Perborate Salt Component Patents (Class 510/378)
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Patent number: 6746996Abstract: Transition metal complexes used as bleach catalysts of the formula (1) M(L)nXm (1) where M is a metal atom from the group Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Mo, W, L is a ligand of the formula R1R2C═N—O(H)z R1 is C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl or C5-C24-aryl, R2 is H, C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl, C5-C24-aryl or where z=0 or 1, X is a neutral or anion ligand from the group consisting of pyridines, imidazolines, methylimidazoles, picolines, lutidines, chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, citrate, hexafluorophosphate or anions of organic acids having C1-C22 carbon atoms, n is a number from 2 to 4 and m is a number from 0 to 4.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventors: Gerd Reinhardt, Michael Seebach, Nicole Reichardt, Laszlo I. Simandi, Tatiana M. Simandi, Gabor Besenyei
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Patent number: 6689733Abstract: The present invention relates to novel manganese complexes of salen ligands and the use thereof as catalysts that enhance the action of peroxy compounds in washing, cleaning, and disinfecting processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Frank Bachmann, Rachel Allemann, Josef Dannacher, Marie-Josée Dubs, Cornelia Makowka, Grit Richter, Gunther Schlingloff, Peter Weingartner, Menno Hazenkamp
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Patent number: 6686324Abstract: A low-foaming cleaning solution and dry particulate formulation which can be diluted with water, deionized water, or mixtures thereof, to form the cleaning solution. The cleaning solution has an alkaline pH, which is preferably from about 8 to about 11.5 and consists essentially of at least one low foaming surfactant in a concentration of from about 0.005% to about 40% w/w of the total solution, at least one active oxygen releasing compound in an amount effective to produce a hydrogen peroxide concentration of from about 0.005% to about 50% w/w of the total solution, at least one builder in a concentration of from about 0.001% to about 50% w/w of the total solution, and at least one diluent selected from the group consisting of water, deionized water, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Virox Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jose A. Ramirez, Nancy M. A. Sullivan
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Patent number: 6677288Abstract: There is provided a targeted bleaching composition comprising an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalyzing bleaching of a substrate by a precursor selected from atmospheric oxygen and/or a peroxyl species. The complex is bound to a recognizing portion having a high binding affinity for stains present on fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2001Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Bernard Lucas Feringa, Ronald Hage, Steven Howell, Neil James Parry, Johannes Gerardhus Roelfes, Cornelis Theodorus Verrips
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Patent number: 6613728Abstract: A method of providing long-lasting disinfection to a hard surface, said method comprising the step of contacting said hard surface with a liquid disinfecting solution having a pH of from 2 to 6 and having low volatility, said liquid disinfecting solution comprising peroxygen bleach and an antimicrobial active selected from the group consisting of thymol, eugenol, menthol, geraniol, vertenone, eucalyptol, pinocarvone, cedrol, anethol, carvacrol, hinokitiol, berberine, ferulic acid, cinnamic acid, methyl salicylic acid, methyl salicylate, terpineol, limonene and mixtures thereof, and an anti-microbial compound having a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mmHg when measured at 20° C., wherein said anti-microbial compound is selected from the group consisting of citric acid, benzoic acid, benzophenone, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Giuseppe Sirianni, Marina Trani
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Publication number: 20030109405Abstract: An aqueous composition suitable for use as a high-retention sanitizer, especially on irregular and/or non-horizontal surfaces and surfaces on which water does not readily spread, a method for sanitizing a surface using the composition, and kits comprising components of the composition. The composition contains an organic peracid, preferably peracetic acid, or other antimicrobial agent, and a retention aid. The retention aid preferably is provided as a concentrate for admixture with the antimicrobial agent at point of use and comprises a mixture of a non-ionic surfactant, an ionic surfactant, and optionally a water-soluble magnesium ion source; or a mixture of a biopolymer thickening agent and at least one surfactant, and optionally a water-soluble magnesium ion source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Kenneth E. Kellar, Joseph C. Richards, Crystal A. Nesbitt
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Patent number: 6576604Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive cleaning sheet characterized by comprising a supporting sheet, a mold removing ingredient, and a water-soluble sheet, wherein the mold removing ingredient is covered with at least one of the supporting sheet and the water-soluble sheet, and the water-soluble sheet develops adhesiveness by at least one of hydrating and dissolving in water so that the cleaning sheet can be stuck to an object of cleaning by means of the water-soluble sheet and water on use.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1999Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Eiichi Hoshino, Hironobu Sionome, Koji Hanaoka
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Patent number: 6569826Abstract: A new chromotropic compound, compositions containing such a compound and methods of using such compound, such as in a test method for identifying the presence of free radicals, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2002Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Giusepp Chiaradonna, Francesca Cicogna, Giovanni Ingrosso, Emanuela Franchi, Calogero Pinzino, Valerio Del Duca, Stefano Scialla
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Patent number: 6528470Abstract: The present invention provides a bleach activator for increasing the bleaching power of sodium percarbonate or sodium perborate and a bleaching composition including the same. The bleaching activator may be granulated, oil coated, or in capsulated form.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: LG Chemical Ltd.Inventors: Kwang Ha, Ki-Hwan Ko, Chang-Hyun Jang, Seon-Ho Shin, Moon-Jeong Rang, Kyu-Yeol Choi, Jong-Ho Kim
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Patent number: 6528469Abstract: A fabric bleaching composition comprising a peroxy compound and a specified manganese compound is disclosed, as well as a process for bleaching and/or cleaning a fabric by contacting it with said fabric bleaching composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1998Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Dieter Reinehr, Georges Metzger
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Publication number: 20030040453Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Gerald Thomas Hinton
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Patent number: 6479454Abstract: A peroxygen antimicrobial composition is provided comprising an amine oxide and peroxygen compound. The combination of the two components produces an effective antimicrobial composition, providing a more potent biocide than can be obtained by using these compounds separately. Other components can be added to the composition such as peracetic acid, acetic acid, hydrotrope coupling agents, etc. The composition can be used to sanitize various surfaces such as hard surfaces found in food processing, food service and health care industries as well as to sanitize the surfaces of food and in the treatment of water.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Robert D. P. Hei
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Patent number: 6447616Abstract: Brass articles having leachable lead are contacted with an aqueous caustic solution having a pH of about 10 to about 14 that contains a chelating agent. During contact, the brass articles can be sonicated. The brass articles can be optionally pretreated by contacting them with an aqueous solution containing an organic carboxylic acid and an inorganic per-salt. The brass article can optionally further be post treated by contacting them with an aqueous solution containing thiourea.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: The Ford Meter Box CompanyInventors: Edward L. Cote, Andrew D. Wenzel
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Patent number: 6432210Abstract: Brass articles having leachable lead are contacted with an aqueous caustic solution having a pH of about 10 to about 14 that contains a chelating agent. During contact, the brass articles can be sonicated. The brass articles can be optionally pretreated by contacting them with an aqueous solution containing an organic carboxylic acid and an inorganic per-salt. The brass article can optionally further be post treated by contacting them with an aqueous solution containing sodium persulfate.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc.Inventors: Edward L. Cote, Andrew D. Wenzel, Lance E. Agness
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Patent number: 6403551Abstract: An apparatus, method, and composition provide a long-term, solid cartridge made of cleaning cleaning agents mixed at an equilibrium concentration with a solubility limiting agent for controlling an equilibrium concentration of the composition in a solvent, such as water, for example. In use, the cleaning agents are dissolved only to a predetermined concentration needed for a single dose of a cleaning appliance, such as a clothes washing machine, for example. The apparatus may be configured to cyclically expose the solid cartridge to the solvent. A dosing amount of the solvent dissolves a pre-determined concentration of cleaning agents, controlled by the solubility limiting agent. The apparatus discharges the dose of cleaning agent to a cleaning appliance, and readies itself again by dissolving a dose of cleaning agent from a surface of the solid cartridge into the solvent.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Eco-Safe, L.L.C.Inventor: Eddie Lee Caruthers, Jr.
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Patent number: 6384006Abstract: A system for forming and releasing an aqueous peracid solution is disclosed. The system includes a container and a peracid forming composition provided within the container. The container is permeable to the passage of water and aqueous peracid solution. The peracid forming composition includes a peracid precursor and a peroxygen source. Preferably, the peracid forming composition includes a chemical heater capable of releasing heat upon hydration. When placed in water, water enters the container and interacts with the peracid forming composition provided within the container. The water combines with the peracid precursor and peroxygen source to provide an aqueous peracid composition. The presence of a chemical heater within the container provides for the generation of heat within the container which enhances the rate of peracid formation. The peracid solution leaves the container and forms an effective sanitizing amount of sanitizer.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: G. Jason Wei, David D. McSherry
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Patent number: 6380144Abstract: Detergent compositions which comprise an anionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant and at least 13% perborate bleach contain citric acid and an alkali which react, in-use, to form a gas, thereby dispersing the perborate in a laundry liquor.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1999Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Gerard Marcel Bailley
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Patent number: 6368420Abstract: A chemical cleaning system for a multi-tank or a single-tank mechanical warewashing machine is provided, having at least two separate components for aqueous dissolution or dilution to respective use concentrations, a first component comprising an enzyme or a mixture of an enzyme and a cleaning agent, and a second component comprising a bleach, wherein the first component is introduced into a wash zone or step and wherein the second component is introduced into a post-rinse zone or step.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1998Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Diversey Lever, Inc.Inventors: Petrus Adrianus Angevaare, Paul Flu, John Richard Nicholson, Frederik Jan Schepers
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Patent number: 6358904Abstract: A multicomponent system for use in detergent substances consists of oxidation catalysts and suitable oxidizing agents and aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic compounds containing NO, NOH or (A).Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1997Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Inventor: Hans-Peter Call
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Patent number: 6331512Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions for use in machine dishwashers to facilitate the cleaning of dishes and the like. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions, which reduce the dissolution of ions from glass surfaces on articles cleaned in machine dishwashers.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2000Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Amway CorporationInventors: Michael R. Foote, Ernie Brumbaugh
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Patent number: 6326342Abstract: The invention relates to a bleaching composition. In particular the invention provides a bleaching composition which comprises: (i) a bleaching agent, and (ii) as bleach catalyst, a polyoxometalate of Keggin, Dawson or Finke structure and having the general formula (II) (A′)a′(Cox′Yy′Mm′Oo).cH2O (II) wherein the or each A′, which may be the same or different, is a cation; a′ has a value such that (A′)a, counters the anionic charge of (Cox′Yy′Mm′Oo); x′ has a value of 0.25 to 4; the or each Y, which may be the same or different, represents P, Si or Co; y′ is 1 or 2; o has a value of 34 to 68; the or each M, which may be the same or different, represents W, Mo, V, Nb or Ta; m′ has a value of between 9 and 18; c has a value of between 0 and 84. The bleaching compositions according to the invention have good bleaching performance and can be used without a bleach activator, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: U.S. Borax Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Greenhill-Hooper, Fernando Rey-Garcia, Avelino Corma-Canos, Jose Luis Jorda-Moret
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Patent number: 6316400Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid bleaching composition comprising a peroxygen bleach and a salt free zwitterionic betaine surfactant. These compositions are suitable to deliver excellent stain removal performance and bleaching performance on fabrics, with improved safety to the fabrics and colors especially under pretreatment conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Valerio Del Duca, Stefano Giunti, Sabina Antonioli
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Publication number: 20010036908Abstract: A laundry treatment composition comprising peroxygen bleach and a water-soluble or water dispersible rebuild agent for redeposition onto a fabric during the laundry process, wherein the fabric rebuild agent undergoes during the laundry process, a chemical change by which change the affinity of the material for the fabric is increased. The peroxygen bleach was found to increase the deposition of the fabric rebuild agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco Inc.Inventors: Andrew Hopkinson, Christopher Clarkson Jones, David Richard Mealing
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Patent number: 6306808Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain manganese complexes as catalysts for reactions with peroxy compounds for bleaching colored stains on hard surfaces. The invention also relates to cleaning agents for hard surfaces comprising such manganese catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2001Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Menno Hazenkamp, Marie-Josée Dubs, Frank Bachmann, Gunther Schlingloff, Rachel Allemann, Josef Dannacher
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Publication number: 20010012826Abstract: A process of washing textiles is presented involving the delayed release of ingredients from a detergent composition. The process involves first dissolving the detergent in water resulting in a pH below 8, slowly dissolving the coating on a coated alkalizing agent to raise the pH to above 8.5, and dissolving the polymeric acid coating on a detergent ingredient, due to the pH above 8.5, to release the ingredient into the wash water.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2001Publication date: August 9, 2001Applicant: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Thomas Gassenmeier, Juergen Millhoff, Thomas Mueller-Kirschbaum
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Patent number: 6245729Abstract: A system for forming and releasing an aqueous peracid solution is disclosed. The system includes a container and a peracid forming composition provided within the container. The container is permeable to the passage of water and aqueous peracid solution. The peracid forming composition includes a peracid precursor and a peroxygen source. Preferably, the peracid forming composition includes a chemical heater capable of releasing heat upon hydration. When placed in water, water enters the container and interacts with the peracid forming composition provided within the container. The water combines with the peracid precursor and peroxygen source to provide an aqueous peracid composition. The presence of a chemical heater within the container provides for the generation of heat within the container which enhances the rate of peracid formation. The peracid solution leaves the container and forms an effective sanitizing amount of sanitizer.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: G. Jason Wei, David D. McSherry
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Patent number: 6235695Abstract: Complexes of the transition metals cobalt, iron, copper, and ruthenium having at least one and preferably at least five ammonia ligands are used to activate peroxygen compounds in aqueous cleaning solutions for hard surfaces. Compositions preferably contain 0.0025% to 0.25 by weight of the activating complex.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Helmut Blum, Peter Jeschke, Juergen Haerer, Siglinde Erpenbach, Christian Nitsch
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Patent number: 6235699Abstract: Liquid compositions having a pH up to 7 comprise from 0.01% to 20% by weight of the total composition of a peroxygen bleach, from 0.001% to 30% by weight of the total composition of an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant, from 0.001% to 20% by weight of a zwitterionic betaine surfactant at a weight ratio of the ethoxylated nonionic surfactant to the zwitterionic betaine surfactant of from 0.01 to 20. These compositions are suitable to deliver improved stain removal performance and improved bleaching performance on various inanimate surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Valerio Del Duca, Dennis Gerard O'Sullivan, Carlo Ricci, Roberto Scaramella, Stefano Giunti, Sabina Antonioli
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Patent number: 6235124Abstract: A solution for mildew removal, which includes an aqueous solution of 1-2%(weight by volume) sodium perborate and a non-ionic detergent added as a surfactant. A method for mildew removal, which includes mixing sodium perborate in an aqueous solution wherein the sodium perborate is 1-2% weight by volume, adding a non-ionic detergent to the solution, applying the solution to an infected area, and rinsing the infected area.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Lynn J. Rubin
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Patent number: 6225274Abstract: A method for washing dishes containing colored soil is presented involving contacting the dish surface with a dishwashing detergent containing a peroxygen compound and an activator compound of the formula R1R2R3N+CH2CN X− where R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another represent an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and wherein R2 and R3 may be part of a heterocycle including the N atom, and X is an anion, to form an aqueous dishwashing detergent. The method is useful for washing colored stains from crockery and cutlery, and is effective at temperatures below 80° C.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Henkel Kommandigesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Christian Nitsch, Rainer Jeschke
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Patent number: 6200946Abstract: A method of oxidizing, washing, cleaning, or disinfecting a soiled article is provided wherein a peroxygen compound is activated by an effective amount of a complex of the formula (I): [M (NH3)6−x(L)x]An (I) wherein M is iron, copper, or ruthenium, x is a number of 0 to 5, L is a ligand, and A is a salt-forming anion. Also provided are compositions comprising 0.0025% to 0.25% by weight of the complex (I).Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Helmut Blum, Bernd Mayer, Hans-Juergen Riebe, Ulrich Pegelow
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Patent number: 6194367Abstract: The present invention discloses an alkaline cleaning composition for cleaning heavily soiled metal surfaces such as food fryers, baking pans, high temperature pasteurizers, and beer kettles, ceramic surfaces such as restaurant grade ceramic china plates and platters, and plastic surfaces. The cleaning composition is noncaustic and includes a peroxygen compound, a chelate, and a metasilicate and/or sesquisilicate. A preferred cleaning composition further includes a surfactant and hydrated builder.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Charvid Limited Liability Co.Inventor: Charles Bullick Talley
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Patent number: 6194368Abstract: The invention relates to a dishwasher detergent in the form of a multi-layer tablet comprising a bleach, a bleach activator, a silver/copper corrosion inhibitor and also other customary constituents, where the silver/copper corrosion inhibitor is not present together with the bleach and the bleach activator in one layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1998Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Joh A. Benckiser, GmbHInventors: Guido Wäschenbach, Paul Robinson, Brigitte Sandmann, Harald Magg, Wilfried Höflinger
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Patent number: 6165967Abstract: Laundry granular detergent compositions useful for hand wash and machine-assisted hand wash laundry operations. The composition contains 5% to 40% of a surfactant, the surfactant containing: 1) 60% to 95% primary anionic surfactant selected from alkylbenzene sulfonate, alkyl sulfate, and mixtures thereof; and 2) 2.5% to 18% alkyl ethoxy ether sulfate (AES) surfactant having an average of from about 1 to about 9 moles ethoxy per mole surfactant, the ratio of alkylbenzene sulfate and alkyl sulfate surfactant to alkyl ethoxy ether sulfate surfactant being within the range of from about 30:1 to about 4:1. The composition also preferably contains 2.0% to 5.5% hydroxyalkyl quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, the ratio of alkylbenzene sulfonate and alkyl sulfate surfactant to such cationic surfactant being from 40:1 to 16:1.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1999Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricardo Alfredo Prada-Silvy, Francisco Ramon Figueroa, Ricardo Alberto Icaza-Franceschi, Ricardo Leal-Macias, Edgar Manuel Marin-Carrillo
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Patent number: 6156718Abstract: A process for making a detergent composition comprises the steps of: (i) mixing together at least two non-surfactant additives to form a premix; (ii) spraying all of the nonionic surfactant on to the premix to form a first intermediate particle; (iii) subsequently mixing the first intermediate particle with a second intermediate particle, wherein the second intermediate particle comprises anionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Scott John Donoghue, Marcel Karel Nelis Liplijn, Carole Patricia Denise Wilkinson
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Patent number: 6140294Abstract: A bleach and oxidation catalyst is provided comprising a catalytically ace iron, manganese or copper complex including a specified pentadentate nitrogen-containing ligand. The metal complex can activate hydrogen peroxide or peroxyacids and provides favourable stain removal properties. In addition, a considerably improved stability of these metal complex compounds in alkaline aqueous environment has been obtained, in particular at the peroxy compound concentrations generally present in the fabric washing liquor.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Michel Gilbert Delroisse, Bernard Lucas Feringa, Ronald Hage, Roelant Mathijs Hermant, Robertus Everardus Kalmeijer, Jean Hypolites Koek, Christiaan Lamers, Minze Theunis Rispens, Stephen William Russell, Ronaldus Theodorus Vliet, Jane Whittaker
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Patent number: 6120557Abstract: Use of compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and A are as defined in the description, as bleach activators in bleaching detergents and cleaners.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1999Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventor: Bernd Nestler
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Patent number: 6110883Abstract: The present invention relates to stable liquid aqueous cleaning compositions having a pH above 8, and comprising a zwitterionic surfactant, a peroxygen bleach, a radical scavenger, a chelating agent, a pH buffer, an antimicrobial essential oil, and a solvent.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Marco Petri, Marina Trani
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Patent number: 6099587Abstract: Compositions and methods for removing soils and stains from fabrics and other surfaces employ bleaching activators and aminotrimethylenephosphonic acid (ATMP) at a pH of from greater than 0 to about 6. Compositions comprising ATMP and various sources of peroxide and various types of activators are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Valentina Masotti
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Patent number: 6096097Abstract: Raw native fibers and textile products therefrom can be simultaneously washed and bleached in one liquor if the liquor has added to it a combination product ofa) one or more bleach stabilizers,b) one or more surfactants from the group of the nonionic, amphoteric and cationic surfactants,c) optionally one or more dispersants andd) optionally further components.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ferdinand Kummeler, Josef Pfeiffer, Michael Pirkotsch, Torsten Groth, Winfried Joentgen
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Patent number: 6096098Abstract: The present invention discloses asymmetrical bleach activators for use in both solid and liquid additive, bleaching and detergent compositions. The asymmetrical bleach activators display the unique ability to form both hydrophilic and hydrophobic bleaching agents in aqueous liquors such as bleaching solutions. Thus, fabrics, hard surfaces or dishes having hydrophobic stains such as dingy and or hydrophilic stains such as beverages can be effectively cleaned or bleached using the bleach activators of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1999Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, Robert Richard Dykstra, Kevin Lee Kott, Stefano Scialla
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Patent number: 6075001Abstract: A composition containing: (a) a peroxygen compound; and (b) an activator compound corresponding to formula I: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, an aryl, alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl group containing 1 to 17 carbon atoms, n is a number from 1 to 8, A, B and Y, independently of one another, represent hydrogen, an aryl, alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl group containing 1 to 17 carbon atoms or a hydrophilic group selected from the group consisting of --SO.sub.3 H, --OSO.sub.3 H, --PO(OH).sub.2, --OPO(OH).sub.2, --CO.sub.2 H and anions thereof and --N.sup.+ R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 X.sup.-, where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently of one another, represent hydrogen, an aryl, alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl group containing 1 to 17 carbon atoms and X.sup.- represents a charge-equalizing anion, and wherein at least one of the substituents A, B or Y in the molecule is one of the hydrophilic groups.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1998Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft aug AktienInventor: Andreas Wilde
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Patent number: 6043207Abstract: The present invention discloses an alkaline cleaning composition for cleaning heavily soiled metal surfaces such as food fryers, baking pans, high temperature pasteurizers, and beer kettles, ceramic surfaces such as restaurant grade ceramic china plates and platters, and plastic surfaces. The cleaning composition is noncaustic and includes a peroxygen compound, a chelate, and a metasilicate and/or sesquisilicate. A preferred cleaning composition further includes a surfactant and hydrated builder.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Charvid Limited Liability Co.Inventor: Charles Bullick Talley
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Patent number: 6034048Abstract: The present invention discloses an alkaline cleaning composition for cleaning heavily soiled metal surfaces such as food fryers, baking pans, high temperature pasteurizers, and beer kettles, ceramic surfaces such as restaurant grade ceramic china plates and platters, and plastic surfaces. The cleaning composition is noncaustic and includes a peroxygen compound, a chelate, and an alkali salt in both hydrated and anhydrous forms. A preferred cleaning composition further includes a surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1998Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: Charvid Limited Liability Co.Inventor: Charles Bullick Talley
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Patent number: 6008171Abstract: A denture cleansing composition comprising an inorganic persalt bleaching agent, an effervescence generator and an aminoalkysilicone. The composition provides improved antiplaque, cleasing and antibacterial activity together with excellent physical and in-use performance characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1997Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Iain Allan Hughes, Elizabeth Mary Ryan, Christopher David White
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Patent number: 6007583Abstract: Use of compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and A are as defined in the description, as bleach activators in bleaching detergents and cleaners.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventor: Bernd Nestler
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Patent number: 5998350Abstract: The present invention relates to bleaching and detergent compositions comprising conventional detergent ingredients, bleaching systems with one or more bleach activators. Preferred bleaching activators are amido-derived bleach activators and/or N-acyl caprolactam bleach activators. The invention also relates to methods of using the detergent compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1996Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Eugene Burns, Alan David Willey, Jerome Howard Collins, Richard Timothy Hartshorn, Chanchal Kumar Ghosh
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Patent number: 5965505Abstract: There is a provided a detergent composition containing: (a) a heavy metal ion sequestrant; and (b) an organic peroxyacid bleaching system wherein a means is provided for delaying the release to a wash solution of said peroxyacid bleach relative to the release of said heavy metal ion sequestrant. Preferably said composition additionally contains (c) a water soluble builder wherein a means is provided for delaying the release to a wash solution of said peroxyacid bleach relative to the release of said water soluble builder. A pretreat wash method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gerard Marcel Baillely, Janice Jeffrey, John Scott Park, Barry Stoddart
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Patent number: 5962391Abstract: The present invention relates to a bleach or disinfecting aqueous cleaning composition which is useful for the removal of grease or tar without any mechanical action. In particular, the instant compositions are derived from three liquid phases which merge together at the tricritical point to form one continuum forming the aqueous cleaning composition, wherein the three phases incorporate at least a polar solvent, a non-polar solvent or weakly polar solvent and a water soluble or water low molecular weight water dispersible amphiphile and the composition contains a bleach and biostatic agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1997Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventor: Louis Oldenhove
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Patent number: 5929008Abstract: Improved liquid automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising phosphate builder, a bleach, and a silicate which provides a high pH, namely about 11.5 or greater, wash solution and has a reserve alkalinity of about 6.2 or greater. The compositions of this invention are substantially free of carbonate salts.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Alan Scott Goldstein