Multiple-dose Article (e.g., Detergent-containing Plastic Bottle, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/293)
  • Patent number: 11583603
    Abstract: The invention provides to a powdered composition of additives and a method of use thereof for increasing the visibility, potency and coverage of disinfectant solutions, such as bleach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Kinnos Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Kang, Kevin Tyan, Katherine Jin
  • Patent number: 11306279
    Abstract: A unit dose detergent pack includes a pouch made of a water-soluble film and a detergent composition encapsulated within the pouch. The detergent composition consists essentially of a rheology modified surfactant system and at least one adjunct. The rheology modified surfactant system consists of a surfactant blend including an alcohol ethoxy sulfate having a C8-C20 backbone that is ethoxylated with from about 1 to about 10 moles of ethylene oxide and is present in an amount of from about 5 to about 30 weight percent actives. The detergent composition also consists essentially of a rheology modifying agents consisting of water present in a total amount of from about 5 to about 30 weight percent and a glycol ether present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 20 weight percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Daniel Thomas Piorkowski
  • Patent number: 10633617
    Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising a water-soluble film and a shading dye. At least about 10% of the shading dye is incorporated into the water-soluble film. Methods of making such detergent compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, Eva Jean Tulchinsky, Daniel Dale Ditullio, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10472597
    Abstract: A multi-phase unit-dose cleaning product comprising: i) an amine-containing cleaning active selected from the group consisting of aminocarboxylic complexing agent, amine oxide surfactant and mixtures thereof; and ii) an oxidizing agent wherein at least 30% of the amine-containing cleaning active is in a different phase from the oxidizing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nathalie Sophie Letzelter, Elena Alda
  • Patent number: 10377969
    Abstract: A process for making a particle, the particle includes: a) a nitrogen-containing cleaning-active in the form of a salt wherein the salt has a pH in 1% weight aqueous solution measured at 25° C. greater than 9; and b) a malodor-reducing agent including an acid group wherein the process includes the step of adding the malodor-reducing agent to the nitrogen-containing cleaning-active wherein the malodor-reducing agent is added in the absence of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nathalie Sophie Letzelter, Julie Ellis
  • Patent number: 10260029
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a process of washing fabrics using a water-soluble unit dose article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Carlos Amador Zammarreno, Alan Thomas Brooker, Robby Renilde Francois Keuleers, Laura Bueno Romo
  • Patent number: 10253283
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a process of washing fabrics using a water-soluble unit dose article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Carlos Amador Zamarreno, Alan Thomas Brooker, Robby Renilde Francois Keuleers, Laura Bueno Romo
  • Patent number: 9951304
    Abstract: Multi-compartment water-soluble pack comprising a cleaning composition and an enveloping material where the pack comprises a first compartment containing a first composition in liquid form comprising: i) a hygroscopic material; and ii) more than about 15% of water; wherein the first composition has an equilibrium relative humidity of less than about 65% at 20° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nathalie Sophie Letzelter, Nikola Curcic, Elena Alda, Karen Margaret Preston, Robby Renilde Francois Keuleers
  • Patent number: 9938488
    Abstract: A process for recycling a multi-compartment water-soluble pouch including a phosphate-free bleach-containing cleaning composition and an enveloping material. The pouch includes at least two compartments. A first compartment includes a solid composition and a second compartment includes a liquid composition. The process includes the steps of: a) releasing the compositions from their respective compartments by preferably cutting open the enveloping material; b) mixing the compositions; c) adding a moisture sink to the mixture; and d) optionally drying the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Andrew Turnbull, Paul Jukes
  • Patent number: 9868926
    Abstract: A dosage element of a type to be consumed in ware washing comprises first (10) and second joined parts (20). The first part (10) comprises a substrate carrying a substance, but preferably carrying a plurality of mutually separated substances A, C. Opposed, second, part (20) comprises a substrate carrying one or more substances B. The first part (10) is joined to the second part (20) so as to form a closed receptacle enclosing the substances in a meshing or interdigitating manner. This arrangement has benefits in manufacturing and in mechanical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER FINISH B.V.
    Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Pavlinka Roy, Frederic Moreux
  • Patent number: 9284517
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coated lenticular or disc detergent particle having perpendicular dimensions x, y and z, wherein x is from 1 to 2 mm, y is from 2 to 8 mm and z is from 2 to 8 mm, wherein the particle comprises: (i) from 40 to 90 wt % surfactant selected from anionic surfactant and non-ionic surfactant; (ii) from 1 to 40 wt % water soluble inorganic salts; and (iii) from 0.0001 to 0.1 wt % pigment, wherein the pigment is selected from organic and inorganic pigments, wherein the inorganic salts are present on the detergent particle as a coating and the surfactant and the pigment are present as a core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Conopco Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Norman Batchelor, Andrew Paul Chapple, Stephen Thomas Keningley
  • Patent number: 9222059
    Abstract: The present invention provides liquid cleaning compositions useful in cold water and hard water laundry applications, and methods for making and using such compositions. The compositions of the invention use surfactants or surfactant blends, such as ?-sulfofatty acid esters or mixtures thereof (optionally along with one or more additional components), that have increased solubility/stability at cold temperatures, at higher-than-usual concentrations, and/or in hard water, with the composition remaining as a clear liquid. In certain embodiments, the compositions of the invention may be provided in the form of a unit dose, for example in a water-soluble pack or pouch. In use, the compositions of the invention result in an enhanced detergency along with a reduced amount of residue remaining in the machine, on laundered garments or cleaned dishware or hard surfaces, and on the body in personal care settings, and demonstrate a longer shelf-life, particularly when stored or used in colder temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: The Sun Products Corporation
    Inventors: Adam W. Germain, Calogero A. DiStefano, Guanglin Sun, Charles Crawford, Igor Anisimov, Robert M. Doris
  • Publication number: 20150099684
    Abstract: Compact liquid or gel-form laundry detergent compositions processes for manufacturing such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise at least a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine and a coupling polymer component and preferably a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine, a coupling polymer and a crystalline structurant component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Jean-Pol BOUTIQUE, Frederik VANDENBERGHE, Myriam BOUILLICHE, James Charles Theophile Roger BURCKETT-ST. LAURENT
  • Patent number: 8946138
    Abstract: A cartridge, in particular for use in water-conveying household appliances, encompassing an enzyme-containing preparation that contains at least one enzyme protein and has a specific heat capacity cp at 20° C. of less than 3.8 J/(g*K), preferably less than 3.0 J/(g*K), and is stocked in a cartridge or cartridge chamber having an internal volume of between 20 and 500 ml and an average wall thickness of between 0.1 and 2 mm, and the cartridge material has a specific heat capacity cp at 20° C. of between 1 and 2 J/(g*K), preferably between 1.15 and 1.9 J/(g*K), particularly preferably between 1.5 and 1.8 J/(g*K).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Christian Nitsch, Salvatore Fileccia, Erik Brueckner
  • Patent number: 8940677
    Abstract: Compact liquid or gel-form laundry detergent compositions processes for manufacturing such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise at least a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine and a coupling polymer component and preferably a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine, a coupling polymer and a crystalline structurant component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Frederik Vandenberghe, Myriam Bouilliche, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent
  • Patent number: 8883702
    Abstract: A packaged particulate detergent composition, wherein the composition comprises greater than 40 wt % detergent surfactant, at least 70% by number of the particles comprising a core, comprising mainly surfactant, and around the core, a water soluble coating in an amount of from 10 to 45 wt % based on the coated particle, each coated particle having perpendicular dimensions x, y and z, wherein x is from 0.2 to 2 mm, y is from 2.5 to 8 mm, and z is from 2.5 to 8 mm, the packaged particles being substantially the same shape and size as one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith Maria Bonsall, Stephen Thomas Keningley
  • Patent number: 8858651
    Abstract: This application relates to laundry care compositions comprising thiophene azo carboxylate fabric shading dyes and methods of treating a textile comprising such laundry care compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, Eduardo Torres, John David Bruhnke
  • Publication number: 20140162925
    Abstract: Cleansing compositions, products, and methods for making cleansing products are provided herein. In one example, a cleansing composition comprises a liquid detergent or cleanser. Soap flakes are dispersed in the liquid detergent or cleanser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Tasha Zander, Bin Lin
  • Patent number: 8669219
    Abstract: This invention concerns dosage elements for a ware washing machine and a method of manufacturing such dosage elements. In embodiments of the invention a dosage element comprises first (10) and second (20) joined parts, wherein the first part (10) is a part which, prior to joining with the second part (20), comprised an open receptacle and wherein the second part (20) comprises a substrate carrying a plurality of mutually separated substances A, B, C arranged in side by side relation. The second part (20) is joined to said first part (10) so as to close said receptacle and enclose said substances within it. Dosage elements produced in the inventive method are pleasant to handle, while being surprisingly resistant to damage in handling or transit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Pavlinka Roy, Frederic Moreux
  • Patent number: 8629094
    Abstract: A method and composition for deodorizing soft surfaces such as carpeting and upholstery are disclosed. The method includes the spraying of a liquid composition on a soft surface and allowing the composition to absorb into the soft surface, form liquid agglomerations within the soft surface to the agglomerations can make contact with malodorants disposed within the soft surface. The composition is capable of penetrating rapidly and deeply into the soft surfaces for contacting odor-causing substances embedded therein. The composition comprises an active ingredient such as a glycol or triethanolamine. Other ingredients that contribute to the surface penetration and/or agglomeration formation include ethanol, water, fragrance and a combination of at least one nonionic and at least one ionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter N. Nguyen, Cary E. Manderfield, Maciej K. Tasz
  • Publication number: 20130196892
    Abstract: A packaged particulate detergent composition, wherein the composition comprises greater than 40 wt % detergent surfactant, at least 70% by number of the particles comprising a core, comprising mainly surfactant, and around the core, a water soluble coating in an amount of from 10 to 45 wt % based on the coated particle, each coated particle having perpendicular dimensions x, y and z, wherein x is from 0.2 to 2 mm, y is from 2.5 to 8 mm, and z is from 2.5 to 8 mm, the packaged particles being substantially the same shape and size as one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Judith Maria Bonsall, Stephen Thomas Keningley
  • Publication number: 20130137621
    Abstract: A cartridge, in particular for use in water-conveying household appliances, encompassing an enzyme-containing preparation that contains at least one enzyme protein and has a specific heat capacity cp at 20° C. of less than 3.8 J/(g*K), preferably less than 3.0 J/(g*K), and is stocked in a cartridge or cartridge chamber having an internal volume of between 20 and 500 ml and an average wall thickness of between 0.1 and 2 mm, and the cartridge material has a specific heat capacity cp at 20° C. of between 1 and 2 J/(g*K), preferably between 1.15 and 1.9 J/(g*K), particularly preferably between 1.5 and 1.8 J/(g*K).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co., KGaA
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Christian Nitsch, Salvatore Fileccia, Erik Brueckner
  • Patent number: 8357647
    Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch having a particulate dishwashing product final bulk density is preferably at least about 0.6 g/cc, the builder not containing a phosphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
  • Patent number: 8349785
    Abstract: Cleaning agent combinations comprising a cleaning agent preparation B further comprising: (b1) at least one non-ionic surfactant; and (b2) at least one active cleaning enzyme; and a rinsing composition C further comprising: (c1) at least one non-ionic surfactant, are by virtue of their thermal stability particularly suitable for automatic dosing in automatic dishwashing. The cleaning agent combinations of the present invention also have the characterizing feature of markedly improved cleaning performance in comparison to conventional methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Johannes Zipfel
  • Publication number: 20120117736
    Abstract: This application relates to thiophene azo dyes for use as hueing agents, laundry care compositions comprising such thiophene azo dyes, processes for making such thiophene azo dyes, and laundry care compositions and methods of using the same. The thiophene azo dyes contain a formally charged moiety and are generally comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. These thiophene azo dyes are advantageous in providing a hueing effect, for example, a whitening effect to fabrics, while not building up over time and causing undesirable blue discoloration to the treated fabrics. The thiophene azo dyes are also generally stable to bleaching agents used in laundry care compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Gregory Scot MIRACLE, Robert Linn Mahaffey, JR., Xiaoyong Michael Hong, Eudardo Torres, Dominick Joseph Valenti
  • Publication number: 20120088710
    Abstract: A liquid alkaline cleaning agent preparation for automatic dispensing during automatic dishwashing or textile cleaning includes a) 15 to 60% by weight of a builder, b) <5% by weight of silicate and c) 30 to 80% by weight of water. These cleaning agents have a good thermal stability and are therefore suitable for automatic dispensing methods and are furthermore characterized by a substantially improved cleaning performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Johannes Zipfel
  • Publication number: 20120088709
    Abstract: Disclosed are liquid alkaline detergent preparations that are to be dispensed automatically when washing dishes in a dishwasher, comprising: a) 15 to 60 percent by weight of builder; b) 30 to 80 percent by weight of water; and c) less than 5 percent by weight of surfactant. Because of their thermal stability, the detergent preparations are particularly suitable for carrying out automatic dispensing processes when washing dishes in a dishwasher and washing fabrics in a washing machine. Furthermore, the detergent preparations are characterized by significantly improved cleaning power compared with conventional methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co., KGaA
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Christian Nitsch
  • Publication number: 20120015858
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packed form of a washing or cleaning agent comprising (a) a first liquid washing or cleaning agent preparation A comprising (i) builder and (ii) complexing agent; (b) a second liquid washing or cleaning agent preparation B, of different composition than preparation A, comprising (i) greater than 1 wt. % water; (ii) at least 5 wt. % of at least one active washing or cleaning enzyme preparation; (iii) less than 10 wt. % phosphate; and (iv) less than 2.5 wt. % complexing agent; and (c) a packaging means, in which the washing or cleaning agent preparations A and B are contained and physically separate from one another, and wherein the inventive packaged form of a washing or cleaning agent is characterized by good storage stability and temperature stability, and good washing and cleaning performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Johannes Zipfel, Erik Brückner
  • Publication number: 20110257060
    Abstract: A non-unit dose laundry detergent composition suitable for use in a single-compartment container including: (a) detersive surfactant; (b) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % water; (c) bleach; (d) optionally, from 0 wt % to 5 wt % citric acid; and (e) optionally, from 0 wt % to 5 wt % fatty acid, wherein the composition comprises at least 1 wt % solid particles suspended within a continuous liquid phase, wherein the suspended solid particles comprise bleach, wherein the weight average particle size of the suspended solid bleach particles is at least 1 micrometer, wherein at least 95 wt % of the suspended solid bleach particle sizes have a size in the range of from 0.1 micrometers to 500 micrometers, wherein the density of the suspended solid bleach particles is less than 500 g/l, and wherein the dynamic viscosity of the continuous liquid phase is in the range of from 100 mPas to 500 mPas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Richard Dykstra
  • Patent number: 8022026
    Abstract: A method and composition for deodorizing soft surfaces such as carpeting and upholstery are disclosed. The method includes the spraying of a liquid composition on a soft surface and allowing the composition to absorb into the soft surface, form liquid agglomerations within the soft surface to the agglomerations can make contact with malodorants disposed within the soft surface. The composition is capable of penetrating rapidly and deeply into the soft surfaces for contacting odor-causing substances embedded therein. The composition comprises an active ingredient such as a glycol or triethanolamine. Other ingredients that contribute to the surface penetration and/or agglomeration formation include ethanol, water, fragrance and a combination of at least one nonionic and at least one ionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter N. Nguyen, Cary E. Manderfield, Maciej K. Tasz
  • Publication number: 20110061174
    Abstract: Compact liquid or gel-form laundry detergent compositions processes for manufacturing such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise at least a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine and a coupling polymer component and preferably a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine, a coupling polymer and a crystalline structurant component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Frederik Vandenberghe, Myriam Bouilliche, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent
  • Publication number: 20110005003
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising multiple catalysts and water-soluble electrolyte, wherein the ratio of (i) the total reduction in activation energy in kilojoules per mole achieved by the catalysts to (ii) the electrolytic strength of the laundry detergent composition at a concentration of 1 g/l in de-ionized water and at a temperature of 25° C. in mScm?1 laundry detergent composition is at least 1000.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Richard Dykstra, Alan Thomas Brooker, Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Gregory Scot Miracle, Neil Joseph Lant, Philip Frank Souter, Mark Forrest, Colin Ure
  • Patent number: 7790662
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a laundry detergent product comprising (a) a package comprising (1) a container; and (2) a closure; (b) a fluid laundry detergent pourable at ambient storage temperature and comprising at least one material copourable from the package with the fluid laundry detergent, wherein the material is selected from: (1) a detergent-copourable perfume composition; (2) a fabric care additive; (3) a laundry-specific detersive additive; (4) an enzyme; (5) a volatile malodorous compound; and (6) any combination thereof; (c) a headspace; and (d) a detergent-non-copourable perfume composition. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods for making or assembling the fluid laundry detergent package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hilal Sahin Topkara, Alex James Orchard, Peter Gerard Gray, Manuel Mariani, Giovanni Carrara, Ingrid Merere, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett St. Laurent, Johan Smets, Regis d'Hardemare, Hugo Robert Germain Denutte
  • Patent number: 7737103
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous multicomponent system comprising a hydrophobe modified polymer which forms a high-viscosity liquid during mixing and to the use of said multicomponent system, in particular, in the form of a cosmetic component or a washing and/or rinsing and/or cleaning agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Matthias Hloucha, Danuta Bedrunka, Rainer Hofmann, Wolfgang von Rybinski, Erik Hattemer, Doris Dahlmann
  • Publication number: 20100115708
    Abstract: Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Debra Sue Caswell, Robert Gary Welch, Mark William Ridyard, Edward Sayers, David William York, Daniel James Dufton, Simon Howe, Johan Eshuis, Angelina Pena-Romero, Christophe Laudamiel-Pellet, Wundriari Hoffmann, George Endel Deckner, Errol hoffman Wahl, Ruth Anne Murphy, Charles Albert Hensley, Toan Trinh, Jiten Odhavji Dihora, Ellen Schmidt Baker, Janet Sue Litting, Timothy James Schroeder, Steven Louis Diersing, Malcolm McClaren Dodd, Lois Sara Gallon
  • Patent number: 7648951
    Abstract: A pouch, and a process for making thereof, comprising the steps of: pre-sealing a compartment comprising a pouch material, the compartment containing an anhydrous composition to form a pre-sealed compartment; fitting a first piece of the pouch material into a mould, pouring a particulate dishwashing product into the mould; placing the pre-sealed compartment over the mould; sealing the pre-sealed compartment and said first piece of pouch material together to form the multi-compartment pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
  • Patent number: 7642226
    Abstract: Generally speaking, the present invention is a water-soluble copolymer film comprising a hydrolyzed copolymer of vinyl acetate and a second monomer, the resultant polyvinyl alcohol copolymer having a degree of hydrolysis, expressed as a percentage of vinyl acetate units converted to vinyl alcohol units, of from about 90% to 100%. The second monomer is preferably selected from the group of monomers having carboxylate functionality or sulfonate functionality. The resulting water-soluble copolymer film is disclosed for use in making pouches to contain a unit dose of liquid detergent, such as a liquid laundry detergent. However, it is an aspect of the copolymer film that film solubility is not significantly affected adversely by the detergent. Such film produces pouches having a greater storage shelf-life over prior art water-soluble film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Monosol, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, P. Scott Bening, Karen A. Kugler
  • Publication number: 20090233836
    Abstract: A fabric enhancer product comprising (a) a package comprising (1) a container; and (2) a closure; (b) a fabric enhancer comprising a material copourable from the package with the fabric enhancer, wherein the material is selected from: (1) a fabric enhancer-copourable perfume composition; (2) a fabric care additive; and (3) any combination thereof; (c) a headspace; and (d) a fabric enhancer-non-copourable perfume composition; wherein the pH of the fabric enhancer is less than 7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Bodet, Giovanni Carrara, Alex Haejoon Chung, Daniel Dale Ditullio, JR., Robert Richard Dykstra, Kristin Marie Finley, Renae Dianna Fossum, Marcia Mary Ketcha, Zaiyou Liu, George Kavin Morgan, III, Philip Kyle Vinson
  • Publication number: 20090217462
    Abstract: The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Fred HOLZHAUER, Kaj JOHNSON, Mike RATKO
  • Patent number: 7550421
    Abstract: A method of washing dishware/tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine, the method comprising simultaneously or sequentially delivering quantities of a particulate or densified particulate automatic dishwashing product and of an anhydrous liquid, gel or paste form dishwashing detergent auxiliary contained in separate compartments of a multi-compartment pouch into the same or different cycles of the dishwashing machine. The method provides improved cleaning performance and product stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
  • Patent number: 7521411
    Abstract: A method of washing dishware/tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine, the method comprising simultaneously or sequentially delivering quantities of a particulate or densified particulate automatic dishwashing product and of an anhydrous liquid, gel or paste form dishwashing detergent auxiliary contained in separate compartments of a multi-compartment pouch into the same or different cycles of the dishwashing machine. The method provides improved cleaning performance and product stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
  • Publication number: 20090099054
    Abstract: A phosphorus-containing cleaning product manufactured or sold in association with a brand may be replaced by a substitute similarly-branded cleaning product or cleaning system containing less phosphorus-containing compound, and containing (or used with a water treatment product containing) sufficient magnesium compound to provide commercially acceptable cleaning performance when the substitute cleaning product contains or is used with hard water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson
  • Patent number: 7479475
    Abstract: The present invention relates a unit dose fabric treatment product comprising a non-aqueous liquid fabric treatment composition contained in a single compartment water-soluble pouch. The inner space of said pouch comprises (A) a cleaning system comprising more than 5% by weight of the fabric treatment composition of at least one anionic surfactant; and (B) a fabric softening system comprising at least one non-cationic fabric softening active selected from the group consisting of fabric softening clays, fabric softening silicones, and mixtures thereof, wherein the fabric softening clay is added as a premix comprising the clay and a solvent; wherein the fabric softening silicone is added as a premix comprising the silicone and a solvent or wherein the fabric softening silicone is added as pure compound without any solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Francesco de Buzzaccarini, Jan Julien Marie-Louise Billiauw, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot
  • Patent number: 7442678
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Roy Sandbach, Jean Wevers, Gautier Engisch
  • Publication number: 20080146482
    Abstract: Liquid laundry compositions containing having improved brightener stability, which contain from about 6% to about 20%, by weight of the laundry composition, of a surfactant component that includes from about 1% to about 6%, by weight of the laundry composition, of a mid-branched primary alkyl sulfate surfactant having an average carbon chain length of from about 16 to about 17 and from about 0.5% to about 9%, by weight of the laundry composition, of an HLAS surfactant selected from alkyl benzene sulfonic acids, alkali metal salts of C10-16 alkyl benzene sulfonic acids, in combination with from about 0.03% to about 0.2%, by weight of the laundry composition, a water-insoluble optical brightener having a water solubility when measured at about 50° C. of from 0 to about 2 g/l; and from about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Eva Schneiderman, Fredric Barton Rea, Pauline Cuc Vu, Michael Rene Weaver, Donna Jane Wiedemann, David Kent Rollins
  • Patent number: 7358219
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid deodorant having a high deodorizing effect and lasting ability to a fabric or fabrics. That is, the present invention provides a liquid deodorant which comprises 80 to 99% by weight of water and has a pH of 7.5 to 9.5 at 25° C., 1000 ml of which deodorant may be adjusted to pH 10 at 25° C. with 10 to 200 ml of 0.1 N aqueous NaOH and may be adjusted to pH 7 at 25° C. with 20 to 500 ml of 0.1 N aqueous H2SO4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Noriko Yamaguchi, Ikuo Sugano, Kazutaka Shiratsuchi, Shuji Tagata
  • Patent number: 7262160
    Abstract: Enhanced UV blocking is provided to clothing by washing the clothing in a composition including a UV blocking dye and at least one additional water-soluble material which serves as a matrix and/or a dispersant for the dye in the washing machine. The dye is initially in the form of a solid tablet or pellet preferably also containing a disintegrant, or inside a water-soluble envelope. When placed in the washing machine with the clothing and the washing water, the pellet or tablet disintegrates and dissolves releasing the UV protectant dye to the clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: Robert H. Black
  • Patent number: 7262159
    Abstract: A method and composition for deodorizing soft surfaces such as carpeting and upholstery are disclosed. The method includes the spraying of a liquid composition on a soft surface and allowing the composition to absorb into the soft surface, form liquid agglomerations within the soft surface to the agglomerations can make contact with malodorants disposed within the soft surface. The composition comprises an active ingredient that is a liquid at room temperature with a vapor pressure of less than 0.0035 mmHg at room temperature. For example, the active ingredient can be triethylene glycol. Other ingredients that contribute to agglomeration formation include ethanol, water, fragrance and a combination of at least one nonionic and at least one ionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter N. Nguyen, Cary E. Manderfield, Maciej K. Tasz
  • Patent number: 7022656
    Abstract: Generally speaking, the present invention is a water-soluble copolymer film comprising a hydrolyzed copolymer of vinyl acetate and a second monomer, the resultant polyvinyl alcohol copolymer having a degree of hydrolysis, expressed as a percentage of vinyl acetate units converted to vinyl alcohol units, of from about 90% to 100%. The second monomer is preferably selected from the group of monomers having carboxylate functionality or sulfonate functionality. The resulting water-soluble copolymer film is disclosed for use in making pouches to contain a unit dose of liquid detergent, such as a liquid laundry detergent. However, it is an aspect of the copolymer film that film solubility is not significantly affected adversely by the detergent. Such film produces pouches having a greater storage shelf-life over prior art water-soluble film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Monosol, LLC.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, P. Scott Bening, Karen A. Kugler
  • Patent number: 6964942
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones, Keith Homer Baker, Thomas Edward Ward, Toan Trinh