Dosing Unit (e.g., Detergent-impregnated Water-insoluble Substrate Of Fabric, Tissue, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/295)
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Publication number: 20030186829Abstract: This invention concerns a molded part containing a molded part shell and a molded part content, where the molded body shell contains at least one film-forming polymer, that has been selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl alcohols and polyvinyl alcohol derivatives. Preferably the polyvinyl alcohol derivative is a polyvinyl acetal described in EP 771 329. The molded part according to the invention can be used as a primary and/or secondary packing agent. The molded part shell features cumulative positive features such as increases maximum elongation values, odor and taste neutrality, good thermoplastic processing capabilities and excellent biological degradation. The processing of the composition is advantageous to capsules with single-piece shells containing a detergent composition as the molded part content.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Hans-J?uuml;rgen Maier
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Patent number: 6613732Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a multi layer needlepunched fabric wherein the fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lamberta Suazon, Dawne Barry, John Fletcher, Karen Wisniewski, Barbara Thomas, Albert R. Kelly, Gerard Scheubel
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Patent number: 6586385Abstract: A dishwashing cleaning wipe comprising a fabric wherein the fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Karen Wisniewski, Barbara Thomas
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Publication number: 20030119695Abstract: The invention relates to detergents and cleaning agents in the form of sachets that are characterized by containing surface-active compounds of the type of the hydroxy mixed ethers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventor: Manfred Weuthen
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Publication number: 20030114332Abstract: A unit dose detergent product comprising a liquid detergent composition contained in a pouch formed of a water soluble polymer film, at least one solid member being immersed in said composition, the rate of dissolution of the solid member in the composition at a storage temperature being greater than the rate of dissolution of the polymer film in the composition at the storage temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Sachindew Manodjkoemar Ramcharan, Zaida M. Salazar, Pieter Broer Van Der Weg
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Patent number: 6576323Abstract: Articles designed to clean/refresh soiled fabrics are improved by means of texturing at least one surface and/or by applying tackiness agents. In use, the articles rub against the fabrics, whereupon lint removed from the fabrics is trapped and retained by the tackiness agent. Refolding of the articles during use is substantially minimized by imparting texture to one or more of the article's surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Procter & GambleInventors: Rodney Mahlon Wise, Steven Barrett Rogers
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Publication number: 20030104966Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a multi layer needlepunched fabric wherein the fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lamberta Suazon, Dawne Barry, John Fletcher, Karen Wisniewski, Barbara Thomas
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Patent number: 6573232Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning wipe which is a water insoluble substrate impregnated with a cleaning composition containing a cellulosic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Barbara Thomas, Karen Wisniewski, Philip Gorlin, Josh Ghaim
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Patent number: 6569828Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning wipe which is a water insoluble substrate impregnated with a cleaning composition containing a cellulosic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Barbara Thomas, Karen Wisniewski, Philip Gorlin, Josh Ghaim
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Patent number: 6534472Abstract: An antibacterial dishwashing cleaning wipe comprising a single layer needle punched fabric wherein the fabric is impregnated with an antibacterial cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Evangelia Arvanitidou, Karen Wisniewski, Barbara Thomas, Bruce Nascimbeni
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Patent number: 6495508Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2002Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Isabelle Leonard, Didier Dormal, Jean Julemont
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Publication number: 20020187910Abstract: An automatic laundry or dishwashing product in unit dose form comprising at least three distinct zones for delivering into at least three different stages in the washing cycle. The product provides improved cleaning, care and finishing benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lynda Anne Speed, Glenn Steven Ward
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Publication number: 20020187909Abstract: A unit dose cleaning product comprising a capsule formed of a material capable of dissolving, disintegrating or dispersing in a wash liquor, the capsule being filled with a substantially non-aqueous liquid cleaning composition in an amount sufficient to clean a single wash load, said composition including an organic substance with forms of a complex with a transition metal, the complex being capable of catalysing bleaching of a substrate by atmospheric oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Neeraj Gupta, Ronald Hage, Simon Marinus Veerman
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Patent number: 6489284Abstract: A dishwashing cleaning wipe comprising a single layer needle punched fabric wherein the fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2002Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lamberta Suazon, Dawne Barry, John Fletcher, Karen Wisniewski, Barbara Thomas
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Publication number: 20020169094Abstract: A unit dose laundry composition for softening or conditioning fabrics which is suitable as an additive to the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose composition comprising a compacted granular composition comprising a fabric softener or a fabric conditioner, said compacted granular composition being characterized by having a spherical shape and having no discrete outer layer surrounding said fabric softener or conditioner, which outer layer is comprised of an alkaline material such that the pH of the wash water is increased upon the dissolution of said outer layer in said wash water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company.Inventors: Alain Jacques, Juliette Rousselet, Hoai-Chau Cao
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Publication number: 20020169095Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising: (a) a liquid composition comprising: (i) enzyme; and (ii) from 0% to 10% (by weight of said liquid composition) free water, preferably 0% to 5% free water; and (iii) carboxylic acid comprising 5 carbon atoms or less, and 1 or 2 carboxy groups; and (iv) chelating agent; and (v) enzyme stabilizing metal ion system consisting of calcium ions and magnesium ions, present in a weight ratio of calcium ion to magnesium ion of from 1:1 to 4:1; and (vi) from 0% to 0.2% (by weight of said liquid composition) source of borate ions; and (b) a water-soluble polymeric material that is capable of being cross-linked by borate ions, preferably a water-soluble polymeric material comprising poly-vinyl alcohol.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter Jens Forth, Etienne Marie Betty Andre Jeuniaux, David William Ingram
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Publication number: 20020165109Abstract: A water-soluble package comprises a composition such as a liquid detergent composition enclosed within a water-soluble film. The film, or at least a substantial portion thereof, is dusted with a powder such as talc, starch, calcium stearate or zinc stearate by passing the package through a cloud or fluidised bed of the particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2001Publication date: November 7, 2002Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: James Dawson Cropper, Richard Harbour
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Publication number: 20020151452Abstract: Premoistened wipes containing a substrate and a cleaning composition using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for treating food such as produce, e.g., fruits and vegetables, edible animal proteins, toys baby high chairs and the like, are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Steven S. Bullock, Nicholas A. Ahr, Jenna Heil, Brian J. Roselle, Heather L. Moster, Dorothee Helene Davenet, Jean Wevers
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Patent number: 6465407Abstract: To provide a sheetlike article for laundry which is freed from the scattering or leak of the contents, facilitates arbitrary dispensing and exhibits excellent detergency even when used alone, sheetlike water-soluble substrates are arranged on both surfaces of a thin layer made of a doughy non-phosphate detergent composition which contains nonionic surfactant(s), alkaline agent(s) and sequestering agent(s) and has a penetration hardness at 25° C. of from 0.1 to 10 kg/cm2.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1999Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiromitsu Hayashi, Hiroyuki Saijo, Hirohiko Hanada, Toshiki Nishi, Shinji Nakao
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Publication number: 20020147122Abstract: Multipurpose cleaning articles are provided comprising a porous cleaning sheet containing an aqueous cleaning composition comprising (a) water as the major component; (b) 5% to 45% by weight water-immiscible solvent; (c) less than about 1.8% by weight emulsifier; and wherein the aqueous cleaning composition has a vertical wicking rate of about 1 cm/minute or more. The porous cleaning sheet can comprise any one of numerous materials, including hydrophobic materials, such as nonwoven webs, textile fabrics, foams and so forth. The cleaning articles are capable of removing water insoluble materials from various surfaces and including cleaning the skin and hands as well as hard surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Shick, Ali Yahiaoui
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Patent number: 6448212Abstract: The invention relates to a laundry/dishwasher detergent portion, more particularly for use in a washing/dishwashing machine for a program taking place in an aqueous phase, containing (a) a first measured quantity of a washing preparation which passes into the aqueous phase at a temperature below or equal to a first temperature; (b) a second measured quantity of a washing preparation which passes into the aqueous phase at a temperature below or equal to a second temperature which is above the first temperature; (c) at least one material which surrounds at least one of the measured quantities of a washing preparation and which dissolves in water at a certain temperature. The invention also relates to a process for the production of such a laundry/dishwasher detergent portion and to a washing process and a cleaning process using the laundry/dishwasher detergent portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Thomas Holderbaum, Bernd Richter, Christian Nitsch, Juergen Haerer
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Patent number: 6436892Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Isabelle Leonard, Didier Dormal, Jean Julemont
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Patent number: 6432904Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a single layer needle punched fabric wherein the fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lamberta Suazon, Dawne Barry, John Fletcher, Karen Wisniewski, Barbara Thomas
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Publication number: 20020094942Abstract: The present invention provides an article of manufacture or package for containing and dispensing unitized doses of a laundry additive in article form. The package comprises a plurality of laundry additive articles, means for preventing exposure of the laundry articles to moisture prior to dispensing or use, and a container having a compartment and closure for enclosing the plurality of articles in the container. The container can be a tub, tray, jar, bottle, pouch, bag, box or some combination thereof and will preferably be made from polymeric materials. Optionally, the container may have dividing means for subdividing the container compartment into subcompartments so that the container can accommodate a variety of different additives in separate compartments. Optionally, but preferably, the container closure will have child resistant features as well as a window or other means for viewing the contents of the package when the closure is in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Allison Jane Danneels, Laure Waegemans, Julie Savchenko, Errol Hoffman Wahl
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Publication number: 20020055449Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry additive sachet. The sachet comprises a cavity in which is found a dye absorbing agent and a dirt binding agent. The sachet provides a system of scavenging fugitive dyes or pigments and dirt from laundry wash water.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Antonella Porta, Mark Pieter Adrie Van Der Heijden
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Publication number: 20020045559Abstract: This invention relates to a pouched liquid composition which comprises an alkoxylated amine, imine, amide or imide compound, small amount of water and specific levels high ionic strength chelating agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Applicant: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter Jens Forth, Etinne Maria Betty Andre Jeuniaux, Hilde Christina Jozef Aelbrecht
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Patent number: 6362144Abstract: This involves a non-invasive glucose measurement device and a process for determining blood glucose level in the human body using the device. In typical operation, the glucose measurement device is self-normalizing in that it does not employ an independent reference sample in its operation. The device uses attenuated total reflection (ATR) infrared spectroscopy. Preferably, the device is used on a fingertip and compares two specific regions of a measured infrared spectrum to determine the blood glucose level of the user. Clearly, this device is especially suitable for monitoring glucose levels in the human body, and is especially beneficial to users having diabetes mellitus. The device and procedure may be used for other analyte materials which exhibit unique mid-IR signatures of the type described herein and that are found in appropriate regions of the outer skin.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: MedOptix, Inc.Inventors: Herbert L. Berman, Jeffrey N. Roe
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Patent number: 6358902Abstract: A detergent tablet which contains a bleach activator is disclosed. The bleach activator is in particulate form and has a particle size in a range of from about 100 microns to about 4000 microns. The bleach activator is present in a range of from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight of the detergent tablet.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Adrian John Waynforth Angell, Les Charles Zorb
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Patent number: 6346506Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with an antibacterial cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2001Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventor: Jean Julemont
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Publication number: 20020013244Abstract: A unit dose wash cycle fabric softening composition for softening or conditioning fabrics in the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose comprising (a) a compacted granular fabric softener composition or (b) an encapsulated liquid and/or granular fabric softener composition, the amount of (a) or (b) being sufficient to form a unit dose capable of providing effective softening or conditioning of fabrics in the wash cycle of said washing machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive companyInventors: Alain Jacques, Juliette Rousselet, Hoai-Chau Cao
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Publication number: 20020010119Abstract: A process for applying relatively volatile or heat sensitive ingredients, such as perfume, to fabric dryer sheets minimizes the loss of the ingredients to the atmosphere or through degradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA.Inventors: Feng-Lung Gordon Hsu, Kevin Schnaudigel, Francoise Fredericks, Daniel Joseph Fox, Robert Ahart, John Lovas, David Van Blarcom, Kristina Marie Neuser
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Publication number: 20020010118Abstract: A unit dose laundry composition for softening or conditioning fabrics which is suitable as an additive to the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose composition comprising a compacted granular composition comprising a fabric softener or a fabric conditioner, said compacted granular composition being characterized by having a spherical shape and having no discrete outer layer surrounding said fabric softener or conditioner, which outer layer is comprised of an alkaline material such that the pH of the wash water is increased upon the dissolution of said outer layer in said wash water.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Alain Jacques, Juliette Rousselet, Hoai-Chau Cao
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Publication number: 20020006886Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 1999Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: PETER WILLIAM BEERSE, EDWARD DEWEY SMITH
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Publication number: 20020006887Abstract: A wiper that provides a controlled release anti-microbial agent has a substrate layer to which the anti-microbial agent is adhered. In addition, the wiper will have one or more laminate layers, at least one of which will be absorbent. Various anti-microbial agents such as silver containing additives, calcium hypochlorite, and chlorine dioxide generating compounds may be employed. The substrate layer may be a poly(ethylene vinyl acetate) meltblown web and the laminate layer may be a hydroentangled composite absorbent fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: Fred R. Radwanski, James W. Clark, Ralph L. Anderson
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Patent number: 6315800Abstract: A product for use in a conventional home clothes dryer that delivers one or more desirable benefits to clothing in need of freshening. The product us particularly suited for delivering the benefits to relatively dry clothing and can be added directly to the dryer without the need for a bag to contain the product and clothing during the dryer cycle.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Filomena Augusta Gomes, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Karla Jean Cicciari, Harry Hamilton Haubert, Carol Caldwell Bishop, Sherryl Ilana Zucker
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Patent number: 6262009Abstract: The present invention encompasses an article for treating fabrics, comprising a) an absorbent carrier substrate; and b) a liquid cleaning/refreshment composition releasably absorbed in said substrate; said substrate being wholly or partly covered by; c) a fibrous coversheet which is permeable to said cleaning/refreshment composition in the liquid and/or vapor state, said coversheet having a minimum thickness of about 7 mil (0.18 mm). The coversheet helps reduce water spotting on the fabrics being treated and picks up lint and solid soils. The article is useful in an in-home process which is conducted in a clothes dryer.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Steven Barrett Rogers, Bruce Albert Yeazell
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Patent number: 6251808Abstract: An abrasive metal and fiberglass cleaner and polish article comprises a substrate presenting an abrasive surface and being capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid, and a metal and fiberglass cleanser absorbed in the substrate, the cleanser being an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a solvent, a surfactant, an oxidation removing agent, an emulsifier, and a carrier, whereby cleansing action is achieved by the emulsion, and abrasive cleansing action is achieved by the abrasive surface of the substrate. The substrate can comprise a cloth-like towel. A plurality of such towels are packaged into a re-sealable, flexible, vinyl pouch, removed one at a time, as necessary, to accomplish the complete cleaning task.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1997Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Edward S. Rose, Raymond G. Wile
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Patent number: 6243969Abstract: A process for dry cleaning fabrics comprising the steps of: (i) placing one or more fabrics to be cleaned in a device which provides heat and agitation; (ii) placing one or more carrier sheets in the device wherein the carrier sheets have 200 grams of a liquid cleaning/refreshment composition releasably absorbed therein; (iii) heating the air within the device to at least 130° F. (55° C.); and (iv) agitating the fabrics and the carrier sheets until at least 40% by weight of the liquid cleaning/refreshment composition from the carrier sheets has been evaporated and vented from the device. There is further provided a kit for dry cleaning fabrics comprising: one or more carrier sheets, and from 200 grams to 1,000 grams of a liquid cleaning/refreshment composition, wherein the one or more carrier sheets can absorb at least 200 grams of the liquid cleaning/refreshment compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Bruce Albert Yeazell
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Patent number: 6190420Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry-cleaning article suitable for use in the home. The article is characterized by a sheet that is permeated with a composition including 51-98% by weight of organic solvent such as paraffins, olefins, acetylenes or mixtures thereof, 1-35% by weight of water, and 1-14% by weight of emulsifier to allow the water to be uniformly mixed into the solvent. The composition can also include 1-5% by weight of perfume for scenting clothing, and 1-5% by weight of nonionic and/or anionic surfactant to provide additional stain removal capability of the composition. The invented composition is thus organic-solvent-based and is particularly effective to remove body or cosmetic oil stains from garments. The invention is also directed to the composition and methods for using the sheet in a drying machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Dry, Inc.Inventor: Rayvon E. Reynolds
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Patent number: 6179880Abstract: 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: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Custom Cleaner, Inc.Inventor: James A. Smith
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Patent number: 6162782Abstract: Disclosed are cellulase compositions containing one or more endoglucanase components and less than about 5 weight percent of CBH I type components. When incorporated into detergent compositions and used in acidic, neutral, or alkaline washing media, such cellulase compositions impart color retention/restoration properties as well as improved softening properties to cotton-containing fabrics. Additionally, such compositions impart reduced strength loss to cotton-containing fabrics as compared to cellulase compositions containing greater amounts of CBH I type components.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.Inventors: Kathleen A. Clarkson, Edward Larenas, Sharon Shoemaker, Geoffrey L. Weiss
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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: 6130193Abstract: A laundry sheet is disclosed which is a substrate having a detergent composition applied thereto. The detergent composition contains a water insoluble silica gel to produce a laundry sheet having a dry hand. The laundry sheet provides a total laundering process that cleans and softens.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1998Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventor: Samuel Mark Gillette
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Patent number: 6103683Abstract: The present invention relates to the disinfection of surfaces with a disinfecting composition comprising from 0.1% to 15% by weight of the total composition of hydrogen peroxide, and an antimicrobial essential oil or mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1998Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Nicoletta Romano, Marina Trani, Giovanni Minervini, Marena Dessette Brown
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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: 6071429Abstract: Amide compositions useful for softening textile materials, such as fabrics. A concentrate composed of the amide softener and an alkylpolyglycoside is diluted to provide a softening solution of low viscosity stable over extended periods, which on application to a fabric provide improved hand (softeners) and scorch resistance.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1992Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Henkel CorporationInventors: James A. Wofford, Steve C. James
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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: 6010993Abstract: Disinfecting compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach, glutaraldehyde, an antimicrobial essential oil and an amphoteric surfactant, preferably useful in combination with an amine oxide surfactant. The compositions are especially for cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nicoletta Romano, Marina Trani, Giovanni Minervini