and washing machine components. Further, the present invention relates to a method for preventing gel formation by adding an alkylamine to an emulsified cleaning composition and washing stained articles therein. In another aspect of the present invention a method for pre-treating a stained article is provided comprising applying a cleaning composition in the form of a gel comprising an emulsion of a polar co-solvent and a siloxane-based non-polar co-solvent, and a detergent to the article, allowing the cleaning composition to penetrate the stain; and laundering the article in a siloxane based cleaning composition comprising an alkylamine.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Steven Stoessel, Renu Aggarwal
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Patent number: 6930079Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating a lipophilic fluid contained in an emulsion of water and lipophilic fluid. The process includes the steps of pretreating the emulsion, removing lipophilic fluid from the emulsion, and purifying the lipophilic fluid to remove at least a portion of the impurities collected during the use of the emulsion. Method options are provided for each of the aforementioned steps.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Christopher Deak, Paul Amaat France, Kristina Marie Rohal Gansle, Anna Vadimovna Noyes, Arseni V. Radomyselski, John Cort Severns, Christiaan Arthur Jacques Kamiel Thoen, Jean Wevers
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Patent number: 6914040Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating a lipophilic fluid contained in an emulsion of water and lipophilic fluid. The process includes the steps of pretreating the emulsion, removing lipophilic fluid from the emulsion, and purifying the lipophilic fluid to remove at least a portion of the impurities collected during the use of the emulsion. Method options are provided for each of the aforementioned steps.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Christopher Deak, Paul Armaat France, Kristina Marie Rohal Gansle, Anna Vadimovna Radomyselski, Arseni V. Radomyselski, John Cort Severns, Christiaan Arthur Jacques Kamiel Thoen, Jean Wevers
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Patent number: 6908893Abstract: A novel cleaning composition for dry cleaning applications is described. The cleaning composition utilizes a stain removal composition having a stain removal surfactant and a stain removal solvent, and the dry cleaning applications use a solvent which is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, a biodegradable functionalized hydrocarbon or a silicone comprising solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2001Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Dennis Stephen Murphy
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Patent number: 6884765Abstract: A process for cleaning textile fabric without the need for conventional detergent systems comprising agitating the fabric in a composition comprising at least two immiscible liquids, for example, perchloroethylene or petroleum ether and water, having at least one liquid-liquid interface with an interfacial tension of at least 5 mN/m, preferably at least 10 mN/m, and where the concentration of the most polar liquid in the composition is from 10 to 90% by volume.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Vijaya Milind Bargaje
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Patent number: 6831050Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inanimate surfaces are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones, Keith Homer Baker, Thomas Edward Ward, Toan Trinh
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Patent number: 6828295Abstract: A composition containing a polyoxyalkylene polymer for cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, with lipophilic fluid provides improved cleaning of soils while providing excellent garment care, especially for articles sensitive to water.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Proacter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Christopher Deak, Eugene Paul Gosselink, Randall Thomas Reilman, Donna Jean Haeggberg
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Publication number: 20030148917Abstract: An cleaning composition loaded on a cleaning wipe having improved biocidal release from the cleaning wipe. The cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide, a biocide release agent and water. The cationic biocide release agent has an ionic strength in the cleaning composition of at least about 5×10−3 mol/l.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Shuman Mitra, Richard E. Simon, Wayne B. Scott, Kenneth Vieira, Glen A. Shaffer
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Patent number: 6309425Abstract: A novel cleaning composition for dry cleaning applications is described. The cleaning composition utilizes a stain removal composition having a stain removal surfactant and a stain removal solvent, and the dry cleaning applications use a solvent which is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, a biodegradable functionalized hydrocarbon or a silicone comprising solvent.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Dennis Stephen Murphy
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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: 6102972Abstract: An improved method of removing rust stains from carpet and other textiles including application of ammonium bifluoride or other fluoride compounds to a rust stain. If the ammonium bifluoride is unable to remove the stain, an acidifying agent is added to the ammonium bifluoride to generate hydrofluoric acid on the stain. The unreacted hydrofluoric acid is then neutralized and removed along with the stain.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: Harris Research, Inc.Inventor: Ed Durrant
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Patent number: 6086634Abstract: This invention relates to dry-cleaning systems which include dry-cleaning compositions which contain polysulfonic acid and water, and a bag for the cleaning and containment of soiled fabric articles. The invention also relates to methods of using the dry-cleaning system and dry-cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1997Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Custom Cleaner, Inc.Inventor: James A. Smith
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Patent number: 6068665Abstract: An improved method for the removal of stains from textiles is disclosed. The method involves the use of novel mixtures of zeolites and imides. The method of the invention provides superior performance in the removal of stains, especially those from animal wastes or fluids. The zeolite/imide mixtures are useful to remove stains from various textile fabrics and fibers, e.g. carpets, clothing, and upholstered goods.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1999Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: OdorPro, Inc.Inventors: Gary J. Calton, John B. Cook
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Patent number: 6048368Abstract: The present invention provides a more effective method of treating a spot or stain on a textile fabric, the method comprising the steps of: applying a detergent composition to the spot or stain; placing an absorbent layer adjacent to one side of the textile fabric in the region of the spot or stain; and applying heat, pressure, or heat and pressure, to the opposing side of the textile fabric in the region of the spot or stain, preferably in the presence of a hydrophilic solvent, or water, so that some or all of the spot or stain is absorbed into the absorbent layer. The detergent composition can be applied to the textile fabric using a container having a cap to which a foam pad is secured. The cap has a small opening through which the detergent composition can pass.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1998Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eric Tcheou, Jose Luis Vega
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Patent number: 6036727Abstract: This invention relates to dry-cleaning systems which include anhydrous dry-cleaning compositions which contain polysulfonic acid, and a bag for the cleaning and containment of soiled fabric articles. In a first embodiment, the dry-cleaning compositions includes organic solvents, polysulfonic acid, and not more than about 10 wt % water. In a second embodiment, the dry-cleaning compositions includes organic solvents and polysulfonic acid, and not more than 1 about wt % water. The invention also relates to methods of using the dry-cleaning system and dry-cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1997Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Creative Products Resource, Inc.Inventor: James A. Smith
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Patent number: 6024767Abstract: A dryer dry cleaning and freshening system is provided with a containment bag, a dispenser means impregnated with liquid cleaning composition, and a absorber capable of absorbing loose particles and excess cleaning composition A process for cleaning a garment is also provided. The system and process may be used in a home clothes dryer for dry cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Inc.Inventors: Josephine Telesca, Jeanne Marie Weller, Frank Anthony Lucia, III, Tracy Ann Ryan, Robert Henry Buckenmayer, Walter Ronald Paul, Ashwinkumar C. Gandhi
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Patent number: 6010540Abstract: A dry cleaning and freshening system is provided including a containment bag, a single unit dispenser having dispensing means, a container, and absorbing means. The container is adapted to contain a quantity of liquid cleaning composition. The single unit dispenser and absorber means includes a dispensing part with absorbent material and a container for holding liquid cleaning composition and a retaining part of absorbent material capable of entraining loose particles and/or absorbing excess liquid cleaning composition. The liquid cleaning composition may include a fragrance composition. In a preferred embodiment the single unit dispenser and absorber means may be in the form of a ball with two hemispheres that split and may be screwed together. The single unit dispenser and absorber means may be used in a home clothes dryer for dry cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Inc.Inventors: Josephine Telesca, Frank Anthony Lucia, III
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Patent number: 5976194Abstract: A method and means for cleaning silk fabric for the prompt and efficient removal of stains from silk fabric, for example a stain on a silk tie, without causing visible lasting changes in color and without unpleasant smell. By means of a cleaning tissue, made of, for example, a textile material, essentially in the form of a wet tissue, impregnated with a grease solvent and a neutralizing agent, a stain on a silk tie is easily removed without any traces by rubbing the stain with the tissue, whereby the stain is dissolved by the grease solvent and is absorbed by the tissue, the smell-neutralizing agent preventing any unpleasant smell from spreading. The grease solvent may be a special boiling point spirit of heptane type. The smell-neutralizing agent may be an oil of terpene type, such as lemon oil.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Silk & Clean International ABInventor: Hans Franzen
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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: 5951716Abstract: A containment bag 1 which may be used in home dry cleaning is made of textile with an impermeable finish and an interior capable of absorbing loose particles and soil. The containment bag 1 is used in a home dryer dry cleaning and freshening system. The textile of the containment bag 1 has a layer of woven or knit fabric with an impermeable coating and a soft, hairy layer on its interior. The inside of the containment bag 1 is prewetted with cleaning composition. Preferably a liquid cleaning composition is employed and the cleaning composition may include a fragrance composition. A process for cleaning a garment is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Inc.Inventors: Frank Anthony Lucia, III, Stephen Vito Dente, Tracy Ann Ryan, Michael Richard Tyerech, Anthony Domenic Sidoti, Stanislaw Kepka
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Patent number: 5912408Abstract: Enzymes are used in a dry cleaning composition and process. Cleaning compositions comprising lipase, protease and/or amylase enzymes are applied to soiled fabrics in the presence of an organic solvent such as butoxy propoxy propanol to clean the fabrics. In a preferred mode, an enzyme-containing dry cleaning composition is releasably contained in a sheet substrate. The sheet is tumbled with soiled fabrics in a conventional home clothes dryer to clean soiled garments.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1997Date of Patent: June 15, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Michael Peter Siklosi
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Patent number: 5908473Abstract: Spot pretreatment compositions useful as stain cleaning compositions useful prior to a subsequent cleaning operation, including laundering or dry-cleaning. The spot cleaning compositions feature a major proportion of water, and minor amounts of nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, and organic solvents selected from alcohols and glycol ethers. The spot pretreatment compositions exhibit excellent stain dissolution characteristics. Processes for producing the spot cleaning compositions, and methods for their use are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: June 1, 1999Assignee: Reckitt & ColmanInventors: Jeanne Marie Weller, Frank Anthony Lucia, III, Stanislaw Kepka, Ashwinkumar C. Gandhi
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Patent number: 5891197Abstract: The present invention encompasses a stain receiver article and its use in a fabric cleaning process. The invention also encompasses a kit, comprising: (a) an aqueous fabric cleaning/refreshment composition which is, optionally, releasably contained on a carrier substrate; a re-usable, preferably vapor-venting, containment bag; a stain receiver article according to this invention; optionally, but preferably, a fabric cleaning device, as disclosed herein; optionally, a re-usable holding tray; and optionally, a non-aqueous cleaning composition. The invention also encompasses the stain receiver article, itself.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1997Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Terrill Alan Young, John Richard Noel, Maxwell Gregory Davis
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Patent number: 5876462Abstract: A dryer dry cleaning and freshening system is provided with a containment bag, a dispenser means formed of an absorbent polymeric material usually impregnated with liquid cleaning composition, and optionally means for absorbing loose particles and excess cleaning composition. A process for cleaning a garment is also provided. The system and process may be used in a home clothes dryer for dry cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Inc.Inventors: Jeanne Marie Weller, Elizabeth C. Mason, Robert William Bogart, Frank Anthony Lucia, III, Tracy Ann Ryan
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Patent number: 5865851Abstract: Home dry cleaning compositions useful in dry-cleaning of textiles and garments in a non-commercial environment are disclosed. The cleaning compositions useful in conjunction with a a domestic dry cleaning operation the cleaning compositions are contacted with a soiled garment or textile during a tumbling such as is possible with a domestic clothes dryer. The cleaning compositions contain a major proportion of water, and further include minor amounts of a nonionic alkoxylated alcohol, anionic surfactant selected from alkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl ether sulfosuccinates, alkylamide sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfosuccinamates, as well as salt forms thereof, organic solvent selected from alcohols and glycol ethers, as well as optional constituents including fluorosurfactants, pH adjusting agents, fragrances, fragrance solubilizers, and preservatives.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Inc.Inventors: Anthony Domenic Sidoti, Michael Richard Tyerech, Tracy Ann Ryan, Frank Anthony Lucia, III, Jeanne Marie Weller
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Patent number: 5863299Abstract: A method for removing a water spot from a fabric article, wherein the fabric article has a first side and a second side and the water spot is on the first side. The method comprises the steps of:a) placing a clean cloth on a hard flat surface;b) placing the fabric article on the clean cloth such that the first side of the fabric article contacts the clean cloth;c) dampening the fabric article with an aqueous solution; andd) ironing the second side of the fabric article adjacent the water spot with a clothes iron.This method is preferably performed in conjunction with a non-immersion method for cleaning and refreshing fabric articles. Also, a product for treating fabric articles is provided, which product includes instructions for performing the method of removing water spots.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1998Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Henry Holt, Stephanie Kay Jones
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Patent number: 5849039Abstract: A process for removing a stain from a localized stained area on a fabric. The process comprises the following steps: (a) placing the stained area of the fabric over and in contact with an absorbent stain receiver; (b) applying a fluid cleaning composition, which comprises at least about 95%, by weight water, to the stain from a container having a dispenser spout with a distal tip; and (c) rubbing or pressing the cleaning composition into the stain using the distal tip of the spout. This process causes the stain to be transferred into the stain receiver before the fabric is used or subjected to conventional laundering or dry-cleaning processes.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1997Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Janice Quintana Sadlowski
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Patent number: 5669937Abstract: Iodine stains may be removed from a substrate, such as a textile, by applying a solution of carboxyalkene, having a site of unsaturation at the 4, 5-, 5, 6- or 6, 7- position.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: Milliken Research CorporationInventors: Daniel T. McBride, John D. Bruhnke