Multiple-dose Article (e.g., Detergent-containing Plastic Bottle, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/293)
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Patent number: 11583603Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Kinnos Inc.Inventors: Jason Kang, Kevin Tyan, Katherine Jin
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Patent number: 11306279Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Daniel Thomas Piorkowski
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Patent number: 10633617Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2015Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, Eva Jean Tulchinsky, Daniel Dale Ditullio, Jr.
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Patent number: 10472597Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nathalie Sophie Letzelter, Elena Alda
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Patent number: 10377969Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nathalie Sophie Letzelter, Julie Ellis
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Patent number: 10260029Abstract: The present invention comprises a process of washing fabrics using a water-soluble unit dose article.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Carlos Amador Zammarreno, Alan Thomas Brooker, Robby Renilde Francois Keuleers, Laura Bueno Romo
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Patent number: 10253283Abstract: The present invention comprises a process of washing fabrics using a water-soluble unit dose article.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Carlos Amador Zamarreno, Alan Thomas Brooker, Robby Renilde Francois Keuleers, Laura Bueno Romo
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Patent number: 9951304Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nathalie Sophie Letzelter, Nikola Curcic, Elena Alda, Karen Margaret Preston, Robby Renilde Francois Keuleers
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Patent number: 9938488Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nicholas Andrew Turnbull, Paul Jukes
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Patent number: 9868926Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER FINISH B.V.Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Pavlinka Roy, Frederic Moreux
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Patent number: 9284517Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Conopco Inc.Inventors: Stephen Norman Batchelor, Andrew Paul Chapple, Stephen Thomas Keningley
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Patent number: 9222059Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Adam W. Germain, Calogero A. DiStefano, Guanglin Sun, Charles Crawford, Igor Anisimov, Robert M. Doris
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Publication number: 20150099684Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Jean-Pol BOUTIQUE, Frederik VANDENBERGHE, Myriam BOUILLICHE, James Charles Theophile Roger BURCKETT-ST. LAURENT
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Patent number: 8946138Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Arnd Kessler, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Christian Nitsch, Salvatore Fileccia, Erik Brueckner
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Patent number: 8940677Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Frederik Vandenberghe, Myriam Bouilliche, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent
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Patent number: 8883702Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Judith Maria Bonsall, Stephen Thomas Keningley
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Patent number: 8858651Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, Eduardo Torres, John David Bruhnke
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Publication number: 20140162925Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: The Dial CorporationInventors: Tasha Zander, Bin Lin
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Patent number: 8669219Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 17, 2008Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Pavlinka Roy, Frederic Moreux
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Patent number: 8629094Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Peter N. Nguyen, Cary E. Manderfield, Maciej K. Tasz
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Publication number: 20130196892Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Judith Maria Bonsall, Stephen Thomas Keningley
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Publication number: 20130137621Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Henkel AG & Co., KGaAInventors: Arnd Kessler, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Christian Nitsch, Salvatore Fileccia, Erik Brueckner
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Patent number: 8357647Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
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Patent number: 8349785Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Johannes Zipfel
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Publication number: 20120117736Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Gregory Scot MIRACLE, Robert Linn Mahaffey, JR., Xiaoyong Michael Hong, Eudardo Torres, Dominick Joseph Valenti
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Publication number: 20120088710Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Johannes Zipfel
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Publication number: 20120088709Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co., KGaAInventors: Arnd Kessler, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Christian Nitsch
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Publication number: 20120015858Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Johannes Zipfel, Erik Brückner
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Publication number: 20110257060Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventor: Robert Richard Dykstra
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Patent number: 8022026Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Peter N. Nguyen, Cary E. Manderfield, Maciej K. Tasz
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Publication number: 20110061174Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Frederik Vandenberghe, Myriam Bouilliche, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent
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Publication number: 20110005003Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Richard Dykstra, Alan Thomas Brooker, Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Gregory Scot Miracle, Neil Joseph Lant, Philip Frank Souter, Mark Forrest, Colin Ure
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Patent number: 7790662Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: 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
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Patent number: 7737103Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Matthias Hloucha, Danuta Bedrunka, Rainer Hofmann, Wolfgang von Rybinski, Erik Hattemer, Doris Dahlmann
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Publication number: 20100115708Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 7648951Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
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Patent number: 7642226Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Monosol, LLCInventors: Andrew P. Verrall, P. Scott Bening, Karen A. Kugler
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Publication number: 20090233836Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20090217462Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Fred HOLZHAUER, Kaj JOHNSON, Mike RATKO
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Patent number: 7550421Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
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Patent number: 7521411Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
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Publication number: 20090099054Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson
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Patent number: 7479475Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Francesco de Buzzaccarini, Jan Julien Marie-Louise Billiauw, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot
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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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Publication number: 20080146482Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Eva Schneiderman, Fredric Barton Rea, Pauline Cuc Vu, Michael Rene Weaver, Donna Jane Wiedemann, David Kent Rollins
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Patent number: 7358219Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Noriko Yamaguchi, Ikuo Sugano, Kazutaka Shiratsuchi, Shuji Tagata
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Patent number: 7262160Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 3, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Inventor: Robert H. Black
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Patent number: 7262159Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Peter N. Nguyen, Cary E. Manderfield, Maciej K. Tasz
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Patent number: 7022656Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Monosol, LLC.Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, P. Scott Bening, Karen A. Kugler
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Patent number: 6964942Abstract: 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: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones, Keith Homer Baker, Thomas Edward Ward, Toan Trinh