Pouchlike Water-insoluble Unit Enclosure Patents (Class 510/297)
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Patent number: 11028352Abstract: The invention relates to enzyme containing water-soluble films, and their use in detergents.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignees: NOVOZYMES A/S, MONOSOL LLC, NOVOZYMES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Ole Simonsen, Victor Casella
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Patent number: 10041026Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-compartment water soluble laundry detergent capsule formed from water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol film and a method of preparing a component of the capsule wherein the capsule comprises: i) a first compartment for holding solid material comprising HEDP sequestrant or a salt thereof; and ii) a second compartment for holding liquid material comprising an aqueous liquid laundry detergent comprising: surfactant, enzymes and hydrotrope wherein: a) the HEDP is present in the capsule in the form of loose packed granules and comprises at least 25% by weight of the solid material in the first compartment; and b) wherein the HEDP further comprises 1.5% by weight or less of fines particles with a particle of less than 180 microns and 3.0% by weight or less of fines particles with a particle size of less than 355 microns.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Rajat Arora, Mark John Henry, Kerry Elizabeth Hodkinson
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Patent number: 9447363Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising polyaspartic acid (PAS) derivatives and the use of said compositions in washing processes, especially in automatic dishwashing.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER FINISH B.V.Inventors: Judith Preuschen, Ralf Wiedemann
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Patent number: 9062281Abstract: A particulate detergent composition comprising sulphonated fluorescer, wherein the composition comprises greater than 40 wt % detergent surfactant, at least 70% by number of the particles comprising a core, comprising mainly surfactant, and around the core a coating, comprising water soluble inorganic salt and sulphonated fluorescer, each particle having perpendicular dimensions x, y and z, wherein x is from 0.2 to 2 mm, y is from 2.5 to 8 mm, and z is from 2.5 to 8 mm.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Stephen Thomas Keningley
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Patent number: 8778862Abstract: Concentrated liquid cleaning fluid compositions for hard surface cleaning which are particularly suited for storage and dispensing from water-dissolvable plastic pouches. In use the pouches are placed in water whereupon the plastic pouch dissolves allowing the concentrated composition to become diluted in the water to provide a cleaner. The concentrated cleaning composition has good stability and does not affect the plastic or rate of dissolution of the pouch, and allows use of a variety of colorants and fragrances with a base product formulation. The formulation includes a linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid (LABSA), a nonionic ethoxylated alcohol surfactant, and an alkanol amine or alkyl amine capable of reacting with the LABSA so that the sulfonic group is added to the amine.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Pablo M. Hernandez, Sergio Reyes Salgado, Rahul Saxena
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Patent number: 8460395Abstract: Devices for delivering reusable environmentally friendly laundry additives to a plurality of wash cycles and drying cycles are provided. The devices include a container that has an inner chamber and a plurality of apertures and protrusions located on an exterior surface thereof. The apertures are configured to allow the laundry additive to leave the inner chamber and interact with clothing during a plurality of wash cycles and drying cycles. The protrusions are configured to make contact with, and soften, clothing during the drying cycles. The container is configured to receive the laundry additive by a user of the device, prior to placing the device in a first wash or drying cycle, and effectively disperse and administer said additives.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Marc S. Smulowitz
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Patent number: 8357647Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch having a particulate dishwashing product final bulk density is preferably at least about 0.6 g/cc, the builder not containing a phosphate.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
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Patent number: 8288333Abstract: 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 hydrophilic silica. the process comprising the steps of: a) pre-mixing the polymer with the hydrophilic 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: October 16, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts
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Patent number: 8273696Abstract: The use of an emanator blister, comprising a nonwater soluble membrane, for the release of a surfactant. Also an emanator blister, the emanator comprises a non-water soluble membrane which is suitable for the dispense of a surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Judith Preuschen, Ralf Wiedemann
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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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Patent number: 8008247Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment article and a method for treating a fabric by delivering one or more powdered benefit agents to a fabric in a tumble dryer and thus providing at least one fabric benefit such as sanitization and/or disinfection, whitening and/or stain removal to the fabric during the tumble drying process. The treatment article functions to dispense at least one powdered benefit agent to the fabric by means of a diffusing membrane having an average pore diameter such that the tumbling and/or heating action provided during the tumble drying process results in the delivery of an oxidant material in the form of a powdered benefit agent to the initially damp or wet fabric to provide at least one primary fabric benefit to the treated fabric. Optionally, a second and/or third benefit agent may additionally be included in the treatment article for simultaneous delivery of one or more additional fabric benefits.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Nancy Ann Falk, Ricardo J. Leon, William L. Smith, Gregory van Buskirk
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Publication number: 20110167567Abstract: A composition comprises a fibre material. The fibre has been treated by reaction with a molecule having the following formula: wherein R is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 5 carbon atoms and more preferably 1 to 3 carbon atoms. wherein RI is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 5 carbon atoms and more preferably 2 to 5 carbon atoms. wherein RII is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms and more preferably 1 to 5 carbon atoms. wherein RIII is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms. wherein RIV is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms and more preferably 1 to 5 carbon atoms. wherein X is a halide, preferably one of Cl?, Br? or I?.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventor: Giuseppe DiBono
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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: 20110034364Abstract: Improved color protection of detergents and cleansers used for washing or cleaning colored textile fabrics is provided with use of porous polyamide particles in the detergent or cleanser.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Birgit Gluesen, Thomas Eiting, Stefan van der Burgh, Matthias Sunder
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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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Publication number: 20100093590Abstract: A dye transfer inhibition product comprises a container containing a dye transfer inhibition composition. The container is formed by the closing of a sachet formed from a water permeable water insoluble web. The sachet comprises a flexible body of at least 10 mm in one dimension and 10 mm in another direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Giovanni Zordan
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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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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: 7638475Abstract: A cleaning system having pulverulent foaming cleanser (e.g., acid, alkali metal carbonate and surfactant) is sealed within a water soluble (e.g., PVOH) deformable pouch frictionally retainable within the core of a roll of bath tissue. Upon placement of the pouch in the bowl, water in the bowl penetrates the water soluble wall of the pouch, generating foam which provides cleaning action by activating and carrying cleansing chemicals, not only below the water line of the bowl, but also considerably above it. When used routinely with each change of bath tissue roll, such a cleaning can extend the time between required manual cleanings considerably.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Lynn M. Daul, David W. White, Joseph R. Pounder, Bruce J. Kokko, Sanjay Wahal, Phuong Van Luu, Gerald J. Van Handel, T. Philips Oriaran
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Patent number: 7612029Abstract: A substrate comprising a nonwoven layer containing an ionically crosslinked polymer can be used to control the release of active ingredients. The substrate can be a melamine foam and contain a surfactant and an alginate polymer crosslinked with calcium.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Lafayette D. Foland, Mimi Y. Lee, David Lestage, Sara Morales
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Patent number: 7595290Abstract: The present invention relates to free-flowing compositions in a pouch having one or more compartments. The compartment and preferably the pouch as a whole are made from stretchable material, typically an elastic film which is water-soluble. The compositions are preferably cleaning compositions or fabric care compositions, in particular laundry or dish washing compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas John Pounds, Nigel Patrick Somerville-Roberts, Wayne Robert Fisher, Vernon Sanford Ping, III
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Publication number: 20090183317Abstract: A dimensionally stable, single-piece detergent or treatment agent portion having a weight of at least 50 g, having a system for controlling the solubility of the detergent or treatment agent. In washing, treating, or rinsing cycles of a washing machine for textiles, a maximum 50 wt % of the detergent or treatment agent portion dissolves or disperses in municipal water (16° d) at a maximum temperature of 20° C. as dissolves or disperses in municipal water (16° d) at a temperature of 50° C., enabling targeted release of the active substances in the portion during the cycles of a washing or treating program using heated water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Frank Meier, Matthias Sunder, Hermann-Josef Welling, Dieter Nickel, Heike Schirmer-Ditze
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Patent number: 7550421Abstract: A method of washing dishware/tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine, the method comprising simultaneously or sequentially delivering quantities of a particulate or densified particulate automatic dishwashing product and of an anhydrous liquid, gel or paste form dishwashing detergent auxiliary contained in separate compartments of a multi-compartment pouch into the same or different cycles of the dishwashing machine. The method provides improved cleaning performance and product stability.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
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Patent number: 7527880Abstract: A water-soluble substrate, and more particularly a water-soluble substrate that improves resistance to dissolution at neutral pH, and methods of making the same are disclosed. Articles, such as pouches, made from the water-soluble substrate, are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Vincenzo Catalfamo
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Patent number: 7521411Abstract: A method of washing dishware/tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine, the method comprising simultaneously or sequentially delivering quantities of a particulate or densified particulate automatic dishwashing product and of an anhydrous liquid, gel or paste form dishwashing detergent auxiliary contained in separate compartments of a multi-compartment pouch into the same or different cycles of the dishwashing machine. The method provides improved cleaning performance and product stability.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
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Patent number: 7507698Abstract: A material for use in washing comprising a textile article having a first functionality and a water-soluble container enclosing a composition having a second functionality.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Giorgio Franzolin, Lucia Rossi
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Patent number: 7479475Abstract: The present invention relates a unit dose fabric treatment product comprising a non-aqueous liquid fabric treatment composition contained in a single compartment water-soluble pouch. The inner space of said pouch comprises (A) a cleaning system comprising more than 5% by weight of the fabric treatment composition of at least one anionic surfactant; and (B) a fabric softening system comprising at least one non-cationic fabric softening active selected from the group consisting of fabric softening clays, fabric softening silicones, and mixtures thereof, wherein the fabric softening clay is added as a premix comprising the clay and a solvent; wherein the fabric softening silicone is added as a premix comprising the silicone and a solvent or wherein the fabric softening silicone is added as pure compound without any solvent.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Francesco de Buzzaccarini, Jan Julien Marie-Louise Billiauw, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot
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Publication number: 20080261851Abstract: Packaging systems for detergent or cleanser dosing units comprising: a) a primary packaging system in the form of a number (n)>2 of water-insoluble bags, each of these bags containing a number (x)>2 of detergent or cleanser dosing units, and; b) a secondary packaging system in the form of a water-insoluble bag that contains the (n) water-insoluble bags of the first packaging system. The inventive packaging systems are suited for increasing the stability of the detergent or cleanser dosing units contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Wolfgang BARTHEL, Salvatore FILECCIA, Pavel GENTSCHEV, Christian NITSCH, Ulrich PEGELOW, Ulf Arno TIMMANN
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Patent number: 7429273Abstract: The invention relates to a water-soluble product comprising a water-soluble polymer encasing a liquid carpet cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2003Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Mattia De Dominicis, Zefferino Righetto
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Patent number: 7423003Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning sheets that resist folding, especially refolding upon themselves even after an initial fold has been formed in the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Matthew Edward Volpenhein, Arman Ebrahimpour
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Patent number: 7414018Abstract: A product for cleaning stains. In one embodiment, the product may include a piece of material and a volume of carbonated water, both sealed within a container. When a stain is encountered, the container may be opened and the piece of material that has been wetted by the carbonated water may be used to clean the stain.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Inventors: Richard M. Huff, Amy N. Huff
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Publication number: 20080189873Abstract: A process for treating a laundry item, which comprises contacting the laundry item with a cleaning composition in the form of a solid comprising an insoluble active agent that is capable of binding soil and free dyes, such that soil on the laundry item is bound to the insoluble active agent, and removing the composition from the laundry item, optionally in the absence of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Mattia De Dominicis, Lucia Rossi, Roberto Vanin, Giorgio Franzolin
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Publication number: 20080004198Abstract: 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 characterised in that at least one of said 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventor: Leslie Joseph Luke Joinson
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Patent number: 7271142Abstract: A particulate composition comprising particles which consist of a shell wall surrounding a hydrophilic core, wherein the shell wall is formed from a polymeric coacervate and wherein the particles comprise a polymeric amphipathic stabiliser. Also claimed is a process of producing a particulate composition comprising particles which consist of a shell wall surrounding a hydrophilic core, comprising the steps of a) forming an aqueous liquid that contains a wall building material that is capable of forming the shell wall by coacervation, b) dispersing the aqueous liquid into a water immiscible liquid, which comprises a stabilising substance to form a dispersion that comprises aqueous droplets dispersed in a continuous phase of water immiscible liquid, c) subjecting the dispersion to coacervation conditions, such that the wall building material coacervates at the surface of the aqueous doplets, characterised in that the stabilising substance comprises a polymeric amphipathic stabiliser.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2002Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Water Treatments LtdInventors: Kishor Kumar Mistry, Bryan David Grey
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Patent number: 7163692Abstract: A substantially dry personal care cleansing article is provided which includes a water-insoluble substrate and associated with the substrate a personal care cleansing composition. The latter includes at least one lathering surfactant and at least about 2% of a cationic polymer. The composition has an average particle size ranging from about 75 to about 900 micron. The cationic polymer improves the rapidity and duration of foam formation when the article is wetted with water to activate the surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Shauna Mary Lagatol, Jesus Antonio Urbaez, Paul Roland Bergquist
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Patent number: 7022659Abstract: Packages which comprise a substrate and one or more fabric treatment chemicals, wherein the fabric treatment chemicals are released from the substrate through the action of temperature, friction and/or contact with water. Methods for treating fabrics, the methods comprising the step of opening a package, the package containing at least one unit dose of detergent, and subsequently dissolving and/or dispersing the detergent composition to provide a wash liquor, and wherein the package comprises an insoluble substrate and one or more fabric treatment chemicals, the chemical-containing substrate being used to directly or indirectly apply the fabric treatment chemicals to the fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jacky Pierre Duquet, Jose Luis Vega, Jean Wevers
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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: 6815410Abstract: The present invention relates to a pouched cleaning composition wherein the pouch is constructed from a water-soluble film and contains a liquid composition comprising less than 5% by weight of the liquid composition, of water; an anionic surfactant; and at least 0.5% by weight of the liquid composition of a builder/chelant free of C8-22 alkyl or alkenyl chains characterized by a solubility in said liquid composition of less than 0.3% by weight. Such pouched cleaning compositions provide better cleaning performance and better pouch solubility while avoiding the formation of residues.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-Saint-Laurent, Steven Jozef Louis Coosemans, Luca Goovaerts, Lorenzo Matteo Pierre Gualco, James Pyott Johnston
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Patent number: 6800597Abstract: This invention relates to a bath composition based on herbs and a foaming agent, in particular a composition including a reagent consisting of sodium bicarbonate and a weak acid such as citric acid which develops carbon dioxide when it comes into contact with water, combined with a surfactant such as lauryl sulphate, and mixed with a quantity of medicinal herbs. When this composition is immersed in the bathwater, the reagent develops a considerable amount of carbon dioxide which, thanks to the surfactant also present in the composition, gives rise to the formation of foam. At the same time, an infusion is obtained due to the presence of medicinal herbs, with the result that the active constituents of the herbs which are dispersed in the water are readily absorbed by the skin through the pores. The invention also relates to packaging in which a quantity of reagent and medicinal herbs is introduced into a bag made, for example, of non-woven fabric.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Zeca S.r.l.Inventor: Antonio Campagnoli
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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: 6759006Abstract: A process for sanitizing a fabric article which is contaminated with one or more microbials. The process steps include: (a) placing the fabric article in a vapor venting bag together with a cleaning/refreshing composition comprising water; and (b) subjecting the vapor venting bag to a heat source which supplies sufficient heat to vaporize the water, thereby exposing the microbials to the resulting water vapor. This process results in at least about 50% of the microbials being killed. The cleaning/refreshing composition preferably comprises at least one antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, trichlorocarbanalide, hydrogen peroxide, other oxygen bleaches, 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, iodine/iodophors, chlorhexidine, phenols, phospholipids, thymol, eugeniol, geraniol, oil of lemon grass, limonene and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2000Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Peter Siklosi, James Peyton Hutchins
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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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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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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: 20040023825Abstract: A package of cleaning composition comprises a surfactant, an aqueous acidic component and an aqueous alkaline component, the acid and alkali being provided in separate compartments within the package. On dispensing from the package the acid and alkali react together creating carbon dioxide gas which acts upon the surfactant to create a lather. The acid and alkali components both have a viscosity and less than 4000 cps.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Craig Joseph Davies, Jason Ronald Fullman, Helen Patricia Atkinson, Emma Pawson
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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
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Publication number: 20030199414Abstract: The present invention relates to a pouched cleaning composition wherein the pouch is constructed from a water-soluble film and contains a liquid composition comprising less than 5% by weight of the liquid composition, of water; an anionic surfactant; and at least 0.5% by weight of the liquid composition of a builder/chelant free of C8-22 alkyl or alkenyl chains characterized by a solubility in said liquid composition of less than 0.3% by weight. Such pouched cleaning compositions provide better cleaning performance and better pouch solubility while avoiding the formation of residues.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-Saint-Laurent, Steven Jozef Louis Coosemans, Luc Goovaerts, Lorenzo Matteo Pierre Gualco, James Pyott Johnston
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Patent number: 6624130Abstract: A new pouch for laundry products and the combination of pouch and laundry product. The pouch includes a tearing notch or a length of weakness, which may comprise a tear tape, permitting manual opening of the pouch prior to tossing the pouch into the washing machine. By tearing open the pouch it is possible to direct liquid or gelled detergent onto clothes for pretreating stains. The remainder of the product, in a second chamber, e.g. liquid, gel or solid, eg, a powder, is retained in the pouch until release during wash. In this respect, it is preferred that at least part of the pouch is a water soluble film to promote release of product during washing in the washing machine and to minimize residue left from the pouch at the conclusion of the wash. The pouch of the invention preferably comprises at least two chambers, one of the chambers being openable by manual tearing along a tearing notch or a line of weakness.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2000Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Edward John Giblin, Feng-Lung Gordon Hsu, Janet Mc Donald, Corinne Saso, Duane Anthony Raible
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Patent number: 6610640Abstract: A water soluble container having disposed therein a nonaqueous liquid fabric softener composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Marianne Zappone, Charles Schramm, Jr., Amjad Farooq, Arthur Wagner, Jeffrey T. Epp, Joseph Reul, Hoai-Chau Cao, Alain Jacques, Alain Gourgue, Juliette Rousselet