Packaged Or Gas-propelled Composition Patents (Class 510/406)
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Patent number: 11781093Abstract: Laundry additive compositions that include a metal sequestration agent and that may be characterized by an acidic pH. Related methods of treating a fabric, for example with a wash liquor and a rinse liquor, with such compositions and/or agents. Uses of such laundry additive compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sarah Ann Delaney, Sol Melissa Escobar, Renae Dianna Fossum, Mark Robert Sivik
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Patent number: 11013232Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, comprising a) at least one quaternary ammonium compound of the formula (I) wherein R is a C5 to C21 aliphatic hydrocarbon group, X is an anionic counter ion, and Ra, Rb are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, allyl, propyl, butyl, phenyl or benzyl residues, b) ammonium bisulfite or sodium bisulfite, c) glutaraldehyde or THPS, and d) at least one organic dye.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Clariant International LtdInventors: Jonathan Wylde, David Glasgow, Craig John Kelly
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Patent number: 10081901Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet having an introduction port for introduction of laundry and an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet, a tub arranged in the cabinet and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module that stores a detergent and provides the stored detergent to the tub, the detergent supply module being detachably provided at the opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Mingyu Jo, Dongwon Kim, Kyosoon Chae, Naeun Kim
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Patent number: 9988595Abstract: Water soluble unit dose article comprising detergent or cleaning composition, a water-soluble film surrounding the composition and a particle comprising an aversive agent coated onto the outer surface of the water soluble film, and a process for making the water soluble unit dose article.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Miguel Brandt-Sanz, Florence Catherine Courchay, David Xavante Cumming, Regine Labeque, Philip Frank Souter
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Publication number: 20150105313Abstract: The application describes a highly concentrated, liquid washing or cleaning agent which contains a) 18 to 35 wt. %, relative to the entire washing or cleaning agent, of anionic surfactant of the sulfonate type selected from the group consisting of C9-13 alkylbenzenesulfonates, olefinsulfonates, sulfonated estolides, C12-18 alkanesulfonates and mixtures thereof, b) 15 to 25 wt. %, relative to the entire washing or cleaning agent, of nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkoxylated fatty alcohols, alkoxylated oxo alcohols, alkyl polyglycosides and mixtures thereof, c) 2 to 15 wt. %, relative to the entire washing or cleaning agent, of anionic surfactant of the sulfate type selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohol sulfates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates and mixtures thereof and d) 0.5 to 20 wt. %, relative to the entire washing or cleaning agent, of fatty acid and/or fatty acid soap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Frank Meier, Marwa Amraoui, Sabine Schuemann
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Patent number: 8999911Abstract: A cleaning composition for treating a surface comprises a purified enzyme and an enzyme denaturant system. The enzyme denaturant system is configured to denature the purified enzyme such that any residue remaining on the surface after the treatment of the surface is virtually free of active purified enzymes.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Kathryn M. Armstrong, Kevin L. Haley, Eric J. Hansen, Joseph A. Fester
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Patent number: 8986461Abstract: A cleaning composition and process to remove carbon deposits from combustion equipment components is provided. The de-carbonizing composition is packaged in certain embodiments in an aerosol propellant. The inventive composition is also readily used as a liquid or an atomized mist that is readily introduced into the intake manifold through a tube tolerant of engine inlet operational temperatures and conditions. The invention introduces the composition by a process that precludes the need for engine disassembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Hischier, Gregory Hewgill
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Publication number: 20150031593Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid detergent or cleaning agent, comprising a) an anionic surfactant neutralized with an amine, b) an alkoxylated oxo alcohol having 7 or 8 alkoxy units, and c) up to 10 wt. %, relative to the entire detergent or cleaning agent, of water. The liquid detergent or cleaning agent has very good cleaning performance toward soiling containing fat and can be a component of water-soluble packagings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: HENKEL AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Frank Meier, Annika Gueldner, Sabine Schuemann, Luca Bellomi, Matthias Sunder
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Patent number: 8940677Abstract: Compact liquid or gel-form laundry detergent compositions processes for manufacturing such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise at least a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine and a coupling polymer component and preferably a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine, a coupling polymer and a crystalline structurant component.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Frederik Vandenberghe, Myriam Bouilliche, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent
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Patent number: 8920715Abstract: An antimicrobial solution for disinfecting instruments in an automatic sterilization device, the solution comprising: a peracid reaction product formed in situ from combining a liquid acetyl donor with a solid source of peroxide, wherein the in situ reaction takes place in the sterilization device, along with a containment and delivery ampule for use in an automatic sterilization device, and methods for disinfecting a medical instrument employing the inventive antibacterial solution.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Hemostasis, LLCInventors: Keith Allen Roberts, Carl William Hahn, Gabriel P. Kern, Ryan A. Hoitink, Robert Orvin Crowder, John Henry Burban
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Publication number: 20140378368Abstract: The application describes a water-soluble package which comprises an agent and a water-soluble covering, wherein at least part of an exposed surface of the water-soluble package is dusted with a saccharide-containing powder. Saccharide-dusted water-soluble packages exhibit advantages in terms of their transport properties during the production and packaging process and during storage in a secondary package.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Matthias Sunder, Friedhelm Siepmann, Mario Sturm, Frank Meier
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Publication number: 20140343168Abstract: The present invention relates to novel glycerin ether ethoxylate solfactant compounds, compositions employing the same, and methods of using these compounds. Beneficially the compounds have efficacy as both solvents and surfactants with low foam and low viscosity. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials and/or sanitizing agents in various formulations. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as solvents and/or hydrotropes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Gregory G. Griese, Carter M. Silvernail, David D. McSherry
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Patent number: 8888922Abstract: A drain cleaner may be used on a periodic basis to clean soil residues from residential and commercial waste drains. The drain cleaner may chemically self-foam to fill a waste drain with the foam. For example, the drain cleaner may be provided in two or more parts that are physically intermixed during use of the drain cleaner. One part may include hydrogen peroxide and water while another part may include a catalase, an amylase, a protease, and an enzyme stabilizer. The drain cleaner may also include a surfactant present in at least one of the first part and the second part. Additionally, in some examples, the drain cleaner includes a sanitizing agent present in either of the two parts or in yet a third physically separate part. During use, the different drain cleaner parts can be dispensed simultaneously into a drain to generate a cleaning and/or sanitizing foam in-situ.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Nathan R. Ortmann, Anthony Erickson, Thomas R. Mohs
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Patent number: 8858721Abstract: A drain cleaner may be used on a periodic basis to clean soil residues from residential and commercial waste drains. The drain cleaner may chemically self-foam to fill a waste drain with the foam. For example, the drain cleaner may be provided in two or more parts that are physically intermixed during use of the drain cleaner. One part may include hydrogen peroxide and water while another part may include a catalase, an amylase, a protease, and an enzyme stabilizer. The drain cleaner may also include a surfactant present in at least one of the first part and the second part. Additionally, in some examples, the drain cleaner includes a sanitizing agent present in either of the two parts or in yet a third physically separate part. During use, the different drain cleaner parts can be dispensed simultaneously into a drain to generate a cleaning and/or sanitizing foam in-situ.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Nathan R. Ortmann, Anthony Erickson, Thomas R. Mohs
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Patent number: 8835372Abstract: The present application relates to a water soluble pouch comprising at least one compartment, wherein said compartment comprises a first liquid composition comprising an opacifier and an antioxidant and has a fresh Hunter L value of greater than 7 and a b value of less than 4.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Marc Jennewein
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Patent number: 8815223Abstract: A method for styling hair comprising the steps of placing said hair in a desired configuration and applying a composition to said hair, said composition comprising (a) one or more fully soluble polymer, (b) solvent-propellant mixture or solvent mixture, and optional other ingredients. Also provided is a method of making polymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Jennifer Reichl Collin, Michael Paul Hallden-Abberton, Beth Ann Falcone, Miao Wang, Fanwen Zeng
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Patent number: 8784504Abstract: A method of cleaning a carpet surface comprises the steps of simultaneously dispensing a cleaning composition and an oxidizing composition that enhances the cleanability of the cleaning composition from separate first and second chambers onto the carpet surface and recovering a soiled cleaning solution from the carpet.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Jesse J. Williams, Eric J. Hansen, Lindsay M. Ulman
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Patent number: 8754024Abstract: A liquefied-gas aerosol dusting composition for preventing inhalation abuse incidents. The composition comprises at least one liquefied gas and Sucrose Octaacetate wherein the concentration of said aerosol dusting composition ranges from 5 ppm to about 50 ppm.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Inventors: Michael Scott Fishman, Neal Markus
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Patent number: 8754023Abstract: Liquid washing or cleaning agent preparations includes a) >5 wt. % of at least one active washing or cleaning enzyme; b) >5 wt. % of at least one organic solvent c) boric acid or a boric acid derivative d) a source of Ca or Mg ions and are characterized by a good phase and enzyme stability and good cleaning powers.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Arnd Kessler, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Christian Nitsch, Wolfgang Wick
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Publication number: 20140162925Abstract: Cleansing compositions, products, and methods for making cleansing products are provided herein. In one example, a cleansing composition comprises a liquid detergent or cleanser. Soap flakes are dispersed in the liquid detergent or cleanser.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: The Dial CorporationInventors: Tasha Zander, Bin Lin
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Patent number: 8697624Abstract: Disclosed are plasticized, water-soluble films having favorable cold-water solubility, wet handling, and thermoforming characteristics, and which can include a PVOH resin made up of blend of two or more PVOH polymers each having a monomodal molecular weight distribution, and the PVOH resin characterized by a viscosity in a range of about 13.5 cP to about 20 cP (or a corresponding weight average molecular weight), a degree of hydrolysis of about 84% to about 92%, a polydispersity index value in a range of about 1 to about 5, a residual water content of about 4 wt. % to about 10 wt. %, and a Resin Selection Index value in a range of 0.255 to 0.315; methods of making the films; compositions including PVOH resins for making the films; and pouch and packet articles made from the films.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Frank William Denome, Steven G. Friedrich, Regine Labeque, David M Lee, Jichun Shi, Andrew P. Verrall, Roxane Rosmaninho
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Patent number: 8691742Abstract: Treatment composition, preferably liquid detergent compositions exhibiting a two, or multicolor effect, comprising an aesthetic system including a colored interference pigment and a dye system.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Karl Ghislain Braeckman, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot, Jan-Sebastiaan Uyttersprot, Tim Roger Michel Vanpachtenbeke, Nathalie Jean Marie-Louise Vanwyngaerden
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Publication number: 20140094397Abstract: The present invention relates to external structuring system(s) (ESS) comprising crystallized triglycerides including crystallized hydrogenated castor oil (HCO), surfactant and organic non-amino functional alcohols to reduce shear sensitivity. The present invention also relates to laundry detergent compositions in liquid or gel form comprising ESS.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Vincenzo GUIDA, Joris MEERT
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Patent number: 8669222Abstract: Compositions and methods for release of adherent deposits from nonporous surfaces and substrates are provided. The compositions are low volatile organic compound (low VOC) compositions, solutions or mixtures that can be applied in a form that clings to the underlying surface while it is working. Adherent deposits removed using the compositions include grease and oil, and printers ink. The compositions may be used on any nonporous surface or substrate including metals, ceramics and plastics, without harming the surface or substrate. The composition may contain a thixotropic agent to act as an anti-shearing agent.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Gregg Motsenbocker
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Patent number: 8669216Abstract: The present invention relates to concentrated hard surface treatment compositions which are primarily intended to be dispersed in a larger volume or quantity of water prior to use by a consumer, in order to produce a ready to use type composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventor: Yun-Peng Zhu
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Patent number: 8569223Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid hard surface cleaning composition comprising melamine foam fibers, wherein the composition is packaged in a container.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruce Barger, Jacqueline Marie Duderstadt, Denis Alfred Gonzales, Stefano Scialla
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Publication number: 20130231399Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C1-C3 alcohol, a C5-C6 hydrocarbon, a halogenated hydrocarbon, methylal, methyl acetone, water, nitromethane, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: RAJAT BASU, LESLIE BEMENT, KANE COOK, RYAN HULSE, GARY KNOPECK, HANG T. PHAM, RAJIV R. SINGH, DAVID J. WILLIAMS
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Patent number: 8420585Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Melodie A. Schweitzer
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Patent number: 8410040Abstract: An azeotrope-like composition consisting essentially of 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloropropane and hydrogen fluoride is provided, as well as methods that involve such an azeotrope-like composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Hsueh S. Tung, Hang T. Pham, Rajiv R. Singh, Daniel C. Merkel
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Publication number: 20130072410Abstract: The present invention provides liquid cleaning compositions useful in cold water and hard water laundry applications, and methods for making and using such compositions. The compositions of the invention use surfactants or surfactant blends, such as ?-sulfofatty acid esters or mixtures thereof (optionally along with one or more additional components), that have increased solubility/stability at cold temperatures, at higher-than-usual concentrations, and/or in hard water, with the composition remaining as a clear liquid. In certain embodiments, the compositions of the invention may be provided in the form of a unit dose, for example in a water-soluble pack or pouch. In use, the compositions of the invention result in an enhanced detergency along with a reduced amount of residue remaining in the machine, on laundered garments or cleaned dishware or hard surfaces, and on the body in personal care settings, and demonstrate a longer shelf-life, particularly when stored or used in colder temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: The Sun Products CorporationInventor: The Sun Products Corporation
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Publication number: 20130065811Abstract: The need for a means to formulate fluid compositions for use in water-soluble unit dose articles having higher levels of water is met by incorporating a di-amido gellant into the fluid composition. The di-amido gellant also simplifies the addition of ingredients to water-soluble unit dose articles, such as microcapsules, that are typically added as aqueous suspensions or slurries.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Susana FERNANDEZ-PRIETO, Isabelle GUIMET, Regine LABEQUE, Walter August Maria BROECKX, John SMETS
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Patent number: 8338354Abstract: A manual spray cleaner for removing dirt and stains from fabrics and carpets comprising a spray bottle having two separate chambers and a single dispensing spray outlet for dispensing controlled amounts of liquids from each of the chambers. One of the chambers has a fabric/carpet cleaning composition therein and the other chamber has an oxidizing composition that enhances the cleanability of the fabric/carpet cleaning composition. The fabric/carpet cleaning composition and the oxidizing composition are simultaneously drawn from their respective chambers and mixed together at the time that they are dispensed from the spray bottle. At least one of the oxidizing composition and the fabric/carpet cleaning composition includes a fabric/carpet protectant. The two compositions are mixed before or after they are sprayed from the bottle. The two compositions can be pressurized with an aerosol propellant or drawn from their respective chambers by a mechanical pump.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Jesse J. Williams, Eric J. Hansen, Lindsay M. Ulman
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Patent number: 8309508Abstract: A cleaning substrate which comprises at least one layer of a solid hypohalite precipitate, wherein the hypohalite precipitate is formed in situ on the layer of substrate material. A process for making a fibrous cleaning substrate comprising the steps of: a) providing at least one layer of fibrous material; b) exposing the fibrous layer to an aqueous alkaline earth salt solution; c) treating the fibrous layer with a hypochlorite solution; d) allowing the aqueous alkaline earth salt solution combine with the hypochlorite solution to form a solid hypochlorite precipitate around the fibers in the fibrous material and a liquid phase, and e) removing at least 65% of the liquid phase from the fibrous substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Marc P. Privitera, William L. Smith, Edward Jason White, Leslie N. Adams
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Publication number: 20120264672Abstract: An automatic dishwashing method using a bleaching-agent-free cleaning-agent presentation form comprising a plurality liquid cleaning agent preparations being dispensed into the interior of an automatic dishwasher, in the course of the cleaning method, from a cartridge located preferably in the interior of the cleaning machine, wherein a sub-quantity of each of the cleaning-agent preparation located in the cartridge is dispensed into the interior of the cleaning machine, a residual quantity of each of the cleaning-agent preparations located in the cartridge remaining in the cartridge until the end of the cleaning method, and said residual quantity corresponding to at least twice the quantity of the sub-quantity dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Thorsten Bastigkeit, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler, Thomas Eiting, Christian Nitsch, Dorota Sendor-Müller, Konstantin Benda
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Patent number: 8273696Abstract: The use of an emanator blister, comprising a nonwater soluble membrane, for the release of a surfactant. Also an emanator blister, the emanator comprises a non-water soluble membrane which is suitable for the dispense of a surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Judith Preuschen, Ralf Wiedemann
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Publication number: 20120234359Abstract: A liquid hard surface detergent composition comprising a liquid mixed alkoxylate fatty alcohol non-ionic surfactant comprising a greater number of the lower higher alkoxylate group than the higher alkoxylate group in the molecule and a builder. The compositions provide good shine/anti-spotting characteristics on hard surfaces and are especially suitable for use as automatic dishwashing compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Lucia Krubasik, Judith Preuschen, Andrea Stein, Pavlinka Roy
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Patent number: 8268770Abstract: A cleaning substrate which comprises at least one layer of a solid hypohalite precipitate, wherein the hypohalite precipitate is formed in situ on the layer of substrate material. A process for making a fibrous cleaning substrate comprising the steps of: a) providing at least one layer of fibrous material; b) exposing the fibrous layer to an aqueous alkaline earth salt solution; c) treating the fibrous layer with a hypochlorite solution; d) allowing the aqueous alkaline earth salt solution combine with the hypochlorite solution to form a solid hypochlorite precipitate around the fibers in the fibrous material and a liquid phase, and e) removing at least 65% of the liquid phase from the fibrous substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Marc P. Privitera, William L. Smith, Edward Jason White, Leslie N. Adams
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Patent number: 8241616Abstract: There is provided a hair styling composition comprising (a) one or more fully soluble polymer, (b) solvent-propellant mixture or solvent mixture, and optional other ingredients. Also provided is a method of making polymer.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Jennifer Reichl Collin, Michael Paul Hallden-Abberton, Beth Ann Falcone, Miao Wang, Fanwen Zeng
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Patent number: 8236747Abstract: The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Method Products, Inc.Inventors: Fred Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson, Mike Ratko
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Publication number: 20120190604Abstract: The present invention relates to azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising a fluorinated olefin having the formula E- or Z—C3F7CH?CHC3F7, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, fluoroether, or alkanes and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the one compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols, halocarbons, fluoroalkyl ethers, hydrofluorocarbons, alkanes is either methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, n-propanol, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, C4F9OCH3, C4F9OC2H5, HFC-43-10mee, HFC-365mfc, heptane, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: MELODIE A. SCHWEITZER, ALLEN CAPRON SIEVERT, JOAN ELLEN BARTELT, BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR
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Patent number: 8222195Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Melodie A. Schweitzer
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Publication number: 20120108487Abstract: The present invention provides unit dose detergent products, such as those in the form of compositions comprising: a water-soluble single-chamber container, such as a pouch; and a cleaning system comprising at least one detersive surfactant, and optionally one or more additional components. The invention also provides methods of production of such compositions, and methods use of such compositions in processes for cleaning dishware and/or fabrics, including garments, by introducing one or more of the unit dose products of the invention into an automatic washing machine suitable for washing dishware or laundry, whereby the cleaning system is released such that it comes into contact with a soiled article (e.g., dishware or fabrics) under conditions favoring the removal of one or more soils from the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Troy R. Graham, Anne E. Nixon, Patrick S.A. Harewood, Narcisse N. Toussa, Edison A. Ordoñez
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Patent number: 8137658Abstract: A liquid, substantially anhydrous tooth whitener composition for delivery of a tooth-whitening amount of active whitening ingredient onto teeth, with effective bioadhesion and retention thereof, and, thereupon, sufficient penetration of the ingredient through the tooth enamel, providing efficacious bleaching of stained teeth.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.Inventor: William E. Prosise
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Publication number: 20120065274Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C1-C3 alcohol, a C5-C6 hydrocarbon, a halogenated hydrocarbon, methylal, methyl acetone, water, nitromethane, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: RAJAT BASU, LESLIE BEMENT, KANE COOK, RYAN HULSE, GARY KNOPECK, HANG T. PHAM, RAJIV R. SINGH, DAVID J. WILLIAMS
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Publication number: 20120040880Abstract: A removal composition is described, having a plurality of abrasive particles, an organic amine, antioxidant, biocide, colorant, corrosion inhibitor, cosolvent, defoamer, dye, enzyme, light stabilizer, odor masking agent, plasticizer, preservative, rust inhibitor, surfactant, thickener, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; from 0 to 1% water, based on the total weight of the removal composition; and a ketal adduct of formula (1) wherein R1 is C1-6 alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or C1-3 alkyl, each R3, R4, and R5 is independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, R6 and R7 are each independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, a=0-3, and b=0-1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: SEGETIS, INC.Inventors: Lee R. RIETH, Matthew J. TJOSAAS, Dorie J. YONTZ
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Publication number: 20120021965Abstract: Liquid detergent or cleaning agent preparations include a) at least 5 wt % of at least one enzyme preparation active in washing or cleaning; and b) at least 0.5 wt % cumenesulfonate, wherein the liquid detergent or cleaning agent preparations are characterized by a good phase stability and enzyme stability and good cleaning performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co., KGaAInventors: Thorsten Bastigkeit, Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Johannes Zipfel, Dorota Sendor-Müller
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Publication number: 20120015858Abstract: The invention relates to a packed form of a washing or cleaning agent comprising (a) a first liquid washing or cleaning agent preparation A comprising (i) builder and (ii) complexing agent; (b) a second liquid washing or cleaning agent preparation B, of different composition than preparation A, comprising (i) greater than 1 wt. % water; (ii) at least 5 wt. % of at least one active washing or cleaning enzyme preparation; (iii) less than 10 wt. % phosphate; and (iv) less than 2.5 wt. % complexing agent; and (c) a packaging means, in which the washing or cleaning agent preparations A and B are contained and physically separate from one another, and wherein the inventive packaged form of a washing or cleaning agent is characterized by good storage stability and temperature stability, and good washing and cleaning performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Johannes Zipfel, Erik Brückner
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Publication number: 20120010116Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Barbara Haviland Minor, Melodie A. Schweitzer
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Patent number: 8012267Abstract: A method of machine cleaning dishes in a dishwasher, wherein over the course of a cleaning program, having a pre-rinsing operation and a cleaning operation, two liquid cleansers A and B having the following composition: A:—10 to 75 wt % of builder(s); ?0.1 to 10 wt % of enzyme(s); ?24.9 to 89.9 wt % of solvent; and B: ?10 to 74.9 wt % of builder(s); ?25 to 89.9 wt % of solvent; are metered into the wash bath at two successive times t1 and t2. The liquid cleanser A has a pH value (20° C.) of between 6 and 9 and is metered in at time t1, while the liquid cleanser B has a pH value (20° C.) of between 9 and 14 and is metered in at time t2.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Maren Jekel, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler
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Publication number: 20110212878Abstract: A method and related packaged product for forming a surface treatment liquid involves contacting two solids to form a liquid, particularly an ionic liquid under ambient conditions at the locus of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Neil ATKIN, Diane KELLY, Malcolm Tom McKECHNIE, James YOUNG