Package Or Dosing Unit (e.g., Sachet, Wrapped Cake Soap, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/439)
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Patent number: 8268771Abstract: The present invention is a laundry article used for both cleaning and conditioning fabrics, which comprises a water-insoluble nonwoven substrate, coated with at least one zone each of a detergent composition and a fabric conditioning composition. The fabric conditioning composition comprises a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, an alkoxylated fatty alcohol, and a fatty acid.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Georg Meine, Frank Sonnenschein, Martina Hutmacher, Inga Kerstin Vockenroth, Katherine Yu, Matthew M. Petkus, Bin Lin
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Patent number: 8268768Abstract: The invention relates to a phosphate- and bleach-free automatic dishwashing agent containing: a) 5 to 60 wt % citrate, b) (hydrogen) carbonate, c) 2 to 40 wt % ethylenediamine disuccinic acid, wherein the weight ratio of the components b) and c) is between 1:5 and 10:1, and wherein said automatic dishwashing agent is characterized by good cleaning performance, particularly improved cleaning of tea.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Dorota Sendor-Muller, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Sven Muller
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Patent number: 8268770Abstract: A cleaning substrate which comprises at least one layer of a solid hypohalite precipitate, wherein the hypohalite precipitate is formed in situ on the layer of substrate material. A process for making a fibrous cleaning substrate comprising the steps of: a) providing at least one layer of fibrous material; b) exposing the fibrous layer to an aqueous alkaline earth salt solution; c) treating the fibrous layer with a hypochlorite solution; d) allowing the aqueous alkaline earth salt solution combine with the hypochlorite solution to form a solid hypochlorite precipitate around the fibers in the fibrous material and a liquid phase, and e) removing at least 65% of the liquid phase from the fibrous substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Marc P. Privitera, William L. Smith, Edward Jason White, Leslie N. Adams
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Patent number: 8252736Abstract: An alkaline cleaning composition for use in aqueous medium comprising nanoparticles or a nanoparticles precursor and a polymeric nanoparticle stabilizer.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Weihua Lan, Dan Xu, Alberto Martinez-Becares, David William York
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Publication number: 20120208740Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of preparing a solid form of acetic acid. The method at least includes the steps of combining a solid acid and a metal acetate with a solvent to form a slurry. After a predetermined period of time, a solid form of acetic acid is recovered. The present invention also includes a solid product of acetic acid produced by the above-mentioned method. There is also disclosed a formulation including the solid product of acetic acid according to the present invention. Further, there is disclosed a cleaning system including the formulation according to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: ChemLink Laboratories, LLCInventors: Ryan Giffin MOORE, Lucas John SMITH
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Patent number: 8232237Abstract: A cleaning article comprises a substrate in the form of a wipe loaded with a cleaning agent and loaded with a heat generating agent which generates heat when the wipe is exposed to water.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventor: Malcolm Tom McKechnie
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Patent number: 8232238Abstract: A water soluble strip that includes a carrier film that include water soluble polymer, one or more actives and one or more agents such as heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator. The water soluble strip can optionally include other additives. The actives includes antimicrobial agent, cleaning agent and/or surfactant. The water soluble strip can include other materials. The heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator, when used, are designed facilitate in degrading or dissolving the water soluble strip and/or increase the activity of the one or more actives. The water soluble film can be used for a variety of applications such as a hard surface cleaning strip, dishwashing strip, laundry cleaning strip, stop removing strip, drain unclogging strip, toilet bowl cleaning strip and the like. The water soluble strip eliminates the need to purchase and store numerous containers and/or heavy containers of cleaner that take up large amounts of shelf space.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Maria Ochomogo, Nancy Falk, Aram Garabedian, Jessica Diaz, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 8221859Abstract: The invention provides a moist wipe for cleaning a surface, the wipe comprising a sheet material premoistened with an aqueous emulsion comprising a wax and no or a low amount of silicone compounds. The wipe is used to wipe a surface, to prevent or reduce against water staining on the surface, as might arise from subsequent contact with aqueous liquids. The invention further provides a packaged product containing at least one wipe, and a method of manufacturing moist wipes.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Christopher Ledger, Lynne Swainger
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Patent number: 8216993Abstract: A laundry stain and soil pretreatment sheet including a water soluble or water dispersible carrier layer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol, a removable separator layer, and a layer of cleaning agent composition therebetween. The separator layer is removed, the composition layer is adhered to a stain on clothing, and the clothing is laundered to treat the stain. The carrier layer dissolves or disperses during the laundering.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Dirty Laundry, LLCInventors: Jamie B. Peltz, Robert F. Golownia
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Publication number: 20120135911Abstract: A process for making modified N-acetylated chitosan comprising the steps of: a) forming an aqueous solution of chitosan in aqueous acid; b) mixing the resulting solution of step a) with an acetylating agent in a chitosan:acetylating agent sub-stoichiometric amount; and c) allowing the chitosan and acetylating agent to react for a length of time sufficient for substantial completion of the acetylation reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Alan Thomas Brooker, Katherine Helen Combs, Larry Eugene Miller, Stephen Godfrey, Philip Robert Mallender
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Patent number: 8188029Abstract: Foamed polyurethane articles, such as a sponges, sheets, tapes or ribbons, blocks or other molded, extruded or cast article which foamed polyurethane articles exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and are particularly useful in the formation of cleaning articles. Processes for the manufacture of such cleaning articles based on hydrophilic polyurethane foams exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and their use are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Farid Ahmad Nekmard, Diane Joyce Burt, James Chi-Cheng Feng, Paul Hermann
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Publication number: 20120129748Abstract: A method of producing a dosage form detergent product, comprises the steps of: (a) producing an open-mouthed pouch by forming a water-soluble, synthetic plastics film into a mould cavity defining said pouch, (b) introducing a particulate first detergent composition into the pouch, (c) forming a recess in the upper surface of the particulate first detergent composition, (d) introducing into said recess a pre-formed, shape-retaining second detergent component with an at least substantially planar face positioned to be exposed from the particulate first detergent component, and (e) sealing a water-soluble film over the mouth of the pouch and against said exposed face of the pre-formed detergent product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: James William Gordon, Steven Hedley Holden
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Patent number: 8168581Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a detergent tablet comprises filling a recess in a first pre-formed body with a gel; adding a second body to the gel; and allowing/causing the gel to solidify.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventor: Ralf Wiedemann
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Patent number: 8163690Abstract: A laundry treatment composition comprising from about 1 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of a mono-hydrocarbyl amido quaternary ammonium compound comprising the structure: wherein R1 comprises a C12 to C22 hydrocarbyl amido chain, preferably an alkenyl chain, R2, R3 and R4 are individually selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 hydrocarbyl, C1-C4 hydroxy hydrocarbyl, benzyl, —(C2H4O)xH where x has a value from about 1 to about 10, and mixtures thereof, and wherein X? is a anion; and from about 1 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of an anionic surfactant, wherein the laundry treatment composition provides sufficient softness and anti-static benefits without minimized formation of non-soluble flocs.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jodi Lee Brown, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Bernard William Kluesener, Mark Robert Sivik
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Patent number: 8137658Abstract: A liquid, substantially anhydrous tooth whitener composition for delivery of a tooth-whitening amount of active whitening ingredient onto teeth, with effective bioadhesion and retention thereof, and, thereupon, sufficient penetration of the ingredient through the tooth enamel, providing efficacious bleaching of stained teeth.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.Inventor: William E. Prosise
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Patent number: 8071527Abstract: A cleaning compound for cleaning surfaces in a food processing environment includes at least one container, with each container including a peroxide and/or an alkaline reactant therein. The alkaline reactant is selected to raise the pH of the cleaning compound into the alkaline range when the peroxide and the alkaline reactant are mixed together. The cleaning compound may be a liquid or dry compound, which is applied to the surface to be cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: William E. Spindler
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Patent number: 8066818Abstract: A detergent multi-compartment pouch having a plurality of water-soluble films forming a plurality of compartments the pouch comprising two side-by-side compartments superposed onto another compartment wherein at least two different compartments contain two different compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Frank William DeNome, Dennis Allen Beckholt
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Patent number: 8026203Abstract: The present relates to a surfactant concentrate comprising at least 75% of an essentially completely neutralized anionic sulphated surfactant and 5% to 25% carboxylic acid, of which 4% to 96% of the carboxylic acid is in its free acid form, the process for making it and a detergent composition containing it.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Florence Catherine Courchay, Walter Nuyts, Johannes Georg Winter
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Patent number: 8012267Abstract: A method of machine cleaning dishes in a dishwasher, wherein over the course of a cleaning program, having a pre-rinsing operation and a cleaning operation, two liquid cleansers A and B having the following composition: A:—10 to 75 wt % of builder(s); ?0.1 to 10 wt % of enzyme(s); ?24.9 to 89.9 wt % of solvent; and B: ?10 to 74.9 wt % of builder(s); ?25 to 89.9 wt % of solvent; are metered into the wash bath at two successive times t1 and t2. The liquid cleanser A has a pH value (20° C.) of between 6 and 9 and is metered in at time t1, while the liquid cleanser B has a pH value (20° C.) of between 9 and 14 and is metered in at time t2.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Maren Jekel, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler
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Patent number: 7977298Abstract: An article comprising a first pouch made of a water-soluble material containing a first solid and/or liquid composition and a second pouch made of a water-soluble material containing a second solid and/or liquid composition characterized in that at least one of the first and second pouches is made from a material which remains substantially intact when immersed in water under a first set of conditions but will readily dissolve or disintegrate when immersed in water under a second set of conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: The Sun Products CorporationInventor: Leslie Joseph Luke Joinson
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Patent number: 7977301Abstract: The present invention provides a wet wipe made up of a substrate impregnated with a cleaning lotion where the cleaning lotion includes a particulate material.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Randall Glenn Marsh, Lee Ellen Drechsler, Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Antonio Martinez Campoy, Mary Rebecca Zimnawoda, Philip Andrew Sawin
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Patent number: 7973003Abstract: A laundry stain and soil pretreatment sheet including a water soluble or water dispersible carrier layer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol, a removable separator layer, and a layer of cleaning agent composition therebetween. The separator layer is removed, the composition layer is adhered to a stain on clothing, and the clothing is laundered to treat the stain. The carrier layer dissolves or disperses during the laundering.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Dirty Laundry, LLCInventors: Jamie B. Peltz, Robert F. Golownia
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Patent number: 7973002Abstract: A composition comprising phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) is provided. The PAP has a particle size of 0.01 to 100 ?m and a particle size distribution with x(50) of less than 10 ?m. Preferably the composition is a detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Pavlinka Roy, Ralf Wiedemann
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Publication number: 20110152147Abstract: Encapsulates, compositions, packaged products and displays comprising such encapsulates, and processes for making and using such encapsulates, compositions, packaged products and displays. Such compositions have improved deposition and retention properties that may impart improved benefit characteristics to a composition and/or situs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Johan Smets, An Pintens, Olav Pieter Dora Tony Keijzer, Jean-Francois Bodet, Ariel Lebron, Emiliano Fratini, Chiara Vannucci, Moira Ambrosi, Piero Baglioni, Sandra Jacqueline Guinebretiere, Nianxi Yan, Hongwei Liu
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Patent number: 7964549Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch suitable for use in a laundry application comprising a water-soluble film and having at least a first and a second compartment, wherein each compartment comprises a composition, characterized in that the second compartment comprises a whitening agent that exhibits a hueing efficiency of at least 5 and a wash removal value in the range of from about 30% to about 95%.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alice Michele Boutoille, Florence Catherine Courchay, Michael Alan John Moss, Pandora Sifnioti
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Patent number: 7964544Abstract: A cleaning composition concentrate includes about 0.05 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of a surfactant component, about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a dispersant component, and about 0.001 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a sheeting agent component, wherein the composition comprises less than about 0.1 wt. % volatile organic compound exhibiting a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg at 20° C. The cleaning composition can be provided as a use composition as a result of diluting the cleaning composition concentrate with water of dilution at a dilution ratio of cleaning composition concentrate to water of dilution of about 1:1. A method for preparing a cleaning composition is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Tami J. Tadrowski
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Patent number: 7959686Abstract: Dry cleaning and fabric-treatment compositions, methods and articles incorporating the same that are suitable for use in drying machines, such as hot air drying machines found in households, apartments, and laundromats, which are normally adapted to dry wet garments and the like from a washing machine. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least one organic solvent, with the at least one organic solvent forming the greatest weight percentage of the active components in the composition. In some embodiments, the composition also may include water and/or at least one surfactant, emulsifier, perfume, and/or application-specific composition. In some embodiments, the article includes a dispenser from which the composition is selectively dispensed onto a dry garment or other object to be cleaned. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes an internal chamber containing the composition, and the composition is dispensed onto objects prior to placing the objects in a drying machine.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Dry, Inc.Inventor: Rayvon E. Reynolds
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Publication number: 20110082068Abstract: Methods of making a (e.g. dilute) cleaning solution from a hydrogel cleaning concentrate, packages of hydrogel cleaning concentrate, and methods of making a hydrogel cleaning concentrate are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Robin E. Wright, Sonja K. Belgrade, Mitchell T. Johnson, Richard L. Walter, John M. Brandner, Narina Y. Stepanova, James W. Zurawski
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Patent number: 7910535Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a pearlescent liquid treatment composition suitable for use as a laundry or hard surface cleaning composition comprising a pearlescent agent, said pearlescent agent having D0.99 volume particle size of less than 50 ?m and is present in composition at a level of from 0.02% to 2.0% by weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Kerry Andrew Vetter, David Scott Dunlop, Karl Ghislain Braeckman, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot, Tim Roger Michel Vanpachtenbeke
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Patent number: 7906471Abstract: Use of a film forming material comprising an ethoxylated poly(vinylalcohol) for the manufacturing of water-soluble packaging for a detergent composition or related material.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Marcus Guzman, Roger Kaiser
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Patent number: 7893013Abstract: Article for use in a dishwashing machine, which comprises a water-soluble glass or ceramic composition effective to reduce corrosion of glassware and at least one surfactant containing composition, wherein the amount of the glass or ceramic composition is within the range of 5 to 95 wt. % and the amount of the surfactant is in the range of 5 to 95 wt. %, both percentages based on the weight of the article.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Recklett Benckiser N.V.Inventor: Karlheinz Ulrich Gerhard Hahn
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Patent number: 7858573Abstract: A process for making a detergent composition, the detergent composition comprising: a) from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a polymer in particulate form comprising: i) a carboxylic acid monomer; ii) more than about 5% by weight of the polymer of a sulfonic acid monomer; and iii) optionally a non-ionic monomer; and b) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of the composition of a hydrophobic silica the process comprising the steps of: a) pre-mixing the polymer with the hydrophobic silica to obtain a polymer/silica premix; and b) mixing polymer/silica premix with any additional detergent components.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts
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Patent number: 7857913Abstract: A cleaning compound for cleaning surfaces in a food processing environment includes at least one container, with each container including a peroxide and/or an alkaline reactant therein. The alkaline reactant is selected to raise the pH of the cleaning compound into the alkaline range when the peroxide and the alkaline reactant are mixed together. The cleaning compound may be a liquid or dry compound, which is applied to the surface to be cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Inventor: William E. Spindler
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Patent number: 7829516Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. The relative amounts of the source of zinc ion and the source of aluminum ion can be controlled to reduce visible filming when the warewashing detergent composition is used in the presence of hard water. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Howie Kestell, Michael J. Bartelme, Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Burton M. Baum, Terence P. Everson
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Patent number: 7790662Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a laundry detergent product comprising (a) a package comprising (1) a container; and (2) a closure; (b) a fluid laundry detergent pourable at ambient storage temperature and comprising at least one material copourable from the package with the fluid laundry detergent, wherein the material is selected from: (1) a detergent-copourable perfume composition; (2) a fabric care additive; (3) a laundry-specific detersive additive; (4) an enzyme; (5) a volatile malodorous compound; and (6) any combination thereof; (c) a headspace; and (d) a detergent-non-copourable perfume composition. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods for making or assembling the fluid laundry detergent package.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Hilal Sahin Topkara, Alex James Orchard, Peter Gerard Gray, Manuel Mariani, Giovanni Carrara, Ingrid Merere, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett St. Laurent, Johan Smets, Regis d'Hardemare, Hugo Robert Germain Denutte
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Patent number: 7776810Abstract: Compositions comprising an ionic liquid active composed of an ion active and an ionic liquid-forming counter ion, wherein the ion active is capable of delivering a fabric treating benefit, a surface treating benefit, and/or an air treating benefit. The compositions are substantially free of added water and have a viscosity less than about 5000 mPa·s at room temperature. The compositions are easily diluted with water and/or organic solvent, without formation a gel phase during the dilution process. Various products, especially a unit dose product, made with such compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Glenn Thomas Jordan, IV, Stacie Ellen Hecht, Kenneth Nathan Price, Patricia Sara Berger, Yousef Georges Aouad, Jean Wevers, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Frank William Denome, Kevin George Goodall, Jose Luis Vega, Michael Stanford Showell, Kenneth Richard Seddon, Harambage Quintus Nimal Gunaratne
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Patent number: 7745385Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble pouch comprising a laundry detergent composition comprising reactive dye.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Alan Thomas Brooker
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Patent number: 7744654Abstract: Dry cleaning and fabric-treatment compositions, methods and articles incorporating the same that are suitable for use in drying machines, such as hot air drying machines found in households, apartments, and laundromats, which are normally adapted to dry wet garments and the like from a washing machine. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least one organic solvent, with the at least one organic solvent forming the greatest weight percentage of the active components in the composition. In some embodiments, the composition also may include water and/or at least one surfactant, emulsifier, perfume, and/or application-specific composition. In some embodiments, the article includes a dispenser from which the composition is selectively dispensed onto a dry garment or other object to be cleaned. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes an internal chamber containing the composition, and the composition is dispensed onto objects prior to placing the objects in a drying machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Dry, Inc.Inventor: Rayvon E. Reynolds
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Patent number: 7737103Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous multicomponent system comprising a hydrophobe modified polymer which forms a high-viscosity liquid during mixing and to the use of said multicomponent system, in particular, in the form of a cosmetic component or a washing and/or rinsing and/or cleaning agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Matthias Hloucha, Danuta Bedrunka, Rainer Hofmann, Wolfgang von Rybinski, Erik Hattemer, Doris Dahlmann
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Publication number: 20100144584Abstract: Eco-friendly, or “green”, cleaning wipes are disclosed. The wipes may include a substrate and a green concentrated aqueous cleaning composition impregnated therein. The wipes are dry to the touch before they are activated by water and applied to inanimate surfaces for cleaning. Because of the green concentrated cleaning composition and water-activation just before application, the disclosed wipes may clean larger surface areas and have longer shelf lives and lower weights for easy transportation, packaging and handling than conventional wet wipes that are pre-loaded with a diluted cleaning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventor: Marie-Esther Saint Victor
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Patent number: 7727946Abstract: Process for making a functionalized substrate in the form of a water-soluble film carrying a coating of a functional composition, the process comprising applying to at least one side of the film an aqueous solution comprising one or more functional materials to form the coating wherein the coating is formed from a plurality of layers in a stepwise manner and/or the aqueous solution comprises a film insolubilizer agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Vincenzo Catalfamo, Frank William Denome, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Yousef Georges Aouad, James Michael Archbold
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Patent number: 7718596Abstract: A unit dose fabric treatment system comprises a water soluble container in which a liquid fabric treatment composition is disposed, the composition comprising one or more fatty acid esters wherein, in at least one of the fatty acid esters, the average proportion of C18 chains is less than 60%, preferably less than 50%, more preferably less than 40%, e.g. less than 30% by weight of the total weight of fatty acid chains in the fatty acid ester.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Stephen Leonard Briggs, Lisa Emma Fildes, Craig Warren Jones
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Patent number: 7708840Abstract: Method of cleaning dishes in an automatic dishwashing machine comprising providing film material consisting essentially of an ethoxylated poly(vinylalcohol) material enclosing a dishwasher detergent composition to an automatic dishwashing machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Marcus Guzmann, Roger Kaiser
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Publication number: 20100101605Abstract: Multi-functional wipes with desirable ecological profiles and improved performances are disclosed. The wipes may include a substrate and a cleaning composition, a disinfecting/sanitizing composition, and an optional fragrance composition releasably associated with the substrate. The compositions may be separated from one another and may be impregnated in or coated on distinct sections of the substrate. Unlike “wet” wipes preloaded with a dilute cleaning liquid, the disclosed wipes may be substantially dry and water-activated just prior to its application on a target surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Marie-Esther Saint Victor
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Publication number: 20100093595Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a continuous phase, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 7674761Abstract: This invention is directed to a water soluble sachet comprising a detergent composition having a discrete particle that enhances cleaning in a dishwashing machine. The water soluble sachet unexpectedly results in excellent cleaning properties and minimizes spot and film formation on items being cleaned in a dishwasher.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Natasha Pfeiffer, Naresh Dhirajlal Ghatlia, Isaac Israel Secemski
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Patent number: 7671003Abstract: The present invention relates to a unit dose detergent product comprising a liquid fabric treatment composition and a water-soluble material, whereby the unit dose of the liquid composition is contained within the water-soluble material, wherein the liquid composition is a non-Newtonian, shear-thinning liquid having a low shear viscosity of at least 3,000 cps, when measured at a shear rate of 0.5 s?1 and 20° C., and wherein the liquid composition comprises silicone oil, the silicone oil being emulsified in the liquid composition so that the mean particle diameter of the emulsified silicone oil droplets is from 5 to 50 micrometers.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Susan Mary Barry, Frantz Beznik, Francesco De Buzzaccarini, Lorenzo Matteo Pierre Gualco
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Patent number: 7666827Abstract: The present invention provides a wet wipe made up of a substrate impregnated with a cleaning lotion where the cleaning lotion includes a particulate material.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Randall Glenn Marsh, Lee Ellen Drechsler, Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Antonio Martinez Campoy, Mary Rebecca Zimnawoda, Philip Andrew Sawin
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Publication number: 20100029535Abstract: A package comprises a detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The detergent composition further comprises encapsulated phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) in granular form having a particle size of from 10-500 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Daniele FREGONESE, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Patent number: 7638473Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. The relative amounts of the source of zinc ion and the source of aluminum ion can be controlled to reduce visible filming when the warewashing detergent composition is used in the presence of hard water. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Howie Kestell, Michael J. Bartelme, Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Burton M. Baum, Terence P. Everson