Alkali Metal Or Ammonium Borate, Or Crude Plant Or Animal Material Extract Component (e.g., Borax, Sour Milk, Soap Bark Extract, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/420)
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Patent number: 11661364Abstract: Water treatment compositions useful to decrease surface tension of cooling tower waters are provided as are treated cooling tower waters. The compositions increase the transfer of heat from metal surfaces in contact with the treated cooling water. The increased heat transfer can decrease energy use, for example, in water-cooled HVAC and refrigeration compressors, and can enable increased production rates in many industrial processes, including, for example, plastics molding, metal billet production, petroleum refining, power plants, and condensers for steam turbines. Also provided are cooling tower water compositions formulated to control corrosion, scale, and deposition in a cooling tower and in treated cooling tower water.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: ProChemTech International, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Keister, Megan Briody
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Patent number: 8809246Abstract: A braided hair washing method includes washing braided hair using a washing agent that includes a microbubble washing composition and microbubbles, the microbubble washing composition including a protease and a lipase. The braided hair washing method can conveniently and effectively wash braided hair without collapsing the hairstyle.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignees: Thales Inc., TOWA Enzyme Co., Ltd.Inventors: Susumu Fujikawa, Kazuo Miyazaki
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Patent number: 8506723Abstract: An alkaline detergent composition for hard surface comprises an alkaline agent (component A), a nonionic surfactant (component B), a chelating agent (component C), water (component D), at least one carboxylic acid compound (component E) selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by general formula (1) and general formula (2), and at least one anionic surfactant (component F) selected from the group consisting of surfactants represented by general formula (3) and salts thereof. Therein, the content ratio [component E (weight %)/component B (weight %)] is 1/1.5-15/1, the content ratio [component F (weight %)/component B (weight %)] is 10/1-1/5, and the pH at 25° C. is 12 or greater.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: KAO CorporationInventors: Atsushi Tamura, Sadaharu Miyamoto
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Patent number: 8420586Abstract: Cleaner compositions, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner compositions are capable for use in making thickened cleaners that are capable of removing from vertical and inverted surfaces fresh, greasy soils and baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry. The cleaner compositions include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, one or more thickening agents, one or more buffers, and as a remainder, water. Cleaner compositions of the invention are substantially free of phosphates and have a low caustic content making them user and environmentally friendly. Yet the cleaners of the invention are surprisingly effective at removing tenacious baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry. Compositions of the invention have a viscosity of about 700 cps and are applied using a foaming or misting dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Vinson, Karen O. Rigley, Tami J. Tadrowski
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Patent number: 8222192Abstract: The invention provides a composition for cleansing skin comprising an emulsifiable organic solvent, such as ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, water, sodium benzoate, and a natural essential oil comprising a complex solution of compounds derived from a plant having topical antimicrobial activity. Natural essential oils useful as antimicrobials include tea tree, oregano, patchouli, rosemary, lemongrass, rose geranium, wild lavender, clove, lemon, eucalyptus, palmarosa, sandalwood, ravensara, and thyme. The cleanser may optionally include emollients, fragrances, thixotropic agents, chelating agents, antioxidants, and surfactants, such as glycerin, and propylene glycerol.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: R&W Medical LLCInventor: William Eng
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Patent number: 8153577Abstract: A method for treating a contaminated substrate comprising the steps of contacting an emulsion to a substrate surface soiled with one or more contaminants, the emulsion comprising a blend of dibasic esters, whereby the emulsion is capable of emulsifying all or some of the contaminants, forming a resulting emulsion; removing substantially all of the resulting emulsion from the substrate surface; and, optionally, in recovering the contaminant, adding an amount of water or a solvent to the resulting emulsion effective to form at least a first phase layer comprising a substantial amount of the contaminant and a second phase layer comprising a substantial amount of the emulsion. The dibasic esters can be a blend of adipic, glutaric, and succinic diacids, and, in one particular embodiment, the blend comprises dialkyl methylglutarate and dialkyl ethylsuccinate, wherein the alkyl groups individually comprise a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group. The one or more surfactants and additional components can be added.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Rhodia OperationsInventors: David Fluck, Amit Sehgal, Satyen Trivedi
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Publication number: 20120071385Abstract: A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 quaternary functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: CHARLES ALLEN HODGE, ERIN JANE DAHLQUIST, AMANDA RUTH BLATTNER
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Publication number: 20120071386Abstract: A cleaning composition including a poly quaternary functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: CHARLES ALLEN HODGE, ERIN JANE DAHLQUIST, AMANDA RUTH BLATTNER
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Patent number: 7981855Abstract: The invention relates to surfactant structured liquids structured with fibrous polymer and which additionally contain citrus fibers to eliminate flow instability.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Chandra Shekar Palla-Venkata, Yuntao Thomas Hu, Martin Swanson Vethamuthu
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Publication number: 20090312228Abstract: A highly concentrated aqueous cleaning solution which is stable in concentrated and diluted form and is effective upon dilution with water having a water hardness level of 0-350 ppm comprises 10-30 wt. % water, a chelating agent, an aminoalkanol solvent, at least one surfactant, and optionally, an organic alcohol or glycol ether solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Katie Bocage, Kristin Buentello, Megan Kouba, Mark Ventura
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Publication number: 20090270304Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition comprising an acid system, wherein the acid system comprises formic acid and acetic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Laura CERMENATI, Christopher Andrew MORRISON, William Mario Laurent VERSTRAETEN
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Publication number: 20090264334Abstract: The present invention discloses cleaning compositions comprising a combination of surfactants and viscosity modifying agent including electrolyte, that upon dilution thickens so as to form a gel. The compositions are useful for household cleaning activities such as dishwashing. They provide enhanced and progressive retention of surfactant in carriers, thus avoid excessive product consumption and providing more yield.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2006Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Maria Luisa Ferreyra, Eleonora Maldacena
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Patent number: 7524536Abstract: A method of protecting a surface includes applying to the surface a protective composition containing an aqueous wax emulsion. The composition prevents or reduces degradation of the surface of equipment in a facility where the surface is contacted by alkali metal silicate solutions. The compositions are useful, for example, in facilities for treating poultry or other meat carcasses with alkali metal silicates, in facilities for manufacturing detergents, in paper mills, and in any other facility using liquid alkali metal silicate.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: PQ CorporationInventor: Edward A. Myszak, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090054287Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising conversion agents and methods of using them. The conversion agents of the present invention comprise water insoluble compounds such as metal oxides, metal hydroxides, and combinations thereof. The compositions can be substantially free of a builder, e.g., a chelating agent, sequestrant, and/or threshold agent, while still achieving effective soil removal, and reduced spotting, scaling or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Kristen A. Mills, Lee J. Monsrud, Michael Rischmiller
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Publication number: 20080276967Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
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Publication number: 20080261848Abstract: A compound for use in a detergent composition is provided that has formula X(SiO2).(Na2O).Z(H2O), wherein X is about 0.5 to about 1.2, and Z is greater than about 0.1. Methods and systems for making the compound are also provided. The invention also describes materials comprising an alkali metal silicate characterized by a degree of polymerization less than or equal to about 2.5. Cleaning product compositions comprising a material of the invention, methods for making cleaning product compositions, and methods for cleaning comprising contacting a surface with a solution comprising a material of the invention are also provided. Additionally, methods for regulating the degree of polymerization of an alkali metal silicate in solution using pH are provided. The degree of polymerization may be regulated to be less than or equal to about 2.5. Furthermore, methods for cleaning by contacting a surface with an alkali metal silicate solution having a pH-regulated degree of polymerization are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventor: Enrique Hernandez
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Publication number: 20080234159Abstract: The present invention provides acylalkylisethionate esters useful in consumer products. The acylalkylisethionate esters are produced by reacting one or more carboxylic acids with one or more alkyl-substituted hydroxyalkyl sulfonates under esterification reaction conditions. The alkyl-substituted hydroxyalkyl sulfonates used as a raw material in producing the esters are prepared by reacting bisulfite with one or more alkylene oxides.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2004Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical CorporationInventors: Prakasa R. Anantaneni, John Gray, Marty J. Renner, George A. Smith, David C. Lewis, Donald H. Champion, Christopher J. Whewell
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Publication number: 20080023044Abstract: A composition having a first nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 10 to about 15, a second nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 16 to 20, an aqueous solvent, and optionally, a bio-film permeation agent. A total of the first surfactant and the second surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2 to about 20 percent by weight of a total weight of the composition, and a ratio of the second surfactant to the first surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2:1 to about 4:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey G. Hubrig, Joseph B. Dooley
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Patent number: 6946432Abstract: The anti-foaming preparations comprise aqueous formulations, which contain at least one substance, from the group of polyhydroxy compounds, non-ionic detergents and phosphoric acid esters and their salts, preferably alkyl polygluocosides, alkoxylated long-chain alcohols and an alkali salt of a phosphoric acid partial-ester. The particular advantage of said aqueous formulations is that they are stable when included in highly alkaline cleaning concentrates.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHGInventors: Siegfried Bragulla, Peter Schwarz
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Patent number: 6921745Abstract: This invention provides an easily handled bactericide composition necessitating no rinsing step after treatment and exhibiting a safe and excellent bactericidal effect on surfaces which may be brought into direct contact with foods, such as hard surfaces in a house other than dishes and cooking devices. The bactericide composition of this invention comprises (a) polylysine, (b) plant essential oil, (c) organic solvent and (d) water in a specified ratio.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2002Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Yamada, Hirohiko Ishida, Kazunori Tsukuda
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Patent number: 6875733Abstract: The present invention comprises formulations for stripping wafer residues which originate from a halogen based plasma metal etching followed by oxygen plasma ashing. The formulations contain the following general components (percentages are by weight): an organic amine or mixture of amines 15-60 %, water 20-60 %, ammonium tetraborate or ammonium pentaborate 9-20 %, an optional polar organic solvent 0-15 %.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1998Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: William A. Wojtczak, George Guan
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Patent number: 6767876Abstract: The present invention relates to disinfectant and cleansing compositions for cleaning the skin of humans and for cleaning surface such as floors, and the invention also provides process for the preparation of the said composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignees: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Department of BiotechnologyInventors: Suman Preet Singh Khanuja, Mahendra Pandurang Darokar, Tirupadiripuliyur Ranganathan Santhakumar, Ajit Kumar Shasany, Krishna Kumar Aggrawal, Atique Ahmed, Pushplata Chaturvedi, Vivek Kumar Gupta, Alok Krishna, Anil Kumar Singh, Janak Raj Bahl, Ravi Prakash Bansal, Dinesh Kumar
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Patent number: 6635118Abstract: This invention relates to water-based alkaline cleaning solutions and their use as an environmentally safer replacement of organic solvents to remove photoresist, polyimide residue and other interlevel dielectric polymer coating residue from polymer film apply equipment, specifically, spin coater bowl and assembly parts consisting of a teflon top shield, stainless steel plate, and a bottom teflon spin coating bowl used in semiconductor device fabrication processes.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Harbans S. Sachdev, Richard A. Cormack, Gerard V. Capogna, Felice J. Mancaruso, Krishna Sachdev
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Patent number: 6608013Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising at least two surfactants, an improved preservative system, and water.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2003Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
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Patent number: 6525237Abstract: A decontamination formulation is provided which is effective against a broad spectrum of chemical and biological warfare agents and radioactive dusts, comprising an active decontamination agent, a co-solvent, a buffer system to optimize the initial reaction pH above 8.5 and more preferably in the range of 10 to 11 for favoring oxidation of VX and HD and hydrolysis of G agents, and a surfactant similar to fire-fighting foaming agent. Formulations comprise, in water by weight, 1% to 15% of a hydrated chloroisocyanuric acid salt, 1% to 10% of a polypropylene glycol co-solvent, 1% to 15% surfactant and a buffer system to initially maintain said formulation at a pH from about 11 to about 8.5 for sufficient duration to effect decontamination. The formulation can be provided in kit form or concentrate form, be prepared, in part, in advance or on site, and be dispensed in foam form which aids in coating and adhering of the decontamination formulation to contaminated surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Minister of National Defence of Her Majesty's Canadian GovernmentInventors: J. Garfield Purdon, Claude L. Chenier, Andrew F. H. Burczyk
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Patent number: 6478881Abstract: The present invention is based on the unexpected finding that the combination of a carboxylate containing anionic polymer, of molecular weight greater than about 1000 daltons, with cleaning agents, provides improved contact lens cleaning preparations. The present invention includes contacting a soiled contact lens with an aqueous solution comprising an anionically charged polymer and a surfactant or surfactant combination selected from the classes of nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, and amphoteric surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Vista Scientific L.L.C.Inventors: Jeanne Y. Ellis, Edward J. Ellis
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Patent number: 6372706Abstract: Strong alkaline cleaning solutions and concentrates therefor can be prepared without using any phosphorus or nitrogen containing surfactants by combining a weak carboxylate surfactant with at least one, or preferably both, of an aliphatic alcohol alkoxylate nonionic surfactant and an alkyl phenol alkoxylate nonionic surfactant. The predominant alkoxylates in the nonionic surfactants are ethoxylates, but at least the non-aromatic based surfactant preferably contains some propoxylate also.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1996Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Henkel CorporationInventor: Mervet S. Boulos
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Patent number: 6362143Abstract: A detergent capable of eliminating oils and fats by absorbing same thereinto, wherein a detergent comprising a surface active agent, solid detergent, liquid detergent, glycerin, or water combined with ash powders of rice hulls or carbide powders of rice hulls or a combination of the two, in a dispersed state therein. The powders become dispersed evenly on the surface of the material to be cleaned without harming the surfaces being cleaned, such as the human skin, and provides even absorption and removal of oils and fats while providing even and definite cleaning effect.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Teizo Satoh
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Patent number: 6358897Abstract: Improved stability, liquid enzyme compositions containing an alkylated trypsin and methods involving the combined use of these compositions with an aqueous composition are disclosed for the cleaning or simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact lens. Methods for a daily use regimen are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1998Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Bor-Shyue Hong, Bahram Asgharian, Ronald P. Quintana
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Patent number: 6350724Abstract: The present invention provides a composition, and a method of use thereof, that is pesticide-free and yet is capable of cleansing an individual of a pest infestation. The composition of the present invention consists essentially of an acid, an alcohol, an aqueous detergent and water. The composition is used in the removal of pests and their ova from infested individuals. Preferably, the composition of the present invention takes the form of a shampoo and is used to cleanse individuals of lice infestations. In use, the composition is applied to hair and allowed to remain in contact with the hair and scalp for a period of time, called the residence time. After the residence time, the composition is rinsed from the hair. Then, the hair is combed with a suitable nit comb. These treatment steps may be repeated as necessary and appropriate to effectuate the removal of the pest infestation.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1999Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: Effcon Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Kiel, Jeffrey H. Ping
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Patent number: 6303563Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising enzymes and a boron derived enzyme stabilising agent which can be used as a cleaning and softening composition in domestic laundry processes and which further comprises diester or diamide quaternary ammonium compound, preferably a diester quaternary ammonium compound. Preferably the composition has a pH which is between 7 and 10, more preferably between 7.5 and 8.5 when diluted to a 1% solution in distilled water. Whilst the composition may be used directly in the form of a liquid, or may be predissolved in water, in a preferred execution of the present invention the composition is used in the form of a foam or a gel or paste.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Francesco De Buzzaccarini, Thomas Wilhelm Hoerner, Bertrand Guichard
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Patent number: 6265309Abstract: A cleaning agent for use in producing semiconductor devices. The cleaning agent is an aqueous solution containing (A) a fluorine-containing compound, (B) a salt of boric acid, (C) a water-soluble organic solvent, and optionally, (D) a specific quaternary ammonium salt or (D′) a specific ammonium salt of an organic carboxylic acid or a specific amine salt of an organic carboxylic acid. The polymeric deposit inside and around the via holes and on the side wall of the conductive line pattern formed during the dry etching process can be effectively removed by using the cleaning agent without affecting the dimensions of the via holes and the conductive line pattern.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignees: Mitsubishi Gas Chemicals Co., Inc., Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Hideto Gotoh, Tsuyoshi Matsui, Takayuki Niuya, Tetsuo Aoyama, Taketo Maruyama, Tetsuya Karita, Kojiro Abe, Fukusaburou Ishihara, Ryuji Sotoaka
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Patent number: 6251847Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition for cleaning and degreasing metal surfaces consists essentially of water and the following dissolved stably dispersed, or both dissolved and stably dispersed components: A) alkali metal borate salts; B) boric acid in excess of any generated by reaction of anions of component a) with water; C) nonionic surfactant; and D) anionic and/or amphoteric surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Henkel CorporationInventors: John R. Pierce, Lawrence R. Carlson
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Patent number: 6239096Abstract: A powdered abrasive cleanser that exhibits superior soil removal properties and surface safety is provided. The cleanser includes a surfactant, an optional source of active chlorine, a borax pentahydrate compound that is preferably sodium tetraborate pentahydrate, and optionally an alkaline detergent builder and/or calcium carbonate.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Robert L. Blum, Denise A. Garner, Carl M. Kling
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Patent number: 6211132Abstract: An acidic aqueous liquid composition for deburring/degreasing/cleaning metal, in particular aluminum, parts by mass finishing has as its active ingredients: (A) a nonionic surfactant containing halogen atoms, (B) nitrogen based surfactants such as n-alkyl pyrrolidone, builders such as silicates and boric acid, hydrotropes, corrosion inhibitors, and sequestering agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Henkel CorporationInventors: John R Pierce, Lawrence R Carlson, William J Wittke
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Patent number: 6194372Abstract: The present invention is a sprayable gel cleaning composition and method for producing the same that can be used to remove household and industrial spots and stains that are often present on walls, cabinets, stove tops, doors, and trim. In addition, this invention can be used to clean bug and tar stains present on automobiles, trucks, and other machinery. The sprayable gel cleaning composition is made of a solution and a gel-forming material capable of forming a gel when placed with the solution. The gel is capable of liquefying and also capable of reforming a gel when applied to a surface. The solution is composed of citrus water distillate, a solvent, a surfactant, and a terpene compound. The gel-forming material is composed of a montmorillonite or synthetic clay.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Beaumont Products, Inc.Inventors: Henry M. Picken, Jr., Euguene Schaffstall
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Patent number: 6153571Abstract: A viscous firearm gel cleaner that includes an organic cleaning agent such as terpene, terpene derivatives, terpenoids, terpenoid derivatives, turpentine and/or turpentine derivatives. The organic solvent includes substantially no petroleum distillates. The cleaner includes non-ionic and ionic surfactants to enhance the usability and effectiveness of the cleaner. The cleaner can also include an amine cleaning agent, a scent agent, a rust and/or corrosion inhibitor, a thickener, and/or a biocide. The cleaner removes grease, oil, carbon, plastic wad fouling and metal residues that can foul firearms. The cleaner is a water soluble, non-flammable, biodegradable cleaner. The cleaner is especially useful for cleaning outdoor sporting equipment such as firearms.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Sports Care Products, Inc.Inventors: David Stanley Komocki, Robert Joseph Harmacek
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Concentrate for a dihydrogen phosphate-based metal cleaning composition that does not damage plastic
Patent number: 5998348Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition containing dihydrogen phosphate salt, surfactant(s), and a dual coordinate bonding agent for iron cleans soiled metal surfaces without damaging any plastic parts that come into contact with the composition, supporting the growth of bacteria that cause unpleasant odors, or obscuring the transparency of any transparent window that it contacts. The composition is particularly useful for cleaning unpainted aluminum sided rail transport cars that have polycarbonate housings insulating electrical contact points that provide motive electric power to the cars; many conventional aqueous alkaline and acid cleaners promote stress cracking of polycarbonate plastics.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Henkel CorporationInventor: Donald P. Murphy -
Patent number: 5977035Abstract: A liquid agent for a contact lens containing, as a preservative or sterilizing component, a carboxylated amine represented by the following formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl group having 6-18 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 represents an alkylene group having 1-18 carbon atoms, A represents Na, K or H, and X represents H or --R.sub.3 COOZ group, wherein R.sub.3 represents an alkylene group having 1-18 carbon atoms and Z represents Na, K or H.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Tomey Technology CorporationInventors: Makoto Sugiura, Keiko Ibaraki
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Patent number: 5948738Abstract: Stable liquid enzyme compositions containing an ophthalmically acceptable enzyme and methods involving the combined use of these compositions with a polymeric antimicrobial agent are disclosed for the simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact lens. Methods for a daily use regimen are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Masood A. Chowhan, Ronald P. Quintana, Bahram Asgharian, Bor-Shyue Hong, Thierry Bilbault, Ruth A. Rosenthal
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Patent number: 5939369Abstract: Stable liquid enzyme compositions containing an ophthalmically acceptable enzyme and methods involving the combined use of these compositions with a polymeric antimicrobial agent are disclosed for the simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact lens. Methods for a daily use regimen are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1996Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Masood A. Chowhan, Ronald P. Quintana, Bahram Asgharian, Bor-Shyue Hong, Thierry Bilbault, Ruth A. Rosenthal
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Patent number: 5916372Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition having utility in eaning aircraft exterior surfaces. The cleaning composition comprises from about 15% to about 40% of a mixture of linear alcohol ethoxylates having a HLB in the range of about 5.0 to about 15.0, from about 5% to about 25% capric diethanolamide, and the balance water. The mixture of linear alcohol ethoxylates comprises from about 5% to about 15% of a first linear alcohol ethoxylate having a HLB in the range of about 5.0 to 9.5 and from about 10% to about 25% of a second linear alcohol ethoxylate having a HLB in the range of about 10 to 15. The cleaning composition also includes from about 0.1% to about 5% of capryloamphopropionate, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% benzotriazole, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% of an inhibitor for reducing corrosion of magnesium parts, and from about 0.1% to about 5.0% of an inhibitor for reducing corrosion of cadmium plated steel parts.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1998Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Philip Bevilacqua, Jr., Kenneth G. Clark, David L. Gauntt
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Patent number: 5902415Abstract: An alkali metal cleaning composition for cleaning metal and for inhibiting corrosion of metal. The composition is composed of an alkali carbonate salt, a surfactant, and a corrosion inhibitor. A preferred corrosion inhibitor is an alkali metal silicate. Additional metal corrosion inhibitors such as a combination of a triazole compound and an alkali metal borate also can be employed. Such alkali carbonate compositions are readily water soluble and remain in solution over prolonged storage periods.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1998Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Steven Dunn, Gale A. Byrnes
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Patent number: 5855633Abstract: Improved lapping slurries provide for easier and more thorough cleaning of alumina workpieces, as well as inhibit corrosion of the lapping table and provide for easier cleaning of the lapping equipment. The unthickened lapping slurry comprises abrasive grains such as diamond abrasive dispersed in a carrier comprising water, glycerine, and triethanolamine. The thickened lapping slurry comprises abrasive grains such as diamond abrasive dispersed in a carrier comprising water, glycerine, triethanolamine, a water soluble silicate, and acid.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1997Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald F. Simandl, Victor S. Upchurch, Michael E. Leitten
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Patent number: 5814588Abstract: Aqueous alkali cleaning compositions containing an alkali metal salt, an N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivative, and specific ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymers having molecular weights of from about 1500 to about 2500. Such compositions can be employed as an aqueous concentrate or solution to clean a substrate such as a circuit board, wiring board or metal surface. Specific ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymers protect plastic parts from corrosion by N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivatives without compromising N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivative cleaning ability.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1996Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Francis R. Cala, Richard A. Reynolds
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Patent number: 5804540Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous-based personal wash compositions comprising hydrophobic, low viscosity (less than 1000 cp) emollient agents which have been specifically pre-thickened with defined polymer composition. Use of the specific thickeners allow incorporation of the low viscosity oil (viscosity less than 1000 cp) in the personal wash compositions to deliver enhanced skin benefits and desired user properties without compromising foaming.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1997Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Liang Sheng Tsaur, Mengtao He, Michael Massaro, Michael Paul Aronson
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Patent number: 5782932Abstract: Enzymatic compositions with improved storage stability of the enzymes contained therein are obtained by including an enzyme stabiliser, preferably by way of a particular process.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Willem Robert van Dijk, Marja Ouwendijk, Peter John Hall
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Patent number: 5750489Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid detergent compositions comprising substantially linear, water soluble, highly salt-tolerant non-adsorbing, ionic polymers of MW 10,000 to 1,000,000 Daltons which, when added in defined minimum levels to structured heavy duty liquids, make the liquids highly shear thinning without decreasing pour viscosity of the composition or increasing it to a point where it is too thick. The compositions are also stable.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1996Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Rigoberto Felipe Garcia, Tirucherai Varahan Vasudevan, Albert Joseph Post, Feng-Lung Gordon Hsu
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Patent number: 5747439Abstract: An alkali metal cleaning composition for cleaning metal and for inhibiting corrosion of metal. The composition is composed of an alkali carbonate salt, a surfactant, and a corrosion inhibitor. A preferred corrosion inhibitor is an alkali metal silicate. Additional metal corrosion inhibitors such as a combination of a triazole compound and an alkali metal borate also can be employed. Such alkali carbonate compositions are readily water soluble and remain in solution over prolonged storage periods.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1996Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: Church & Dwight Co, Inc.Inventors: Steven Dunn, Gale A. Byrnes
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Patent number: 5674827Abstract: A degreasing cleaner composition, which can efficiently remove oil from an oil-deposited material to be cleaned containing:(A) 40 to 95% by weight based on total composition weight of at least one alcoholic compound selected from the group consisting of (a) a water-soluble polyol having 4 to 10 carbon atoms and at least two hydroxyl groups, (b) a water-soluble monoalkyl ether compound in which one hydrogen atom of the hydroxyl groups of the (a) polyol having 4 to 10 carbon atoms is substituted by an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, (c) a water-soluble monoacyl ether compound in which one hydroxyl group of the (a) polyol having 4 to 10 carbon atoms is substituted by an acyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and (d) 4-methyl-4-hydroxy-2-pentanone, and(B) 5 to 60% by weight based on total composition weight of water.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1995Date of Patent: October 7, 1997Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationInventors: Riichiro Kawashima, Yoshitaka Araki, Masamichi Onuki, Yukimi Fukumoto