All Or Part Of The Unit Enclosure Is Made Of Water-sensitive Material (e.g., Water-soluble Or Dispersible Envelope Enclosing Powdered Detergent, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/296)
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Patent number: 8276756Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch having at least one sealed compartment containing a first composition. At least one wall of the at least one sealed compartment is made from a water-soluble film having any suitable thickness. The water-soluble film comprises PVOH polymer such that when the film has a thickness of about 76 microns the film is characterized by a Dissolution Index of about 620 to about 920, or of about 665 to about 920, or about 710 to about 920; and a Stress Index of about 145 to about 626, or about 155 to about 480, or about 165 to about 325.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank William Denome, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M Lee, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall, Roxane Rosmaninho
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Patent number: 8236747Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Method Products, Inc.Inventors: Fred Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson, Mike Ratko
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Patent number: 8232238Abstract: A water soluble strip that includes a carrier film that include water soluble polymer, one or more actives and one or more agents such as heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator. The water soluble strip can optionally include other additives. The actives includes antimicrobial agent, cleaning agent and/or surfactant. The water soluble strip can include other materials. The heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator, when used, are designed facilitate in degrading or dissolving the water soluble strip and/or increase the activity of the one or more actives. The water soluble film can be used for a variety of applications such as a hard surface cleaning strip, dishwashing strip, laundry cleaning strip, stop removing strip, drain unclogging strip, toilet bowl cleaning strip and the like. The water soluble strip eliminates the need to purchase and store numerous containers and/or heavy containers of cleaner that take up large amounts of shelf space.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Maria Ochomogo, Nancy Falk, Aram Garabedian, Jessica Diaz, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 8216993Abstract: A laundry stain and soil pretreatment sheet including a water soluble or water dispersible carrier layer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol, a removable separator layer, and a layer of cleaning agent composition therebetween. The separator layer is removed, the composition layer is adhered to a stain on clothing, and the clothing is laundered to treat the stain. The carrier layer dissolves or disperses during the laundering.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Dirty Laundry, LLCInventors: Jamie B. Peltz, Robert F. Golownia
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Patent number: 8206511Abstract: A method of cleaning an uncoated surface includes providing a composition having a pH of between about 7 and about 11 and applying the composition to the uncoated surface. The composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting between about 5% and about 40% by weight of the composition, a gloss-enhancing agent constituting between about 0.1% and 20% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting between about 0.5% and about 10% by weight of the composition, and water constituting between about 20% and about 94.6% by weight of the composition. The composition can be applied at least three times a week.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Melissa Collazo-Martinez, Minyu Li, Robert D. Hei
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Publication number: 20120135910Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid cleaning composition comprising (i) at least one nonionic surfactant, (ii) at least one anionic surfactant, (iii) at least one non-aqueous solvent, and (iv) water, characterized in that the water content of the composition is below 10% by weight, and the composition is free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In addition, water-soluble packages such as pouches or sachets, containing the liquid cleaning composition, are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Stephen F. Gross, Anna Kvecher, Josef Köster, Michael Coxey
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Patent number: 8188027Abstract: A fabric enhancer composition comprising a di-hydrocarbyl complex formed from a mono-hydrocarbyl quaternary ammonium component comprising the structure: wherein R1 comprises a C6-C18 hydrocarbyl chain, wherein R2, R3 and R4 are individually selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 hydrocarbyl, C1-C4 hydroxy hydrocarbyl, —(CH2CH2O)xH where x has a value from about 1 to about 2, and mixtures thereof, L is a linking group selected from the group consisting of C(O)O—, —(CH2CH2O)n—, —C(O)—, [CH2CH(CH2)O] and n has value of 1 to 2 with z having a value of 0 or 1, and an anionic surfactant, wherein the fabric enhancer composition provides sufficient softness and anti-static benefits.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Matthew Lawrence Lynch, Yonas Gizaw, Thomas Edward Kodger, Lois Jean Boekley, Mark Robert Sivik
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Publication number: 20120129748Abstract: A method of producing a dosage form detergent product, comprises the steps of: (a) producing an open-mouthed pouch by forming a water-soluble, synthetic plastics film into a mould cavity defining said pouch, (b) introducing a particulate first detergent composition into the pouch, (c) forming a recess in the upper surface of the particulate first detergent composition, (d) introducing into said recess a pre-formed, shape-retaining second detergent component with an at least substantially planar face positioned to be exposed from the particulate first detergent component, and (e) sealing a water-soluble film over the mouth of the pouch and against said exposed face of the pre-formed detergent product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: James William Gordon, Steven Hedley Holden
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Publication number: 20120108487Abstract: The present invention provides unit dose detergent products, such as those in the form of compositions comprising: a water-soluble single-chamber container, such as a pouch; and a cleaning system comprising at least one detersive surfactant, and optionally one or more additional components. The invention also provides methods of production of such compositions, and methods use of such compositions in processes for cleaning dishware and/or fabrics, including garments, by introducing one or more of the unit dose products of the invention into an automatic washing machine suitable for washing dishware or laundry, whereby the cleaning system is released such that it comes into contact with a soiled article (e.g., dishware or fabrics) under conditions favoring the removal of one or more soils from the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Troy R. Graham, Anne E. Nixon, Patrick S.A. Harewood, Narcisse N. Toussa, Edison A. Ordoñez
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Publication number: 20120071382Abstract: The present invention encompasses a surface treatment composition which comprises a polyorganosiloxane fluid-silicone resin mixture and a carrier. The polyorganosiloxane fluid-silicone resin mixture comprises about 2% to about 95%, by weight of the mixture, of one or more polyorganosiloxane fluid compounds; from about 1% to about 10%, by weight of the mixture, of one or more silicone resin, a protonation agent, at least about 5%, by weight of the mixture; of water; and optionally, less than about 5%, by weight of the mixture, of an emulsifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Xiaoru Jenny WANG, James Lee Danziger, David S. Salloum, Stephen Thomas Murphy, Markus Merget, Franz X. Wimmer, Richard Becker
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Patent number: 8137658Abstract: A liquid, substantially anhydrous tooth whitener composition for delivery of a tooth-whitening amount of active whitening ingredient onto teeth, with effective bioadhesion and retention thereof, and, thereupon, sufficient penetration of the ingredient through the tooth enamel, providing efficacious bleaching of stained teeth.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.Inventor: William E. Prosise
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Publication number: 20120065117Abstract: The invention relates to an article for washing textiles able to absorb colorant substances (4) dissolved in the washing fluid (5) constituted by a flat matrix comprising at least a support material and at least an absorbing agent of colorant substances (4) borne by the support material. The flat matrix is folded and/or rolled-up on itself and compressed to define the conformation of the article (1), and in that the folded and/or rolled-up material compressed on itself is able to unfold and/or unroll when the article (1) is placed in contact with the washing fluid (5) in order to enable the article (1), with the unfolded and/or unrolled matrix, to absorb the colorant substances (4) present in the washing fluid (5) by means of the absorbing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2009Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: DYLAS ITALIA S.R.L.Inventor: Fabio Scheda
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Publication number: 20120053107Abstract: The present application relates to a compact liquid detergent composition comprising a mixture of chelants suitable for use in laundry cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Regine LABEQUE, Eugene Joseph PANCHERI
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Publication number: 20120053106Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact liquid detergent composition comprising less than 25% of water by weight of the composition and further comprising surfactant, surfactant boosting polymer and fatty acid suitable for use in laundry cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventor: Regine Labeque
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Publication number: 20120053108Abstract: A method for delivering an active agent is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., Gregory Charles Gordon, Mark Robert Sivik, Mark Ryan Richards, Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Michael David James, Geoffrey William Reynolds, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Alyssandrea Hope Hamad-Ebraminpour, Frank William Denome, Stephen Joseph Hodson
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Patent number: 8087357Abstract: A process for selectively and repeatedly printing at least two graphics onto a water soluble material to create a randomized print for unit dose products.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank William Denome, Xavier Trawka
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Publication number: 20110319310Abstract: The need for a stable, compact composition providing improved fabric care benefit, that is also convenient to use, can be met by incorporating a cationic cellulose polymer and cellulase enzyme into a non-aqueous composition. The non-aqueous composition can be made even more convenient to use, by encapsulating in a water-soluble or dispersible film to form a unit-dose article. Such unit dose articles provide improved fabric feel in addition to improved colour maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: Regine LABEQUE
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Publication number: 20110319311Abstract: The need for a stable, quick dissolving unit dose article delivering good fabric care benefit is met by combining a cationic polymer with a fatty acid or salt in a non-aqueous composition, that is comprised within a water-soluble or dispersible film. By combining the cationic polymer with the fatty acid, the cationic polymer is prevented from reducing the solubility of the encapsulating film.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Regine Labeque, Peter Jos Emma Van Ginderen, Marc Jennewein
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Publication number: 20110301070Abstract: A water soluble strip that includes a carrier film that include water soluble polymer, one or more actives and one or more agents such as heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator. The water soluble strip can optionally include other additives. The actives includes antimicrobial agent, cleaning agent and/or surfactant. The water soluble strip can include other materials. The heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator, when used, are designed facilitate in degrading or dissolving the water soluble strip and/or increase the activity of the one or more actives. The water soluble film can be used for a variety of applications such as a hard surface cleaning strip, dishwashing strip, laundry cleaning strip, stop removing strip, drain unclogging strip, toilet bowl cleaning strip and the like. The water soluble strip eliminates the need to purchase and store numerous containers and/or heavy containers of cleaner that take up large amounts of shelf space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Maria Ochomogo, Nancy Falk
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Patent number: 8071527Abstract: A cleaning compound for cleaning surfaces in a food processing environment includes at least one container, with each container including a peroxide and/or an alkaline reactant therein. The alkaline reactant is selected to raise the pH of the cleaning compound into the alkaline range when the peroxide and the alkaline reactant are mixed together. The cleaning compound may be a liquid or dry compound, which is applied to the surface to be cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: William E. Spindler
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Patent number: 7977298Abstract: An article comprising a first pouch made of a water-soluble material containing a first solid and/or liquid composition and a second pouch made of a water-soluble material containing a second solid and/or liquid composition characterized in that at least one of the first and second pouches is made from a material which remains substantially intact when immersed in water under a first set of conditions but will readily dissolve or disintegrate when immersed in water under a second set of conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: The Sun Products CorporationInventor: Leslie Joseph Luke Joinson
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Patent number: 7973003Abstract: A laundry stain and soil pretreatment sheet including a water soluble or water dispersible carrier layer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol, a removable separator layer, and a layer of cleaning agent composition therebetween. The separator layer is removed, the composition layer is adhered to a stain on clothing, and the clothing is laundered to treat the stain. The carrier layer dissolves or disperses during the laundering.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Dirty Laundry, LLCInventors: Jamie B. Peltz, Robert F. Golownia
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Patent number: 7973002Abstract: A composition comprising phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) is provided. The PAP has a particle size of 0.01 to 100 ?m and a particle size distribution with x(50) of less than 10 ?m. Preferably the composition is a detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Pavlinka Roy, Ralf Wiedemann
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Publication number: 20110152159Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising from 0.01 to 40% by weight water, benefit agent-containing microcapsules and an ionic species having at least 2 anionic sites, wherein the ionic strength delivered by the ionic species having at least 2 anionic sites is greater than 0.045 mol/kg.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: Régine Labeque
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Patent number: 7964549Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch suitable for use in a laundry application comprising a water-soluble film and having at least a first and a second compartment, wherein each compartment comprises a composition, characterized in that the second compartment comprises a whitening agent that exhibits a hueing efficiency of at least 5 and a wash removal value in the range of from about 30% to about 95%.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alice Michele Boutoille, Florence Catherine Courchay, Michael Alan John Moss, Pandora Sifnioti
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Patent number: 7910535Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a pearlescent liquid treatment composition suitable for use as a laundry or hard surface cleaning composition comprising a pearlescent agent, said pearlescent agent having D0.99 volume particle size of less than 50 ?m and is present in composition at a level of from 0.02% to 2.0% by weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Kerry Andrew Vetter, David Scott Dunlop, Karl Ghislain Braeckman, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot, Tim Roger Michel Vanpachtenbeke
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Publication number: 20110065624Abstract: Compact fluid laundry compositions comprising polymer deposition aids and multivalent water-soluble builders and/or chelants can be stabilized using external structurant systems. Such compact fluid laundry compositions may be packaged in unit-dose form. These compact fluid laundry compositions are ideally suited for treating laundry substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Jean-Pol BOUTIQUE, Frederik Vandenberghe
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Patent number: 7897555Abstract: Microcapsules for use in liquid detergents having a core and a polyelectrolyte complex shell in the form of a semipermeable membrane comprising a particulate permeability-regulator. The invention also relates to a process for making the microcapsules and liquid detergents comprising said microcapsules.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Walter August Maria Broeckx, Eva Martin Del Valle
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Publication number: 20110028374Abstract: A laundry additive article comprises surfactant, water-soluble and/or water-dispersible film-forming polymer, plasticizer, bleach, suds suppressor and Remaining Water. The article is in the form of a first flexible porous dissolvable solid structure having a dry density and having a Percent open cell content.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Renae Dianna Fossum, Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., Heather Anne Doria, Mark Robert Sivik
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Patent number: 7867968Abstract: A laundry scent additive having polyethylene glycol and perfume. The laundry scent additive enables consumers to control the amount of scent imparted to their laundry.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Yousef Georges Aouad
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Patent number: 7858573Abstract: A process for making a detergent composition, the detergent composition comprising: a) from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a polymer in particulate form comprising: i) a carboxylic acid monomer; ii) more than about 5% by weight of the polymer of a sulfonic acid monomer; and iii) optionally a non-ionic monomer; and b) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of the composition of a hydrophobic silica the process comprising the steps of: a) pre-mixing the polymer with the hydrophobic silica to obtain a polymer/silica premix; and b) mixing polymer/silica premix with any additional detergent components.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts
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Patent number: 7776810Abstract: Compositions comprising an ionic liquid active composed of an ion active and an ionic liquid-forming counter ion, wherein the ion active is capable of delivering a fabric treating benefit, a surface treating benefit, and/or an air treating benefit. The compositions are substantially free of added water and have a viscosity less than about 5000 mPa·s at room temperature. The compositions are easily diluted with water and/or organic solvent, without formation a gel phase during the dilution process. Various products, especially a unit dose product, made with such compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Glenn Thomas Jordan, IV, Stacie Ellen Hecht, Kenneth Nathan Price, Patricia Sara Berger, Yousef Georges Aouad, Jean Wevers, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Frank William Denome, Kevin George Goodall, Jose Luis Vega, Michael Stanford Showell, Kenneth Richard Seddon, Harambage Quintus Nimal Gunaratne
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Publication number: 20100190677Abstract: Laundry multi-compartment pouch made from a water-soluble film and having at least two compartments. The pouch of the present invention comprises a composition containing a solid component and a liquid component, wherein the solid component contains a peroxide source and a mixture of specific polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Andrea Esposito, Vincenzo Guida, Carlo Ricci, Luca Sarcinelli
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Patent number: 7763579Abstract: A method of preparing a composition for use in a unit dose fabric treatment system, the method comprising the steps of reacting together, in the presence of water, a ester-containing soap precursor, a base material, and optionally a solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Stephen Leonard Briggs, Craig Warren Jones
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Publication number: 20100162491Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising a detergent ingredient and a lipase variant with reduced potential for odor generation obtained by introducing mutations in one or more regions identified in a parent lipase.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: PHILIP FRANK SOUTER, JOHN ALLEN BURDIS, ALLAN SVENDSEN, THOMAS HONGER CALLISEN, JESPER VIND, DEBBIE YAVER, JURGEN CARSTEN FRANZ KNOTZEL, KIM BORCH, MADS ESKELUND BJORNVAD, PETER KAMP HANSEN, MICHAEL LAMSA
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Patent number: 7745385Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble pouch comprising a laundry detergent composition comprising reactive dye.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Alan Thomas Brooker
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Patent number: 7727946Abstract: Process for making a functionalized substrate in the form of a water-soluble film carrying a coating of a functional composition, the process comprising applying to at least one side of the film an aqueous solution comprising one or more functional materials to form the coating wherein the coating is formed from a plurality of layers in a stepwise manner and/or the aqueous solution comprises a film insolubilizer agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Vincenzo Catalfamo, Frank William Denome, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Yousef Georges Aouad, James Michael Archbold
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Publication number: 20100050346Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for providing one or more benefits, including a color rejuvenation and/or color maintenance benefit to a fabric are disclosed. The disclosed compositions contain at least one cationic polymer. The methods include providing the disclosed compositions in combination with a source of anionic surfactant. Unit dose and multi-compartment systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Alessandro Corona, III, Brian W. Everingham, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Heidi Hsieh, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Brian Joseph Roselle, Beth Ann Schubert, Mark Robert Sivik, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Gregory Thomas Waning
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Patent number: 7671003Abstract: The present invention relates to a unit dose detergent product comprising a liquid fabric treatment composition and a water-soluble material, whereby the unit dose of the liquid composition is contained within the water-soluble material, wherein the liquid composition is a non-Newtonian, shear-thinning liquid having a low shear viscosity of at least 3,000 cps, when measured at a shear rate of 0.5 s?1 and 20° C., and wherein the liquid composition comprises silicone oil, the silicone oil being emulsified in the liquid composition so that the mean particle diameter of the emulsified silicone oil droplets is from 5 to 50 micrometers.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Susan Mary Barry, Frantz Beznik, Francesco De Buzzaccarini, Lorenzo Matteo Pierre Gualco
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Patent number: 7671005Abstract: The present invention relates to non-surfactant active containing delivery particles, cleaning compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and cleaning compositions. When employed in cleaning compositions, such particles provide more uniform active delivery. Thus, resulting in improved cleaning performance without the increased cleaning negatives that may be associated with higher levels of certain active levels.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul R. Mort, III, Wendell Ivan Norman, George Douglas Hiler, II, Gregory Scot Miracle
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Publication number: 20100035789Abstract: 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. The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: February 11, 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, Betty Jean Hensley, Toan Trinh, Jiten Odhavji Dihora, Ellen Schmidt Baker, Janet Sue Littig, Timothy James Schroeder, Steven Louis Diersing, Malcolm McClaren Dodd, Lois Sara Gallon
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Publication number: 20100029535Abstract: A package comprises a detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The detergent composition further comprises encapsulated phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) in granular form having a particle size of from 10-500 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Daniele FREGONESE, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Publication number: 20100021534Abstract: A rigid, water-soluble container is made of an injection molded poly(vinyl alcohol) and/or a cellulose ether, which container encases a fabric care, surface care or dishwashing composition; and a capsule container comprising at least two components made of one or more material(s) that can be molded and which are water soluble or water dispersible or in which a substantial part of the surface of these components is water soluble or water dispersible so as to leave perforations throughout the wall when the capsular container is placed in contact with an aqueous environment. The container has one to six compartments, preferably one, two or three, the content of the various compartments being accessible to the aqueous environment when the capsular container is exposed to such an aqueous environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicants: RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITED, AQUASOL LTD.Inventors: Paul John Duffield, Geoffrey Robert Hammond, David Brian Edwards, William John McCarthy, Arnold Heyworth Beckett, Anthony Douglas Jackman
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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: 20090325848Abstract: A laundry treatment composition comprising from about 1 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of a mono-hydrocarbyl amido quaternary ammonium compound comprising the structure: wherein R1 comprises a C12 to C22 hydrocarbyl amido chain, preferably an alkenyl chain, R2, R3 and R4 are individually selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 hydrocarbyl, C1-C4 hydroxy hydrocarbyl, benzyl, —(C2H4O)xH where x has a value from about 1 to about 10, and mixtures thereof, and wherein X? is a anion; and from about 1 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of an anionic surfactant, wherein the laundry treatment composition provides sufficient softness and anti-static benefits without minimized formation of non-soluble flocs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Jodi Lee Brown, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Bernard William Kluesener, Mark Robert Sivik
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Publication number: 20090320212Abstract: A laundry treatment composition comprising from about 1 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of an asymmetric di-hydrocarbyl quaternary ammonium compound comprising the structure: wherein R1 comprises a C12 to C22 hydrocarbyl chain, wherein R2 comprises a C6 to C12 hydrocarbyl chain, which can be branched, wherein R1 has at least two more carbon atoms in the hydrocarbyl chain than R2, wherein R3 and R4 are individually selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 hydrocarbyl, C1-C4 hydroxy hydrocarbyl, benzyl, —(C2H4O)XH where x has a value from about 1 to about 10, and mixtures thereof, and wherein X? is a anion; and from about 1 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of an anionic surfactant, wherein the laundry treatment composition provides sufficient softness and anti-static benefits without minimized formation of non-soluble flocs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Jodi Lee Brown, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Bernard William Kluesener, Mark Robert Sivik
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Patent number: 7638476Abstract: Aqueous washing and cleaning agents that contain capsules in addition to other constituents, the capsules each encompassing an active ingredient in a matrix. The introduction of a combination of aluminum silicate and silicic acid into the matrix improves the solubility characteristics of the capsules in a washing operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Bernhard Orlich, Bernd Richter, Sören Hölsken, Stefan Van Der Burgh
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Patent number: 7625856Abstract: The invention relates to a water-soluble container which contains a composition useful for hard surface cleaning. The composition comprises at least one surfactant selected from non-ionic surfactant, anionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof, at least 70% wt. of at least one organic solvent having a solubility in water of at least 4% wt., optionally at least one alkanolamine; and optionally, conventional additives. The water soluble containers can be made by thermoforming or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2003Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Diane Joyce Burt, Ralph Gencarelli, Sophie Strzepek
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Publication number: 20090287034Abstract: A water-soluble package, having a water-soluble foil defining a first compartment and at least one second compartment separate from the first compartment, wherein the at least one second compartment contains a functional depot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventor: Andreas Siggelkow