The Bleach Or Oxidant Component Contains Peroxy Patents (Class 510/372)
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Patent number: 7456143Abstract: A particulate washing or cleaning composition containing (A) a phosphate-free water-soluble builder component and (B) alkali metal percarbonate particles having a coating containing alkali metal silicate.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (Henkel KGaA)Inventors: Horst-Dieter Speckmann, Joerg Poethkow, Heike Schirmer-Ditze, Gerhard Blasey, Birgit Middlehauve
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Publication number: 20080269098Abstract: A multi-chamber bottle comprises in one chamber a bleaching composition and in another chamber a bleach sensitive formulation. The viscosity of the bleaching composition is controlled by an admixture of a thickener and a hydrocarbon. The density of the bleaching composition is controlled by the presence of an ionic salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2005Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventor: Daniele Fregonese
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Patent number: 7442678Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for a fabric treatment composition and its application. More specifically the invention relates to a versatile, effective convenient to apply fabric treatment applicator and its method of application. Claimed and described is method for the application of a fabric treatment composition, which comprises bleach and which is left to evaporate after being applied to a fabric.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: David Roy Sandbach, Jean Wevers, Gautier Engisch
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Patent number: 7442677Abstract: A chemical solution and process for the decontamination of chemical warfare agents. More particularly, a process for the decontamination of the vesicant HD by oxidation to its corresponding sulfoxide and nerve agents VX and GD by perhydrolysis to their non-toxic phosphonic acids using environmentally safe reactants, specifically a citrate/bicarbonate/molybdate peroxide solution.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: George W. Wagner
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Patent number: 7439218Abstract: The present invention discloses a highly potent, non-toxic, disinfectant that can be used for a wide breadth of applications. The disinfectant comprises hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), orange terpene oil, orange valencia oil, a non-ionic emulsifier (polysorbate 80), and water (H2O). Applications of the disinfectant include, but are not limited to, uses as a mouthwash, skin cleanser, or as a germicidal for disinfecting surfaces such as foodstuff, plant matter, leather, wood, metal, plastic and fabrics. Methods for using the disinfectant composition of the invention are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Knockout Technologies, LtdInventor: Robert Bowker
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Patent number: 7438767Abstract: Cleaning compositions including a photocatalytic material and a sensitiser employ a photocatalytic material and a sensitiser at a locus, for example on a surface. The residue combats soils and/or undesired microorganisms at the locus. The addition of a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol, preferably having humectant properties, gives benefits in terms of smear avoidance on application and soil removal thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Malcolm Tom Mckechnie, Duncan Roger Harper
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Patent number: 7435303Abstract: The invention relates to the use of agents, which contain at least one disinfection system based on selected organic peracids and combinations of peracids, in automatically functioning systems, in which fragile medical appliances, in particular, endoscopes, are cleaned and disinfected. According to the invention, the appliances are brought into contact with an aqueous disinfection agent solution after they have been treated and/or at the same time they are being treated with an aqueous cleaning solution. The invention also relates to cleaning and disinfection agents and methods which are all suited for carrying out this purpose.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Holger Biering, Rudolf Glasmacher, Hubert Schwidden, Jorg Sorns
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Patent number: 7435714Abstract: The invention relates to liquid detergent and cleaning agent compositions of high storage stability. They comprise a liquid medium with a water content of up to 15 wt. % and particulate coating bleaching agents suspended therein. The bleaching agent has a dissolving time of at least 5 minutes and a coating of at least two layers: The innermost layer comprises one or more hydrate-forming inorganic salts as the main component(s), and an outer layer, which makes up 0.2 to 5 wt. % of the coated bleaching agent, comprises alkali metal silicate(s) with a modulus of SiO2 to M2O (M=alkali metal) of greater than 2.5 as the main component(s). Preferred compositions comprise sodium percarbonate with an innermost layer of substantially sodium sulfate and an outermost layer of substantially 0.5 to 1.5 wt. % sodium silicate (modulus 3.2 to 4.2) as the bleaching agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbHInventors: Ulrike Kottke, Silke Stoschek, Klaus Zimmermann, Ralph Overdick, Michael Fender, Harald Jakob
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Patent number: 7429556Abstract: The disclosed invention is a method for the production of a universal decontaminant solution comprised of at least one oxidant and halide salt for neutralizing chemical toxicants that include organosulfur and organophosphorus-containing compounds, such as those found as pesticides, herbicides, or chemical warfare agents, as well as providing disinfection capability against viruses, bacteria, spores, fungi, toxins, and those classified as biological warfare agents. The overall generation and application of the decontaminant solution creates an unexpected synergistic effect toward rates of detoxification, whereas in most cases where the same oxidants were used individually, the same result would not be achieved. A method for the in situ generation of hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite by a monopersulfate compound and alkali metal chloride salt is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Applied Research Associates, Inc.Inventors: Carrie Delcomyn, Michael Henley
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Publication number: 20080233005Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be formulated to include only food-grade ingredients. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Daryl J. Tichy, Brian G. Larson
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Patent number: 7425527Abstract: The present invention relates to organic activators having the following general formula: Wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl moiety comprising at least five carbons, R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl moiety comprising less than five carbons, R3 is a suitable bridging moiety, R4 is a charged moiety, N is nitrogen, each G is, independently, an oxygen containing moiety and Z, when present, is a charge balancing counter ion. The present invention also relates to cleaning compositions comprising said organic activators, and processes for making and using the aforementioned organic activators and cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, Robert Richard Dykstra, George Douglas Hiler, II
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Patent number: 7407926Abstract: The invention relates to gel-form cosmetic preparations containing (a) 5 to 50% by weight of surfactants; (b) 5 to 50% by weight of oils and/or waxes; (c) 0 to 15% by weight of water-soluble polyols; and component (a) contains at least 10% by weight, based on component (a) as a whole, of a mixture of citric acid esters of alkoxylated alcohols and the sum of components (a) and (b) in the preparation as a whole being from 10 to 70% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventor: Michael Mueller
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Patent number: 7393818Abstract: A method of treating the surfaces of medical instruments which are contaminated with prions includes contacting the surface with a composition containing a source of peroxide ions, such as hydrogen peroxide, at a molar concentration of at least 1.5M peroxide (equivalent to approximately 5% hydrogen peroxide) and preferably, about 2M peroxide (approximately 7% hydrogen peroxide). The composition is optionally in the form of a gel. The composition is retained in contact with the surfaces for about 1-2 hours until all or substantially all prion contamination is removed.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Steris Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. McDonnell, Herbert J. Kaiser, Kathleen M. Antloga, Mildred R. Bernardo
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Patent number: 7390432Abstract: An enhanced formulation and method of making that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological compounds, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents, and toxic industrial chemicals. The enhanced formulation according to the present invention is non-toxic and non-corrosive and can be delivered by a variety of means and in different phases. The formulation provides solubilizing compounds that serve to effectively render the chemical and biological compounds, particularly CW and BW compounds, susceptible to attack, and at least one reactive compound that serves to attack (and detoxify or kill) the compound. The formulation includes at least one solubilizing agent, a reactive compound, a bleaching activator and water.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventor: Mark D. Tucker
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Patent number: 7375072Abstract: A builder-containing laundry detergent or cleaning composition is comprised of: (1) alkali metal percarbonate; (2) a water-soluble builder block which comprised of: a) from 5% by weight to 35% by weight of citric acid, an alkali metal citrate, an alkali metal carbonate, and/or an alkali metal hydrogen carbonate, b) up to 10% by weight of alkali metal silicate having a modulus in the range from 1.8 to 2.5, c) up to 2% by weight of phosphonic acid and/or alkali metal phosphate, d) up to 50% by weight of alkali metal phosphate, and e) up to 10% by weight of polymeric polycarboxylate, wherein at least two of components b), c), d) and e) are present in amounts greater than 0% by weight, and (3) a soil release-capable alkyl or hydroxyalkyl cellulose derivative. The soil release-capable action of cellulose derivatives is particularly marked when they are used in laundry detergents or cleaning compositions which comprise alkali metal percarbonates and contain only water-soluble builders.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventor: Josef Penninger
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Patent number: 7351684Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be formulated to include only food-grade ingredients. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Solutions BioMed, LLCInventors: Daryl J. Tichy, Brian G. Larson
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Patent number: 7335629Abstract: The present invention relates to support-fixed bleaching catalyst(s)suitable or the catalysis of peroxide compounds, characterized in that the support-fixed bleaching catalyst(s) is/are covalently bonded to a support by means of at least one organic ligand of the bleaching catalyst. The bleaching catalyst(s) form(s) a complex with at least on transition metal. The invention further relates to support-fixed bleaching catalysts for the catalysis of peroxide compounds, where at least one ligand, covalently bonded to a support, is a transition-metal-free ligand, which chelates with transition metal, derived from another source, preferably from the bleaching composition and/or added water and thus forms the complex with a transition metal.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf AktienInventors: Pavel Gentschev, Steve Döring, Jacques Breyer, Antonio Machin
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Household cleaning composition in self-sustaining body form and essentially free of zeolite and clay
Patent number: 7326674Abstract: New cleaning compositions and methods of forming and using those compositions are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions are in tablet form, with the tablets being dissolvable in water at the point-of-use for ease of storing and shipping. The compositions comprise sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, an alkali metal alkylbenzene sulfonate, an ingredient selected from the group consisting of a trialkyl glycol monoalkyl ether, limonene, and mixtures thereof, and other ingredients depending upon the embodiment. The diluted cleaner has a very low impact on the environment due to the low levels of surfactants in the diluted solution. Furthermore, the cleaning solution performs well on protein stains due to the production of CO2 and the presence of sodium perborate. The inventive composition can be used on a wide range of substrates, from hard surfaces to fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Kegel, LLCInventors: Dennis Sheirs, Brandy Padilla, Donald Wall -
Patent number: 7307052Abstract: A thickened oxidant composition is formulated to be easily and evenly applied to a vertical surface to provide consumer preferred cling to the vertical surface. The composition has a low relaxation constant. The composition is useful in cleaning toilet bowls and other hard surfaces. The composition can be applied in a stream, a spray, or an aerosol.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Geetha Murthy, Daniela Fritter, Robert J. Iliff, Paula Ann Sanchez
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Patent number: 7282470Abstract: A decontamination formulation and method of making that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological compounds, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents, and toxic industrial chemicals. The formulation provides solubilizing compounds that serve to effectively render the chemical and biological compounds, particularly CW and BW compounds, susceptible to attack, and at least one reactive compound that serves to attack (and detoxify or kill) the compound. The formulation includes at least one solubilizing agent, a reactive compound, a bleaching activator, a sorbent additive, and water. The highly adsorbent, water-soluble sorbent additive (e.g., sorbitol or mannitol) is used to “dry out” one or more liquid ingredients, such as the liquid bleaching activator (e.g., propylene glycol diacetate or glycerol diacetate) and convert the activator into a dry, free-flowing powder that has an extended shelf life, and is more convenient to handle and mix in the field.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Tucker, Robert H. Comstock
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Patent number: 7276468Abstract: A decontamination formulation and method of making that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological compounds, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents, and toxic industrial chemicals. The formulation provides solubilizing compounds that serve to effectively render the chemical and biological compounds, particularly CW and BW compounds, susceptible to attack, and at least one reactive compound that serves to attack (and detoxify or kill) the compound. The formulation includes at least one solubilizing agent, a reactive compound, a sorbent additive, and water. A highly adsorbent sorbent additive (e.g., amorphous silica, sorbitol, mannitol, etc.) is used to “dry out” one or more liquid ingredients into a dry, free-flowing powder that has an extended shelf life, and is more convenient to handle and mix in the field.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventor: Mark D. Tucker
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Patent number: 7271137Abstract: Aqueous decontamination formulations that neutralize biological pathogens for disinfection and sterilization applications. Examples of suitable applications include disinfection of food processing equipment, disinfection of areas containing livestock, mold remediation, sterilization of medical instruments and direct disinfection of food surfaces, such as beef carcasses. The formulations include at least one reactive compound, bleaching activator, inorganic base, and water. The formulations can be packaged as a two-part kit system, and can have a pH value in the range of 7-8.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Tucker, Daniel E. Engler
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Patent number: 7265081Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of removing coloured stains from plastic by treating the substrate in an automatic dishwashing machine with an aqueous liquor comprising a hydrophobic component having a density in the range of 0.06 to 1 gram cm3.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckisder N.V.Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Marcus Richter
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Patent number: 7255112Abstract: A process for removing colored stains from hydrophobic surfaces characterized in that the process involves the use of a formulation which comprises a salt of sulphophenyl alkyl carbonate is described. Also a process of removing color stains from a plastics material, characterized in that the stained plastics material is treated in a dishwashing machine with a formulation comprising a salt of sulphophenyl alkyl carbonate is described.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Laurence Geret, Gunnar Noeding
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Patent number: 7235516Abstract: A substrate surface cleaning liquid medium and a cleaning method using the cleaning liquid medium are capable of removing finely particulate contaminants more efficiently than conventional techniques from substrates for devices in the production of semiconductor devices, display devices, etc., which cleaning liquid medium contains the following ingredients (A), (B), (C), and (D), has a pH of 9 or higher, and a content of ingredient (C) of 0.01 to 4% by weight: (A) an ethylene oxide addition type surfactant which has an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group and a polyoxyethylene group in the same molecular structure and in which the ratio of the number of carbon atoms contained in the hydrocarbon group (m) to the number of oxyethylene groups in the polyoxyethylene group (n), m/n, is m/n?1.5, (B) an alkali ingredient, (C) hydrogen peroxide, and (D) water.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationInventors: Hitoshi Morinaga, Hideaki Mochizuki, Atsushi Itou
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Patent number: 7229953Abstract: A process of stripping a coating according to the invention comprises subjecting a coated substrate to an aqueous medium containing a peroxide and an interfacial mixing agent, and to heating preferably by either ultraviolet (UV) and/or infrared (IR) radiation. The substrate is completely stripped of the coating and suffers no damage to itself as a result of the paint debonding/dislodging process. No toxic wastes are generated from this process, nor are particulates associated with air pollution generated. The metal substrates being stripped also do not undergo corrosion or other damage as a result of the described process.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Green Oaks Research Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Vinod S. Agarwala, Prithviraj Pole, Krishnan Rajeshwar
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Patent number: 7226898Abstract: The use of an agent containing surfactant components chosen from sulfonic acids or sulfonates, alkylamine oxides, ethercarboxylic acids, and alkylether sulfates, in total amounts of 0.01 to 1 wt. %, preferably 0.05 to 0.5 wt. %, with respect to the entire agent, and also one or more percarboxylic acids chosen from a) those peracids or salts of peracids with general formula (I) R2—O2C—(CH2)x—CO3H in which R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms and x is a number from 1 to 4, and/or b) phthalimido-percarboxylic acids (II), in which the percarboxylic acid segment contains 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and/or c) compounds of the formula (III) R1—CO3H in which R1 is an is an alkyl or alkenyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, for disinfection purposes in CIP processes.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: Siegfried Bragulla
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Patent number: 7217685Abstract: A method of treating the surfaces of medical instruments which are contaminated with prions includes contacting the surface with a composition containing a source of peroxide ions, such as hydrogen peroxide, at a molar concentration of at least 1.5M peroxide (equivalent to approximately 5% hydrogen peroxide) and preferably, about 2M peroxide (approximately 7% hydrogen peroxide). The composition is optionally in the form of a gel. The composition is retained in contact with the surfaces for about 1–2 hours until all or substantially all prion contamination is removed.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Steris Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. McDonnell, Herbert J. Kaiser, Kathleen M. Antloga, Mildred R. Bernardo
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Patent number: 7204931Abstract: A storable, stable composition that provides the effective antimicrobial benefits of halogenated agents is presented. The invention includes a water-soluble biocidal composition. The composition includes: about 0.01 to about 10 wt. % of a water-soluble inorganic halide; about 5 to about 60 wt. % of an oxidizing agent which, in aqueous solution, reacts with the inorganic halide to generate hypohalite ions; about 1 to about 15 wt. % of N-succinimide; and about 1 to about 30 wt. % of a pH buffering agent. The invention also includes a method of producing the above composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Truox, Inc.Inventors: Perry L. Martin, Roy W. Martin
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Patent number: 7199093Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobial agent, an enzyme inhibitor, and an odor-reacting compound, can be used by a consumer to remove contaminants from the carpet and to prevent the odor associated with the decomposition of future contamination. Specifically, the composition has been shown effective in neutralizing odors associated with the decomposition of organic materials (such as urine or food spills) by absorbing and/or removing the odor-generating source. A manufacturing treatment composition and methods for using are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2006Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Shulong Li, Richard A. Mayernik
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Patent number: 7179778Abstract: Liquid aqueous washing agent containing nonionic surfactant, esterquat, and phthaloylaminoperoxycaproic acid and methods of disinfecting textiles therewith.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (Henkel KGaA)Inventor: Rudolf Weber
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Patent number: 7179779Abstract: A novel cationic bleach activator having an enhanced hydrolytic stability is provided. The novel cationic bleach activator also leads to a reduction in strength loss of cotton fibers compared to conventional hot peroxide bleaching, and achieves this reduction in strength loss without a loss of whiteness. Bleaching compositions and detergent compositions comprising the novel cationic bleach activator also are provided. A method of bleaching cellulosic fibers, such as cotton fibers, and a method for removing a stain or discoloration from an article are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Peter J. Hauser, David Hinks, Jung Jin Lee, Sang-Hoon Lim
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Patent number: 7169743Abstract: Stabilized thickened hydrogen peroxide containing compositions are disclosed. The compositions contain a stabilizer system made up of a stannate stabilizer, a phosphorus containing stabilizer or a mixture of phosphorus containing stabilizers; and an aromatic chelating agent or a mixture of aromatic chelating agents. The compositions are suitable for use as disinfectants, as cleaning agents, and in various personal care applications such as hair care and tooth whitening.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Xue Wang, Keith Genco, Claire Jaubert, Benoit Requieme
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Patent number: 7141125Abstract: Cleaning compositions including a photocatalytic material and a sensitiser employ a photocatalytic material and a sensitiser at a locus, for example on a surface. The residue combats soils and/or undesired microorganisms at the locus. The photocatalytic material is peroxo modified titania, preferably in its anatase form, or peroxo modified titanic acid, or a mixture thereof. The compositions are preferably alkaline.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Malcolm Tom McKechnie, Duncan Roger Harper, Neil Campbell Muir
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Patent number: 7138363Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq (1), [L?MemXp]zYq (1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Uwe Heinz, Albert Schneider, Marie-Josée Dubs, Frank Bachmann, Menno Hazenkamp, Thomas Ehlis, Cornelia Vincenzi, Josef Dannacher
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Patent number: 7135449Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobial agent, an enzyme inhibitor, and an odor-reacting compound, can be used by a consumer to remove contaminants from the carpet and to prevent the odor associated with the decomposition of future contamination. Specifically, the composition has been shown effective in neutralizing odors associated with the decomposition of organic materials (such as urine or food spills) by absorbing and/or removing the odor-generating source. A manufacturing treatment composition and methods for using are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Shulong Li, Richard A. Mayernik
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Patent number: 7125832Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Procter & Gambel CompanyInventors: Daryle Hadley Busch, Simon Robert Collinson, Timothy Jay Hubin, Christopher Mark Perkins, Regine Labeque, Barbara Kay Williams, James Pyott Johnston, David Johnathan Kitko, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent
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Patent number: 7115550Abstract: A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising two C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, two anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, and water.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Gregory Szewczyk
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Patent number: 7109156Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the controlled availability formulation components, such as organic catalysts, into a wash solution. More particularly, the present invention relates to products and bleaching compositions containing such formulation components and laundry methods employing such formulation components.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2000Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Richard Dykstra, Gregory Scot Miracle
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Patent number: 7105692Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystal form of the 1:1 manganese (III) complex of N,N?,N?tris[salicylideneaminoethyl]amine, a process for its preparation and the use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Frank Bachmann, Hanspeter Baier, Christof Dosenbach, Marie-Josée Dubs, Tassilo Habereder, Menno Hazenkamp, Uwe Heinz, Cornelia Makowka
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Patent number: 7094745Abstract: The use of compounds of the formula (1) M(L)nXm??(1) in which M is a metal atom from the group consisting of Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Mo and W, L is a ligand from the group consisting of the cyclic carboxamides (lactams), X is chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, citrate, hexafluorophosphate or anions of organic acids having C1–C22 carbon atoms and n is a number from 2 to 4 and m is a number from 0 to 4, as catalysts for peroxygen compounds, in particular in detergents, bleaches and cleaning agents, is claimed.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventors: Ekaterina Jonas, Gerd Reinhardt, Daniel Kewitz, Aylin Karadag
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Patent number: 7071152Abstract: A method of treating the surfaces of medical instruments which are contaminated with prions includes contacting the surface with a composition containing a source of peroxide ions, such as hydrogen peroxide, at a molar concentration of at least 1.5M peroxide (equivalent to approximately 5% hydrogen peroxide) and preferably, about 2M peroxide (approximately 7% hydrogen peroxide). The composition is optionally in the form of a gel. The composition is retained in contact with the surfaces for about 1–2 hours until all or substantially all prion contamination is removed.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Steris Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. McDonnell, Herbert J. Kaiser, Kathleen M. Antloga, Mildred R. Bernardo
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Patent number: 7049277Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of peracid esters for improving surface wetting during the disinfection of surfaces and to synergistic antimicrobial combinations of peracid esters with further components.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Ecolob GmbH & OHGInventors: Siegfried Bragulla, Alfred Laufenberg, Harald Kluschanzoff
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Patent number: 7045493Abstract: Stabilized thickened hydrogen peroxide containing compositions are disclosed. The compositions contain a stabilizer system made up of a stannate stabilizer, a phosphorus containing stabilizer or a mixture of phosphorus containing stabilizers; and an aromatic chelating agent or a mixture of aromatic chelating agents. The compositions are suitable for use as disinfectants, as cleaning agents, and in various personal care applications such as hair care and tooth whitening.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Xue Wang, Keith Genco, Claire Jaubert, Benoit Requieme
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Patent number: 7033986Abstract: A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising two C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, two anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, and water.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Gregory Szewczyk
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Patent number: 7030075Abstract: This invention relates to organic activators having the following formula: wherein Z is a charge equalizing ion and one or more of the moieties R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are modified such that the one or more of the drawbacks associated with this class of molecule are essentially eliminated, cleaning compositions comprising such activators; and processes for making and using such activators and cleaning products.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Greogory Scot Miracle
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Patent number: 7022654Abstract: A composition for disinfecting a contact lens comprising an effective disinfecting amount of hydrogen peroxide and a surfactant comprising a copolymer of hydrophobe and hydrophile blocks the structure: HO-(hydrophobe)x-(hydrophile)y-(hydrophobe)x-H or HO-(hydrophile)y-(hydrophobe)x-(hydrophile)y-H where x and y are integers reflecting the respective hydrophile and hydrophobe blocks of said copolymer; and the hydrophile component of the block copolymer constitutes less than 50 weight percent of the block copolymer. The block copolymer has a Ross-Miles foam height (ASTM designation D-1173-53; 0.1%, at 50° C.) of less than 1 mm.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Novartis AGInventor: Fu-Pao Tsao
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Patent number: 7018967Abstract: Enhanced cleaning can be obtained by applying primarily to a stained region of a washable soft substrate a prespotting composition that contains at least one molybdate and which can generate singlet oxygen in situ in the presence of a peroxide, optionally applying to the substrate a prespotting composition that contains at least one peroxide, and rinsing, laundering or otherwise cleaning the substrate, using a peroxygen-containing built detergent to clean the substrate if a prespotting composition containing peroxide has not been applied to the substrate. Preferred embodiments of the method can provide stain removal comparable to that obtained using chlorine bleach but with better color safety.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Stephan M. Hubig, Kristopher R. Grymonpré, Christopher James Uecker
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Patent number: 6998379Abstract: A detersive system containing surfactants, vinegar, bleach and alternatively emollients, foaming agents, perfumes, and builders has been developed. Due to the addition of both bleach and vinegar, the detersive system shows synergistic activity with regards to necessary areas and objects of cleanliness that can be found in restaurants and eating establishments. In addition to the synergistic activity, the formulation does not release harmful chloramine gas that is usually present when vinegars and bleach are mixed.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Inventor: Aniello Costagliola
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Patent number: 6994890Abstract: Cleaning and multifunctional coating compositions containing hydrogen peroxide and an organosilane quaternary compound in aqueous formulations are used to improve water and soil repellency and residual antimicrobial activity. Various surfaces may be treated including metal, glass, plastics, rubber, porcelain, ceramic, marble, granite, cement, tile, sand, silica, enameled appliances, polyurethane, polyester, polyacrylic, melamine/phenolic resins, polycarbonate, siliceous, painted surfaces, wood, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Resource Development L.L.C.Inventors: Howard G. Ohlhausen, Jerome H. Ludwig