Bar Or Cake Patents (Class 510/447)
  • Patent number: 11938202
    Abstract: A personal cleansing soap bar composition is provided, comprising: a soap; an aqueous ethylene acrylic acid copolymer dispersion; a silicone copolymer emulsion with an internal phase viscosity at 25° C. of ?100×106 mm2/sec; wherein the personal cleansing soap bar is a solid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Sandeep S. Gadgil, Rishikesh Deshmukh, Deepak Dandekar
  • Patent number: 11920106
    Abstract: A method for producing a multiphase washing or cleaning agent shaped body, including the steps of: a) providing a first free-flowing washing or cleaning agent; b) providing a second washing or cleaning agent; c) feeding the first and second washing or cleaning agent to an injector; d) introducing the first free-flowing washing or cleaning agent and the second free-flowing washing or cleaning agent into a mold by way of the injector; e) solidifying at least one of the free-flowing first and second washing or cleaning agents in the mold, forming a multiphase washing or cleaning agent shaped body; f) removing the multiphase washing or cleaning agent shaped body from the mold, wherein the first and second free-flowing washing or cleaning agent are introduced into the mold through outlet openings in the injector, which are separated. The invention also relates to multiphase shaped bodies produced by way of this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Maria Trinchera, Matthias Sunder, Katja Gerhards, Steffen Ristau, Mohamed Aztout, Vera Diel
  • Patent number: 11851635
    Abstract: A non-caustic solid powder cleaner composition is disclosed herein, as well as a method of making and using the same. A benefit of the powder cleaner composition can be providing a compact, lightweight powder composition that can be easily and efficiently transported, stored, dispensed, and used for safely cleaning grill and oven surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: MAGNUS PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Matthew Montes
  • Patent number: 11674114
    Abstract: A method of making an opacified liquid detergent composition is disclosed. The method includes the steps of combining at least one anionic surfactant, a fatty acid, and water to form a mixture having a transparent optical appearance, then adding divalent cations to the mixture, and opacifying the mixture as the divalent cations interact with the fatty acid to form the opacified liquid detergent composition in the absence of a microplastic opacifier. The opacified liquid detergent composition having a turbidity value of greater than about 250 turbidity units (NTUs) measured utilizing a turbidity meter at about 24° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Daniel Thomas Piorkowski
  • Patent number: 11525104
    Abstract: A porous dissolvable solid can include an isethionate surfactant; a non-sulfate anionic surfactant; and an amphoteric surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hongsing Tan, Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11427792
    Abstract: Solid detergent compositions for dishwashing or warewashing compositions and applications of use are disclosed. In particular, solid carbonate-based compositions that do not require a traditional dispenser for controlled rate of release over multiple cycles are disclosed. Compositions, methods of employ and cleaning using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Max Gelderman, John Mansergh, John Skulan, Monique Roerdink Lander
  • Patent number: 11026870
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and compositions for cleansing and detoxifying keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, as well as processes for cleansing and detoxifying keratin fibers using the systems and compositions according to the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Halil Gevgilili, Jun Liang, Heather Lee, Semra Senturk-Ozer
  • Patent number: 10851331
    Abstract: Solid detergent compositions for dishwashing or warewashing compositions and applications of use are disclosed. In particular, solid carbonate-based compositions that do not require a traditional dispenser for controlled rate of release over multiple cycles are disclosed. Compositions, methods of employ and cleaning using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Max Gelderman, John Mansergh, John Skulan, Monique Roerdink Lander
  • Patent number: 9457203
    Abstract: A solid exfoliating composition includes a surfactant, sodium bicarbonate, cream of tartar, and a granular exfoliant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Cosmetic Warriors Limited
    Inventors: Mark Constantine, Margaret Joan Contantine, Rowena Jacqueline Bird, Helen Elizabeth Ambrosen
  • Patent number: 9328912
    Abstract: An illuminating bar of soap is disclosed that includes a shell, a light module, and a soap dispenser; wherein the light module comprises a sensor and at least one light source; whereas when the sensor senses a change in its surroundings, stability or a combination thereof, such as motion, temperature or light, the sensor triggers the light source to illuminate for a predetermined amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Vida Luminations, Inc.
    Inventor: Lee Del Rosario
  • Patent number: 8975221
    Abstract: The use of sugars in a stabilization matrix and solid detergent compositions is disclosed along with methods of making and using the solid detergent compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Kiesel, Matthew Zurbey, Dorothy Williams, Michael E. Besse
  • Publication number: 20150024988
    Abstract: A surfactant free soap bar comprising soap, 0.1 to 2.5% by weight free fatty acid, 3 to 7% by weight talc, and 0.1 to 5% glycerin. The talc can be a macrocrystalline talc having D90?20 ?m and optionally D50?20 ?m or D10?5 ?m. The combination provides increased skin feel and leaves skin looking less dry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Diana Scala, Patricia Hall-Puzio, Michael Amoafo, Perry Cai, Jeffer Liang
  • Patent number: 8927477
    Abstract: A sanitary agent for treatment of a sanitary appliance includes a solid or semi-solid active body, designed to adhere to a wall of the sanitary appliance and including a treatment compound having at least an active element for treatment of the sanitary appliance. The body has an external surface thereof covered by a water-soluble film. In this way, the sanitary agent can be manipulated by hand for application thereof to a moist ceramic wall of a sanitary appliance to be treated, without the user's hands entering into contact with the components of the sanitary agent itself. Furthermore, any undesired loss of the components of the sanitary agent is avoided; these can be due to deformation of the sanitary agents before use thereof, displacements thereof and/or any dripping. A method for applying the sanitary agent for deterging, disinfecting and/or perfuming the sanitary appliance is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: RE.LE.VI. S.p.A.
    Inventor: Fabio Pagani
  • Publication number: 20150005224
    Abstract: A soap bar has a solid or semi-solid matrix comprising a cleaning composition; and one or more articles positioned in the matrix. The articles include an electrical source, a light source or a sound emitting device, and a pair of electrodes in spaced apart relationship. The pair of electrodes are in electrical communication with the electrical source and the light source or sound emitting device. The light source emits light when a conductive material creates a current path between the pair of electrodes. The sound emitting device emits sound when a conductive material creates a current path between the pair of electrodes. A section of the matrix covers the pair of electrodes and prevents the conductive material from creating the current path until the section of the matrix is removed thereby uncovering the pair of electrodes. Also disclosed is a melt and pour soap bar formulation including a cleaning composition; and a plurality of dispersed articles comprising a light source or a sound emitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel H. TRAYNOR
  • Patent number: 8906839
    Abstract: Solid block alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed comprising a source of alkalinity, and other detergent additives including sequestrants. The solid block detergents of the invention used a mixed inorganic and organic sequestrant composition that successfully softens service water used in manufacturing aqueous detergents from the composition, but also obtains substantially improved organic soil removal on dishware or flatware. The solid block detergents of the invention comprise large masses of the chemical ingredients having a weight of greater than about 500 grams in a solid block product format that is typically dispensed using a spray on water dispenser that creates an aqueous concentrate that is used in a washing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Lentsch, Keith E. Olson
  • Publication number: 20140328772
    Abstract: A composition comprising a solubilized magnolol analog comprising at least one magnolol analog chosen from propyl magnolol, isopropyl magnolol, butyl magnolol, and isobutyl magnolol and a sorbitan ester. These solubilized analogs are useful in personal care, oral care, and home care compositions to provide anti -bacterial activity and reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators. If isopropyl is selected, then the sorbitan ester is at least one of polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate, and a proviso that if isobutyl magnolol is selected, then the sorbitan ester is poloxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Regina Hourigan, Jeffrey Mastrull, Jairajh Mattai, James Masters
  • Patent number: 8877696
    Abstract: A cleaning composition may comprise a pH-switchable sudsing system and a cleansing system. The pH-switchable sudsing system may comprise a primary sudsing agent in combination with a pH-switchable co-surfactant. The pH-switchable co-surfactant is selected from diamine molecules having a general formula R1R2—N—R3—N+(CH3)3X?, where R1 is a linear or branched C8 to C16 hydrocarbyl, R2 is a linear or branched C1 to C3 hydrocarbyl, R3 is a linear or branched C3 to C6 hydrocarbylene, and X is a counteranion. The tertiary amine nitrogen of the pH-switchable co-surfactant has a pKa value. When the tertiary amine nitrogen is unprotonated, the pH-switchable co-surfactant may provide a suds-boosting effect in washing solutions at a washing pH above the pKa. When the tertiary amine nitrogen is protonated, the pH-switchable co-surfactant may provide a suds-reducing benefit in rinse waters at a rinse pH below the pKa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hiroshi Oh, John August Wos, Robb Richard Gardner, Timothy Bates
  • Patent number: 8840804
    Abstract: A formula and method for reducing water hardness includes the combination of a sulfate donor, salt of phosphoric acid, and salt of sulfamic acid. Preferred formulas include effective amounts of sodium bisulfate, sodium hexametaphosphate, and sulfamic acid. In a swimming pool, preferred formulas are effective in reducing calcium to under 200 ppm within a two day period. In addition, preferred formulas provide ongoing effectiveness in suppressing scaling, staining and cloudy water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: United Chemical Corp.
    Inventor: Scott Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20140274867
    Abstract: Provided are low-irritation, high foaming personal care compositions comprising superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymers. Also provided are methods of making and using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Bruning, Michael J. Fevola, Edmund Donald George, Euen T. Ekman-Gunn, David Joseph Raymond, Frank C. Sun
  • Patent number: 8796197
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Yun-Chun Lo
  • Patent number: 8729137
    Abstract: A cleansing bar comprising at least one member chosen from clay and talc, wherein a total amount of clay and talc is present in an amount that is greater than any other material in the cleansing bar, at least one cleanser chosen from soap and surfactant, and a binder present in an amount to structure the cleansing bar into a bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Steve Misner, Long Pan, Diana Scala, Regina Hourigan, Ravi Subramanyam, Dennis Fletcher, Patricia Hall-Puzio, Shamim Ansari, Derek Le
  • Publication number: 20140105946
    Abstract: An article that is a porous, dissolvable solid structure that dissolves easily due to the shape, product orientation and/or method of manufacturing the porous, dissolvable solid structure. The process of making the Article involves preparing a pre-mixture, aerating the pre-mixture, dosing the pre-mixture into individual cavities in molds, and drying the pre-mixture to an Article having an open celled foam with a % open cell of from about 80% to about 100%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., Eric Paul Granberg, Lynn Kristin Stechschuite, Matthew Steven Ritter, Jason Donald McCarty, Michael Edward Thomas, Todd Ryan Thompson, Jay Ryan Tenkman, Emily Ragland Muszynski, Dale Francis Bittner, Nathan Alan Gill
  • Publication number: 20140080748
    Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a specific blend of isoprenoid-based surfactants to deliver easy-rinse (low sudsing) cleaning performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Nathan Price, Stephanie Ann Urbin, Randall Thomas Reilman
  • Patent number: 8664172
    Abstract: A self-sticking disintegrating cleansing block to be attached directly to a wall of a toilet bowl or urinal, above the water-line and in the stream of flush water, by pressing the cleansing block to the wall. The cleaning block includes 25% to 99% of a solid surfactant, and 1% to 25% of a liquid component. The cleansing block may include a substrate removably attached to a surface of the cleansing block. In use, the substrate is removed from the cleansing block and the exposed surface of the cleansing block is pressed to a surface in a position above any waterline that is contacted by a rinse liquid that disintegrates the cleansing block. Rinse liquid is then allowed to contact the cleansing block such that an amount of the cleansing block is mixed with rinse fluid to clean the surface or a liquid reservoir adjacent the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome J. Veltman, Michael E. Klinkhammer
  • Publication number: 20140053508
    Abstract: The invention relates to aerated soap bars. Generally, it is difficult to get aerated soap bars with the right level of aeration, because high viscosity of the molten soap mass sometimes makes it difficult to aerate it to the desired extent. The size and movement of air bubbles also play important roles. Bars with larger air bubbles have lower mechanical strength. We have determined that use of acrylates or cellulose ethers in aerated soap bars lead to bars with acceptable rate of wear, mush and lower density. The soaps also have a higher and more uniform air incorporation and better air retention. Disclosed are aerated soap bars having density from 0.2 to 0.99 g/cm3, comprising: (i) 20 to 80 wt % soap; (ii) 2 to 40 wt % polyol; (iii) 5 to 50% water; and, (iv) 0.5 to 5 wt % electrolyte; wherein the bars comprise 0.1 to 5 wt % polymer selected from acrylates or cellulose ethers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Ankur Chourey, Camile Florido, Sergio Roberto Leopoldino, Edirlei Roberto Magon, André Messias Krell Pedro, Anal Pushkarna, Angelica Marques Rodrigues
  • Publication number: 20140038875
    Abstract: Organic cleaner/detergent compositions, formulations and solutions, and methods of cleaning using such compositions, formulations and solutions and manufacturing such compositions, formulations and solutions are disclosed. More particularly, compositions; formulations and solutions used for the cleaning and/or cleansing of a variety of industrial, domestic and/or communal hard surfaces, fiber/soft surfaces, including all natural, organic, synthetic and blended fibers, and organic surfaces, including, but not limited to, human skin and hair and animal skin and hair are disclosed. Such compositions, formulations and solutions are useful as laundry detergents, automatic dishwasher detergents, hard surface cleaners, hand soaps, human shampoos, and animal shampoos.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Greenology Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam McCarthy, David Andrew Gordon
  • Publication number: 20130336907
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to heat treated xanthan gums, which have improved solution viscosity over other xanthan gums heat-treated under the same processing conditions while maintaining the improved ease of use and the short, non-stringy gel texture of heat treated xanthan gums. Such high solution viscosity xanthan gums are suitable in a variety of applications, including cosmetic and personal care compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Hongjie Cao, Gary T. Martino
  • Patent number: 8580722
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Yun-Chun Lo
  • Publication number: 20130259913
    Abstract: Particles containing at least two incompatible materials, such as a hydrophilic agent and a lipophilic agent, and particles from gas saturated solution (PGSS) processes for making such particles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Holly Balasubramanian Rauckhorst, Qing Stella, Andreas Josef Dreher
  • Patent number: 8536110
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a detergent composition comprising combining a plurality of components suitable for producing a detergent block which is water soluble into a fluid mixture. A mold assembly is provided which has a first mold component and a second mold component. The first and second mold components define a mold assembly having a body and a bottom. The body includes an outer wall, a bottom and outer wall which defines a mold interior. The fluid mixture is presented into the mold assembly and allowed to harden into at least a partially solid state within the mold defining a solid soluble, consumable detergent block. Once the block is at least partially cured, the first and second mold components are separated exposing the solid soluble, consumable detergent block to the ambient environment. Water soluble indicia are positioned onto the soluble consumable detergent block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Brad Drost, Walter Drost, Jr., Bryan Drost
  • Publication number: 20130225472
    Abstract: Provided are solid compositions comprising a glycol ether, a gelling agent, and water. Also provided are methods of making such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC.
    Inventors: Lisa Wu, Mac Lai, Yin Zhu
  • Publication number: 20130130964
    Abstract: A cleaning composition includes a carboxymethyl carbohydrate polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. The carboxymethyl carbohydrate polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solid cleaning composition exhibits little or no swelling even when heated to temperatures up to 120° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: ECOLAB USA INC.
  • Patent number: 8440600
    Abstract: An array of self-adhesive cleaning products, the array having a first self-adhesive cleaning product, the product being a gel, and a second self-adhesive cleaning product, the second product being a solid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Michelle C. Dauchy
  • Publication number: 20130096046
    Abstract: A soap structure includes a core portion having dimensions defined according to general users' palm size for a user to conveniently grip it; and at least one layer of soap portion being covered over the core portion, so that the core portion is completely enclosed in the soap portion. With the core portion being sized suitable for gripping and covered by one or more layers of soap portion, the soap structure can be conveniently gripped even if the layers of soap portion gradually reduce in mass and size after being used many times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: FRESH SPRING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Wei Liu
  • Patent number: 8415285
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, in particular blocks, tablets and gels, for the prevention or removal of insoluble salt deposits comprising: a) an organic acid with two carboxylic acid functional groups obtainable by fermentation, selected from the list of itaconic acid, itaconic acid anhydride, succinic acid, succinic anhydride and combinations thereof, and b) at least one compound determining the release of said acid from said composition, said compound is selected from a list comprising: i) a hygroscopic compound, ii) a carbonate source, iii) an acid solubility retarding compound, iv) a compound with melting point situated between 60° C.-95° C., and combinations thereof. The invention further provides uses of the compositions for the prevention or removal of insoluble salt deposits. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing such compositions and a method for the prevention or removal of insoluble salt deposits with a product of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Ecover Coordination Center N.V.
    Inventors: Dirk Willem Godfried Develter, Luc Marc Leonie Lauryssen
  • Publication number: 20130072415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a blend of selected isoprenoid-based surfactants and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Publication number: 20130072413
    Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising a highly branched surfactant as the primary surfactant. Specifically, the invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising greater than about 25% of a highly branched surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Publication number: 20130072414
    Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising “sustainable” or bio-derived surfactant hydrophobes or “sustainable” or bio-derived surfactants. Specifically, the invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system that has a “Surfactant Hydrophobe Sustainability Index” (SHSI) greater than or equal to 0.70 or a “Surfactant Sustainability Index” (SSI) greater than or equal to 0.70.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Patent number: 8389464
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • Patent number: 8367595
    Abstract: Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which comprise at least one detersive surfactant, a film forming constituent, optionally a bleach constituent and one or more further optional constituents. The improved treatment blocks provide good detersive characteristics and further provide a film forming material which contacts the surfaces of the lavatory appliance, e.g., toilet, in which the block compositions are used. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLC
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Robert Zhong Lu, Dana Moseson, Steven Wu
  • Patent number: 8318655
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a detergent composition comprising combining a plurality of components suitable for producing a detergent block which is water soluble into a fluid mixture. A mold assembly is provided which has a first mold component and a second mold component. The first and second mold components define a mold assembly having a body and a bottom. The body includes an outer wall, a bottom and outer wall which defines a mold interior. The fluid mixture is presented into the mold assembly and allowed to harden into at least a partially solid state within the mold defining a solid soluble, consumable detergent block. Once the block is at least partially cured, the first and second mold components are separated exposing the solid soluble, consumable detergent block to the ambient environment. Water soluble indicia are positioned onto the soluble consumable detergent block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventors: Brad Drost, Walter Drost, Jr., Bryan Drost
  • Publication number: 20120295987
    Abstract: A cleansing bar comprising at least one member chosen from clay and talc, wherein a total amount of clay and talc is present in an amount that is greater than any other material in the cleansing bar, at least one cleanser chosen from soap and surfactant, and a binder present in an amount to structure the cleansing bar into a bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Steve Misner, Long Pan, Diana Scala, Regina Hourigan, Ravi Subramanyam, Dennis Fletcher, Patricia Hall-Puzio, Shamim Ansari, Derek Le
  • Publication number: 20120258150
    Abstract: Particles containing a polymer and a volatile material, such as a perfume, and particle gas saturated solution (PGSS) processes for making such particles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Holly Balasubramanian Rauckhorst, Vicenzo D'Acchioli, Andreas Josef Dreher
  • Publication number: 20120251460
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical composition, of at least one compound of formula (I): in which: R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl radical; R3 represents a linear C1-C12 alkyl radical, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group; or a linear C2-C12 alkenyl radical, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group; as a preserving agent. The invention also relates to certain novel compounds and to the cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Maria Dalko
  • Publication number: 20120213726
    Abstract: The invention is directed to mixtures comprising C10-C14 linear alkylphenyl sulfonates with alkyl groups having a biobased content of at least 50%. These C10-C14 linear alkylphenyl sulfonates are used in consumer product cleaning and personal care compositions (e.g., dishcare, laundry, hard surface cleaners, shampoos, conditioners, and soaps). The invention is further directed to a method of making a mixture of partially or wholly bio-based C10-C14 linear alkylphenyl sulfonates with alkyl groups having a particular bio-based content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Phillip Richard Green, Jeffrey John Scheibel, Dimitris Ioannis Collias
  • Publication number: 20120214724
    Abstract: The invention is directed to mixtures comprising C10-C13 alkylphenyl sulfonates having alkyl groups in a particular distribution (e.g., bimodal, peaked, and skewed). These C10-C13 alkylphenyl sulfonates are optionally renewable and unexpectedly provide superior results when used in consumer product cleaning and personal care compositions (e.g., dishcare, laundry, hard surface cleaners, shampoos, conditioners, and soaps). The invention is further directed to a method of making a mixture of partially or wholly renewable C10-C13 alkylphenyl sulfonates having a particular alkyl group distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey John Scheibel, Phillip Richard Green, Jiten Odhavji Dihora, Phillip Kyle Vinson, Stephanie Ann Urbin, Dimitris Ioannis Collias
  • Patent number: 8247367
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Roger L. Stolte, Ross M. Skadsberg, Scott P. Lyon
  • Publication number: 20120149628
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • Publication number: 20120134942
    Abstract: A personal care composition includes a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group, a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group and an effective amount of a cosmetic or personal care additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.
    Inventors: John S. Thomaides, Klin A. Rodrigues, Samuel A. Vona, JR., Gary T. Martino, Anthony J. Adamo
  • Patent number: 8183196
    Abstract: A neutral automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising an acidifying particle comprising an aminocarboxylic builder wherein the acidifying particle has a low hygroscopicity, a cake strength of at most 20N and a pH of from about 2 to about 6 as measured in 1% aqueous solution at 20° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Chris Hughes, Robert Ian Dyson