Quaternary Ammonium Or Sulfonium Or Iodine Containing Antiseptic Or Biocidal Component (e.g., Elemental Iodine, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/391)
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Patent number: 7179773Abstract: An improved, long-lasting aqueous-based fungicidal composition is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: GSI Camden Products, LLCInventors: Harry B. Cannon, Jr., Harry B. Cannon, III, James Glessner
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Patent number: 7160846Abstract: The invention relates to the field of cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces. The cleaning and disinfection of the surfaces is achieved by means of a deaning textile and an aqueous preparation, comprising disinfection agents and additives selected from a group comprising a quatemary ammonium compound of formula (II), polydialkyldiallylammonium salts and derivatives thereof and the copolymers of dialkyldiallylammonium salts with acrylamide, and/or acrylic acid, and/or vinyl acetate, and derivatives thereof. The invention further relates to an aqueous concentrate, an aqueous preparation produced therefrom and a method for the reduction of active ingredient losses in disinfection solutions when using said concentrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Holger Biering, Faubel Heiko, Rudolf Glasmacher, Veronika Heide
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Patent number: 7157412Abstract: A multi-purpose contact lens care solution having high activity against fungi and certain bacteria comprising, in liquid aqueous medium, an alkylamine having the following formula, where R1 is a C13-17 alkyl, and R2 and R3 are each independently H or —CH3, and a non-ionic surfactant. The solution may optionally also include additional antimicrobial components, a buffer component, a viscosity inducing component, a surfactant, taurine, propylene glycol and/or a tonicity component. This solution additionally prevents losses in ocular tissue membrane integrity during contact lens wear.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventor: Zhi-Jian Yu
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Patent number: 7112559Abstract: The invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound. The invention also pertains to a method of applying to the skin of a human a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition that comprises a quaternary ammonium compound that evaporates off the skin. The invention further pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound with additional functional ingredients. Finally, the invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound composed of food additive ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Mayhall, Margaret Bissell, Anna Starobin
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Patent number: 7098174Abstract: A drainage slime remover capable of spreading a solution of a solid over slime generated wall surface portions, comprising a solid containing a microorganism growth retarding substance and a container which has a shape for permitting the installation thereof at the inlet or upper portion of a drain outlet and stores the solid, characterized in that the container has drain flow-in holes having an opening capable of controlling a drain flow-in amount and provided in the upper surface or the upper side portion of the container and solution flow-out holes having an opening capable of controlling a flow-out amount if a solid solution and provided in the bottom or the lower side portion of the container or additionally in the side surface thereof; and a slime preventing/removing agent which can remove slime from portions such as kitchen sinks and bathroom drain outlets where slime is grown by metabolites such as miscellaneous germs and mildews and which can prevent the occurrence of slime safely and for an extendedType: GrantFiled: December 27, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.Inventors: Eiji Takemura, Izumi Takano, Kaoru Muto, Takashi Yoshihara, Akira Doshida
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Patent number: 7045492Abstract: A cleaning composition for treating and removing residue containing hydrocarbons and other flammable substances uses a mixture of one or more cleaning members containing quaternary salts, a chelator and a dispersant, mixed with water. The preferred cleaning members are tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, benzethonium hydrochloride and 2-butoxyethanol. The chelator is tetrasodium salt ethylenediamine of tetraacetic acid, and the dispersant is polyvinyl alcohol. Optionally, the cleaner contains ethanol and isopropyl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Inventors: Earl Jenevein, Sharon Vercellotti, John Vercellotti
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Patent number: 7030078Abstract: Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprise a synergistic combination of a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties and a tristyrylphenolalkoxylate compound. The hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions provide excellent cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Dennis Thomas Smialowicz
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Patent number: 7026274Abstract: A cleaning composition for treating and removing stains from an object and for removing residue following a clean-up after a chemical or biological weapons attack. The composition uses ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, ethylene glycol mixed with one or more salts, such as bromides and chlorides, a chelator and a dispersant, mixed with water. The preferred salts are myristyltrimethylammonium bromide and benzethonium chloride, the chelator is tetrasodium salt ethylenediamine of tetraacetic acid, and the dispersant is polyvinyl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Inventor: Earl Jenevein
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Patent number: 6982241Abstract: A cleaning composition is provided according to the invention. The cleaning composition includes a product of mixing an acid component, a source of phosphoric acid component, and an oxidant component. The molar ratio of oxidant component to phosphoric acid component is preferably between about 2:1 and about 1:2, and the molar ratio of oxidant component to acid component is preferably between about 1:3 and about 1:5. A method of cleaning an aluminum surface is provided. The method includes a step of applying the cleaning composition to an aluminum surface, and rinsing the cleaning composition from the aluminum surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Kim R Smith, Robert D P. Hei, Michael E Besse, Jerry D. Hoyt
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Patent number: 6933267Abstract: Alkaline cleaning and sanitizing compositions which are essentially free of chelating agents based on organic acid compounds, especially nitrogen containing chelating agents are provided, which compositions are particularly directed for the removal of soap scum stains on hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Rockitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Andrew Francis Colurciello, Mark Timothy Bennett, Albert Thomas Weibel
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Patent number: 6927199Abstract: A drainage slime remover capable of spreading a solution of a solid over slime generated wall surface portions, comprising a solid containing a microorganism growth retarding substance and a container which has a shape for permitting the installation thereof at the inlet or upper portion of a drain outlet and stores the solid, characterized in that the container has drain flow-in holes having an opening capable of controlling a drain flow-in amount and provided in the upper surface or the upper side portion of the container and solution flow-out holes having an opening capable of controlling a flow-out amount if a solid solution and provided in the bottom or the lower side portion of the container or additionally in the side surface thereof; and a slime preventing/removing agent which can remove slime from portions such as kitchen sinks and bathroom drain outlets where slime is grown by metabolites such as miscellaneous germs and mildews and which can prevent the occurrence of slime safely and for an extendedType: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., LtdInventors: Eiji Takemura, Izumi Takano, Kaoru Muto, Takashi Yoshihara, Akira Doshida
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Patent number: 6916776Abstract: A restaurant cleaning towel made from a substrate such as a woven, nonwoven, or knit fabric. A sanitizer release polymer composition comprising at least one cationic (or alternatively, nonionic) surfactant is bound to the surface of the towel. Preferably, the cationic surfactant is present in the sanitizer release polymer composition in an amount of about 1 to about 10 weight percent, based on a total weight of the composition. The composition may also include at least one nonionic co-surfactant in combination with the cationic surfactant. The towel also includes a color label on its surface to identify the area of the restaurant in which the cleaning towel is to be utilized. The towel may optionally include an international icon, a tactile label, and/or a label in a plurality of languages identifying the area where the towel is to be utilized.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Svendsen Limited PartnershipInventor: Jeffrey S. Svendsen
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Patent number: 6897191Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions for disinfecting and sealing a substrate, while also providing the surface with long-term fungicidal protection. Due to this unique and advantageous combination of capabilities, the composition finds particular utility in the construction industry, where it may advantageously be employed to treat a wide variety of construction articles.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Specialty Construction Brands, Inc.Inventor: Vernon H. Batdorf
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Patent number: 6855678Abstract: The present invention relates to improved cleaning compositions and new methods for treating medical residue such as that remaining on surgical devices and appliances after use. The medical residue treatment compositions of the invention include: (a) at least one surfactant; (b) at least one solvent; (c) at least one co-solvent; (d) at least one nitrogen containing biocide; and (e) at least one organic chelating agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventor: Reginald Reith Whiteley
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Patent number: 6844306Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble, chlorhexidine-containing compositions having a long shelf life. The compositions are in the form of powder, granules or tablets and consist substantially of (i) a salt of chlorhexidine with 2 moles of a sugar acid and a microbicidally active quaternary ammonium bromide, or of (ii) chlorhexidine, a sugar acid or sugar lactone, with at least 2 moles of sugar acid or sugar lactone being present per mole of chlorhexidine, and a microbicidally active quaternary ammonium bromide. Peferred compositions consist substantially of chlorhexidine digluconate and N-cetyl-N,N,N-trimethylammonium bromide (cetrimide) in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 1:10. The solid compositions are stable, with little or no p-chloroaniline splitting off during storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2001Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Degussa AGInventors: Peter Werle, Friedhelm Merz, Jolanta Habrich
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Patent number: 6825158Abstract: An cleaning composition loaded on a cleaning wipe having improved biocidal release from the cleaning wipe. The cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide, a biocide release agent and water. The cationic biocide release agent has an ionic strength in the cleaning composition of at least about 5×10−3 mol/l.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2004Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Shuman Mitra, Richard E. Simon, Wayne B. Scott, Kenneth Vieira, Glen A. Shaffer
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Patent number: 6794352Abstract: A restaurant cleaning towel made from a substrate such as a woven, nonwoven, or knit fabric. A sanitizer release polymer composition comprising at least one cationic (or alternatively, nonionic) surfactant is bound to the surface of the towel. Preferably, the cationic surfactant is present in the sanitizer release polymer composition in an amount of about 1 to about 10 weight percent, based on a total weight of the composition. The composition may also include at least one nonionic co-surfactant in combination with the cationic surfactant. The towel also includes a color label on its surface to identify the area of the restaurant in which the cleaning towel is to be utilized. The towel may optionally include an international icon, a tactile label, and/or a label in a plurality of languages identifying the area where the towel is to be utilized.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Inventor: Jeffrey S. Svendsen
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Publication number: 20040171509Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for improving substrate characteristics. The composition has a substrate enhancing agent, like a monohydric alcohol, and the composition reduces wrinkles in substrates that have not been subjected to ironing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco., Inc.Inventors: Daniel Joseph Fox, David Van Blarcom, Francoise Fredericks Meyer
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Patent number: 6762162Abstract: Acidic hard surface cleaners are disclosed having a disinfectant which is a quaternary ammonium biocide and/or a substituted guanidine biocide such as a biguanide biocide. There is also a cationic polymer and a surfactant which does not have an anionic moiety. Water is also included at the time of use.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Richard S. Valpey, III, Brandon R. Thalmann
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Patent number: 6762161Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a contaminated medical instrument including the step of immersing the instrument in a solution containing an enzyme based cleaning composition including a “hospital grade disinfectant”. Compositions useful for cleaning contaminated medical instruments in accordance with the method include an enzyme, a quat biocide and an “activity protector”, which may be for example, enzyme stabilizers, enzyme stabilizing systems, micelle formation modifiers and inhibitors, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Novapharm Research (Australia) Pty LTDInventors: Alex Sava, Steven Kritzler
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Publication number: 20040118438Abstract: In the case of a method for removing electrically conductive materials containing silver from electrodeposited parts, in particular, electroformed dental parts, the part is treated with iodine and/or at least one compound containing iodine under at least one processing step. The iodine/compound containing iodine is/are preferably present in the form of a solution or a dispersion in at least one polar solvent. Inorganic iodides and iodophores are prime candidates as the compound containing iodine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Susanne Ruebel, Thomas Guenthner
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Patent number: 6750190Abstract: Alkaline cleaning and sanitizing compositions which are essentially free of chelating agents based on organic acid compound, especially nitrogen containing chelating agents, which composition is particularly directed for the effective removal of soap scum stains on hard surfaces. The compositions of the present invention are particularly adapted to be used as a ‘ready-to-use’ type composition, as well as in a non-pressurized container which is supplied with a hand pumpable trigger spray apparatus. The present invention is also directed to the use of such a composition in the cleaning or sanitization of a hard surface, as well as methods for producing such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Inventors: Andrew Francis Colurciello, Mark Timothy Bennett, Albert Thomas Weibel
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Patent number: 6732747Abstract: An improved composition and method for cleaning and disinfecting a garbage disposal that does not require aerosol propellants or carbon dioxide gas generating reaction systems. The composition comprises a suds stabilizing surfactant and a disinfecting agent, plus other optional ingredients such as additional detergent surfactant and scouring agents. In the method of cleaning and disinfecting, a flow of water is provided to the garbage disposal and the composition is then added while the garbage disposal is turned on. The mechanical action of the garbage disposal grinder blades rapidly mixes the composition with water to create suds and disperse the suds around the entire interior chamber, thus cleansing and disinfecting the garbage disposal. After the suds are generated, the flow of water is discontinued, with the garbage disposal being turned off within about 1 minute after the flow of water is discontinued.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Inventor: William S. Wise
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Patent number: 6734157Abstract: A wiper that provides a controlled release anti-microbial agent has a substrate layer to which the anti-microbial agent is adhered. In addition, the wiper will have one or more laminate layers, at least one of which will be absorbent. Various anti-microbial agents such as silver containing additives, calcium hypochlorite, and chlorine dioxide generating compounds may be employed. The substrate layer may be a poly(ethylene vinyl acetate) meltblown web and the laminate layer may be a hydroentangled composite absorbent fabric.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Fred R. Radwanski, James W. Clark, Ralph L. Anderson
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Patent number: 6730655Abstract: There are described diquaternary ammonium compounds of the general formula: wherein R1 and R4 are each independently of the other C4-C16alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C1-C10 alkyl, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are each independently of the others C1-C4alkyl, and A is a monovalent anion. The compounds exhibit a pronounced action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and also against yeast, molds and algae. They are accordingly suitable for the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces and for the preservation and disinfection of materials and cosmetic products, and especially also for the preparation of solid or liquid formulations and for the preservation of foodstuffs and drinks. The compounds are furthermore suitable for imparting antimicrobial properties to technical plant and for antimicrobial water treatment.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Dieter Reinehr, Dietmar Ochs, Hanspeter Sauter, Fernand Hoffstetter
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Patent number: 6723689Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising an alcohol in an amount from about 60 to about 95 weight percent of the total composition, a preservative, a cationic cellulose polymer thickening agent, a moisturizer and/or, a cationic emulsifier, and water in an amount from about 6 to about 30 weight percent. The skin disinfecting formulation will not irritate, dry or crack the skin and will provide antimicrobial effectiveness to the skin.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2003Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Minh Quang Hoang, Donald Edward Hunt
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Patent number: 6720297Abstract: A cleaning composition for treating and removing stains from a non-porous surface has one or more salts, such as quaternary ammonium salts, sulfates and chlorides, a chelator and a dispersant, dissolved in an aqueous solution of alcohol. The preferred salts are myristyltrimethylammonium bromide and benzethonium chloride, the chelator is tetrasodium salt ethylenediamine of tetraacetic acid, and the dispersant is polyvinyl alcohol. The cleaning composition is incorporated into a product, which has a non-woven polyester carrier impregnated with the cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventor: Earl Jenevein
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Patent number: 6701940Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard surface antimicrobial cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a low concentration of high molecular weight ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer and a carrier. This provides residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds, and biofilms. The cleaners contain other surfactants, and preferably also water and an organic acid.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: John Tsibouklis, Maureen J. Stone, Richard W. Avery
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Patent number: 6693070Abstract: Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprise a synergistic combination of a quaternary ammonium germicide and an alkoxylated quaternary ammonium compound. Optional ingredients include additional detersive surfactants and/or organic solvents.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Dennis Thomas Smialowicz
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Patent number: 6689735Abstract: A built laundry detergent composition contains a combination of anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants which includes a highly ethoxylated nonionic surfactant which is a C8-C16 alcohol ethoxylated with an average of from 20 to 50 ethylene oxide groups. The cationic surfactant may advantageously be an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compound. The composition exhibits improved oily soil detergency.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Amrat Paul Singh, David Christopher Thorley
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Publication number: 20040023832Abstract: A clear liquid detergent composition suitable for use in dishwashing and multipurpose cleaners for household application as well as for industrial and institutional uses, composed by a) an anionic surfactant or association of anionic surfactants in the range of 1 to 40% b) a cationic surfactant or association of cationic surfactants in the range of 0.01 to 10% c) optionally amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactants in the range of 0.05 to 15%.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Manlio Gallotti, Georges R. Nunez
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Patent number: 6673761Abstract: An cleaning composition loaded on a cleaning wipe having improved biocidal release from the cleaning wipe. The cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide, a biocide release agent and water. The cationic biocide release agent has an ionic strength in the cleaning composition of at least about 5×10−3 mol/l.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Shuman Mitra, Richard E. Simon, Wayne B. Scott, Kenneth Vieira, Glen A. Shaffer
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Patent number: 6667289Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring low residue deposition, sanitization and/or disinfecting of treated hard surfaces, and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include the following ingredients: (a) a quaternary ammonium surfactant compound having germicidal properties; (b) a surfactant system which includes at least one amine oxide surfactant and at least one further surfactant selected from carboxylates and N-acyl amino acid surfactants; (c) a solvent system containing an alkylene glycol ether solvent further with a C1-C6 alcohol; (d) an alkalizing agent; and (e) water.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Allen Harrison, Jeanne Marie Weller, Ann Marie Lynch
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Patent number: 6667290Abstract: An article for sanitizing a surface with a sanitizing solution while maintaining the concentration level of a sanitizer in the sanitizing solution at an effective concentration level. A substrate that absorbs and holds the sanitizing solution is treated with a sanitizer release polymer composition. The substrate may be a woven, nonwoven, or knit fabric, a foam or sponge, or the like. The sanitizer release polymer composition may include a cationic or nonionic surfactant or binder that is operable to maintain the concentration level of the sanitizer at the effective level during prolonged periods of use.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Inventor: Jeffrey S. Svendsen
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Patent number: 6667287Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet bowl light duty liquid cleaning composition containing at least one surfactant, a disinfecting agent, a polymeric viscosity modifier and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Harry Aszman, Alison Kugler
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Patent number: 6664224Abstract: The novel quaternary ammonium salt according to the invention has two quaternary ammonium groups connected to a benzene ring, wherein two C4-12 alkyl groups and one C1-2 alkyl group are connected per one nitrogen atom constituting the quaternary ammonium. The compound is used as an antimicrobial agent, exhibits a high safety to human as compared with known antimicrobial agents, exerts an excellent sterilizing effect itself and exhibits a wide sterilizing spectrum. In particular, the compound is used as a presevative for eye drop.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroki Kourai, Shigeyuki Shibata, Katsuyoshi Harada, Masayoshi Kume
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Publication number: 20030228996Abstract: A method for antimicrobial treatment comprising applying to microbes a composition containing a diluting solvent (e.g., water), an antimicrobially-active solvent having a density different from the density of the diluting solvent, and an optional cosolvent, surfactant, or additional antimicrobial agent, wherein the amount of antimicrobially-active solvent or additional antimicrobial agent is sufficiently high and the amount of cosolvent or surfactant is sufficiently low so that the composition will provide greater than a 1-log order reduction in the population of bacteria or spores of Bacillus cereus within 10 seconds at 60° C. Preferred methods of the invention employ compositions containing an additional antimicrobial agent such as peroxyacetic acid. Compositions for use in the method can be prepared as concentrates, and used full strength or in diluted form.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Robert D.P. Hei, Guang-Jong J. Wei, David A. Halsrud, Kim R. Smith, Teresa C. Podtburg
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Patent number: 6649580Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet bowl or glass cleaning composition containing a surfactant, a disinfecting agent, a polymeric viscosity modifier and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Harry Aszman, Alison Kugler
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Patent number: 6642200Abstract: A composition comprising A) from about 0.1% by weight of a polymer, copolymer, or mixtures thereof, said polymer or copolymer comprising one or more monomers having a cationic group and which is capable of attenuating and/or abating the loss of fabric dye; and B) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Shulin Larry Zhang, Janet Sue Littig, Neil James Gordon
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Patent number: 6635609Abstract: The present invention is directed to a surface cleaning and maintenance composition including a non-ionic surfactant, a quaternary ammonium surfactant and water. Optionally, neutralizer and fragrance can be included in the composition. The inventive composition can be used in highly dilute concentration to clean and maintain stone surfaces while minimizing undesirable adverse appearance effects.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventor: David C. Sutton
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Patent number: 6610640Abstract: A water soluble container having disposed therein a nonaqueous liquid fabric softener composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Marianne Zappone, Charles Schramm, Jr., Amjad Farooq, Arthur Wagner, Jeffrey T. Epp, Joseph Reul, Hoai-Chau Cao, Alain Jacques, Alain Gourgue, Juliette Rousselet
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Patent number: 6608014Abstract: A water soluble container having disposed therein a nonaqueous liquid fabric softener composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Charles Schramm, Jr., Arthur Wagner, Marianne Zappone, Amjad Farooq, Jeffrey T. Epp, Joseph Reul, Hoai-Chau Cao, Alain Jacques, Alain Gourgue, Juliette Rousselet
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Patent number: 6605584Abstract: The invention provides a, non- or minimized streaking/filming antimicrobial formulation, the cleaner containing: a. an akoxylated quaternary ammonium surfactant, present in a cleaning-effective amount; b. an alkoxylated short chain nonionic surfactant, also present in a cleaning-effective amount; c. alkanolamine as an alkalinity source, present in an amount effective to enhance soil removal in said cleaner; d. a quaternary ammonium compound in an amount present for antimicrobial efficacy; e. at least one water-soluble or dispersible organic solvent having a vapor pressure of at least 0.001 mm Hg at 25° C., said at least one organic solvent present in a solubilizing—or dispersion—effective amount; and f. the remainder, water.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Ronald A. Fong, Stephen B. Kong, David Peterson
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Publication number: 20030139321Abstract: A microbicidal disinfectant and an antimicrobial agent comprising a cation polymer represented by general formula [1] and an antimicrobial material using a cation polymer represented by general formula [1].Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Kenichi Miyamoto, Hitomi Kameoka, Hidekazu Miyamoto, Masahiro Makino
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Publication number: 20030114342Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds and dendritic polymers, which can be applied to hard surfaces. The compositions form transparent films and do not cause any unsightly residue on the surface to which is applied. The compositions provide immediate antimicrobial efficacy upon application as well as residual antimicrobial activity, especially broad-spectrum efficacy over prolonged periods, and may be used at low levels to prevent toxicity problems to the user. The film is water-soluble, easily removed completely with warm water, and does not require special techniques or harsh chemical treatments to effect its complete removal. The present invention also provides a method of disinfecting a substrate, preferably a hard surface, comprising applying a disinfecting composition of the invention to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: LONZA INC.Inventor: Larry Kent Hall
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Publication number: 20030114323Abstract: A moisturizing detergent composition that is mild to the skin and eyes is disclosed. The composition includes a cationic polymer, a monoester emollient, a di-and/or tri-ester emollient and a surfactant. The compositions are useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Gregory Booker, Joseph Librizzi, Delores Santora
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Publication number: 20030114335Abstract: A high-solids rinse cycle fabric softener formulation having enhanced viscosity and softening properties includes a blend of at least one imidazolinium quaternary ammonium compound, at least one dialkyl dimethyl quaternary ammonium compound and at least one solvent with the proviso that no thickening agents are utilized to achieve the enhanced viscosity properties. The formulation upon dilution increases in viscosity to a commercially successful level. The blend results in a combination of both hard and soft tallows for improved rewet and softening capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: GOLDSCHMIDT CHEMICAL COMPANYInventor: Jen Farn Liew
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Publication number: 20030114341Abstract: Improved cleaning compositions are described that are efficient in removing both food and industrial grease, heel marks, and the like from hard surfaces, wherein improved cleaning compositions contain certain nonionic surfactants and quaternary amine salts, when combined with a slightly water-soluble polar organic compound that have a surprising synergistic effect resulting in a marked improvement in the removal of hydrocarbon-containing soils as shown by decreased soaking times required for soil removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Augustine Liu
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Patent number: 6566314Abstract: An aqueous foam producing personal cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition, which is normally clear and is essentially free of any amides of diethanolamine, comprises a cloud point depressing agent comprising ammonium chloride. The composition of the present invention is characterized by a low cloud point temperature such that the risk of forming an undesirable precipitate in the composition is reduced. Also disclosed is a method of reducing the cloud point temperature in a normally clear aqueous personal cleansing composition which is essentially free of amides of diethanolamine. The method comprises adding ammonium chloride to the composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Alberto-Culver CompanyInventors: Usha V. Murthy, Dipak K. Ghosh, Randy Schueller
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Patent number: 6554007Abstract: An improved composition and method for cleaning and disinfecting a garbage disposal that does not require aerosol propellants or carbon dioxide gas generating reaction systems. The composition comprises a suds stabilizing surfactant and a disinfecting agent, plus other optional ingredients such as additional detergent surfactant and scouring agents. In the method of cleaning and disinfecting, a flow of water is provided to the garbage disposal and the composition is then added while the garbage disposal is turned on. The mechanical action of the garbage disposal grinder blades rapidly mixes the composition with water to create suds and disperse the suds around the entire interior chamber, thus cleansing and disinfecting the garbage disposal. After the suds are generated, the flow of water is discontinued, with the garbage disposal being turned off within about 1 minute after the flow of water is discontinued.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Inventor: William S. Wise