Polycarboxylic Acid Component, Or Salt Thereof Patents (Class 510/477)
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Patent number: 6913628Abstract: Novel waterborne vinyl copolymer dispersions useful as a fabric coating or treatment to improve the performance properties of textile products are disclosed and claimed. The compositions contain vinyl monomers, a vinyl silane and hydroxy fatty acid ester compounds having at least one double bond in their backbone featuring internally plasticizable and crosslinkable properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: University of Southern MississippiInventors: James M. Evans, Shelby F. Thames
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Patent number: 6908895Abstract: A particulate zeolite-built laundry detergent composition having a bulk density of at least 550 g/l comprising at least two different granular components containing both surfactant and builder, preferably one prepared by non-tower granulation and another spray-dried, also contains from 1 to 10 wt % citric acid admixed as a separate particulate component. The admixed citric acid improves dispensing and dissolution properties, whether or not separately admixed sodium carbonate is present.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2002Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Vera Johanna Bakker, Arie Krijgsman, Edwin Leo Lempers, Jasper Mol
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Patent number: 6906014Abstract: A topical composition has from 0.1 to 2 total weight percent of a first surfactant, an organic solvent, a polymer thickener, and 80 to 98 total weight percent water. The topical composition affords good topical cleaning or lotion actions and rapid water rinse in a form that has a suitable shelf life. The surfactant is chosen to yield a net HLB of between 7 and 13.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Permatex, Inc.Inventors: Hans E. Haas, Marcia Snyder, Aija Zirnis
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Patent number: 6903058Abstract: Machine dishwashing agents containing a) 1 to 99.9% by weight of builder(s), and b) 0.1 to 70% by weight of copolymers of i) unsaturated carboxylic acids ii) monomers containing sulfonic acid groups, and iii) optionally further ionic or nonionogenic monomers, wherein the copolymer containing sulfonic acid groups is in particulate form, as well as methods of preparing the dishwashing agents.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Christian Nitsch, Bernd Richter, Rolf Bayersdoerfer
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Patent number: 6903064Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising polymeric suds volume and suds duration enhancers. These polymeric materials provide enhanced suds volume and suds duration during cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2000Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Chandrika Kasturi, Michael Gayle Schafer, Mark Robert Sivik, Bernard William Kluesener, William Michael Scheper, Patricia Sara Berger, Jean-Francois Bodet
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Patent number: 6900171Abstract: A hydrophilic polymer with improved biodegradability and particular usefulness in detergent compositions contains units derived by polymerization from at least one monomers A bearing a carboxylic acid function or an equivalent function, units derived by polymerization from at least one monomers B bearing an electron-rich group or a function capable of introducing an electron-rich group into the main chain, and, optionally, units derived by polymerization from at least one monomers C which is copolymerizable with A and B, but is different from A and B. Examples of suitable monomers as monomers A include maleic anhydride, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid, fumaric acid and maleic acid, and the salts thereof. Examples of suitable monomers as monomers B include butadiene, isoprene, chloroprene, dimethylbutadiene, cyclohexadiene, butadienecarboxylic acid, butadienedicarboxylic acid, acetylene, acetylenecarboxylic acid and acetylenedicarboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: ArkemaInventors: Christian Gancet, Rosangela Pirri, Bernard Boutevin, Cédric Loubat, Jean Lepetit
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Patent number: 6897188Abstract: A liquid detergent concentrate is provided. The liquid detergent concentrate includes about 1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % combination anionic surfactant component and nonionic surfactant component containing about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % anionic surfactant and about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % nonionic surfactant, about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a water conditioning agent, and about 40 wt. % to about 95 wt. % water. The liquid detergent concentrate can be diluted with water to provide a liquid detergent use solution containing greater than 95 wt. % water. A method for washing textiles is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: David W. Gohl, Paul J. Mattia, Robert D. Hei, John W. Birckbichler, Richard D. Stardig
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Patent number: 6894015Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions which comprise radical scavengers, for effective cleaning and improved storage stability. These compositions are suitable for use in various laundry applications including hand and machine laundry methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1999Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Andrea Briatore, Michael Alan John Moss, Oreste Todini
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Patent number: 6878680Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising bleach catalysts or perfumes are disclosed. In particular, components comprising the bleach catalysts or perfumes are disclosed. In particular, the bleach catalysts are formed into stable particles having low moisture content and low moisture pick-up. Particles are also described having low surface area. Particles containing bleach catalysts or perfumes are also described comprising a protective agent which reacts with water to form non-water reaction products, particularly preferred protective agents being bleach activators.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Procter & GambleInventors: David Johnathan Kitko, Colin Stephenson
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Patent number: 6878683Abstract: Polymers of a poly(meth)acrylic acid main chain in which, based on the main chain, 0 to 30% by weight of the (meth)acrylic acid basic building blocks may be replaced by maleic acid (anhydride) basic building blocks, fumaric acid basic building blocks or mixtures thereof and 0 to 10% by weight of the (meth)acrylic acid basic building blocks may be replaced by other copolymerizable ethylenic basic building blocks, and C1-30-alkylpoly-C2-4-alkylene glycols, bonded to the main chain via ester groups, having an average molecular weight of from 250 to 10 000 as side chains, where, based on the polymer, 1 to 19% by weight of the main chain and 81 to 99% by weight of the side chains are present and this ratio and the average molecular weight of the side chains are chosen such that free carboxyl groups are present in the polymer, are used as controllable dispersants for detergents or cleaners or constituents thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Neumann, Werner Bertleff, Matthias Kroner, Bernard Mohr
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Patent number: 6872695Abstract: An in-eye method for cleaning contact lenses comprises use of a cleaner using water-containing beads. The water-containing beads are prepared such that the bead size is smaller than the punctual opening. They are easily flushed from the ocular environment by normal tear flow. The cleaner may also be used to clean contact lenses, with the cleaner applied directly to the lens and digitally rubbed to remove accumulated debris on the lens.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2000Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Bausch & Lomb IncorporatedInventors: Suzanne F. Groemminger, Joseph C. Salamone
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Patent number: 6867173Abstract: An automatic dishwashing composition is presented having 0.01 to 90 percent by weight of a detergency builder and 0.1 to 20 percent by weight of at least one polymer, wherein said polymer or polymers comprises carboxylate groups and sulfonate groups. The composition is useful in liquid, tablet and granular compositions. The composition reduces filming and spotting of glass and plastics.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2001Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventor: Klein A. Rodrigues
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Patent number: 6855678Abstract: The present invention relates to improved cleaning compositions and new methods for treating medical residue such as that remaining on surgical devices and appliances after use. The medical residue treatment compositions of the invention include: (a) at least one surfactant; (b) at least one solvent; (c) at least one co-solvent; (d) at least one nitrogen containing biocide; and (e) at least one organic chelating agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventor: Reginald Reith Whiteley
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Patent number: 6851432Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition comprising an alkanolamine, a tetraalkylammonium hydroxide, nonmetallic fluoride salt, a corrosion inhibitor, e.g. ascorbic acid or its derivatives alone or in combination, balance water. Such cleaning compositions are effective to remove residues from plasma process generated organic, metal-organic materials, inorganic salts, oxides, hydroxides or complexes in combination with or exclusive of organic photoresist films at low temperatures with little corrosion of copper and attack of dielectric substrates.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Shahriar Naghshineh, Yassaman Hashemi
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Patent number: 6849586Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a surfactant and a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan. They provides residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds and biofilms.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Avery, Ian Robb
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Patent number: 6846785Abstract: A liquid soap having vitamin-containing microcapsules including a base having an anionic surfactant and a chelating agent, a cross-linked acrylic polymer suspending agent, and multiple vitamin-containing microcapsules uniformly suspended in the liquid soap. The liquid soap is formulated at an elevated temperature which is maintained throughout the formulation process.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventor: Jayesh A. Patel
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Patent number: 6846784Abstract: A unit-dose personal care product including a cleansing agent and a cleansing pad wrapped in a film of water-soluble material. The water-soluble material protects the cleansing pad and cleansing agent until the package is exposed to water, at which time the film dissolves and the user is left with a cleansing product comprised of the pad, cleansing agent and water. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the personal care product.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Steven P. Engel, Jesse C. Leverett
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Patent number: 6841523Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail polish remover with excellent solvency and reduced environmental impact for use with artificial nails. Specifically, the nail polish remover contains methyl acetate, a glycol ether coupling agent, and a novel stabilizer. Further, the nail polish remover meets or exceeds contemporary regulations regarding air quality.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Vi-Jon Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Benjamin J. Holtz
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Patent number: 6841527Abstract: An improved cleaning composition loaded on a cleaning wipe having improved biocidal release from the cleaning wipe. The improved cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide and a biocide release agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Shuman Mitra, Richard E. Simon, Wayne B. Scott, Kenneth L. Vieira, Glen A. Shaffer, Andrew Kilkenny
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Detergent composition comprising polymeric suds enhancers which have improved mildness and skin feel
Patent number: 6827795Abstract: Method of improving the skin feel or mildness to the skin of various detergent compositions, such as hand dish washing compositions, hand laundry bars, shampoos and other personal cleansing compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Chandrika Kasturi, Michael Gayle Schafer, Marsha Jean Spears, Howard David Hutton, III, Mark Robert Sivik, Bernard William Kluesener, William Michael Scheper -
Patent number: 6827090Abstract: Process for removing deposits from water-carrying systems and devices for water supply, or from their individual parts, in which the deposits are dissolved by means of an aqueous treatment solution and removed in dissolved form from the system or the device or their individual parts, wherein the deposits are dissolved by means of an aqueous treatment solution comprised of a combination of (i) a reducing agent, in particular in the form of a slat-like, reducing sulfur-oxygen compound, nitrogen-oxygen compound or phosphorous-oxygen compound, and (ii) a complexing agent having phosphonic acid groups or phosphonate groups or a complexing agent of the hydroxy acid type at pH values in the range of approximately 4.5 to 9.5, in particular from approximately 6.0 to 8.0.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: R. Späne KGInventors: Michael Nurnberger, Robert Nusko, Georg Maier
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Patent number: 6821352Abstract: A composition for removing etching residue and a method using same are disclosed herein. In one aspect, there is provided a method for removing etching residue from a substrate comprising: contacting the substrate with a composition comprising water, an organic dicarboxylic acid, a buffering agent, a fluorine source, and optionally a water miscible organic solvent.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Roberto John Rovito, David Barry Rennie, Dana L. Durham
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Patent number: 6821939Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, two sulfonate anionic surfactant, a hydroxy aliphatic acid, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, a hydroxy sultaine surfactant and water.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Amy Engels
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Patent number: 6818700Abstract: Novel biodegradable polymers consisting of a biodegradable core bound to at least two carboxylic polyacid-based branches via a bond capable of being broken by hydrolysis or by oxidation are described. Biodegradable detergent compositions containing such polymers are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: AtofinaInventors: Christian Gancet, Rosangela Pirri, Bernard Boutevin, Bernard Guyot, Jean Lepetit
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Patent number: 6802870Abstract: A solventless cleaning and treating composition for carpet is described. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a stainblocking polymer, a silsesquioxane anti-soiling polymer, a surfactant and optionally a sequesting agent or salt.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John C. Chang, Robert F. Deutsch
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Patent number: 6794346Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan and also a furanone. The cleaners provide residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds and biofilms.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Roberta A. Wick, Richard W. Avery, Ian Robb
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Patent number: 6780832Abstract: The present invention provides: a specific water-soluble polymer exhibiting a high calcium-ion-scavenging function and further exhibiting a high clay-dispersing function even in high-hardness water; a detergent composition comprising the water-soluble polymer; and uses, other than the detergent composition, by making the best use of the characteristics of the water-soluble polymer. The specific water-soluble polymer, according to the present invention, has a calcium ion scavengeability of not less than 0.40 and further has a clay dispersibility of not less than 0.50 in high-hardness water and, preferably, includes polymers A and B as essential components wherein the polymer A has a calcium ion scavengeability of not less than 0.45 and wherein the polymer B has a clay dispersibility of not less than 0.65 in high-hardness water. The detergent composition comprising this water-soluble polymer has a good detergency even in high-hardness water.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshihiro Maeda, Akiko Hemmi, Shigeru Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 6777385Abstract: A low-molecular (meth)acrylic acid (salt)-based polymer having a good color tone is obtained by polymerizing an aqueous solution of at least one monomer component of a high concentration in the presence of an alkaline substance, wherein: 100 to 95 mol % of the at least one monomer component is a monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid (salt) monomer (a) having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; and 0 to 5 mol % of the at least one monomer component is a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer (b) copolymerizable with the monomer (a) (wherein the total of (a) and (b) is 100 mol % ); and wherein: a persulfate salt and hydrogen peroxide are used together as polymerization catalysts; and the entirety of the alkaline substance as used is set not to be more than 99 mol % of the amount which is necessary for neutralizing all acid groups of the at least one monomer component; and wherein: the dropwise addition of the hydrogen peroxide is completed at the latest 10 minutes earlier than the completion time of the dropwise adType: GrantFiled: June 25, 2001Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akiko Hemmi, Yoshihiro Maeda, Shigeru Yamaguchi, Yoshikazu Fujii
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Patent number: 6774100Abstract: Substantially anhydrous compositions having a viscosity greater than 1000 centipoise are prepared by combining a polar solvent with a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid polymers and polyacrylamides. These compositions are particularly suited for topical use to deliver beneficial agents to the skin of a user. Being anhydrous, the compositions are particularly well suited to effectuate the delivery of beneficial agents that are unstable over time in aqueous systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Imaginative Research Associates, Inc.Inventor: Mohan Vishnupad
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Patent number: 6767885Abstract: A hydrophilic polymer with improved biodegradability and particular usefulness in detergent compositions contains units derived by polymerization from at least one monomers A bearing a carboxylic acid function or an equivalent function, units derived by polymerization from at least one monomers B bearing an electron-rich group or a function capable of introducing an electron-rich group into the main chain, and, optionally, units derived by polymerization from at least one monomers C which is copolymerizable with A and B, but is different from A and B. Examples of suitable monomers as monomers A include maleic anhydride, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid, fumaric acid and maleic acid, and the salts thereof. Examples of suitable monomers as monomers B include butadiene, isoprene, chloroprene, dimethylbutadiene, cyclohexadiene, butadienecarboxylic acid, butadienedicarboxylic acid, acetylene, acetylenecarboxylic acid and acetylenedicarboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: AtofinaInventors: Christian Gancet, Rosangela Pirri, Bernard Boutevin, Cédric Loubat, Jean Lepetit
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Patent number: 6767875Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (1) from about 0.01% to about 10% of a carboxylic acid/carboxylate copolymer; (2) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a moisturizing agent selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene glycol, an alkyl ethoxylate, and mixtures thereof; and (3) an aqueous carrier. Further disclosed is a method of making such hair conditioning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Albert Snyder, Jian-Zhong Yang
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Patent number: 6764992Abstract: Anionic, hydrophobic polysaccharides useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions are graft copolymers of a polysaccharide having anionic substituents with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, the copolymer having a polysaccharide backbone carrying grafted hydrophobic vinyl polymeric groups derived from the ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and anionic substituents. The polymers exhibit enhanced release of both oily and particulate soil from both polyester and cotton.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Velayudhan Nair Gopa Kumar, Anuradha Moulee
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Patent number: 6750188Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating shoes, especially leather-containing shoes, such as athletic shoes, and methods and articles of manufacture employing same to treat the shoes prior to and/or during and/or after washing the shoes. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions applied to one or more shoes in need of treatment prior to and/or during and/or after washing the shoes for imparting a desired benefit to the shoes such as cleaning and/or conditioning and/or disinfecting and/or deodorizing.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith Homer Baker, Michael Peter Siklosi, Henry Cheng Na, Janine Morgens Strang, Donna Jean Haeggberg, William Michael Scheper, Connie Lynn Sheets, Fernando Ray Tolléns, Michael Glen Murray, Michael Timothy Creedon, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Toan Trinh, Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Vincent John Becks
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Patent number: 6740633Abstract: Polyelectrolyte complexes of cationic and anionic polymers which consist of (a) cationic condensates of (i) at least one amine and (ii) a crosslinking agent from the group consisting of epihalohydrins, bishalohydrins of diols, bishalohydrins of polyalkylene glycols, bishalohydrins of polytetrahydrofurans, alkylene dihalides, alkylene trihalides, bisepoxides, trisepoxides, tetraepoxides and/or mixtures of said compounds, and/or quaternized cationic condensates of (i) and (ii), and (b) anionic compounds containing at least three anionic groups and have a charge ratio between anionic and cationic polymers of from 0.01 to 20, and a process for the preparation of the polylectrolyte complexes by mixing the cationic condensates (a) with anionic compounds (b).Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ralf Nörenberg, Sören Hildebrandt, Michael Kluge, Dieter Boeckh
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Patent number: 6737389Abstract: A next textile treatment where the present method can be used to remove contaminants from the textile concerns rewashing. As already observed above, after dyeing textile with reactive dyestuffs, a considerable amount of dyestuff, particularly hydrolyzed dyestuff, is left behind on the textile. Because the hydrolyzed dyestuff is not fast to washing, it should be removed to provide a textile with sufficient washing fastness. In a rewashing treatment of textile dyed with reactive dyestuff, the textile is first rinsed with water to remove alkali and salt. Thereupon, it is rewashed, with the fructan polycarboxylic acid being metered in the form of a 25-40% solution in an amount of 1-3 g/l of water. Rewashing preferably takes place at a temperature of 95-100° C. for a period of 10-30 minutes. After rewashing, the textile is again rinsed with water to remove residues of the hydrolyzed reactive dyestuff.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Coöperatie Cosun U.A.Inventors: Hendrika Cornelia Kuzee, Henricus Wilhelmus Carolina Raaijmakers, Mariette Ellen Boukje Bolkenbaas, Antonius Jacobus Gerardus Maria Kaarsgaren, Johannes Kooi, Hildegonda Petronella Maria Fliervoet
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Patent number: 6736857Abstract: A solventless cleaning and treating composition for carpet is described. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a stainblocking polymer, a silsesquioxane anti-soiling polymer, a surfactant and optionally a sequesting agent or salt.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2001Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John C. Chang, Robert F. Deutsch
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Patent number: 6733538Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions providing dye protection benefits to fabric comprising: a) from about 4% to about 70% by weight, of a surfactant; b) from about 0.01% by weight, of a dye maintenance polymer or oligomer, said polymer or copolymer comprising one or more linearly polymerizing monomers, cyclically polymerizing monomers, and mixtures thereof; and c) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Sherri Lynn Randall, Janet Sue Littig, Eugene Paul Gosselink, David William Bjorkquist
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Patent number: 6723691Abstract: A cleaning solution for cleaning microelectronic substrates, particularly for post-CMP or via formation cleaning. The cleaning solution comprises a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, an organic amine, a corrosion inhibitor, optionally an organic acid, and water. A preferred cleaning solution comprises tetramethylammonium hydroxide, monoethylanolamine, gallic acid ascorbic acid, and water with the alkalinity of the cleaning solution greater than 0.073 milliequivalents base per gram of solution.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Shahriar Naghshineh, Jeff Barnes, Ewa B. Oldak
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Patent number: 6710024Abstract: Disclosed are a detersive composition comprising a water-soluble or water-dispersible block copolymer preparable by controlled free-radical polymerization, a process for preparing such a detersive composition and the use of water-soluble or water-dispersible block copolymers preparable by controlled free-radical polymerization for preparing detersive compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Roman Benedikt Raether, Sylke Haremza, Susanne Brinkmann-Rengel
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Patent number: 6706679Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a copolymer or a mixture of copolymers as foam-protecting agents in detergent or cosmetic formulations, comprising at least one monomer (I) selected from the acids, diacids or unsaturated C3-C5 anhydrides; or at least one monomer (II) selected from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide; or at least one monomer (III) selected from the linear or branched C4-C8 hydrocarbons, comprising at least one ethenoid unsaturation; or at least one monomer (IV) of formula R1 —COO—R2, where R1 is a possibly substituted linear or branched C1-C3 hydrocarbon radical; R2 is a linear or branched C1-C4 hydrocarbon radical which is possibly substituted by an anionic radical or a hydroxyl group; and the monomer (IV) further comprises at least one ethenoid unsaturation.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Vance Bergeron, Harold Schoonbrood
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Patent number: 6706674Abstract: Disclosed is a hair styling composition which includes a vinyl copolymer and a nonaqueous solvent. Another disclosed hair styling composition contains a vinyl copolymer, a nonaqueous solvent, a urethane copolymer, a polyester and optionally a second nonaqueous solvent. Film formers and other additives may be included in the composition. The compositions are applied to the hair. Heat may be used in connection with the application. A method of making the compositions by adding copolymers one at a time and stirring until clear mixtures are obtained after each addition is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: The Andrew Jergens CompanyInventors: Joseph J. Cincotta, Linda Coppola
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Publication number: 20040047763Abstract: An antimicrobial system. When generally formulated to disinfect a catheter, the antimicrobial substance comprises water and between approximately 10 and 200 mg of tetrasodium EDTA for each milliliter of water. When formulated as a treatment solution for treating an infected catheter, the antimicrobial substance comprises water and between approximately 5 and 80 mg of tetrasodium EDTA for each milliliter of water. When formulated as a prophylactic substance for inhibiting infection of a catheter, the antimicrobial substance comprises water and between approximately 5 and 40 mg of tetrasodium EDTA for each milliliter of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: Peter Kite, David Hatton
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Patent number: 6699831Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid detergent composition being excellent in detergency and dispersion stability and a process for producing the same. The invention provides a liquid detergent composition having a degree of separation by volume of 5% or less after storage for 1 month at 25° C., comprising a liquid phase as the phase (a), a polymeric dispersant as the component (b)] and at least one selected from the group consisting of a crystalline silicate compound and an aluminosilicate compound as the component (c), wherein the component (b) has a cation exchange capacity of not less than 120 CaCO3 mg/g when the water content of the composition is 5% by weight or less and then the aluminosilicate compound only is used as the component (c) or when the water content of the composition is larger than 5% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Tomoe Takano, Koji Yui, Takashi Oda, Akira Ishikawa, Osamu Takiguchi
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Patent number: 6699830Abstract: The invention relates to a crosslinked, carboxylic acid-based copolymer having good water absorbability and biodegradability, and a method for producing it; to an unsaturated carboxylic acid polymer having good detergency and its use; and to a biodegradable builder, a detergent composition and a dispersant. The invention includes (1) a crosslinked product of a copolymer from a monomer component that comprises an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid monomer and a specific amount of a quinone; and (2) an unsaturated carboxylic acid polymer which gives specific peaks in proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, and which has a specific number-average molecular weight and has calcium ion-sequestering ability, or an unsaturated carboxylic acid polymer having a specific structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shigeru Matsuo, Yoshikatsu Seino
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Patent number: 6689727Abstract: Composition for removal of nail polish, plaster, adhesives, discolorations or other adhesive products on the skin and/or nails, which to at least 20% includes one or more esters of one or more natural oils, which further includes one or more synthetic esters, and which is substantially free from volatile solvents. The invention also refers to a composition of the same type for paintbrush wash and/or removal of industrial paint or other adhesive products on objects.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventor: Bozena Olsson
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Patent number: 6689226Abstract: The decontamination gel consists of one solution including: a) a thickening agent; b) an active agent of decontamination; in which the thickening agent (a), is an agent exclusively organic, chosen among water-soluble organic polymers. This gel is usable for radioactive decontamination of surfaces, especially metallic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: S.T.M.I. Société des Techniques en Milieu IonisantInventors: David Cheung, Philippe Rigal, Stéphane Bargues, Frédéric Favier, Jean-Louis Pascal
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Patent number: 6686324Abstract: A low-foaming cleaning solution and dry particulate formulation which can be diluted with water, deionized water, or mixtures thereof, to form the cleaning solution. The cleaning solution has an alkaline pH, which is preferably from about 8 to about 11.5 and consists essentially of at least one low foaming surfactant in a concentration of from about 0.005% to about 40% w/w of the total solution, at least one active oxygen releasing compound in an amount effective to produce a hydrogen peroxide concentration of from about 0.005% to about 50% w/w of the total solution, at least one builder in a concentration of from about 0.001% to about 50% w/w of the total solution, and at least one diluent selected from the group consisting of water, deionized water, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Virox Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jose A. Ramirez, Nancy M. A. Sullivan
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Patent number: 6680286Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions, are disclosed, comprising a surfactant and a builder mainly comprised of a quaternary ammonium salt of a carboxyl-containing polymer, which has good compatibility with surfactants and is capable of providing excellent detergency, especially, against mud dirt in washing clothes. Detergent compositions, are also disclosed, containing an alkoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant having a specific distribution constant and narrow molecular weight distribution or an anionic surfactant derived therefrom, together with one or more of a quaternary ammonium or organic amine salt of a carboxyl group-containing polymer, a cationic surfactant and a quaternary ammonium or organic amine salt of a low molecular weight polycarboxylic acid, whereby detergency is synergistically enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2000Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignees: Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koji Kawaguchi, Hiroshi Itayama
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Publication number: 20040009889Abstract: The invention describes detergents and cleaners comprising an effective proportion of one or more surfactants of the formula I 1Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: January 15, 2004Inventors: Jurgen Tropsch, Heiko Maas
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Patent number: 6677295Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent tablet comprising a core and a coating, the core having a diametral fracture stress of less than 15 kPa, and the core comprising a non-gelling binder, wherein the coated detergent tablet has a diametral fracture stress of at least 20 kPa. In a further aspect of the invention there is provided a detergent tablet having a diametral fracture stress of at least 20 kPa, the tablet giving less than 18 g residue at the end of the washing machine cycle under stressed test, the stressed test consisting of three tablets, each tablet weighing 60 g, being placed in the bottom of the drum of a Miele® W831 washing machine, 2.5 kg of mixed fabric load being placed in the drum on top of the tablets, and the machine being run using a “whites/colors” short cycle of 30° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eric Tcheou, Steven Rene Ongena