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: 7229955Abstract: A composition in a water-soluble pouch, the pouch comprises at least two compartments, and each compartment contains a different component of the composition, wherein a first compartment contains a first component and the first component comprises a liquid matrix and a source of peracid.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruno Matthieu Dasque, Nicola Ethel Davidson, Francesco de Buzzaccarini, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent, Valerio Del Duca, Frank William DeNome
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Patent number: 7226899Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibrous matrix of synthetic detergents. The fibrous matrix includes fibers formed of a synthetic wax and a primary surfactant embedded in the fibers. The fibrous matrix further includes a secondary surfactant embedded in the fibers.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Kimberly - Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Douglas B. Cole, James Cotter, Fred Ashenbrenner, Bruce Siebers, James McManus
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Patent number: 7189686Abstract: The invention relates to a water soluble container which containing concentrate composition useful for hard surface disinfecting and cleaning comprising: (a) at least one cationic surfactant having germicidal properties; (b) at least one non-ionic surfactant; (c) at least one organic solvent having a solubility in water of at least 4% wt.; (d) optionally, at least one alkanolamine; (e) optionally, at least one polyethylene glycol; and (f) optionally, up to about 10% wt. of one or more conventional additives selected from coloring agents, fragrances and fragrance solubilizers, viscosity modifying agents, other surfactants, other antimicrobial/germicidal agents, pH adjusting agents and pH buffers including organic and inorganic salts, optical brighteners, opacifying agents, hydrotropes, antifoaming agents, enzymes, anti-spotting agents, anti-oxidants, preservatives, and anti-corrosion agents; wherein said concentrate composition contains no more than 20% wt. water, and desirably contains less.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Diane Joyce Burt, Delford Ian Christmas, James Chi-Cheng Feng, Lucia Krubasik, Ralph Gencarelli
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Patent number: 7169740Abstract: The present invention relates to free-flowable compositions in a pouch which contain different free-flowable components fixed in different regions and to process for making these pouched compositions. The pouch and the compartment (s) thereof are preferably made from stretchable, elastic film which is water-soluble. The compositions are preferably cleaning compositions or fabric care compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Sommerville-Roberts, Andy Chi Chien Wong
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Patent number: 7166566Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit comprising at least a first and a second water-soluble or water-dispersible pouch containing at least a first and a second composition, each composition comprising at least one different ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raphael Louis Mangin, Tom Jozef Pieter Goderis
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Patent number: 7125828Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Iain Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
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Patent number: 7105478Abstract: A water-soluble container containing a composition, the container comprising a member having at least two openings positioned on different sides of the member, each opening being closed by a film.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2002Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Marcus Guzmann, Geoffrey Robert Hammond
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Patent number: 7094744Abstract: A method of producing a sheet type laundry detergent which comprises continuously or discontinuously applying a doughy detergent composition that has been prepared so as to have a viscosity of 1,000 mPa·s to 50,000 mPa·s at a shear rate of 10 s?1 to 1,000 s?1 onto a flexible support of continuous length that is running continuously in a prescribed direction under a shear rate condition of 10 s?1 to 1,000 s?1 by an application to form a thin layer of the doughy detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2000Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hideo Kobayashi, Masaki Sakamoto, Masahide Okumura, Hironobu Kawajiri, Keiichi Onoda, Masayasu Sato, Katsuhiko Kasai
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Patent number: 7078462Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lynda Anne Speed, Glenn Steven Ward
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Patent number: 7074748Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition comprising a transparent or translucent liquid medium and solid particles contained within the liquid medium wherein the liquid medium comprises less than 10% by weight of water and the composition is contained within a pouch made from a transparent or translucent water-soluble material, so that the individual solid particles are visible from outside the pouch. Preferably the solid particles have a mean geometric diameter of between 0.5 mm and 12 mm.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Vincent John Becks, Eugene Steven Sadlowski
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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: 7015186Abstract: A pouch comprising perfume particles.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA a division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Emmanuel Julien Aussant, Vidyadhar Sudhir Ranade
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Patent number: 7001878Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid unit dose comprising a water-soluble packet and a liquid encased within the packet, the liquid being a detergent composition comprising: from 5% to 80% by weight of surfactant; from 1% to 15% by weight of non-aqueous solvent; less than 10% by weight of water; wherein the liquid detergent composition comprises fatty acid and further comprises fatty acid soap, wherein the molar ratio of fatty acid to fatty acid soap is from 5:1 to 1:5, and wherein the total level of fatty acid (neutralized and unneutralized) is from 20% to 50% by weight of the liquid composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Francesco De Buzzaccarini, Lorenzo Matteo Pierre Gualco
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Patent number: 6995125Abstract: Compositions in a water-soluble pouch containing at least two compartments, each compartment containing a different component of the composition, where a first compartment contains a first component which contains a liquid matrix and a source of peracid.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2000Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruno Matthieu Dasque, Nicola Ethel Davidson, Francesco de Buzzaccarini, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St Laurent, Valerio Del Duca, Frank William DeNome
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Patent number: 6995126Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch is obtainable by a process of closing an open compartment with a pre-sealed compartment. The multi-compartment pouch comprises a detergent composition and is for use in automatic-washing or hand-washing applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kristin Nicole Perkis, Gregory Martin Gressel, Mark Anthony Manion, Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts
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Patent number: 6958313Abstract: An article comprising a polyvinyl alcohol film encapsulating a fabric care composition is useful for conditioning laundry.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Debra Sue Caswell, Nabil Yaqub Sakkab, Allison Jane Danneels, Karel Pierre Marie Engels, Ruth Anne Murphy, Toan Trinh, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Laure Waegemans, Dominique Valeer Maria Lecluyse, Didier Gustaaf Jeanne Perot, Kurt Louis Ignoul, Tom Danny Karl Goetry, Steven Louis Diersing, Gayle Marie Frankenbach
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Patent number: 6956016Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 14, 2002Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lynda Anne Speed, Glenn Steven Ward
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Patent number: 6949497Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising: a) an alkyl benzene sulfonic acid neutralized with an alkanolamine, said alkyl benzene sulfonic acid containing less than 25%, preferably less than 20%, of the 2-phenyl isomer; and b) an organic solvent; said composition containing less than 3 wt. % water.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2002Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Antonio Cordellina, Giorgio Franzolin, Daniele Fregonese, Alessandro Latini, Sara Quaggia
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Patent number: 6936578Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising: a) a surfactant, and b) a fatty acid salt containing a fatty acid chain having at least one carbon—carbon double bond, wherein said composition, when dissolved in water to a concentration of 5 wt %, has a pH of 6.8 or less.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Antonio Cordellina, Giorgio Franzolin, Alessandro Latini, Sara Quaggia
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Patent number: 6924258Abstract: Water-soluble pouches comprise water-soluble films coated by a zeolite powder having a specific oil absorption of 0.4 ml/m2 or more. Processes for producing such pouches use a zeolite powder having a specific oil absorption of 0.4 ml/m2 or more for coating the water-soluble pouch.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gwenael Delamarche, David Ingram, Gisbert Spieles
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Patent number: 6881713Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch made from a water-soluble film and having at least two compartments, where the multi-compartment pouch comprises a composition comprising a solid component and a liquid component, wherein at least one compartment comprises a solid component and at least one compartment comprises a liquid component.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Sommerville-Roberts, Bruno Matthieu Dasque, Thomas John Pounds
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Patent number: 6878679Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch made from a water-soluble film and having at least two compartments, where the multi-compartment pouch comprises a composition comprising a solid component and a liquid component, wherein one compartment comprises the solid component and another compartment comprises the liquid component.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Sommerville-Roberts, Bruno Matthieu Dasque, Thomas John Pounds
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Patent number: 6831051Abstract: The present invention relates to free-flowable compositions in a pouch which contain different free-flowable components fixed in different regions and to process for making these pouched compositions. The pouch and the compartment (s) thereof are preferably made from stretchable, elastic film which is water-soluble. The compositions are preferably cleaning compositions or fabric care compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Sommerville-Roberts, Andy Chi Chien Wong
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Patent number: 6818606Abstract: The present invention provides a laundry detergent sheet with significant improvements in solubility. That is, the invention provides a sheet of laundry detergent comprising a layer containing a detergent composition and a water-soluble substrate provided on both sides of the layer, wherein said layer comprises a water-soluble or disintegrating-in-water particle group, having an average particle diameter of 60 to 2000 &mgr;m, consisting of a particle group. The water-soluble or disintegrating-in-water particle group means less than 0.025 g of residue on a screen after 0.5 g of the particle group is introduced into 1 L water at 10° C., stirred at a revolution rate of 800 rpm for 10 minutes, and sifted through a screen of 200 mesh size.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hirohiko Hanada, Nobuyoshi Yamaguchi, Kazutoshi Ide, Hiroyuki Saijo, Hiromitsu Hayashi, Hiroyuki Yamashita
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Patent number: 6812199Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating material with a treatment composition in a water-soluble pouch, whereby firstly a part of the composition is applied to the material by partially opening the pouch to allow dispensing of part of the treatment composition, and subsequently the material and the remaining of the pouched composition are washed in water. Preferred is a method whereby the pouch has at least two compartments and one compartment, comprising a liquid composition, is opened and the liquid composition is rubbed onto the material or preferably fabric, where after the remaining of the pouch (including the still closed compartment and composition therein) are added to the wash water, for example a washing machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruno Matthieu Dasque, David William York, Nigel Patrick Sommerville-Roberts, Olivier Charles Raineau
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Publication number: 20040192570Abstract: A soap impregnated fabric and a method of making a soap impregnated fabric is disclosed. A normally solid soap is heated to a temperature above the soap's melting point, thus causing the soap to be in a liquid state. Scented oils and or coloring can be added to the soap while the soap is in a liquid state. Pieces of fabric are placed in the liquid soap and allowed to soak in the liquid soap until the fabric is sufficiently saturated with the liquid soap. The fabric pieces are removed from the liquid soap and the soap saturated into the fabric is allowed to solidify.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventor: Chandra Johnson
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Publication number: 20040192569Abstract: The invention relates to a water soluble container which contains a composition useful for hard surface cleaning. The composition comprises a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties, a short chain non-ionic surfactant, optionally, polyethylene glycol; and optionally, conventional additives, where the composition contains less than 25 percent water. The water soluble containers can be made by thermoforming or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Andrew Francis Colurciello, James Chi-Cheng Feng
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Publication number: 20040186035Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble liquid-containing pouch wherein the water-soluble pouch is made from a film comprising a co-polymer of dicarboxylic acid, preferably itaconic acid, and wherein the liquid contained within the pouch comprises dissolved ionic components selected from the group consisting of carboxylates, phosphonates, and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: James Pyott Johnston, Anthony James Steventon
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Publication number: 20040186034Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, P. Scott Bening, Karen A. Kugler
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Patent number: 6787514Abstract: The invention relates to laundering and dishwashing products which can be incorporated in a single compartment water soluble film sachet, the formulation comprising a granulated percarbonate compound which has been mixed with an encapsulating blend comprising sulfate, carboxy methyl cellulose and nonionic surfactant wherein the detergent product does not include zeolites and perborates.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Inventor: Gerald Thomas Hinton
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Patent number: 6787512Abstract: 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: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: MonoSol, LLCInventors: Andrew P. Verrall, P. Scott Bening, Karen A. Kugler
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Patent number: 6784145Abstract: The invention relates to an article containing (A) a water-insoluble substrate and (B) containing an aqueous phase and N-(3-chloroallyl)hexaminium chloride. According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the composition also contains at least one C1-C4 alkyl para hydroxybenzoate and/or at least one ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid salt. The article may especially constitute a wipe for cleansing and/or removing makeup from the facial and/or body skin, and also for removing makeup from the eyes. The wipe may be in the form of a moist or dry wipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Patricia Delambre, Philippe Touzan, Pascal Simon
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Publication number: 20040152610Abstract: A unit-dose personal care product including a cleansing agent and a cleansing pad wrapped in a film of water-soluble material. The water-soluble material protects the cleansing pad and cleansing agent until the package is exposed to water, at which time the film dissolves and the user is left with a cleansing product comprised of the pad, cleansing agent and water. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the personal care product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Steven P. Engel, Jesse C. Leverett
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Publication number: 20040142840Abstract: 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 the pouch contains (A) a cleaning system comprising more than 5% by weight of the fabric treatment composition of at least one surfactant; (B) a fabric softening system comprising at least one fabric softening active selected from the group consisting of (i) cationic ammonium-based fabric softening compounds comprising at least one carbonyl functionality; wherein the molar ratio of anionic surfactant to ammonium-based fabric softener is at least 3:1; (ii) cationic guar gums with a charge density between 0.2 meq/gm to 5.0 meq/gm; and (iii) mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Francesco de Buzzaccarini, Jan Julien Marie-Louise Billiauw, Jean-Pol Boutique, Lorenzo Matteo Pierre Gualco
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Publication number: 20040142841Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Francesco de Buzzaccarini, Jan Julien Marie-Louise Billiauw, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot
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Publication number: 20040127378Abstract: The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and/or maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Nicola John Policicchio, Cynthia Elaine Cella, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora, Toan Trinh, Joseph Paul Morelli
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Patent number: 6756351Abstract: Cleaning packets containing laundry detergents are comprised of a water-soluble container or a water-insoluble container comprising a compound of the formula (I) wherein R1 is a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 is hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms, R3 is hydrogen or methyl, R4 is a linear or branched, alkyl and/or alkenyl radical having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms and n is a number from 1 to 50, with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms in the radicals R1 and R2 is at least 6. The cleaning packets exhibit improved washing performance.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Manfred Weuthen
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Publication number: 20040092417Abstract: A disposable wipe impregnated with furniture polish or another surface treating liquid such as a hard surface cleaner or insect repellant is disclosed. The liquid is in the form of a dispersion which is a biliquid foam with a thickener, where the foam is structured as an oil-in-water complex. The dispersion has an oil portion having a polysiloxane and/or a hydrocarbon oil. There is also surfactant such as one nonionic surfactant and one polar surfactant. Water is also provided. The biliquid structure stabilizes the dispersion even with very low levels of surfactant, while the thickener retards migration of the impregnated liquid in response to gravity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Timothy I. Moodycliffe, Ralph W. Oakeson, Lynn M. Werkowski
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Publication number: 20040087460Abstract: A dishwashing cleaning wipe comprising a water insoluble substrate wherein the water insoluble substrate is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Karen Wisniewski, Barbara Thomas, Albert R. Kelly, Gerard Scheubel
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Patent number: 6730648Abstract: The present invention relates to a unit dose detergent film formed from a water soluble polymer and a cleaning solution.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Philip Gorlin, Josh Ghaim
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Patent number: 6727215Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising a first pouch made of a water-reactive material, which comprises a) a first solid or liquid composition; and b) a second pouch made of a water-reactive material, comprising in its interior a second solid or liquid composition. Also provided are processes for making such article. Alternatively, the second pouch is preferably joined to the first pouch side-by-side. Preferred articles comprise fabric cleaning compositions for laundry, dish washing or hard surface cleaning or fabric care compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Derek Dasong Liu, James Song, Xiao Liang Tan
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Publication number: 20040072709Abstract: Use of a film forming material comprising an ethoxylated poly(vinylalcohol) for the manufacturing of water-soluble packaging for a detergent composition or related material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Marcus Guzmann, Roger Kaiser
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Publication number: 20040063598Abstract: The invention relates to a washing, rinsing or cleaning agent dose comprising a fully or partially water-soluble coating in the form of a capsule, a ball or a bag. Said coating completely surrounds a liquid-based formulation of at least one washing, rinsing or cleaning active ingredient having a crushing resistance of >1 N at 23° C. The invention also relates to a method for producing one such washing, rinsing or cleaning agent dose, in addition to a method for washing, rinsing or cleaning using said washing, rinsing or cleaning agent dose.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Hans-Juergen Riebe, Rainer Geberzahn
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Patent number: 6699826Abstract: An economical sheetlike article for laundry whose flexibility is excellent, of which sprinkling and loss of the content are small and wherein a water-soluble substrate having a low basis weight is used. Thus, the present invention provides a sheetlike article for laundry in which a layer containing at least one composition selected from the group consisting of a detergent composition, a fiber softener composition and a bleaching agent composition, is connected with a water-soluble substrate on the both sides of the said layer, and of which the flexibility parameter calculated by a specific method is from 3 to 6.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2000Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Saijo, Hiromitsu Hayashi, Hirohiko Hanada, Katsuhiko Kasai, Kazutoshi Ide
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Publication number: 20040038842Abstract: The present invention relates to improved bag-type containers for use in a non-immersion fabric care process for dry clean only fabrics. The outer shell of the bags are made from fabric such that the bags resist melting at higher temperatures than conventional non-fabric plastic bags and/or the bags are more pliable and/or supple than conventional non-fabric plastic bags and/or the bags retain more of their pliability and/or suppleness than conventional non-fabric plastic bags after being subjected to heat and/or the bags produce less noise during use than the conventional non-fabric plastic bags and/or the bags retain their shape and/or resist wrinkling during use better than the conventional non-fabric plastic bags. The bags of this invention are used in fabric care or “refreshment” processes are conducted in a hot air environment, preferably dryers, in the presence of a cleaning/refreshment composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2002Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Andrew John Fagg, Steven Barrett Rogers
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Publication number: 20040033921Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in a water-soluble pouch, said pouch comprises at least two compartments, and each compartment contains a different component of said composition, wherein a first compartment contains a first component and said first component comprises a liquid matrix and a source of peracid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Bruno Matthieu Dasque, Nicola Ethel Davidson, Francesco de Buzzaccarini, James Charles Theophile Roger Bruckett-St Laurent, Valerio Del Duca, Frank William DeNome
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Publication number: 20040033922Abstract: The present invention relates to a unit dose detergent film formed from a water soluble polymer and a cleaning solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Philip Gorlin, Josh Ghaim
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Publication number: 20040023826Abstract: A water-soluble container containing an aqueous composition, wherein: a) the container comprises a thermoformed poly(vinyl alcohol) film; and b) the aqueous composition is in contact with the film and contains greater than 3 wt % free water, based on the weight of the aqueous composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventor: Paul John Duffield
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Patent number: 6683038Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter Jens Forth, Etinne Maria Betty Andre Jeuniaux, Hilde Christina Jozef Aelbrecht
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Publication number: 20040014624Abstract: A recyclable cleaning composition comprising an alkaline solution of at least one surfactant is disclosed. The cleaning composition has improved surfactant recovery upon membrane filtration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Steven A. Bolkan, Mark Ventura, Bruce Strasser, Stephen W. Barrow, Michael Endres