Quaternary Ammonium Containing Antiseptic Or Biocidal Component Patents (Class 510/384)
  • Patent number: 11766041
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sanitizing/disinfecting composition containing a quaternary ammonium compound and a polybiguanide. The composition is a food contact safe composition which does not need rinsing after being applied to a substrate. The composition may be saturated into a wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Arxada, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Kloeppel, David Koehl, Andrew Colurciello
  • Patent number: 11193095
    Abstract: A blade rinse composition comprising about 0.0001 to 0.01 wt. % disodium tetraborate decahydrate, about 0.0001 to 0.01 wt. % cationic surfactant, up to 5 wt. % anhydrous alcohol, and deionized water is disclosed, together with methods of making and using the same. The composition may prevent oxidation and/or contamination of metal blades and premature dullness of the blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Wizard Labs, LLC
    Inventors: Wiley William Hitchcock, James Michael Puckett
  • Patent number: 11044907
    Abstract: The invention provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic surfactants or acids. The invention further provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic chelants or polymers. Activated antimicrobial compositions comprised of a quaternary ammonium compound having less than a C20 chain length, and an anionic carboxylate surfactant having C6-C10 chain length are disclosed. Activated compositions of the invention have a pH of between about 1 and 7 and are substantially free of silanes, sulfates and oxidants. Inactivated antimicrobial compositions comprised of a quaternary ammonium compound having less than a C-20 chain length, and an anionic sulfate or sulfonate surfactant are disclosed. Compositions of the invention have a 10 mole to 1 moles ratio of quaternary ammonium compound to anionic surfactant or about 1 mole to 10 moles ratio. Methods of making and employing the compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson
  • Patent number: 10426162
    Abstract: The invention provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic surfactants or acids. The invention further provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic chelants or polymers. Activated antimicrobial compositions comprised of a quaternary ammonium compound having less than a C20 chain length, and an anionic carboxylate surfactant having C6-C10 chain length are disclosed. Activated compositions of the invention have a pH of between about 1 and 7 and are substantially free of silanes, sulfates and oxidants. Inactivated antimicrobial compositions comprised of a quaternary ammonium compound having less than a C-20 chain length, and an anionic sulfate or sulfonate surfactant are disclosed. Compositions of the invention have a 10 mole to 1 moles ratio of quaternary ammonium compound to anionic surfactant or about 1 mole to 10 moles ratio. Methods of making and employing the compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson
  • Patent number: 10358623
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory van Buskirk
  • Patent number: 9532568
    Abstract: A novel product for mold prevention and treatment is disclosed herein. The product comprises water, one or more anti-mold agents, one or more water-soluble fluoropolymers or other water-soluble polymers with similar properties, and one or more emulsifiers. In some embodiments, the product may further comprise one or more preservatives, one or more stabilizers, one or more binders, one or more fining agents, one or more firming agents, one or more thickeners, and/or one or more clarifying agents. The product may be non-toxic, biodegradable, effective for a long-period of time and against a wide variety of molds, and may also provide other features which render it safe for the environment as compared to other commonly used products in mold prevention and treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: MIRACULUM, INC.
    Inventors: Britt Ann-Christine Langselius, Freddy Kai Klaffmo
  • Patent number: 9499772
    Abstract: A composition of matter includes water, at least one acid, at least one surfactant, at least one fluoride salt, and ammonium nitrate. A method of decontaminating a surface includes exposing a surface to such a composition and removing the composition from the surface. Other compositions of matter include water, a fatty alcohol ether sulfate, nitrilotriacetic acid, at least one of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid, sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride, ammonium nitrate, and gelatin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC
    Inventors: Ricky L. Demmer, Daniel Crosby, Christopher J. Norton
  • Patent number: 9234165
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Janiece Hope, Nancy A. Falk, Wenyu Zhang, Jared Heymann, Mona Marie Knock, Mike Kinsinger, Bernard Hill, Vidya Ananth
  • Patent number: 9127239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning preparation, namely to a cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing and sterilizing preparation. Said preparation comprises a mixture of cationic microbiocides and non-ionic surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Arcis Biotechnology Holdings Limited
    Inventor: George V. Garner
  • Patent number: 9096821
    Abstract: The invention relates to preloaded cleaning and sanitizing wipes comprising a nonwoven substrate, and a cleaning formulation loaded onto or within the nonwoven substrate. The cleaning composition may include about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of an antimicrobial compound comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, less than about 4% by weight of an alcohol solvent containing a single hydroxyl group, a preservative, about 0.05% to about 10% by weight of a glycol solvent (e.g., preferably a glycol ether solvent), about 0.05% to about 10% of one or more surfactants, and water. The composition may have a pH from about 4 to about 8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Janiece Hope, Nancy A. Falk, Wenyu Zhang, Jared Heymann, Mona Marie Knock, Mike Kinsinger, Bernard Hill, Vidya Ananth
  • Patent number: 9090855
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-surface cleaning composition having an anti-bacterial ingredient for cleaning furniture surfaces. The anti-bacterial cleaning component includes a quaternary ammonium chloride compound or combinations thereof. The composition further includes a pH adjuster to provide for a generally neutral pH in the range of about 6 to about 9 including a combination of components, preferably white distilled vinegar and an amine compound. The cleaning composition provides for good cleaning and disinfecting of wood surfaces and other furniture surfaces without leaving streaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Polzin, Lynn M. Werkowski
  • Patent number: 9006165
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Kumar Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory VanBuskirk
  • Patent number: 8921294
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning fluid, in particular a cleaning fluid for cleaning surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Navjeet Kaur Matharu
  • Patent number: 8883706
    Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer-micelle complex. The polymer-micelle complexes include a negatively charged micelle that is electrostatically bound to a water-soluble polymer bearing a positive charge. The polymer does not comprise block copolymer, latex particles, polymer nanoparticles, cross-linked polymers, silicone copolymer, fluorosurfactant, or amphoteric copolymer. The compositions do not form a coacervate, and do not form a film when applied to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Travers Anderson, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Rui Zhang
  • Patent number: 8883705
    Abstract: The invention relates to polymer-micelle complex. The polymer-micelle complexes include a positively charged micelle selected from the group consisting of a monomeric quaternary ammonium compound, a monomeric biguanide compound, and mixtures thereof. The positively charged micelle is electrostatically bound to a water-soluble polymer bearing a negative charge. The polymer does not comprise block copolymer, latex particles, polymer nanoparticles, cross-linked polymers, silicone copolymer, fluorosurfactant, or amphoteric copolymer. The compositions do not form a coacervate, and do not form a film when applied to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Travers Anderson, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Rui Zhang
  • Patent number: 8859009
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method of fixing an antibacterial agent, by which method it is possible to impart articles of a wide range of materials with excellent antibacterial property and good persistence of antibacterial activity. Specifically, the method of fixing an antibacterial agent, comprises the steps of: subjecting a surface of an article to a surface treatment of providing the surface with oxygen-containing functional groups; and then subjecting the article to a treatment using an antibacterial agent composition including a silicon-containing compound (a) represented by general formula (1) below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Hiroshima University
    Inventor: Hiroki Nikawa
  • Patent number: 8809253
    Abstract: A container has: a) a collapsible receptacle, the wall of which is designed flexibly such that the internal volume of the receptacle is adapted to the volume of a liquid contained therein, and which has an outlet with an outlet valve; and b) in the receptacle a disinfectant composition in the form of a solution with a content of aliphatic alcohol of at most 20% by weight. It is possible that the disinfectant composition is not contaminated with spores or other germs also after the container has been opened, even upon repeated discharge from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Sabine Behrends, Henning Reinstorff, Andreas Dettmann
  • Patent number: 8658587
    Abstract: A container has: a) a collapsible receptacle, the wall of which is designed flexibly such that the internal volume of the receptacle is adapted to the volume of a liquid contained therein, and which has an outlet with an outlet valve; and b) in the receptacle a disinfectant composition in the form of a solution with a content of aliphatic alcohol of at most 20% by weight. It is possible that the disinfectant composition is not contaminated with spores or other germs also after the container has been opened, even upon repeated discharge from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Sabine Behrends, Henning Reinstorff, Andreas Dettmann
  • Patent number: 8648027
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory Van Buskirk
  • Patent number: 8629094
    Abstract: A method and composition for deodorizing soft surfaces such as carpeting and upholstery are disclosed. The method includes the spraying of a liquid composition on a soft surface and allowing the composition to absorb into the soft surface, form liquid agglomerations within the soft surface to the agglomerations can make contact with malodorants disposed within the soft surface. The composition is capable of penetrating rapidly and deeply into the soft surfaces for contacting odor-causing substances embedded therein. The composition comprises an active ingredient such as a glycol or triethanolamine. Other ingredients that contribute to the surface penetration and/or agglomeration formation include ethanol, water, fragrance and a combination of at least one nonionic and at least one ionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter N. Nguyen, Cary E. Manderfield, Maciej K. Tasz
  • Patent number: 8598106
    Abstract: The present invention describes a formulation comprising: (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an anti-microbial composition that comprises (i) an anti-microbial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Byotrol PLC
    Inventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder, John Yates
  • Patent number: 8575085
    Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-microbial composition comprising (i) an antimicrobial agent with surfactant properties, (ii) a siloxane selected from those having the formulae V:(H3C)[SiO(CH3)2]nSi(CH3)3, and (H3C)[SiO(CH3)HnSi(CH3)3, and mixtures thereof, wherein n is from 1 to 24; and (iii) a polar solvent, wherein the ratio of (i) to (ii) is from about 100:1 to about 5:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Byotrol PLC
    Inventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder
  • Patent number: 8530064
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for inhibiting the growth of mold on building materials by application onto and/or incorporation into the building material of a mold-inhibiting composition comprising dehydroacetic acid or a salt thereof and, optionally, an additional fungicidal agent such as a quaternary ammonium compound. A preferred application of the method is the inhibition of mold growth on plasterboard (drywall).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Lonza, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiao Jiang, Leigh Walker
  • Patent number: 8410036
    Abstract: The present application is directed to an oil-in-glycol lamellar gel, which comprises (a) at least one glycol, (b) at least one fatty alcohol, (c) at least one cationic surfactant, (d) at least one non-ionic surfactant and (e) at least one amino acid, for application as an addictive for permanent or semi-permanent keratin fiber color products, being the said lamellar gel able to improve dispersion of colorant agents in the color composition and the distribution, diffusion, interaction and maintenance of the colorant agents in the keratin fibers, which results in greater color vitality and retardation of the discoloring process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandra Bazito Agarelli, Nelson Luis Perassinoto, Maria Regina Bartuccio Raponi, Ligia Vairoletto, Liliana Calore Brenner
  • Patent number: 8304379
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a solidified detergent composition is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Hiroshima University
    Inventor: Hiroki Nikawa
  • Patent number: 8222455
    Abstract: Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise bis-quaternary compound. The bis-quaternary compounds of the present technology can be symmetric or dissymmetric. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic well bore treatment fluids comprising water, and at least one polycationic quaternary ammonium compound that comprises a bis-quaternary compound. In another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic carboxylates. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventor: Paul Knox
  • Patent number: 8211849
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable antimicrobial and cleaning compositions including an amine antimicrobial agent; a borate salt; and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, fungi, or enzyme, and to methods of using the composition. The composition can also include a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolabb USA Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine J. Molinaro, Daniel E. Pedersen, Joshua P. Magnuson, Michael E. Besse, Jaclyn J. Steep, Victor F. Man
  • Patent number: 8178483
    Abstract: A quaternary ammonium salt encapsulated by a polymeric microcapsule and methods for manufacturing such microcapsules are described. The quaternary ammonium salt can be cetylpyridinium chloride. The polymeric microcapsule encapsulating the quaternary ammonium salt can be used as an ingredient in a dentifrice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James G. Masters, Shira Pilch
  • Patent number: 8178484
    Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-microbial composition comprising (i) an antimicrobial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a siloxane selected from those having the formulae (H3C)[SiO(CH3)2]nSi(CH3)3, and (H3C)[SiO(CH3)H]nSi(CH3)3, and mixtures thereof, wherein n is from 1 to 24; and (iii) a polar solvent; wherein the ratio of (i) to (ii) is from about 100:1 to about 5:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Byotrol PLC
    Inventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder
  • Patent number: 8153571
    Abstract: The present invention has for object an oil-in-glycol lamellar gel, which comprises (a) at least one glycol, (b) at least one fatty alcohol, (c) at least one cationic surfactant, (d) at least one non-ionic surfactant and (e) at least one amino acid, for application as an addictive for permanent or semi-permanent keratin fiber color products, being the said lamellar gel able to improve dispersion of colorant agents in the color composition and the distribution, diffusion, interaction and maintenance of the colorant agents in the keratin fibers, which results in greater color vitality and retardation of the discoloring process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventors: Alexandra Bazito Agarelli, Nelson Luis Perassinoto, Maria Regina Bartuccio Raponi, Ligia Vairoletto, Liliana Calore Brenner
  • Patent number: 8022026
    Abstract: A method and composition for deodorizing soft surfaces such as carpeting and upholstery are disclosed. The method includes the spraying of a liquid composition on a soft surface and allowing the composition to absorb into the soft surface, form liquid agglomerations within the soft surface to the agglomerations can make contact with malodorants disposed within the soft surface. The composition is capable of penetrating rapidly and deeply into the soft surfaces for contacting odor-causing substances embedded therein. The composition comprises an active ingredient such as a glycol or triethanolamine. Other ingredients that contribute to the surface penetration and/or agglomeration formation include ethanol, water, fragrance and a combination of at least one nonionic and at least one ionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter N. Nguyen, Cary E. Manderfield, Maciej K. Tasz
  • Patent number: 8003593
    Abstract: The present invention describes a formulation comprising: (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an anti-microbial composition that comprises (i) an anti-microbial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Byotrol PLC
    Inventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder, John Yates
  • Patent number: 7956026
    Abstract: The present invention herein provide a cleaning agent which comprises (A) an aqueous solution or an aqueous dispersion containing a linear poly(meth)acrylamide having an average molecular weight of not less than 5×106 as determined according to the intrinsic viscosity-determining technique in a concentration ranging from 0.0001 to 0.01% by mass; (B) a poly(hexamethylene-biguanide) hydrochloride represented by the following general formula (1); and (C) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, and ethers of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol with alcohols each having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and esters thereof with fatty acids each having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, glycine and taurine: [—(CH2)m—NH—C(NH)—NH—C(NH)—NH—(CH2)n—]p.HCl??General Formula (1) wherein m and n each represent an integer ranging from 2 to 5 and p is an integer ranging from 5 to 16.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: ESPO Chemicals Corp.
    Inventors: Shunsuke Kobayashi, Yoshiyuki Hayashi, Yasushi Nakaida, Shin Nakae, Makoto Kageyama, Kiyoji Miyagishi
  • Patent number: 7951763
    Abstract: Use of an aqueous solution of a cationic copolymer in a personal care composition, characterized in that the cationic copolymer is formed from a cationic monomer and a nonionic monomer, wherein said cationic copolymer has an average molecular weight in the range 30,000 to 300,000 and the aqueous solution has a concentration of 20 to 50% by weight and a viscosity of less than 10,000 cP at 25° C. The invention also comprises cosmetic compositions obtained from the aqueous solution of the cationic copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Robert Cockcroft, Eleanor Bernice Ridley, Valerie Reynolds
  • Patent number: 7951767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable antimicrobial and cleaning compositions including an amine antimicrobial agent; a borate salt; and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, fungi, or enzyme, and to methods of using the composition. The composition can also include a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine J. Molinaro, Daniel E. Pedersen, Joshua P. Magnuson, Michael E. Besse, Jaclyn J. Steep, Victor F. Man
  • Patent number: 7947633
    Abstract: Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic compositions comprising polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In yet another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising a carboxylate functional polycationic quaternary ammonium compound. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or about 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventor: Paul Knox
  • Patent number: 7939488
    Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contain a hydrophobic syndetic, a hydrophilic syndetic, and a biguanide or a cationic quaternary ammonium salt. The cleaning composition can be used to clean laundry, soft surfaces, and hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Rui Zhang
  • Patent number: 7902140
    Abstract: A carpet cleaning composition including a fungicide to prevent the growth of fungi on a carpeted surface during an extraction process, particularly during a dry-down period after extraction process wherein residual carpet cleaning solution remains on the carpeted surface. The fungicide is active while the composition is in the liquid state and becomes inactive and friable when the composition is dry. The fungicide bonds to a film that is formed on the carpet fibers to prevent fungi growth on the film. A method of extraction carpet cleaning comprises the steps of depositing the carpet cleaning composition on the carpet, extracting a portion of the cleaning composition with suction leaving on at least some of the carpet fibers an aqueous film that includes the fungicide, and drying the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric J. Hansen
  • Patent number: 7897553
    Abstract: A polymeric biguanide composition comprising less than 18 mol % of terminal amine groups as measured by 13C NMR. The polymeric biguanide composition also is characterized by a relative increase in the molar concentration of terminal guanidine groups or terminal cyanoguanidino groups. The invention is also directed to ophthalmic compositions comprising the polymeric biguanide compositions. The polymeric biguanide compositions can be used as an antimicrobial component in an ophthalmic lens care solution, or as a preservative to in a pharmaceutical composition or other health care product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventor: David J. Heiler
  • Patent number: 7884057
    Abstract: Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising bis-quaternary compounds. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic compositions that comprise polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising bis-quaternary compounds. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or about 110° C. when the amount of the one or polycationic quaternary compounds is less than about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventor: Paul Knox
  • Patent number: 7879769
    Abstract: Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise bis-quaternary compound. The bis-quaternary compounds of the present technology can be symmetric or dissymmetric. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic well bore treatment fluids comprising water, and at least one polycationic quaternary ammonium compound that comprises a bis-quaternary compound. In another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic carboxylates. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventor: Paul Knox
  • Publication number: 20100322874
    Abstract: Compliant liquid-free cleaning compositions and methods for using the same are provided. A composition that is pliable and putty-like that can be rolled and pressed onto dirt to clean the dirt off of a surface is provided. The composition can be used on hands, household surfaces, countertops, or any item displaying dirt. The invention eliminates the need for using water-based or other liquid cleansers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 7799751
    Abstract: An improved cleaning composition adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces. The improved cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide that includes biguanide compounds and/or quats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Elias A. Shaheen, Robert L. Blum, Shuman Mitra, Malcolm De Leo, Shona L. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7795199
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable antimicrobial and cleaning compositions including an amine antimicrobial agent; a borate salt; and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, fungi, or enzyme, and to methods of using the composition. The composition can also include a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine J. Molinaro, Daniel E. Pedersen, Joshua P. Magnuson, Michael E. Besse, Jaclyn Steep, Victor F. Man
  • Patent number: 7790663
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
  • Patent number: 7776811
    Abstract: A cleaner composition comprises a surfactant, a sodium source, an odor neutralizer, a fragrance, and a biocide, wherein the odor neutralizer comprises a betaine compound, aminoalcohol, a polyol, and an ionone, and wherein the cleaner composition is stable at a pH of about 9.5 to about 11.5 when stored for 24 months at a temperature of about 25° C. A spray dispenser comprises the cleaner composition and a propellant. Also described is a method of cleaning, deodorizing, or a combination thereof, automobile interiors by applying the disclosed cleaner composition to an automobile interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Colin M. Dilley, David L. Balog
  • Patent number: 7772165
    Abstract: Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic compositions comprising polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In yet another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising a carboxylate functional polycationic quaternary ammonium compound. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or about 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Stephan Company
    Inventor: Paul Knox
  • Publication number: 20100184633
    Abstract: Light duty liquid detergent formulations that contain sulfo-estolide surfactants, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides are disclosed. The compositions of the presently described technology are useful for soil removal applications including, but not limited to, washing dishes by hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Randal J. Bernhardt, Lourdes R. Alonso, Gregory P. Dado, Ronald A. Masters
  • Patent number: 7754004
    Abstract: Cleansing and multifunctional coating compositions containing an organosilane quaternary compound, nonreactive abrasives, thickeners and, optionally, hydrogen peroxide, in aqueous formulations are used to improve water and soil repellency and residual antimicrobial activity on surfaces. 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, painted surfaces, wood, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Resource Development, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Howard G. Ohlhausen, Jerome H. Ludwig
  • Patent number: 7745384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hard surface cleaning compositions useful in cleaning, and optionally a disinfecting or sanitizing benefit which are particularly adapted to clean lavatory appliances, particularly toilets and the like. The compositions are largely aqueous, thickened, acidic compositions which comprise an acid, a thickening constituent or constituents which form a thickener system, at least one detersive surfactant and at least one superwetter surfactant which is based on a narrow range ethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant having two cloud points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Lisa Perry, James Young