Packaged Or Gas-propelled Composition Patents (Class 510/406)
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Patent number: 6248135Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume wherein the perfume preferably comprises ingredients having a Clog P of 3 or smaller. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition of, water-soluble cyclodextrin, from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of water-soluble metallic salt, from about 0% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, of solubilizing aid. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and contains less than about 5%, by weight of the composition of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Jerome Paul Cappel, Philip Anthony Geis, Judith Ann Hollingshead, Mark Lee McCarty, Susan Schmaedecke Zwerdling
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Patent number: 6239097Abstract: A cleaning formulation containing an alkyl aromatic useful as a solvent. The alkyl aromatic generally is a a mono-, di-, or tri-alkylated aromatic. This cleaning composition has excellent balance between solvency, flash point and odor and is useful in a variety of cleaning situations.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1997Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Product Source International, Inc.Inventor: Paul A. Wilson
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Patent number: 6218353Abstract: A liquid composition useful for suspending and dispensing a solid particulate comprises carbon dioxide, a surfactant, an organic co-solvent, and the solid particulate to be suspended. The composition may optionally contain water. The composition is useful as a propellant in an aerosol container for spraying the solid particulate from the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1998Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: MiCell Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Romack, David F. Cauble, Jr., James B. McClain
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Patent number: 6211124Abstract: Very slightly thickened, shear-thinning, pseudoplastic liquid detergent compositions are packaged in a non-aerosol spray delivery package specifically configured to produce a minimal amount of visible foam along with a minimal amount of small particles that may cause consumer discomfort and preferably comprise a mixture of nonionic and zwitterionic detergent surfactants; hydrophobic cleaning solvent; and polycarboxylate detergent builder to provide superior cleaning of all of the soils commonly found in the bathroom. The compositions preferably have a pH of from about 1 to about 13, preferably to about 5.5. The compositions are in the form of aqueous liquids.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1997Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raleigh Clair Ormerod, IV, Arnold George Benecke, Donald Roy Meece
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Patent number: 6203846Abstract: Apparatus and process for marking a surface with a highly visible and substantive mark comprising mixing a dry granular, free-flowing superabsorbent polymer powder with liquid, preferably water, and dye to form a semi-solid gel and depositing the gel onto the surface to be marked. The marking apparatus comprises a chamber for mixing the gel and a ram used to eject the gel from the chamber without excess mechanical agitation and without causing significant breakdown of the gel. The dye makes the gel very visible, the bulk of the gel makes it more easily visible, the nature of the gel makes it temporary; easily dispersed with time, sunlight or water.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence of Her Majesty's Canadian GovernmentInventors: Robert O. Ellingson, Stephen G. Penzes, Mick Saruwatari, Kevin Saruwatari, Craig Poulsom
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Patent number: 6187738Abstract: There is provided an aqueous composition for cleaning fabrics and carpets and inhibiting the resoiling of fabric and carpets. The composition includes a peroxygen compound, a surfactant system, and a polymeric or copolymeric soil resist. The resulting compositions are particularly stable and non-turbid.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Micciche, Ann Marie Lynch, Uma Tripathi, Carol Belansky
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Patent number: 6150318Abstract: A cleaning composition being an oil-in-water emulsion in aerosol form characterized in that sufficient of the propellant is retained in the emulsion on discharge to a surface such that the retained propellant boils to create a sustained bubbling action in the absence of foaming on the surface. The cleaning composition comprises an oil-in-water emulsion containing (a) 2 to 60% w/w in total amount of one or more hydrocarbon propellants such that the propellants substantially form a part of the oil phase when the composition is formulated; (b) 2 to 50% w/w in total amount of one or more surfactants; (c) 0.1 to 30% w/w in total amount of one or more water-immiscible organic compounds; (d) 0.5 to 40% w/w in total amount of one or more water-miscible organic coupling agents; and (e) 10 to 70% w/w of water.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1996Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Australia LimitedInventors: Raymond Neville Silvester, Boris Frank Cvetko
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Patent number: 6140300Abstract: A low-foaming cleaning composition comprises a hypochlorite bleaching component, a hypochlorite compatible surfactant, and a capped nonionic ethoxylated surfactant, wherein said nonionic surfactant reduces the foaming due to said hypochlorite compatible surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Giuseppe Sirianni
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Patent number: 6136763Abstract: Sebum is selectively removed from facial skin without removing make-up by spraying a liquid composition on to the skin and holding a water absorptive or oil absorptive material against the skin to remove the sebum together with the liquid composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Yasunobu Matsumoto, Tomoko Kondo
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Patent number: 6136776Abstract: Water-soluble packets containing liquid germicidal detergent concentrates are provided. The germicidal detergent concentrate preferably includes about 55 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of at least one quaternary ammonium compound having the general structural formula I: ##STR1## where each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is independently a hydrophobic, aliphatic, aryl aliphatic or aliphatic aryl radical of from 6 to 26 carbon atoms, and X is an anion; about 15 wt. % to about 35 wt. % of at least one nonionic surfactant; and about 5 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of at least one polyol containing from 2 to 6 carbons and from 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups. Also provided are methods of cleaning and disinfecting, in which the packets are added to a volume of water to dissolve and form a cleaning solution, which is used to clean and disinfect a material.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Dickler Chemical Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence R. Dickler, J. Barry Ruck
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Patent number: 6136775Abstract: An absorbent wipe is provided impregnated with a non-toxic, oil-based cleaning solvent comprising the polar oil d-limonene, a non-polar mineral oil, and a hydrophilic surfactant. The resulting article provides an effective wipe for removing oil-based soils such as oil, grease, tar, ink, and similar contaminants. The article provides a non-toxic wipe which is safe for use on skin, has low volatility, and provides a solvent which self-emulsifies in water. Accordingly, the solvent residue may be easily rinsed and removed from cleaned surfaces. Further, the solvent carrying the removed contaminant may be separated from the wiper to facilitate hazardous waste separation.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1998Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Michael Strout, Cleary Efton Mahaffey, Pamela Jean Mayberry
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Patent number: 6127330Abstract: A process for bleaching and/or providing limescale removal at a surface, by applying to that surface an aqueous composition having a pH of 2 or less and comprises a mixture of (a) an aqueous composition comprising hydrogen peroxide or an organic peracid having a pH of greater than 2 but less than 7 and (b) an acidic composition wherein components (a) and (b) are mixed not more than two hours before being applied to the surface requiring bleaching and/or limescale removal. The organic acid of component (a) has the formula XC (O)OOH where X is hydrogen or CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n and n is 0 to 8. The acid composition (b) comprises hydrochloric, sulphamic, tartaric, phosphoric, oxalic, citric, salicylic or ascorbic acids.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Products LimitedInventor: Heather Elizabeth Bonett
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Patent number: 6121221Abstract: A kit for cleaning vinyl plastics containing a mixture of solvents and a fluorescent material in a first container, a solvent and a fluorescent material in a second container, and, optionally a cloth and a detergent. The mixture of solvents in the first container is used to remove film from the vinyl plastics and includes 55% isopropyl alcohol, 40% methyl ethyl ketone, and 5% xylene. The second container contains a coating to be applied to white vinyl plastics to brighten them. The detergent is used to remove loose dirt and grime. The cloth is used to apply the mixtures in the two containers.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1999Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Ronald O. DavisInventor: Ronald O. Davis
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Patent number: 6114290Abstract: An aqueous cleansing and oily soil removing composition comprising a surface active agent and an agent for removing oily soil from skin, in which the surface active agent and agent for removing oily soil are separate but combinedly dispensable from a single packaging means as discrete domains, preferably in a predetermined ratio. Separating the agent for removing oily soil from the surface active agent results in improved removal of oily soil from skin, and a clean, fresh feel which is appreciated by the consumer.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1998Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Ian Gardner Lyle, Mavis Claire Pereira, Jason Richard Williams
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Patent number: 6080707Abstract: Disclosed is a stress stable lathering skin cleansing liquid composition comprising by weight parts of the liquid composition:(a) from about 0.5 parts to 10 parts of a crystalline, hydroxyl-containing stabilizer;(b) from about 1 part to about 80 parts of lipid skin moisturizing agent;(c) from about 1 part to about 30 parts of surfactant having a combined CMC equilibrium surface tension value of from 15 to 50;(d) water.Such stress stable lathering skin cleansing liquid compositions have a Lipid Deposition Value (LDV) of from about 5 to about 100. Such compositions are also stable for at least two weeks at 100.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., James Charles Dunbar, Mark Leslie Kacher, Fernando Ray Tollens, Raymond Edward Bolich, Jr., Robert Raymond Schmidt, David John Weisgerber, Wayne Ellis Eccard, Mannie Lee Clapp, Christopher Dean Putman, Kevin Lee Hartzler, Anna Reavis Husk, Mary Elizabeth Carethers
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Patent number: 6077318Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume wherein the perfume preferably comprises ingredients having a Clog P of 3 or smaller. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition of, water-soluble cyclodextrin, from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of water-soluble metallic salt, from about 0% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, of solubilizing aid. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and contains less than about 5%, by weight of the composition of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1997Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Jerome Paul Cappel, Philip Anthony Geis, Judith Ann Hollingshead, Mark Lee McCarty, Susan Schmaedecke Zwerdling
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Patent number: 6066607Abstract: A system for cleansing the skin comprising a hydrophobic diamond-mesh sponge and a liquid cleansing and moisturizing composition with excellent lather in the same washing and rinsing operation. The system provides improved lather and overall acceptability for mild liquid cleansing compositions which contain moisturizers and especially for those which would otherwise have marginal lather.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1998Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gail Gordon, Cheryl Oram Schoenberg, Lisa Catherine Winder
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Patent number: 6037319Abstract: Water-soluble packets containing liquid cleaning concentrates are provided. The packets are stable despite the presence of any minor amount of water in the cleaning concentrates. Also provided are methods of cleaning in which the packets are added to a volume of water to dissolve and form a cleaning solution, which is used to clean a material.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1997Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Dickler Chemical Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence R. Dickler, J. Barry Ruck
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Patent number: 6030931Abstract: A foaming cleansing product is provided as a cleansing composition packaged in a non-aerosol mechanical dispenser. The dispenser includes a container for holding a liquid composition, a dispensing head with a housing enclosing a pump mechanism and a screen material in the flow path to convert liquid composition into a foam, and a diptube for delivering liquid from the container to the dispensing head. The cleansing composition is free of water insoluble emollients and includes an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant of structure: ##STR1## wherein R is a fatty alkyl of 6 to 22 carbons; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COOH and C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COONa; and R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of COONa, CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 SO.sub.3 Na, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COONa, CH.sub.2 COOCH.sub.2 COOH and CH.sub.2 COOCH.sub.2 COONa.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Paul Vinski, Alexander Paul Znaiden, Craig Stephen Slavtcheff
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Patent number: 6013614Abstract: A portable stain removal kit containing single use packets of various spotting agents and a stain guide directing use of the various spotting agents to effectively and professionally remove any type of known or unknown stain. The spotting agents include wet side spotting agents and a dry side spotting agent. Rinse solutions are provided to remove the wet side spotting agents. Non-woven, embossed, synthetic webs are impregnated with the various solutions and sealed within vapor-impervious packets. The stain guide features one side with stains removable by a single spotting agent and a second side with combination stains removable by two or more recommended spotting agents.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1997Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Inventor: John Mahdessian
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Patent number: 6010993Abstract: Disinfecting compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach, glutaraldehyde, an antimicrobial essential oil and an amphoteric surfactant, preferably useful in combination with an amine oxide surfactant. The compositions are especially for cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nicoletta Romano, Marina Trani, Giovanni Minervini
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Patent number: 6008175Abstract: A method of cleaning carpets with a composition comprising a surfactant selected from amine oxides and acyl sarcosinates. The compositions are advantageous in that they do not leave a dulling film if not removed from the carpet after drying. Preferably, the compositions also contain a source of active oxygen for stain removal.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Floriana Raso, Lorena Silvaggi
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Patent number: 5981459Abstract: A foam for treating textile fabrics comprises a fabric softening clay. The foam may be dispensed from aerosol containers by means of a liquid or gaseous propellant. The packaged product comprises (i) a foaming detergent composition comprising fabric softening clay; (ii) a propellant; and (iii) a container having a dispensing means, wherein the foaming detergent composition and the propellant are packaged inside the container. A method of cleaning and conditioning textile fabrics is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jan Hendrik Maria Verbiest, Jean Wevers
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Patent number: 5977039Abstract: A system for cleansing the skin comprises a hydro-phobic diamond-mesh sponge and a liquid cleansing and moisturizing composition with excellent lather in the same washing and rinsing operation. The system provides improved lather and overall acceptability for mild liquid cleansing compositions which contain moisturizers and especially for those which would otherwise have marginal lather.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gail Gordon, Cheryl Oram Schoenberg, Lisa Catherine Winder, Gene Michael Altonen, Andrew Raymond Cipra
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Patent number: 5977050Abstract: A substantially homogeneous sprayable cleaning gel composition which is substantially free of suspended encapsulated particles exhibits extended dwell time when sprayed on to a surface as compared to a low viscosity spray cleaner. The extended dwell time and anti-static properties of the sprayable cleaning gel composition give rise to several benefits and advantages. The sprayable cleaning gel composition housed in a spray applicator is usable to clean surfaces at any angle. A preferred method of cleaning surfaces is also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignees: Theodore P. Faris, Edward F. Topa, Peter D. KeefeInventor: Theodore P. Faris
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Patent number: 5968404Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing and wrinkle controlling composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces, especially fabrics. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin and an effective amount of at least one ingredient to improve the performance of the composition selected from the group consisting of: (1) cyclodextrin compatible surfactant; (2) cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial active; and (3) mixtures thereof. The composition also comprises a wrinkle control agent which is fabric lubricant, shape retention polymer, hydrophilic plasticizer, lithium salt, or mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic perfume improves acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Raymond Edward Bolich, Jr., Helen Bernardo Tordil, Robert Mermelstein, Marjorie Mossman Peffly, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Daniel Scott Cobb, Eva Schneiderman, Ann Margaret Wolff, Erin Lynn Rosenbalm, Thomas Edward Ward, Alex Haejoon Chung, Anthony James Burns, William Tucker Campbell, Alen David Streutker
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Patent number: 5968202Abstract: A method of cleaning textile fabrics comprising the steps of (i) dispensing a detergent foam from an aerosol container, (ii) dissolving the foam in water to form an aqueous solution; and either subsequently or simultaneously, (iii) agitating the textile fabrics in the aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jan Hendrik Maria Verbiest, Jean Wevers
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Patent number: 5948743Abstract: The present invention relates to a sprayable composition for the treatment of soft surfaces and containing 0.05 to 5.0 wt. % of an acaricidal agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Pierre Fonsny, Marianne Mahieu, Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong
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Patent number: 5935915Abstract: A system for cleansing the skin comprises a hydrophobic diamond-mesh sponge and a liquid cleansing and moisturizing composition with excellent lather in the same washing and rinsing operation. The system provides improved lather and overall acceptability for mild liquid cleansing compositions which contain moisturizers and especially for those which would otherwise have marginal lather.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gail Gordon, Cheryl Oram Schoenberg, Lisa Catherine Winder
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Patent number: 5929019Abstract: An aqueous liquid cleansing and moisturizing composition comprising a base formulation and an additive formulation in which the base formulation and additive formulation are separate but combinedly dispensable from a single packaging means in a predetermined ratio as discrete domains. By adding some surfactant to additive formulation stripe, enhanced lather is obtained. Further, some surfactant is assured, even if there is uneven pumping. Finally, greater consumer control of surfactant of moisturizer levels is afforded.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Sudhakar Puvvada, May Shana'a
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Patent number: 5925608Abstract: A detergent product comprising: (i) a foaming composition which includes: a surfactant, a detergent builder and less than 25%, by weight, of water; (ii) a propellant gas; and a (iii) a container. The viscosity of the foaming composition, measured at 20.degree. C. and 1 atmosphere, using a Brookfield viscometer, No. 2 Spindle at 60 rpm, is less than 700 mPa.multidot.s.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1998Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Felix Spruyt, Eddy Vos
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Patent number: 5925607Abstract: A furniture cleaning and polishing composition that provides protection against water. The composition contains an admixture of A) about 0.01 to 4% by weight of a water repelling halofluoro polymer; B) up to 15% mineral oil; C) about 3 to 25% hydrocarbon solvent; D) about 0.1 to 5% silicone oil; about 0.01 to 5% surfactant, and the remainder water.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1998Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Sara Lee CorporationInventor: Kenneth J. Flanagan
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Patent number: 5902778Abstract: A post-foaming gel shaving composition is disclosed which contains from about 40 to about 90 percent by weight water; from about 4 to about 25 percent by weight water-soluble soap; from about 0.5 to about 12 percent by weight aliphatic liquid post-foaming agent selected from the group consisting of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons; from about 0.01 to about 5 percent by weight of at least one water-soluble gelling agent forming in said composition a gel having a yield value sufficiently high to restrain said composition from foaming for at least about 60 seconds; and from about 0.1 to about 2 percent by weight of a poly(ethylene oxide) having an average molecular weight of at least 2.times.10.sup.5.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: Pfizer IncInventors: Barbara A. Hartmann, Athanasios S. Ladas, Dino G. Muccia
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Patent number: 5902225Abstract: This invention provides compositions which are dispensed as initial-stage foams and which post-foam upon spreading during use, thereby exhibiting multiple levels of foam. Each such composition includes a foamable utilitarian constituent, a liquid post-foaming agent, and a compressed gas.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Inventor: James A. Monson
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Patent number: 5895504Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for use of a towelette to clean stains from clothing and upholstery. The towelette is impregnated with a cleaning solution that is primarily water, but also contains a volatile cleaning agent and a surfactant. The pH and surfactant concentrations of the cleaning solution are regulated. The wipe reduces the incidence of readily visible rings around treated stains.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1997Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: John A. Sramek, Thomas A. Strash
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Patent number: 5851979Abstract: Pseudoplastic and thixotropic aqueous compositions comprise a detergent system containing an emulsion of at least two nonionic surfactants, preferably alkoxylated alcohols of the formula RO(E).sub.e (p).sub.p II where R is a hydrocarbon chain of from about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms, E is ethylene oxide, and P is propylene oxide, and e and p represent the average degrees of ethoxylation and propoxylation, said nonionic surfactants having a difference between HLB values of at least 6.5, said composition having a viscosity of from about 60 cps to about 1500 cps at 12 rpm, from about 40 cps to about 800 cps at 30 rpm, and from about 20 cps to about 500 cps at 60 rpm, and said composition preferably having a pH of from 0 to about 6.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1997Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Sergio Cardola, Giulia Ottavia Bianchetti
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Patent number: 5849039Abstract: A process for removing a stain from a localized stained area on a fabric. The process comprises the following steps: (a) placing the stained area of the fabric over and in contact with an absorbent stain receiver; (b) applying a fluid cleaning composition, which comprises at least about 95%, by weight water, to the stain from a container having a dispenser spout with a distal tip; and (c) rubbing or pressing the cleaning composition into the stain using the distal tip of the spout. This process causes the stain to be transferred into the stain receiver before the fabric is used or subjected to conventional laundering or dry-cleaning processes.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1997Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Janice Quintana Sadlowski
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Patent number: 5827809Abstract: A stable, oil-in-water macroemulsion cleaner is provided which has low toxicity, rapid evaporation rate and leaves low residue after use. The cleaner comprises perchloroethylene, water, ethanol and/or ethyl acetate, and non-ionic surfactant. The macroemulsion cleaner can be used to remove greasy and oily soils from soiled surfaces, and is non-flammable as an aerosol spray with appropriate propellant formulations.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1996Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Vulcan Materials CompanyInventors: Eric L. Mainz, Janice M. Nyberg
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Patent number: 5804539Abstract: A system for cleansing the skin comprises a hydrophobic diamond-mesh sponge and a liquid cleansing and moisturizing composition with excellent lather in the same washing and rinsing operation. The system provides improved lather and overall acceptability for mild liquid cleansing compositions which contain moisturizers and especially for those which would otherwise have marginal lather.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1997Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gail Gordon, Cheryl Oram Schoenberg, Lisa Catherine Winder
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Patent number: 5804546Abstract: A cleaning composition consists of a surfactant and two components for example an acid and a carbonate or bicarbonate. When the two components are mixed together a gas is generated which acts on the surfactant to create a lather. The composition may be disposed in a package having two containers one for each component.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1996Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Cussons (International) LimitedInventor: Christopher John Hall
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Patent number: 5783544Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume wherein the perfume preferably comprises ingredients having a Clog P of 3 or smaller. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition of, water-soluble cyclodextrin, from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of water-soluble metallic salt, from about 0% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, of solubilizing aid. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and contains less than about 5%, by weight of the composition of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1997Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Jerome Paul Cappel, Philip Anthony Geis, Judith Ann Hollingshead, Mark Lee McCarty, Susan Schmaedecke Zwerdling
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Patent number: 5765407Abstract: A device and method for respectively providing and using a small, portable, discreet, yet complete on-the-spot stain remover unit. The unit can be activated on-the-spot to remove accidentally spilled food or beverage stains by removing the appropriate modules or body portions to achieve the desired cleaning steps. The stain removing or cleaning unit has a main applicator body, two sub-applicator bodies and two end covers. The modules, when connected together, make up the complete cleaning kit. The unit is designed to enable a user to perform four basic steps for cleaning a stain the instant it occurs, i.e., detergent soak, soiled detergent pickup, rinse and final drying.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1996Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: Dasaver, Inc.Inventors: Tat Yin Choo, John A. MacNeill
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Patent number: 5767055Abstract: An apparatus for surface cleaning is provided in which a first liquid, which includes an oxidizing agent, and a second liquid, which includes a builder or a chelating agent, are initially maintained separately. The apparatus is constructed to facilitate delivery of these two liquids such that they are combined to form an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated. Either or both of the first and second liquids include a pH-adjusting agent, which is present in an amount such that when the liquids are so delivered, the resulting admixture is maintained at a pH sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability of the oxidizing agent. The present invention also provides a composition produced by a process of maintaining the two above-mentioned liquids separately and forming an admixture thereof during delivery to a surface to be treated.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1996Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Clement K. Choy, Michael H. Robbins
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Patent number: 5766511Abstract: Use of near-azeotropic mixtures of hydrofluorocarbons with butane or isobutane selected from:A) 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) 5-88% by wt1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea) 12-95% by wtB) 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) 10-87% by wt1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea) 12-81% by wtn-butane 1-30% by wtC) 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) 18-69% by wt1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC 227ea) 30-81% by wtisobutane 1-30% by wtas propellant fluids for aerosol.Said mixtures have zero ODP, very low GWP, no or low inflammability, insignificant pressure loss during the use and good solubility towards the typical solvents of aerosol formulations.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1996Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: Ausimont S.P.A.Inventors: Ezio Musso, Giampiero Basile
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Patent number: 5753607Abstract: A furniture cleaning and polishing composition that provides protection against water. The composition contains an admixture of A) about 0.01 to 4% by weight of a water repelling fluorinated polymer; B) up to 15% mineral oil; C) about 3 to 25% hydrocarbon solvent; D) about 0.1 to 5% silicone oil; about 0.01 to 5% surfactant, and the remainder water.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1996Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Sara Lee CorporationInventors: Peter A. Burke, Kenneth J. Flanagan, Abul Mansur
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Patent number: 5750487Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous cleaning composition which is useful for the removal of grease or tar without any mechanical action. In particular, the instant compositions are derived from three liquid phases which merge together at the tricritical point to form one continuum forming the aqueous cleaning composition, wherein the three phases incorporate at least a polar solvent, a non-polar solvent or weakly polar solvent and a water soluble or water low molecular weight water dispersible amphiphile.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1995Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Louis Oldenhove, Guy Broze
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Patent number: 5750488Abstract: Cleaning compositions contain one or more fluorinated chemical and one or more acetal. The cleaning compositions have good volatility, low flammability, low toxicity, good cleaning ability, and do not harm the ozone layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1996Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: CRC Industries, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm W. Haskell, Richard Miller, Suzanne Zefferi
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Patent number: 5712232Abstract: An aqueous liquid cleansing composition, packaged in a foamer container, said composition comprising:(A) from 5 to 50% by weight of an anionic carboxylate surfactant; and(B) from 0.1 to 5% by weight of a salt.The aqueous liquid cleansing composition of the present invention shows an extremely low viscosity increase at a low temperature and can be easily pushed out from the foamer container even at a low temperature thus giving uniform foam. It is particularly suitable for a skin cleanser.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1995Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Masaaki Moriyama, Hisateru Tanabe, Hideyuki Hanazawa, Yasushi Kajihara
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Patent number: 5705470Abstract: A substantially homogeneous sprayable cleaning gel composition which is substantially free of suspended encapsulated particles exhibits extended dwell time when sprayed on to a surface as compared to a low viscosity spray cleaner. The extended dwell time and anti-static properties of the sprayable cleaning gel composition give rise to several benefits and advantages. The sprayable cleaning gel composition housed in a spray applicator is usable to clean surfaces at any angle. A preferred method of cleaning surfaces is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1995Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignees: Edward F. Topa, Theodore P. Faris, Peter D. KeefeInventor: Theodore P. Faris
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Patent number: 5691290Abstract: A cleaning composition to remove unwanted paint, graffiti or other coatings from a substrate comprises 40-90 wt. % of a five-membered ring lactam, such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, and 10-60 wt. % of a glycerol triester of a C1-C4 saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid. Additionally, up to 25 wt. % of the composition of diethylphthalate, diisopropyl adipate and/or a C1-C4 alkyl lactate may be present. Also a method of cleaning substrates and woven or non-woven tissue impregnated with the cleaning composition has been claimed.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1995Date of Patent: November 25, 1997Assignee: Unichema Chemie B.V.Inventors: Pieter Vonk, Anette Heymann