Solid, Shaped Macroscopic Article Or Structure (e.g., Pellet, Film, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/445)
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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: 7893012Abstract: A solid cleaning composition includes methacrylate, water, defoamer, carboxylate, sodium carbonate, metasilicate, and surfactant. The solid cleaning composition includes between about 1% and about 10% methacrylate by weight, less than about 5% water by weight, between about 1% and about 5% defoamer by weight, between about 10% and about 30% carboxylate by weight, between about 15% and about 80% sodium carbonate by weight, between about 1% and about 5% metasilicate by weight, and between about 1% and about 5% surfactant by weight. The solidification system may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Brenda Lynn Tjelta, Lisa Maureen Sanders, Michael Edward Besse
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Patent number: 7888303Abstract: A solidification matrix includes methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water. The methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid having a growth exponent of less than about 3%.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
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Patent number: 7883584Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
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Patent number: 7871974Abstract: A process for making bleach granules comprising a bleach selected from the group of diacyl, tetraacyl peroxide and mixtures thereof, selected from diacyl peroxides of the general formula: R1—C(O)—OO—(O)C—R2 in which R1 represents a C6-C18 alkyl group and R2 represents an aliphatic group compatible with a peroxide moiety, such that R1 and R2 together contain a total of 8 to 30 carbon atoms; the tetraacyl peroxide is selected from tetraacyl peroxides of the general formula: R3—C(O)—OO—C(O)—(CH2)n-C(O)—OO—C(O)—R3 in which R3 represents a C1-C9 alkyl group and n represents an integer from 2 to 12, wherein the process comprises the step of dry granulating the diacyl and/or tetraacyl peroxide.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Julie Ellis, Christopher Charles Graham
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Publication number: 20110009309Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard surface cleaning composition comprising a polybetaine polymer, wherein said polybetaine polymer comprises a zwitterionic unit A or a mixture thereof, wherein said unit A comprises a betaine group or a mixture thereof and wherein said betaine group of said unit A is a sulphobetaine group or a mixture thereof, and a vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer or copolymer, wherein said polybetaine polymer and said vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer or copolymer are present in said composition at a weight ratio of polybetaine polymer to vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer or copolymer of at utmost 1.5:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: Annick Julia Oscar Mertens, Geert Andre Deleersnyder, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Stefano Scialla
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Patent number: 7867966Abstract: A mixed powder or mixed granule comprising at least 80% by weight of a mixture of (a) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid derivative of the general formula (I) MOOC—(CH2)2C(COOM)-N(CH2COOM)2??(I) where M is hydrogen, ammonium, alkali metal, (b) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one polyethylene glycol or of at least one nonionic surfactant or of a mixture thereof or of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinylpyrrolidones (PVP), polyalkylene glycols and derivatives thereof, processes for producing these mixed powders or mixed granules, the use of these mixed powders or mixed granules, and a solid laundry detergent and a solid dishwasher detergent comprising the inventive mixed powder or mixed granule are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Tanja Seebeck, Lars Kissau
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Publication number: 20110002871Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for sanitary facilities, said agent being applied directly on the sanitary object and adhering there, and being flushable only after a large number of flushes, wherein the agent comprises fillers and a bonding agent, wherein the bonding agent is selected from the group of polyalkylene derivatives, hydrogenated polystyrol derivatives, silicone systems, copolymers from the group of monoalkyl esters of poly(methyl vinyl ether/carbonic acid anhydrides, olefin homopolymers, and copolymers of two or more olefins, wherein the olefin homopolymers and copolymers can also be partially hydrogenated, partially oxidized, or further functionalized by means of graft molecules, and from the group of polyalkyleninmines, including in alkoxylized form, the polyetheramines (alkoxylized amines) and the polyglycerin polyether alkyl carbonic acids or polymers or derivatives comprising said polymer groups, and the viscosity of the agent is at least 30 Pa s, measured using a Haake viscosometer, plateType: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: BUCK-CHEMIE GMBHInventor: Joachim LEIPOLD
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Patent number: 7858574Abstract: 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 at least one of a source of calcium ion or a source of magnesium ion. The amounts of calcium ion or magnesium ion can be selected depending upon the hardness of the water of dilution. Methods for using a warewashing detergent composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael J. Bartelme, Keith E. Olson
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Publication number: 20100323947Abstract: A portable cleaning article includes a coated capsule and cleaning agent, in which the cleaning agent is contained within the coated capsule, the characteristic in that: the coated capsule having a thin-film layer and an oil layer that is coated over the surface of the thin-film layer to form a portable cleaning article. When the coated capsule is brought into contact with water by the user, the coated capsule dissolves in water for the cleaning agent to exert its cleaning function.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: Yun-Chun Lo
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Publication number: 20100299846Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising 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: August 18, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Method Products, Inc.Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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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: 7816314Abstract: The present invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergent compositions and methods of using compositions comprising halogenated salts, phosphate and/or silicate in conjunction with electrolyzed water in automatic dishwashing appliances comprising an electrochemical cell and/or electrolytic device for treating tableware to improve cleaning, sanitizing and stain removal by controlling hardness, corrosion and dispersancy.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: William Michael Scheper, Kenneth Nathan Price, Mario Elmen Tremblay, Paul Joseph Drzewiecki
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Publication number: 20100240566Abstract: Washing and cleaning agents containing a specific amidine compound and/or specific amidinium bicarbonate. These washing or cleaning agents enable an improved removal of contaminants due to pigment contamination and fat and oil soiling. Use of special amidine compounds and amidinium bicarbonate in a washing solvent is also described, which enables carbon dioxide from ambient air to bind in the washing solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Georg Meine, Thomas Feldbrugge, Paula Barreleiro, Konstantin Benda, Emilie Barriau
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Publication number: 20100227788Abstract: The present application relates to granulates of sensitive washing- or cleaning-agent ingredients. These granulates are suitable in particular for use in liquid or gelled, in particular water-containing washing or cleaning agents. The present invention further relates to methods for manufacturing such granulates, to washing and cleaning agents that contain such granulates, and to the use of suitable components for the manufacture of such granulates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Wolfgang Von Rybinski, Petra Padurschel, Elke Scholl, Stephan Gomolka, Cornelius Bessler, Sören Hölsken, Bernhard Guckenbiehl
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Patent number: 7767303Abstract: The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one surfactant and at least one hydrophilic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: ReGenesis, LLCInventors: James A. Smith, George Kellett
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Patent number: 7759299Abstract: 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 at least one of a source of calcium ion or a source of magnesium ion. The amounts of calcium ion or magnesium ion can be selected depending upon the hardness of the water of dilution. Methods for using a warewashing detergent composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael J. Bartelme, Keith E. Olson
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Patent number: 7759300Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a straight chain saturated carboxylic acid salt, sodium carbonate, and water. The straight chain saturated carboxylic acid salt is selected from a salt of a mono-, di-, or tri-carboxylic acid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
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Publication number: 20100179087Abstract: Methods, apparatus for the manufacture of an elongate compressed detergent composition, using apparatus comprising at least one pressing means (64) in movable communication with a forming chamber (60), wherein said at least one pressing means has a contact surface (65) suitable for contacting, in use, a composition, (61) to be compressed, and wherein the at least one contact surface is angled with respect to the forming chamber; the method comprising the steps of: loading the forming chamber with a dose of the detergent composition; the at least one contact surface being brought into contact with the detergent composition; the at least one pressing means compressing the composition between the at least one contact surface and forming chamber; and retracting the at least one pressing means to leave an elongate compressed detergent composition in the forming chamber of a non-rectangular cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Production (Poland) sp.z.o.oInventors: Ardite Francesc Ayats, Karl Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Axel Halbherr, Frederic Moreux, Rainer Link
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Patent number: 7754672Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising polymer bound manganese compounds as reducing agents and the use of such manganese compounds in cleaning compositions, particularly to machine dishwashing compositions comprising a protein bound manganese compound as a silver corrosion protection agent and the use of such a manganese compound in dishwashing compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Dalli-Werke GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Henk Beenen, Robbert de Boer, Inge Stroeks, Janco Van Ommen, Elke Philippsen-Neu, Gaye Ayan, Jürgen Krichel
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Publication number: 20100150850Abstract: A dispersion which contains particles of a carboxylic acid polymer dispersed in an organic medium containing an emollient ester and/or a non-ionic surfactant. The dispersion can be used to form a gel composition by mixing with a water miscible emollient ester and optionally water. The dispersion and gel can be used to form an emulsification system. The dispersion, gel and emulsification system are suitable for use in forming end-use emulsions, preferably at low temperature and low shear, and in particular, emulsions having a high oil phase concentration. The emulsions can be used in a wide range of applications, including personal care, household and industrial.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Mildred Estrada Tamor, David Peter Dowdell
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Publication number: 20100150976Abstract: An object made of at least two layers is disclosed, in which a first layer is a biologically degradable water-soluble support material containing an active agent and connected to at least one second layer, which is made up of a biologically degradable but water-insoluble material in the form of fibers. The active agents can be pharmaceutical agents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, agrochemicals and biocides. The object serves for the controlled release of at least one active agent based on the effect of water. The fiber structure of the second layer permits a control of the speed of water entry and/or exit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Iris Schnitzler, Christian Hausen, Michael Roreger, Dierk Schumacher
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Patent number: 7732396Abstract: The invention provides a granular anionic surfactant and a detergent composition blended with the same. Disclosed are a process for producing a granular anionic surfactant, which including stirring particles containing 50 to 100 wt % of an anionic surfactant at a temperature at which the anionic surfactant exhibits thermoplasticity at a stirring Froude number as defined below by equation (i) of 0.1 or more and less than 2.0; a granular anionic surfactant obtained by the process; a granular anionic surfactant having a surface roughness (Ra) of 1.0 ?m or less; and a detergent composition comprising the granular anionic surfactant. Fr=V/[(R×g)0.5]??(i) wherein Fr is Froude number, V is the peripheral speed at the top of a stirring blade [m/s], R is the radius of gyration of a stirring blade [m], and g is the acceleration of gravity [m/s2].Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hisashi Goda, Taiji Nakamae, Kazuhito Miyoshi
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Publication number: 20100113321Abstract: The present invention relates to non-surfactant active containing delivery particles, cleaning compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and cleaning compositions. When employed in cleaning compositions, such particles provide more uniform active delivery. Thus, resulting in improved cleaning performance without the increased cleaning negatives that may be associated with higher levels of certain active levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Paul R. Mort, III, Wendell Ivan Norman, George Douglas Hiler, II, Gregory Scot Miracle
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Publication number: 20100113318Abstract: A dosage element to be consumed in use in a ware washing machine, the dosage element comprises a container, whereby the container encloses a non-consolidated particulate composition and a gel in direct contact with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Pavlinka Roy, Frederic Moreux
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Publication number: 20100075889Abstract: The film of the present invention is provided, on the same long base material, with functional layer and a cleaning layer formed at the end surface in the running direction. With the cleaning layer positioned at the forefront, the film is delivered through a film forming apparatus equipped with a coater, etc., whereby the cleaning layer can remove foreign matters adhered on transporting rollers. The functional layer passes through after the cleaning layer has removed foreign matters. The film can be delivered without damaging the functional layer which is to be a product, and various treatments can further be carried out to the functional layer. According to the film of the present invention, the treatments can be carried out to the cleaning layer and functional layer on the same base material, thereby reducing the time and labor losses associated with the cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATIONInventor: Toshiyuki KATAGIRI
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Publication number: 20100062029Abstract: The invention relates to a product for the targeted release of active substances, especially detergents and/or cosmetic active substances. The inventive product has a layer structure, one layer being impermeable to the active substance and another layer being permeable to the active substance. The two layers define a compartment between them which contains the active substance and optionally a gas-releasing component. The product is preferably suitable for single use and can be used as a cosmetic agent and/or as a cleaning agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventor: Michael Roreger
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Patent number: 7674763Abstract: A method for manufacturing a molded detergent composition is provided. The method includes mixing a hydrated component and a hydratable component without heating to provide a mixture, molding the mixture to provide a molded detergent composition, and solidifying the molded detergent composition as a result of movement of the water of hydration from the hydrated component to the hydratable component to provide the molded detergent composition as a solid under conditions of room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The hydratable component includes water, if present at all, at a level of less than about 2 wt. % based on the weight of the hydratable component. The hydratable component is a component which successfully competes with the hydrated component for at least a portion of the water of hydration. Solidification of the mixture takes between about 1 minute and about 15 minutes.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Wendy Wiseth, Richard Stardig
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Patent number: 7671005Abstract: The present invention relates to non-surfactant active containing delivery particles, cleaning compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and cleaning compositions. When employed in cleaning compositions, such particles provide more uniform active delivery. Thus, resulting in improved cleaning performance without the increased cleaning negatives that may be associated with higher levels of certain active levels.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul R. Mort, III, Wendell Ivan Norman, George Douglas Hiler, II, Gregory Scot Miracle
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Publication number: 20100021534Abstract: A rigid, water-soluble container is made of an injection molded poly(vinyl alcohol) and/or a cellulose ether, which container encases a fabric care, surface care or dishwashing composition; and a capsule container comprising at least two components made of one or more material(s) that can be molded and which are water soluble or water dispersible or in which a substantial part of the surface of these components is water soluble or water dispersible so as to leave perforations throughout the wall when the capsular container is placed in contact with an aqueous environment. The container has one to six compartments, preferably one, two or three, the content of the various compartments being accessible to the aqueous environment when the capsular container is exposed to such an aqueous environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicants: RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITED, AQUASOL LTD.Inventors: Paul John Duffield, Geoffrey Robert Hammond, David Brian Edwards, William John McCarthy, Arnold Heyworth Beckett, Anthony Douglas Jackman
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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
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Publication number: 20090318327Abstract: Material, composition, and manufacturing method alternatives for a solidification matrix that may be used, for example, in solid cleaning compositions, or other technologies. In at least some embodiments, the solidification matrix includes a binding agent that is formed by the use of MGDA, or a salt or derivative thereof, and water to produce a solid binding agent. In some embodiments, the MGDA and water combines and can solidify to act as a binder material or binding agent dispersed throughout a solid composition that may contain other functional ingredients that provide the desired properties and/or functionality to the solid composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Roger L. Stolte, Ross M. Skadsberg, Scott P. Lyon
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Publication number: 20090285718Abstract: The invention comprises a method of forming functionally active fibers and substrates comprising functionally active fibers. The method includes forming a mixture of at least one poly vinyl polymer and at least one bleaching active. The mixture is then injected at a controlled flow rate into an electric field to cause the mixture to at least partially form fine fibers that have an average diameter of less than about 1000 nanometers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Marc Privitera, David Jackson Lestage, Edward Jason White
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Patent number: 7618932Abstract: A process for producing a shaped detergent body having a solid component comprising at least 65 wt % of builders, wherein the process comprises injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2004Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.VInventors: Judith Preuschen, Ralf Wiedemann
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Patent number: 7612031Abstract: The present invention is directed to a health-and-hygiene appliance comprising a dispersible component and a releasable component. Some or all of the releasable component is not homogeneously distributed throughout the dispersible component. Instead, the releasable component is disposed adjacent or proximate to the dispersible component, as would occur if the dispersible component was coated, sprayed, injected, deposited, printed, or otherwise associated with a formed dispersible component. One example of such an appliance is a cleansing product in which, on exposure to liquid, such as water, the dispersible component disperses or disintegrates, thereby releasing, and making available, all or substantially all of the releasable component, in this case a soap, cleanser, or other formulation. The releasable component may be released prior to, concurrent with, and/or after dispersal or disintegration of the dispersing component. The appliance can be sized for convenient handling by a caregiver or user—e.g.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Lang, Brendon F. Ribble
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Publication number: 20090270301Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry J. Klos, Gretchen L. King, Richard D. Stardig
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Patent number: 7601678Abstract: A washing and cleaning agent shaped body in the form of a granulate, extrudate, agglomerate, or tablet, containing fine microparticles that contain one or more washing or cleaning agent components, wherein the fine microparticles form the shaped body as such or are present within it. The washing or cleaning agent component is selected from surfactants, fragrances, dyes, enzymes, enzyme stabilizers, builders, substances to adjust the pH, bleaches, bleach activators, silver protectants, soil-repelling substances, optical brighteners, antiredeposition agents, disintegration auxiliaries, and mixtures thereof. At least 10% of the fine microparticles, based on the total number of microparticles, have a particle size distribution of ?20 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2003Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Henriette Weber, Wilfried Raehse
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Patent number: 7601679Abstract: A process for producing a detergent portion, comprising the steps of forming one or more dimensionally stable hollow bodies comprising at least one compartment by injection moulding, providing one or more means for compartmentalizing the dimensionally stable hollow bodies, filling the compartment with at least one detersive formulation, and closing the compartment to form a partial or whole enclosure around the detersive formulation.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Henriette Weber, Sandra Hoffmann, Wilfried Raehse, Dieter Jung, Frank Meier, Christian Block, Rolf Bayersdoerfer, Markus Semrau, Karl-Martin Faeser, Paul Birnbrich, Dieter Nickel
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Publication number: 20090247449Abstract: The present application relates to particles, compositions comprising such particles, and processes for making and using such particles and compositions. Such particles minimize or eliminate certain drawbacks of encapsulated benefit agents. When employed in compositions, for example, cleaning or fabric care compositions, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, there by allowing reduced amounts of benefit agents to be employed. In addition to allowing the amount of benefit agent to be reduced, such particles allow a broad range of benefit agents to be employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: John Allen Burdis, David William York, Daniel Ning Geng Law, Brian Vincent, Herley Casanova Yepes
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Publication number: 20090232858Abstract: The present invention includes compositions, methods, systems for the controlled delivery of an active agent in a tablet polymer comprising two or more layers, wherein each of the two or more layers comprises at least one active agent and at least one molecular recognition polymer, wherein the two or more layers are compressed into a single tablet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Nicholas A. Peppas, Barbara Ekerdt, Marta Gomez-Burgaz
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Publication number: 20090215664Abstract: Melt granules for detergents and cleaning agents, obtained by certain melting-solidification methods. The melt granules make possible dust-free, abrasion-resistant solid detergents and cleaning agents. The melt granules can also be used for scenting purposes. The production methods described offer many possibilities for influencing the product aesthetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Wilfried Raehse
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Patent number: 7579018Abstract: Microbiological control is achieved by continuously and inexpensively dosing water in contact with biofilm, or that comes into contact with biofilm, using a highly effective biocide that provides very effective microbiocidal control of planktonic microorganisms and of biofilm species, even where the biofilm infestations have been in existence for long periods of time and thus have encased themselves in a substantial quantity of slimy defensive polysaccharide layers or films. In addition, the biocide used makes possible significant reduction in copper and/or iron surfaces in contact with the water as compared to N,N?-bromochloro- 5,5-dimethyl hydantoin. Still other advantages are made possible by the described technology.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Albemarle CorporationInventors: Jonathan N. Howarth, Christopher J. Nalepa, Michael J. Sanders, David L. Shelton
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Publication number: 20090196909Abstract: There is disclosed an article and method of making an article for removing at least one contaminant from a solid surface. In one embodiment, the article comprises carbon nanotubes attached to a support media, such as a nonwoven mixture of PET and cotton. There is also disclosed a method of removing at least one contaminant from a solid surface, such as areas where microbial, particle, or static contamination is undesirable, including hospitals, clean rooms, kitchens, baths, or human hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Christopher H. Cooper, Whitmore B. Kelley, JR., Vardhan Bajpai, Daniel Iliescu, Thomas H. Treutler, Andrei Burnin, Hai-Feng Zhang
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Publication number: 20090196897Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Publication number: 20090176687Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. Exemplary polycarboxylic acid polymers include a polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, a modified polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, and a polymaleic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 500 and about 5,000. The polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
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Publication number: 20090176688Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a biodegradable aminocarboxylate, sodium carbonate, and water. The biodegradable aminocarboxylate, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
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Publication number: 20090176683Abstract: A kit and method for preparing a cleaning solution for delivery under pressure includes combining a cleaning composition, an oxidizing agent, an effervescent agent and an aqueous medium in a pressurizable container having an opening with a removably mounted cap. The effervescent agent reacts with the aqueous medium to generate a gas to pressurize the cleaning solution within the container. The method can be used for preparing a cleaning solution for use with a pressurizable container have an aerosol valve assembly or an extraction cleaner with a fluid delivery system for dispensing the cleaning solution under pressure to a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning solution and a pressurizable container having a removably mounted cap with an aerosol valve assembly can be provided as a kit to a consumer for preparing a pressurized cleaning solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.Inventors: Christian J. Choe, Herbert J. Vanderbilt, Kevin Haley, Charles A. Reed, JR., Eric J. Hansen
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Patent number: 7544409Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and an article for performing the method of monitoring a surfactant. A preferred embodiment of the invention, an article comprises a substrate having an image and a surfactant thereon. The substrate is formed from various known fabrics or materials capable of absorbing and retaining a substantial quantity of the surfactant. During use, as the surfactant is dissipated, the image changes in appearance thereby indicating the quantity of surfactant remaining on the substrate. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the method and article of the present invention is effective for encouraging and making washing enjoyable for children and includes the use of an epidermal surfactant, such as soap, detergent, or other active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2003Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: SpencerHall, Inc.Inventors: Donald S Copland, Mike E Crowley, Jonathan B. Hall
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Patent number: 7538079Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a spray dried powder comprising: (a) forming a warm, stirred aqueous slurry comprising: inorganic salts, at least one binding agent and 0.001 to 20% by weight of capsules based on the weight of spray dried powder, said capsules containing benefit agents including at least perfume, and (b) spray drying the resultant slurry to form a spray dried powder, said capsules being such that: 1) more than 40% of the benefit agents remain encapsulated 60 minutes after dispersion thereof at 70° C. in the slurry as defined in the “slurry survival test” in a sealed vessel without agitation; and 2) more than 30% of the benefit agents added for 15 minutes to an ambient slurry as defined in the “spray dry test” survive spray drying through a laboratory scale spray drier.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Takasago International CorporationInventors: Jonathan Warr, Stuart Fraser, Emmanuel Aussant
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Patent number: 7524803Abstract: 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 solution having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Lentsch, Michael J. Bartelme, Victor F. Man, Burton M. Baum, Terence P. Everson