Organic Solvent Component Patents (Class 510/432)
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Patent number: 7637271Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of ingredients contains a polyaluminum compound and surfactant. The cleaning composition optionally has an additional amount of fragrance. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of solvent. The cleaning composition optionally comprises a comprises a group selected from the group consisting of a dye, a builder, a fatty acid, a colorant, a preservative, a chelating agent, a colloidal silica and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Scott Cumberland, Maria Ochomogo
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Patent number: 7638472Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning solution comprising, based on the total weight of the solution: (a) more than 50% by weight of at least one lactone (component A); (b) and 1 to 10% by weight of at least one surfactant compound (component B) having a HLB ranging from 8 to 15 and selected from the group consisting of compounds of formula wherein: R1 denotes a hydrocarbon group comprising from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; n? is an integer from 1 to 5, X denotes a valence link, —O—, —OCH2, C?O or (CH2)k, k being an integer varying from 1 to 2; Y denotes (RO)jH wherein j is an integer ranging from 2 to 40, and R is a divalent hydrocarbon group, and compounds of formula wherein l is an integer from 6 to 13 and m is an integer from 3 to 15.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Essilor International Compagnie Generale d'OptiqueInventors: Chefik Habassi, Bernard Parant
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Patent number: 7632797Abstract: The present invention relates to water-stable compositions and compounds formed by mixing an organosilane, optionally having a non-hydrolyzable organic group, but having one or more hydrolyzable groups, and an acidified stabilizing solution prepared from at least one acid, at least one glycol ether, and at least one cationic surfactant, preferably at least one quaternary ammonium salt (QAS), in water. The present invention also relates to methods of treating a substrate by mixing or contacting the substrate with the product, compound, or composition of this invention for a period of time sufficient for treatment of the substrate, methods of antimicrobially treating a food article, methods of antimicrobially coating a fluid container, methods of dyeing and treating a substrate, and methods of antimicrobially coating a latex medical article. The invention also pertains to a treated substrate having adhered thereto the product, compound, or composition of this invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Vitec Speciality Chemicals LimitedInventors: Timothy C. Moses, Robert McMahon
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Patent number: 7622436Abstract: Cleaning compositions are described comprising an aqueous component; an organic solvent; an anionic surfactant; an amine co-surfactant containing either (a) an N-oxide group or (b) a zwitterionic group; and a nonionic surfactant; in a form of a microemulsion or microemulsion preconcentrate. Methods of cleaning a hard surface using such compositions are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Colgate-Palmolove CompanyInventors: Alexandrine Tuzi, Guy Broze
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Patent number: 7618930Abstract: A foamable composition comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from a salt of an alkyl sulfate and a salt of an alkyl ether sulfate in an amount of about 0.01 to about 1% by weight of the composition; b) at least one glycol ether in an amount of about 0.1 to about 1.5% by weight of the composition; c) at least one alcohol in an amount of about 2 to about 6% by weight of the composition; and d) water. Also, a foamable composition comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from a salt of an alkyl sulfate and a salt of an alkyl ether sulfate; b) at least one glycol ether; c) at least one alcohol; and d) water, wherein the composition has a run down time of greater than about 15 seconds on a vertical glass surface across a distance of 10 cm.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Patrick Diet, Isabelle Léonard
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Patent number: 7608572Abstract: A formulation and a method of using the formulation for washing vehicles and vehicular tires comprising a surface protecting composition that removes soil while enhancing the gloss, providing a protecting layer, and is biodegradable, environmentally and consumer friendly. The formulation further pertains to a product which contains a highly biodegradable surface active agent that is impervious to hard water and can clean a surface with little mechanical action. The residual protective coating aids in the removal of any subsequent dirt and grime that the surface may collect.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: 3K Technologies LtdInventors: Tracy Palmer, William A Farone
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Patent number: 7592298Abstract: This invention provides an oil-based liquid cleansing preparation that does not sag from the hands during use, can easily be applied to a contemplated site, i.e. has excellent usability, exhibits excellent spreadability during cleansing, gives excellent feeling on use which can realize suitable thickness felling, is usable under an environment where the hands and face are in a wetted state, such as a bathroom and a washstand, has a high level of detergency, and is free from residual oil touch after water washing. This composition comprises an ester of a fatty acid with polyglycerin, glycerin esters of a monocarboxylic acid and a dicarboxylic acid, and a monocarboxylic fatty acid ester which is liquid at 25° C. and has a viscosity of 300 to 3000 mPa·s.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Fancl CorporationInventors: Nobuyuki Takeuchi, Yoshihisa Abe
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Patent number: 7592303Abstract: Various multi-purpose cleaning compositions and the method for using the multi-purpose cleaning compositions are provided. In one embodiment the present invention, the multi-purpose cleaning composition comprises, by weight, from about 10% to about 90% by weight potassium pyrophosphate and from about 90% to about 10% by weight of at least one Group 1 lauryl sulfate. In another embodiment of the present invention, the multi-purpose cleaning composition includes solvent and comprises from about 1% to about 25% by weight of at least one Group 1 pyrophosphate, from about 1% to about 25% by weight of at least one surfactant, and from about 50% to about 98% by weight of at least one solvent. The multi-purpose cleaning compositions of the present invention can be used on various surfaces for improved cleaning of a variety of stains and soils and while also being safe to use and environmentally benign.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Inventor: Donald S. Peters
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Patent number: 7569534Abstract: A sheet-like body cleaning material comprising a woven fabric or nonwoven fabric sheet impregnated with an aqueous cleaning liquid containing 10 to 30% by weight of a surfactant an 10 to 25% by weight of ethanol, wherein the aqueous cleaning liquid is contained in an amount of 0.5 to 4 g based on 1 g of the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Yoshimune Nonomura, Keiko Matsuo, Takashi Kawai
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Patent number: 7560422Abstract: The invention discloses methods of making and uses for wide spectrum disinfectants including as components an alcohol, O-phenylphenol, chlorhexidine gluconate, nonoxynol-9, benzalkonium chloride, and deionized double distilled water wherein on a weight/volume ratio the alcohol comprises from 50% to 80%, the O-phenylphenol comprises from 0.1% to 0.8%, the chlorhexidine gluconate comprises from 0.1% to 1%, the nonoxynol-9 comprises from 0.02% to 1%, and the benzalkonium chloride comprises from 0.15% to 1%.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Alda Pharmaceuticals Corp.Inventor: Allan Shapiro
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Patent number: 7553803Abstract: A method and composition for removing silicon-containing particulate material, such as silicon nitrides and silicon oxides, from patterned Si/SiO2 semiconductor wafer surfaces is described. The composition includes a supercritical fluid (SCF), an etchant species, a co-solvent, a surface passivator, a binder, deionized water, and optionally a surfactant. The SCF-based compositions substantially remove the contaminating particulate material from the wafer surface prior to subsequent processing, thus improving the morphology, performance, reliability and yield of the semiconductor device.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. Korzenski, Thomas H. Baum
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Patent number: 7547670Abstract: Disclosed is a hard surface cleaning composition employing dibasic esters as a primary solvent in combination with a primary emulsifier, a short-chain cosurfactant, a secondary emulsifier and water. Optional components include a polar solvent and a thickener. The disclosed composition is preferably in the form of an oil continuous microemulsion and is provided as a component of a liquid or spray formulation for use, depending upon the application. The disclosed cleaning agents have a low odor and satisfy the 2005 CARB VOC requirements of less than 8% by weight for oven cleaners.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Stephen F. Gross, Markus Doerr, Timothy C. Morris
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Patent number: 7531490Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent composition containing (a) 2 to 30% by weight of an inorganic alkali, (b) 0.5 to 20% by weight of at least one surfactant selected from an anionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant, (c) 0.01 to 2% by weight (based on calcium ion) of a calcium salt, (d) 0.1 to 15% by weight of a calcium ion-sequestering agent, (e) 1 to 30% by weight of a water-soluble organic solvent and (f) 20 to 95% by weight of water.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Junji Kondo, Yasunori Horio
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Patent number: 7527060Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside and ethanol. The cleaning composition optionally contains glycerol. The cleaning composition optionally contains essential oil. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of buffer, such as a natural inorganic buffer. The cleaning composition can be used to clean hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Ryan K. Hood, Aram Garabedian, Thomas W. Kaaret, Maria Ochomogo
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Patent number: 7521413Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, solvent and colloidal silica. The cleaning composition optionally has an additional amount of glycerol. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of fragrance. The cleaning composition can be used to clean hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Maria Ochomogo, Aram Garabedian, Ryan K. Hood, Thomas W. Kaaret, Laura Shimmin
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Patent number: 7517844Abstract: A composition comprising a mixing product of: (i) a first acid having a pKa of less than 3, in an amount by weight of 1-10%, (ii) a second acid having a pKa of greater than 3, in an amount by weight of 1-10%, (iii) a nonionic surfactant in an amount by weight of 1-7%; and (iv) water; wherein the composition has a pH of less than 2.5. The composition can be used for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, and rust on hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Patrick Diet, Jean Massaux, Isabelle Leonard
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Patent number: 7511006Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions containing C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides which have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols. The cleaning compositions can optionally comprise dyes, builders, fatty acids, fragrances, colorants, glycerol, anti-foaming agents, and preservatives.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Laura Shimmin, Sonia H. Burciaga, Bernard Hill, Ryan K. Hood, Thomas W. Kaaret, Andrew Kilkenny, Stephen Bradford Kong
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Patent number: 7511002Abstract: The invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion obtained by mixing (a) a polymer compound having, in a side chain, a group represented by formula (1): -OX)n-E2-R??(1) wherein X represents a C1 to C6 divalent saturated hydrocarbon group, n is a number of 5 to 300, E2 is an ether linkage or an ester linkage, and R represents a C4 to C30 hydrocarbon group, (b) a water-soluble polyol, (c) a nonionic surfactant, (d) a hydrophobic compound, and water and diluting the resulting mixture with water and a process for producing the same.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Takeshi Ihara, Ikuo Sugano
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Patent number: 7507696Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibers such as human hair with reduced color wash our and therewith color durability is extended. Accordingly the subject of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibers such as human hair comprising one or more surfactant selected form anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric ones at a concentration of 5 to 50% by weight calculated to total composition, at least one monoglyceride with 12 to 22 C atoms in fatty acid moiety and at least one compound comprising a silicone polymer, a quaternary ammonium group and a polyether group in its molecule.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: KPSS-Kao Professissional Slaon Sservices GmbHInventors: Martin Hoffmann, Andrea Ast, Michael Molenda
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Patent number: 7473675Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant systems and methods which can be used to produce a disinfectant solution. The system can include a first liquid composition and a second liquid composition. The first liquid composition comprises from 0.0005 ppm to 100,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal or alloy and an alcohol, and the second liquid composition comprises water and a peroxygen compound. The first and second liquid compositions are formulated to be combined so as to yield a resultant disinfectant solution. The disinfectant solution can be used to disinfect a variety of surfaces and even liquid compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Solutions BioMed, LLCInventors: Daryl J. Tichy, Brian G. Larson
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Patent number: 7470651Abstract: Disclosed are conditioning compositions comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a surfactant system comprising at least one cationic surfactant; (b) from about 0.05% to about 10% of a polymer selected from the group consisting of an anionic polymer, an amphoteric polymer, and mixtures thereof; and (c) an aqueous carrier; wherein the surfactant system and the polymer form a water-insoluble complex upon dilution, and wherein the composition is transparent or translucent. The compositions are especially suitable for hair care products such as hair conditioning products for rinse-off use.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nobuaki Uehara, Robert Lee Wells, Masahiro Hatano
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Patent number: 7470653Abstract: A light duty liquid cleaning composition comprising at least one ammonium or metal salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant, at least one ammonium or metal salt of an ethoxylated C8-C18 alkyl ether sulfate surfactant having 1 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide, and at least one betaine surfactant; wherein (a) a total amount of surfactant in the composition is at least 30 weight %, (b) the composition has a pH less than 7 and a viscosity of less than 75 cPs measured at 25° C., (c) if a magnesium salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant is present in the composition, it is present in an amount of 0.1 to less than 3 or greater than 16% by weight of the composition, and (d) the composition does not contain an inorganic magnesium salt.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Joan Ethel Gambogi, Cynthia McCullar Murphy, David Frank Suriano
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Patent number: 7465700Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, ethanol and colloidal silica. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of glycerol. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of fragrance. The cleaning composition can be used to clean hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Maria Ochomogo, Aram Garabedian, Ryan K. Hood, Thomas W. Kaaret, Laura Shimmin
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Patent number: 7462589Abstract: A delivery system for uniform deposition of fabric care actives to a fabric article in a non-aqueous solvent based fabric treatment process; and compositions capable of uniformly depositing the fabric care actives on the fabric article being treated to achieve maximum benefit.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2004Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith Homer Baker, Julie Ann O'Neil, Victor Manuel Arredondo, Robb Richard Gardner, Jeffrey Scott Dupont, Mark Robert Sivik, Jeffrey Jon Hopkins, William Michael Scheper
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Patent number: 7462585Abstract: Disclosed are conditioning compositions comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a cationic surfactant; (b) from about 0.05% to about 10% of a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble anionic polymer, a water-soluble amphoteric polymer, and mixtures thereof; (c) from about 1.0% to about 10% of a high melting point fatty compound; and (d) an aqueous carrier; wherein the cationic surfactant and the polymer from a water-soluble complex; and wherein the cationic surfactant and the high melting point fatty compound from a gel matrix. The compositions are especially suitable for hair care products such as hair conditioning products for rinse-off use.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Nobuaki Uehara
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Patent number: 7449436Abstract: A light duty liquid cleaning composition comprising at least one ammonium or metal salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant, at least one ammonium or metal salt of an ethoxylated C8-C18 alkyl ether sulfate surfactant having 1 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide, and at least one betaine surfactant; wherein (a) a total amount of surfactant in the composition is at least 30 weight %, (b) the composition has a pH less than 7 and a viscosity of less than 75 cPs measured at 25° C. (c) if a magnesium salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant is present in the composition, it is present in an amount of 0.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Joan Ethel Gambogi, Cynthia McCullar Murphy, David Frank Suriano
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Patent number: 7442678Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for a fabric treatment composition and its application. More specifically the invention relates to a versatile, effective convenient to apply fabric treatment applicator and its method of application. Claimed and described is method for the application of a fabric treatment composition, which comprises bleach and which is left to evaporate after being applied to a fabric.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: David Roy Sandbach, Jean Wevers, Gautier Engisch
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Patent number: 7439216Abstract: A composition for treating or cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, wherein the composition comprises a lipophilic fluid, a polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxane surfactant, and a second surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Anna Vadimovna Noyes, John Cort Severns, Frederick Anthony Hartman, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent, Arseni V. Radomyselski, Paul Amaat France, Jeffrey John Scheibel, Christiaan Arthur Jacques Kamiel Thoen, John Christopher Deak, Phillip Kyle Vinson, Nabil Yaqub Sakkab
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Patent number: 7414017Abstract: Cleaning compositions containing C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides, have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols and propylene glycol ethers. The low filming and streaking occurs even in the presence of quaternary ammonium biocides.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Stephen Bradford Kong, Sonia H. Burciaga, Andrew Kilkenny
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Patent number: 7396808Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, ethanol, glycerol, and an essential oil containing lemon oil or d-limonene. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of buffer, such as a natural inorganic buffer. The cleaning composition can be used to clean hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Ryan K. Hood, Aram Garabedian, Thomas W. Kaaret, Maria Ochomogo
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Patent number: 7393818Abstract: A method of treating the surfaces of medical instruments which are contaminated with prions includes contacting the surface with a composition containing a source of peroxide ions, such as hydrogen peroxide, at a molar concentration of at least 1.5M peroxide (equivalent to approximately 5% hydrogen peroxide) and preferably, about 2M peroxide (approximately 7% hydrogen peroxide). The composition is optionally in the form of a gel. The composition is retained in contact with the surfaces for about 1-2 hours until all or substantially all prion contamination is removed.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Steris Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. McDonnell, Herbert J. Kaiser, Kathleen M. Antloga, Mildred R. Bernardo
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Patent number: 7393820Abstract: A substantially transparent, liquid cleaning product for hard surfaces, comprising at least 15% by weight of a surfactant and one or more abrasive materials selected from the group consisting of polymers having a diameter of from 0.6 to 4 mm, natural materials having a diameter of from 0.05 to 4 mm, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Heinz-Dieter Soldanski, Brigitie Giesen
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Patent number: 7390778Abstract: A composition for treating fabrics, comprising: a) a fabric shrinkage reducing composition selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, all isomers of propanediol, butanediol, pentanediol, hexanediol and mixtures thereof; b) a liquid cleaning/refreshment composition. The fabric shrinkage reducing composition and the liquid cleaning/refreshment composition are releasably absorbed in a substrate in a weight ratio of from about 1:2 to about 1:5. The fabric shrinkage reducing composition helps to reduce shrinkage of the fabrics treated in an in-home, non-immersion cleaning and refreshing process which is conducted in a clothes dryer, or the like apparatus. Also provided are non-immersion cleaning/refreshment processes using this composition, a kit containing the necessary items to conduct the processes of this invention and a sheet for releasably absorbing the compositions of this invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1999Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Janine Morgens Strang, Michael Peter Siklosi
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Patent number: 7387991Abstract: The compositions of this invention are microemulsions having a. a surfactant consisting essentially of a mixture of one or more alkoxylated amines or alkoxylated quaternary ammonium salts and one or more preferably branched carboxylic acids or salts thereof, b. a solvent or oil that is liquid at 25° C. and is insoluble in water, and c. water, wherein an optically clear isotropic microemulsion is formed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Inventor: Alice P. Hudson
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Patent number: 7381259Abstract: Liquid concentrate components of a fountain solution are provided, including a liquid film-forming fountain solution concentrate and a liquid surface-tension reducing fountain solution concentrate. The concentrates and water can be combined together to form a fountain solution composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: RBP Chemical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Raymond J. Hanneman, Jr., Jeffrey G. Behrens, Salvatore R. Viverito
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Patent number: 7375068Abstract: To provide an anti-soiling detergent composition that has excellent detergency, endows cleaned surfaces with a pronounced anti-soiling effect, effectively sustains the anti-staining effect, possesses superb storage stability, and can be used on restrooms, sinks, baths, and other damp, hard surfaces. The anti-soiling detergent composition contains (A) 0.05 to 10 mass % of a polyetheramide-modified organopolysiloxane and/or amino-modified organopolysiloxane, (B) 0.1 to 30 mass % of a specific surfactant, (C) 0.1 to 20 mass % of a metal chelating agent, and (D) water.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventors: Mari Yagi, Mitsuo Sado, Aki Inageta
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Liquid detergent composition comprising an anionic surfactant, amine oxide, and alkyl glyceryl ether
Patent number: 7375067Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition including (a) an anionic surfactant containing a hydrocarbon group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, (b) an amine oxide surfactant containing a hydrocarbon group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, (c) 2-ethylhexyl monoglyceryl ether, a compound represented by the formula (5) or a compound represented by the formula (6) and (d) water in each specified ratio: R5a—(OR5b)a5—OH??(5) R6a—(OR6b)a6Gb6.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiromitsu Hayashi, Nobuhiro Nishizawa, Yoshihiro Yomogida -
Patent number: 7375069Abstract: Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains with an opaque or translucent thin film of a composition that makes the stain practically indistinguishable against the background, exposing the coated stain to the elements, such as, sunlight, air, moisture, resulting in spontaneous transformation, degradation and subsequent removal of the stains from the solid surfaces. The compositions include a photocatalyst by itself or the photocatalyst combined with at least one of, a sensitizer, a dopant, a mediator, a co-reagent, a pigment and a binder. The role of a photocatalyst is to produce highly reactive species or radicals and initiate the degradation of a stain upon exposure to elements, such as, sunlight, air and ambient humidity. Artificial light sources can be used instead of sunlight.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Research Foundation of the University of Central FloridaInventor: Nazim Z. Muradov
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Patent number: 7368417Abstract: A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. In one formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid preferably comprising lactic acid, while the second organic acid is a carboxylic acid preferably comprising gluconic acid. The surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sultaines, betaines and amino propionates. The solvent is a an alkoxylated alcohol preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds. In a second formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid preferably comprising lactic acid, while the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sultaines, betaines and amino propionates and the solvent is a an alkoxylated alcohol preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Jelmar LLCInventor: Rosemary A. Gaudreault
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Patent number: 7358218Abstract: Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains with an opaque or translucent thin film of a composition that makes the stain practically indistinguishable against the background, exposing the coated stain to the elements, such as, sunlight, air, moisture, resulting in spontaneous transformation, degradation and subsequent removal of the stains from the solid surfaces. The compositions include a photocatalyst by itself or the photocatalyst combined with at least one of, a sensitizer, a dopant, a mediator, a co-reagent, a pigment and a binder. The role of a photocatalyst is to produce highly reactive species or radicals and initiate the degradation of a stain upon exposure to elements, such as, sunlight, air and ambient humidity. Artificial light sources can be used instead of sunlight.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Research Foundation of the University of Central Florida, Inc.Inventor: Nazim Z. Muradov
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Patent number: 7358219Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid deodorant having a high deodorizing effect and lasting ability to a fabric or fabrics. That is, the present invention provides a liquid deodorant which comprises 80 to 99% by weight of water and has a pH of 7.5 to 9.5 at 25° C., 1000 ml of which deodorant may be adjusted to pH 10 at 25° C. with 10 to 200 ml of 0.1 N aqueous NaOH and may be adjusted to pH 7 at 25° C. with 20 to 500 ml of 0.1 N aqueous H2SO4.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Noriko Yamaguchi, Ikuo Sugano, Kazutaka Shiratsuchi, Shuji Tagata
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Patent number: 7354889Abstract: Medical adhesive may be removed by applying a solution including tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate (THFA) to the surface upon which is located the adhesive and rubbing the surface to facilitate removal of the adhesive. The solution may be applied to a wipe before application to the surface and the wipe may be used to rub the surface. The surface may be living or dead human or animal skin, hard surfaces and medical instruments. Various additional ingredients may be added to the solution, like perfumes, emollients and other commonly known skin products and polymer diluents.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Ian Nigel Askill
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Patent number: 7348302Abstract: A cleaning composition including a metal bisulfate and metal inorganic salt acid package, and at least one surfactant. The cleaning composition can be a one-step wheel cleaner/brightener. The composition preferably contains no HF, no bifluoride, no oxalic acid, or other poisonous and highly toxic materials commonly found in both industrial and consumer wheel cleaners. Further, the wheel cleaner/brightener composition matches or exceeds the performance of those hazardous formulations and does not damage aluminum wheels even when applied to hot metal. The composition can be a foam composition, provided in a foam dispenser. The foam dispenser includes a container and a mechanical foaming head. The container includes a cleaning composition containing a metal bisulfate and metal sulfate acid package, and at least one surfactant, water, and a foam-boosting solvent.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: Kim R. Smith
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Patent number: 7345015Abstract: Cleaning wipes containing antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compounds and alkylpolyglucosides, especially C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides, have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols and glycol ethers having a vapor pressure between 0.1 and 2.0 mm Hg at 20° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Stephen Bradford Kong, Sonia H. Burciaga
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Patent number: 7341986Abstract: The invention, a stable composition of matter, has a 2 step method to make (maintain the same equalities in increased batches). Step #1. 0.4167 Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Pressed, which is a high quality olive oil, 0.5833 IPA, Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, shake to emulsify and create concentrate. Step #2 Using a 32 ounce empty plastic spray mist bottle, put 0.0625=2 ounces of contract from step #1. In plastic spray mist bottle, add 0.4375=14 ounces of tap water to plastic bottle, replace spray mist cap and shake. Suitable to Cross clean, the human body, plants leaves, natural and man-made finished products, fine ash particle controller, controls ash from becoming air borne. In addition the composition of matter cleaning solution will use minimal amounts of water in the cleaning and particle control process.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Inventor: Murtie Nina Kalusha
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Patent number: 7338927Abstract: The invention discloses methods of making and uses for wide spectrum disinfectants including as components an alcohol, O-phenylphenol, chlorhexidine gluconate, nonoxynol-9, benzalkonium chloride, and deionised double distilled water wherein on a weight/volume ratio the alcohol comprises from 50 to 80%, the O-phenylphenol comprises from 0.1% to 0.8%, the chlorhexidine gluconate comprises from 0.01 to 1%, the nonoxynol-9 comprises from 0.02 to 1%, and the benzalkonium chloride comprises from 0.15 to 1%.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2002Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Alda Pharmaceuticals Corp.Inventor: Allan Shapiro
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Patent number: 7332463Abstract: Cleaning formulations, methods, and systems are effective, mild, and non-hazardous. Embodiments of the cleaning formulation comprise a fatty acid, a saponifier, a water conditioner, a solvent, a nonionic surfactant, and an anionic surfactant. Some embodiments also optionally additives. Embodiments are particularly effective for cleaning concrete.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: On Legal Grounds, Inc.Inventor: Robert Greenberg
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Patent number: 7326672Abstract: The present invention relates to personal wash compositions comprising, non-silicate particles, wherein the basal layer(s) carries a net cationic charge. The use of these specific particles results in enhanced properties (e.g., enhanced foaming, hydrotroping) of the personal wash products. The invention further discloses process for decreasing viscosity and/or increasing foam comprising formulating compositions with non-silicate layer compounds as specified.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Inventors: Vivek Subramanian, Pravin Shah, Kavssery Parameswaran Ananthapadmanabhan
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Patent number: 7320957Abstract: Rinse-aid composition comprising a polyalkoxylated trisiloxane surfactant and a non-ionic solubilising system having a cloud point above room temperature and an acidifying agent wherein the rinse-aid composition has a pH of from about 1 to about 4.5.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Harold Emmerson, Andrew Paul Nelson, Eric San Jose Robles, Brian Xiaoqing Song
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Patent number: 7309684Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion composition remover is disclosed. The compositions comprise a solvent, water and a surfactant. The removers are useful in removing non-aqueous and aqueous coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, from substrates to which the coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, have been applied.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: The Lubrizol CorporationInventors: Brian B. Filippini, Christopher M. Carter, Harshida C. Dave