Amine Oxide Patents (Class 510/503)
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Patent number: 6440925Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a single layer needle punched fabric wherein the fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lamberta B. Suazon, Dawne Barry, John Fletcher, Karen Wisniewski, Barbara Thomas
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Patent number: 6436887Abstract: A floor cleaning wipe comprising a water insoluble substrate which is impregnated with a floor cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Colgate- Palmolive CompanyInventors: John Puckhaber, Harry Aszman
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Patent number: 6432904Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a single layer needle punched fabric wherein the fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Lamberta Suazon, Dawne Barry, John Fletcher, Karen Wisniewski, Barbara Thomas
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Patent number: 6429180Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin and dishes comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an amine oxide, silicone polymer and water.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Karen Wisniewski, Barbara Thomas
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Publication number: 20020103098Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring low residue deposition, sanitization and/or disinfecting of treated hard surfaces, and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include the following ingredients: (a) a quaternary ammonium surfactant compound having germicidal properties; (b) a surfactant system which includes at least one amine oxide surfactant and at least one further surfactant selected from carboxylates and N-acyl amino acid surfactants; (c) a solvent system containing an alkylene glycol ether solvent further with a C1-C6 alcohol; (d) an alkalizing agent; and (e) water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER INC.Inventors: Kenneth Allen Harrison, Jeanne Marie Weller, Ann Marie Lynch
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Publication number: 20020103094Abstract: Systems, compositions and methods for domestic laundering comprising selected cationic silicones.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Axel Masschelein, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Ivo Salden, Jean-Pol Boutique, James Pyott Johnston, Mark Allen Smerznak, Walter August Maria Broeckx, Ingrid Merere, Rafael Trujillo Rosaldo
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Patent number: 6413925Abstract: The invention provides a method for increasing the brightness retention of a laundered fabric after numerous washing cycles by adding to an aqueous wash liquor a quantity of a commercial laundry detergent which delivers at least 0.1 g of an optical brightener into said wash liquor, said optical brightener exhibiting instability in the presence of hypochlorite; and prior to, concurrent with, or after the commercial laundry detergent, adding a bleaching composition in an amount of at least about 0.5 g/L. The bleaching composition contains about 2.5-10% alkali metal hypochlorite; about 0.05-5% of a bleach stable surfactant bearing at least one nitrogen atom; a bleach stable anionic surfactant or a hydrotrope, wherein the ratio of (ii) to (iii) is between about 10:1 to about 1:10; and an effective amount of a source of alkalinity.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Fatemah H. Akbarian, Gregory Van Buskirk, Heidi J. Torres
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Publication number: 20020082178Abstract: A low viscosity aqueous cleaning composition provides increasing viscosity upon dilution which provides a high viscosity diluted cleaning composition having solvents compatible with the rod micelle thickener and the cleaning system that clings for an extended period of time in a thickened form containing cleaning system ingredients that can penetrate and remove hard baked-on soils on vertical surfaces in cleaning units. The composition contains active cleaning ingredients (acid, alkaline and enzyme) that, in combination with thickening systems, provide the useful properties. The thickened materials can be applied on cold or hot surfaces and can successfully penetrate, soften and remove baked-on food soil on a variety of surfaces including oven walls, doors and grills, baking dishes, utensils, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Besse, Richard O. Ruhr, Gerald K. Wichmann, Timothy A. Gutzmann
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Publication number: 20020065206Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising an amine oxide and a boron compound. The boron compound may be boric acid, diboron tetrahydroxide, a borate, a boron oxide, a borane, or any combination of any of the foregoing. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method for preserving and/or waterproofing a wood substrate by contacting the composition with the wood substrate. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is a method for controlling plants, insects, or fungi or regulating the growth of plants comprising applying an insecticidal, herbicidal, fungicidal, or plant growth regulating effective amount of a composition of the present invention to the plants, fungi, insects, the seeds of the plants, or the area on which the plants or fungi grow.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Applicant: Lonza Inc.Inventors: Chuen-Ing Tseng, Leigh E. Walker, Charles Conrad Kempinska
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Publication number: 20020058603Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet bowl light duty liquid cleaning composition containing at least one surfactant, a disinfecting agent, a polymeric viscosity modifier and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Harry Aszman, Alison Kugler
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Patent number: 6387856Abstract: Antimicrobial detergent compositions especially suitable for manual diswashing comprise 0.001-2% iodine ions complexed with an amphoteric surfactant, 5-90% uncomplexed surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and mixture thereof, and 5-50% water. The detergent compositions have pH of 7-10. Preferably at least a portion of the iodine ions are added as an iodine in the form of a compound selected from the group consisting of KI, NaI, KOI, NaOI and Ca(0I)2.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kofi Ofosu-Asante, Jeffrey Edward Boucher, Marcus Wayne Evans, David Robert Zint
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Patent number: 6387871Abstract: A dilutable, non-rinse hard surface cleaner is provided that includes (i) either (a) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and a quaternary ammonium surfactant or (b) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant, (ii) a water soluble glycol ether, (iii) a builder, (iv) d-limonene, and (v) water. The composition may also include pH modifying agents, buffers, fragrances, thickeners, dyes, pigments, so long as they do not detract from the advantageous performance aspects achieved by the compositions of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Alticor Inc.Inventor: Robert D. Faber
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Patent number: 6387860Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, an amine oxide, a magnesium containing inorganic compound, and water.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Joan Gambogi, Leonard Zyzyck, Evangelia Arvanitidou
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Patent number: 6384004Abstract: An improvement is described in a cleaning compositions which are especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil without leaving streaks which contains a mixture of at least one nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant and an amine oxide surfactant, and water.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Elizabeth McCandlish, Brian Frank
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Patent number: 6376448Abstract: Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions include a film-forming, organosilicone quaternary ammonium compound providing a protective layer for water and stain repellency.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1999Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Reckitt & Colman, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Francis Colurciello, Jr., Mark Timothy Bennett
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Patent number: 6369013Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising a cationic ammonium compound, a surfactant, a disinfecting agent, and water.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CoInventors: Joan Gambogi, Patrick Durbut, Guy Broze, Leonard Zyzyck
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Patent number: 6369024Abstract: Compositions and methods which utilize certain linear amine based polymer, oligomer, or copolymer materials as fabric treatment agents that can impart fabric appearance benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions which contain such materials.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Sherri Lynn Randall, Eugene Paul Gosselink, William Conrad Wertz, Sören Hildebrandt, Elisabeth Kappes, Dieter Boeckh
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Patent number: 6339057Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous liquid cleaning compositions, the compositions being free of anionic surfactants and comprising: (a) linear alcohol ethoxylate; (b) amine oxide or betaine; and other, optional components, such as a cationic ammonium compound.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Stepan CompanyInventors: Steven J. Knox, Arshad Malik
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Patent number: 6331515Abstract: A liquid cleaning composition comprising: a surfactant, a red dye, sodium bisulfite, and water.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Joan Gambogi, Robert Fuller, Jodie Berta
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Patent number: 6326347Abstract: A reddish peach color liquid comprising: a surfactant, a red dye, a preservative, sodium bisulfite and water.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Joan Gambogi, Robert Fuller, Jodie Berta
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Patent number: 6323170Abstract: No-rinse floor cleaning compositions which provide improved burnish response to finished floors are sold in concentrated form or in diluted, ready to use form. The concentrated compositions when diluted with water comprise from about 100 ppm to about 750 ppm of an amine oxide surfactant, from about 0 ppm to about 650 ppm of a nonionic surfactant, and from about 1 ppm to about 40 ppm of a silicone antifoam agent. These floor cleaning compositions are substantially free of harsh chemicals and are particularly suitable for use on highly polished floors in commercial environments where daily burnishing is most often utilized.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Thomas James Wierenga, Jeffrey Scott Weaver
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Patent number: 6306805Abstract: The present invention relates to surfactant compositions comprising a mixture of at least one cationic surfactant, at least one anionic surfactant, preferably a sulfonated methyl ester and/or a sulfonated fatty acid, and at least one “bridging surfactant” selected from semi-polar nonionic, ethoxylated alkanolamide, and amphoteric/zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to stable, synergistic mixtures of cationic, anionic, and bridging surfactants that are useful primarily as shampoos and/or body washes. The instant invention further provides both a method for preparing the inventive surfactant compositions, i.e., shampoos, and a method of treating hair with the shampoo compositions. When applied to hair or skin, the surfactant shampoo compositions of the instant invention generally provide for cleaning, conditioning, bodifying, and/or moisturization of the hair or skin.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Stepan CompanyInventors: Daniela T. Bratescu, Randy Bernhardt, Cathie Sporer, Sandy Lyons, Jeff Nelson, Rita Bezdicek
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Patent number: 6294514Abstract: Mono-long chain amine oxide surfactants can be prepared containing active levels of greater than about 30%, by weight of amine, and with low nitrite and nitrosamine levels and low levels of residual hydrogen peroxide when oxidized under controlled temperature conditions in the presence of bicarbonate material present at levels less than about 2.5%, by weight of amine, and without the presence of phase-modifying solvents.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1998Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Stanley James Welling
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Patent number: 6294513Abstract: A process for making detergent agglomerates in which a high active surfactant paste containing mid-chain branched alkyl sulfate surfactant and a detergent builder are agglomerated together is disclosed. The process entails maintaining the high active surfactant paste in highly stable, pumpable and transportable form over an extended period of time. In this way the process facilitates multi-locational, large-scale manufacture of modern compact detergent products. In particular, the high active surfactant paste can be manufactured in one facility, and thereafter, stored and transported to a remote facility for further processing in to the finished detergent agglomerates.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Chris Jensen, Gayle Elizabeth Culver
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Patent number: 6284723Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous, antimicrobial, no-rinse hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising: (a) an effective amount of a solvent selected from C1-6 alkanol, C3-24 alkylene glycol ether, and mixtures thereof; (b) an effective amount of a surfactant selected from amphoteric, nonionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof, (c) an effective amount of a quaternary ammonium surfactant; (d) an effective amount of a builder; and (e) the remainder as substantially all water.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Inventors: Boli Zhou, Anna G. Stanislowski, Wayne B. Scott
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Patent number: 6277803Abstract: A clear thickened cleaning composition includes an alpha olefin sulfonate surfactant, a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, an alkali metal salt and/or an alkaline earth metal salt and water.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2001Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Jiashi Tarng, Ammanuel Mehreteab
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Patent number: 6268331Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, an amine oxide, lauryol ethylenediaminetriacetate, and water.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2001Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Robert D'Ambrogio, Thomas Connors
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Patent number: 6258859Abstract: Viscoelastic surfactant based aqueous fluid systems useful as thickening agents in various applications, e.g. to suspend particles produced during the excavation of geologic formations. The surfactants are zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants such as dihydroxyl alkyl glycinate, alkyl ampho acetate or propionate, alkyl betaine, alkyl amidopropyl betaine and alkylimino mono- or di-propionates derived from certain waxes, fats and oils. The thickening agent is used in conjunction with an inorganic water-soluble salt or organic additive such as phthalic acid, salicylic acid or their salts.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1998Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Rhodia, Inc.Inventors: Manilal S. Dahayanake, Jiang Yang, Joseph H. Y. Niu, Paul-Joel Derian, Ruoxin Li, David Dino
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Patent number: 6255270Abstract: Mildly acidic liquid hard surface cleaning concentrated compositions comprise: a) from 0.5 to 40 parts of an amine oxide detergent; preferably 1 to 25 parts; b) from 1 to 30 parts of a quaternary disinfectant (quat); preferably 2 to 16 parts; c) an effective amount of an acidifying agent; preferably 0.05 part to 10 parts; and d) an effective amount of an electrolytic disinfecting booster; preferably 0.5 to 12 parts; wherein said compositions have a pH of from 3 to less than 7 and wherein when used the concentrated compositions are diluted with water at a ratio of concentrate to water of 1:1 to 1:600, preferably 1:30 to 1:260 by volume, to provide superior, no-rinse ready-to-use cleaning and disinfecting compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruce Barger, Thomas James Wierenga
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Publication number: 20010004635Abstract: Fabric softener compounds having the formula: [RC(O)]nN+(R1)mX−wherein each R in a compound is a C6-C22 hydrocarbyl group, preferably having an IV from about 70 to about 140 based upon the IV of the equivalent fatty acid, n is a number from 1 to three on the weight average in any mixture of compounds, each R1 in a compound is a C1-3 alkyl or hydroxy alkyl group, the total of n and the number of R1 groups that are hydroxyethyl groups equaling 3, n+m−4 and X is a softener compatible anion, preferably methyl sulfate, the compound or mixtures of such compounds, having (a) either a Hunter “L” transmission of at least about 85, typically from about 85 to about 95, preferably from about 90 to about 95, more preferably about 95, if possible, (b) only non-detectable levels, at the conditions of use, of odorous compounds selected from the group consisting of: isopropyl acetate, which should be less than about 5, preferably less than about 3, and more preferably less than abouType: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 1999Publication date: June 21, 2001Inventors: ERROL HOFFMAN WAHL, TOAN TRINH, EUGENE ROBERT CARR, JAMES J. MACDONALD, ZAIYOU LIU, ALEX HAEJOON CHUNG
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Patent number: 6221822Abstract: The disclosure is directed to novel detergent compositions having polyalkoxylated amine foam stabilizers. The new foam stabilizers of the inventive detergent compositions build or enhance foaming and are particularly useful because of their surprisingly mild, non-skin-irritating characteristics. Mildness is a requirement of components to be included in or used in applications such as liquid dish detergents, hand cleaners and car washes.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1999Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Tomah Products, Inc.Inventors: Terry Crutcher, James A. Krogh
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Patent number: 6221828Abstract: The detergent composition is excellent in both detergency and sterilizing properties, causes less corrosion and/or damage to plastic and comprises (A) an alkyl polyglycoside, (B) a germicide selected from a cationic germicide, a biguanide germicide and an amino acid germicide and (C) a fatty acid salt respectively at specific proportions.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2000Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Noboru Matsuo, Yoshihiro Yamazaki, Sumitoshi Ito, Takashi Itoi, Toshikazu Azuma, Susumu Yamasawa
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Patent number: 6218349Abstract: The present invention provides for a composition suitable for removing proteinaceous material comprising water, an emulsifier, a chelating agent, one or more mineral acids, and a surfactant; wherein: the emulsifier is a polyether nonionic emulsifier or an amine oxide; the chelating agent is an alkylaminophosphonic acid, a hydroxyalkylphosphonic acid, or an alkylphosphonic acid carboxylic acid; the one or more mineral acids are present in an mount such that the pH of the composition is less than about 4.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2000Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: Joseph I. Kravitz, Richard O. Ruhr, Michael E. Besse
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Patent number: 6214784Abstract: An aqueous hard surface cleaner with improved soil removal is provided and has, as components, the following: (a) either an anionic, nonionic, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof with optionally, a quaternary ammonium surfactant, the total amount of the surfactants being present in a cleaning effective amount; (b) at least one water-soluble or dispersible organic solvent having a vapor pressure of at least 0.001 mm Hg at 25° C., present in a solubilizing—or dispersion—effective amount; (c) Tetrapotassium ethylenediamine—tetraacetate (potassium EDTA) as a chelating agent, present in an amount effective to enhance soil removal in said cleaner; and (d) the remainder, water.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Michael H. Robbins, Jennifer C. Julian
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Patent number: 6214781Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, at least one sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, an oxyethylene functional organosilane and water.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Joan Gambogi, Chantal Dalimier, Marc Paye, Germaine Zocchi
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Patent number: 6214783Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, an amine oxide, a magnesium containing inorganic compound, and water.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Joan Gambogi, Leonard Zyzyck, Evangelia Arvanitidou
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Patent number: 6204230Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having excellent antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a polyhydric solvent, a hydrotrope, a surfactant, an optional antibacterial agent, and water.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Taylor, Earl P. Seitz, Jr.
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Patent number: 6200941Abstract: Fully diluted hard surface cleaners are disclosed which are particularly effective on cleaning soap scum. The cleaners contain at least 0.45 eq/kg of a dissolved anion which reacts with calcium ion to form an insoluble salt. The cleaners also contain a particular amine oxide, or a different surfactant in conjunction with a solvent. Preferred embodiments include a bleach, which provide for a cleaner which is effective on soap scum and mold and mildew.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1996Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Gary M. Strandburg, Daniel H. Haigh, John M. Gardner, Kevin J. Wagers, Erin D. O'Driscoll
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Patent number: 6197741Abstract: A composition comprising: an organic chemical having a chemical group having a dipole moment of at least about 1.5 Debyes and a chemical linker selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, an ethoxylated polyhydric alcohol, a polyvinyl pyrrolidone and a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of about 600 to about 10,000, wherein the molar ratio of organic chemical to chemical linker is about 4:1 to 1:4.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2000Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Michele Davister, Guy Broze, Patrick Durbut, Hoai-Chau Cao, Thomas Connors, John Labows, Anne-Marie Misselyn
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Patent number: 6191099Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved method for removing hydrocarbon-containing soils. The invention consists of preparing a detergent composition and applying the composition to the surface to be cleaned. Broadly, the detergent composition consists of from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one polyalkoxylated amine and from 99-1% by weight of at least one water-soluble surfactant. Other constituents may be added to enhance performance. The invention has desirable foamability characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Tomah Products, Inc.Inventor: Terry Crutcher
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Patent number: 6187735Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: cationic ammonium compound, an amine oxide, a C12-C14 fatty acid monoalkanol amide, a disinfecting agent, and water. The compositions are high foaming, have excellent grease cutting ability, and mildness to human skin.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2000Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CoInventors: Joan Gambogi, Patrick Durbut, Guy Broze, Leonard Zyzyck
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Patent number: 6187738Abstract: There is provided an aqueous composition for cleaning fabrics and carpets and inhibiting the resoiling of fabric and carpets. The composition includes a peroxygen compound, a surfactant system, and a polymeric or copolymeric soil resist. The resulting compositions are particularly stable and non-turbid.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Micciche, Ann Marie Lynch, Uma Tripathi, Carol Belansky
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Patent number: 6177388Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which bloom when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents: botanical oil constituent; at least one botanical oil solubilizing surfactant which is preferably an amine oxide surfactant; an alkyl diphenyl solvent constituent; a binary solvent system which includes at least one organic alcohol constituent and at least one glycol solvent constituent; optionally but desirably a polyoxycarboxylate constituent; optionally but desirably an effective amount of a chelating agent which includes at least one non-ionized acetate group, most preferably a mono-, di- or tri- alkali or alkaline ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent selected from: chelating agents, coloring agents, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents, pH buffers one or more detersive surfactant constituents particularly non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants,Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Dennis Thomas Smialowicz
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Patent number: 6172021Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing alkaolamine, preferably triethanolamines, divalent ions, chelants, and amphoteric surfactants. More particularly, the invention is directed to detergent compositions for hand dishwashing which has improved grease removal performance and benefits in sudsing. The detergent compositions of this invention can be in any form, including granular, gel or liquid. Highly preferred embodiments are in liquid form.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kofi Ofosu-Asante, Robert N. Owens
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Patent number: 6172029Abstract: An antimicrobial agent suitable for eradicating Legionella contains at least one amine oxide represented by the formula (1) and/or at least one amine oxide represented by the formula (2). R1 represents CnH2n+1(OC2H4)m, n varies from 12 to 18, m varies from 0 to 10, R2 represents a hydrogen or alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atom(s), and the solid arrow represents a coordinate bond between a nitrogen and oxygen. R1 represents CnH2n+1(OC2H4)m, n varies from 12 to 18, m varies from 0 to 10, R3 represents (CpH2p)OH with p varying from 1 to 4, and the solid arrow represents a coordinate bond between a nitrogen and oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Showa Water Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masumi Mizutani, Kazuyoshi Ichihara, Keiko Yamashita
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Patent number: 6172022Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: two sulfonate surfactants, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate, an amine oxide or a C12-C14 fatty acid mono alkanol amide, a poly (oxyethylene) diamine, and water.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2000Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Evangelia Arvanitidou
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Patent number: 6159924Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposit and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include one or more quaternary amine compounds as disinfecting active agents, an organic solvent system, one or more amine oxides, one or more nonionic alkylpolyglycosides, water and optionally further conventional additives including pH buffers, dyes, fragrances and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Jeanne Marie Weller, Kenneth A. Harrison, Ann Marie Lynch
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Patent number: 6150317Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, a C.sub.12 alkyl amido propyl dimethyl amine oxide, a polyalkyl glucoside, a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, and water.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2000Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Robert D'Ambrogio, Gary Jakubicki, Evangelia Arvanitidou, Joan Gambogi
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Patent number: 6147044Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, an amine oxide, a magnesium containing inorganic compound, and water.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Joan Gambogi, Leonard Zyzyck, Evangelia Arvanitidou
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Patent number: 6140290Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a magnesium linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, a sodium ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate, an ammonium ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, a poly alkyl glucoside, polyethylene glycol and water.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Philip Gorlin