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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5224609 | Merchandise display system A merchandise display system for merchandise that has a narrow elongated body and a head that is wider than that body, such a mops, brooms, rakes, hoes and the like. The merchandise display system of this invention comprises an I-shaped bracket that compr... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5172836 | Ergonomic trigger sprayer and hand positioner therefor An ergonomic trigger sprayer comprising a spraying mechanism including a nozzle and a trigger for connection to a container holding the liquid; a housing having a mounting portion for attachment to the container, the housing enclosing the spraying mechani... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5126070 | Chlorine dioxide generator An article of manufacture comprising a rupturable pouch and an absorbent carrier for reacting a chlorite and an acid to form chlorine dioxide gas.... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5090975 | High efficiency vacuum cleaner bags A novel vacuum cleaner bag is disclosed comprising a closed receptacle having an inlet orifice, the bag being formed from a sheet containing at least 65% flashspun polyolefin fibers. The vacuum cleaner bag is suitable for conventional vacuum cleaners and ... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5091107 | Chlorine dioxide generating device The present invention relates to methods and devices for the production of controlled quantities of chlorine dioxide at concentrations which are effective to function as a deodorant or a germicide. Aqueous chlorite compositions such as aqueous sodium chlo... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5085316 | Blank for package and assembled package for display A unitary blank for erection into a package for display and also the erected package which holds, for example, a disassembled mop including a mop head and a mop handle. One embodiment of the blank, and by extension the package, comprises a rear panel, a f... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5076960 | Deodorizing and cleaning compositions and method Aqueous deodorizing and cleaning compositions having a pH of from about 4 to 11 containing defined quantities of an alkali metal halogenite together with a salt of a transition or post-transition metal.... | 12/31/1991 |
| 4998671 | Multiple compartment flexible package A multiple compartment flexible package having a receiving compartment adapted to contain one or more liquid impermeable, rupturable containers, a dispensing compartment containing an absorbent material and a passageway interposed between the compartments... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4986926 | Thickened alkali metal hypochlorite compositions A stable thickened bleach containing composition consisting of an aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite, an alkali metal hydroxide and a thickening additive composed of at least one of following classes of an anionic surfactants: (A) alkali metal salts of N-a... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4983317 | All purpose cleaner concentrate composition A general purpose hard surface cleaner concentrate comprising an organic solvent system comprising from about 1 to about 10% of an organic solvent selected from the group of alkylene and polyalkylene glycols and lower alkyl ethers of alkylene and polyalky... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4983578 | Air freshener composition and device A novel air freshener composition and a combination product which uses same in an a device which has an emanator are described. The composition employs a combination of reagents which inhibit its evaporation so that the useful life of the air freshener is... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4963287 | Aqueous alkali metal halogenite compositions Aqueous cleaner compositions containing an alkali metal halogenite, for example, sodium chlorite; a perfume normally chemically incompatible with the halogenite in aqueous media, and a stabilizing amount of an anionic surfactant, the inclusion of which en... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4961872 | Calcium hypochlorite tablets A calcium hypochlorite tablet useful as a toilet bowl cleaner, said tablet being prepared by compressing a dry mixture of granular calcium hypochlorite and a finely divided water-insoluble resin having a molecular weight of between about 10,000 to about 1... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4960240 | Air freshener with integral tear-away tab An air freshener in the form of a unitary, molded container having a first partial enclosure and a second partial enclosure integrally formed with a hinge therebetween, the partial enclosures having complementary shapes and adapted to be folded about the ... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4918903 | Process for bottling liquid products which will contain fragrance oils A process for packaging, especially bottling, a liquid product which will contain a fragrance oil or other material capable of adversely affecting a capping or other package closure operation if said oil or material came in contact with a mating sealing e... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4917814 | Pigmented hypochlorite compositions An aqueous composition comprising a hypochlorite source in an effective oxidizing concentration and a colorant system containing at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of cobalt aluminate and cobalt chromite.... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4915260 | Float controlled dispenser The invention relates to a float controlled dispenser capable of segregating active ingredients and dye and selectively releasing a predetermined amount of each into the tank of a toilet. The dispenser comprises a float operated dispenser having the fluid... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4902434 | Fabric treatment The neutralization of odors and removal of soil from fibrous surfaces, e.g., carpets, can be carried out using fabric treatment compositions containing certain combinations of metal salts and carriers.... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4899398 | In-tank toilet dispenser Treatment of water-containing reservoirs with a cleaning composition including a water-dissipatable polyester polymer, the polyester polymer concentration in the reservoir being in an amount effective to capture heavy metal ions, thereby inhibiting staini... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4880556 | Aqueous alkali metal halogenite compositions containing a colorant Aqueous cleaner compositions containing an alkali metal halogenite, for example, NaClO2 ; a stabilizable colorant; and a stabilizing amount of a stabilizer compound selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonates, borates and mixt... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4873013 | Aqueous alkali metal halogenite compositions containing a colorant stabilized by ammonium hydroxide Aqueous cleaner compositions containing an alkali metal halogenite, for example, NcClO2 ; a stabilizable colorant; and a stabilizing amount of a stabilizer compound which is an ammonium hydroxide. The preferred embodiment further includes an an... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4864675 | Butterfly sponge mop A butterfly-type sponge mop with presser plates and an actuating member pivotal relative to a center block. The mop includes a top center block which when interlocked with a bottom center block forms a plurality of bearing surfaces to enable motion of the... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4828748 | Thickened alkali metal hypochlorite compositions A stable thickened bleach containing composition consisting of an aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite, an alkali metal hydroxide and a thickening additive composed of at least one of following classes of an anionic surfactants: (A) alkali metal salts of N-a... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4822854 | Cleaning compositions containing a colorant stabilized against fading An acidic, aqueous cleaning composition comprising a surfactant; up to about 50% of a higher boiling solvent, typically in alkyl ether of an alkylene glycol, said solvent introducing impurities into the composition in an amount and of a nature normally ch... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4803008 | Cleaning composition containing a colorant stabilized against fading An aqueous cleaning composition comprising a surfactant; up to about 50% of a higher boiling solvent, typically an alkyl ether of an alkylene glycol, said solvent introducing impurities into the composition in an amount and of a nature normally chemically... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4800066 | End of life indicator for automatic toilet cleaning devices An end of life indicator for use in a toilet cistern with an ambient solution containing an active disinfectant component. The end of life indicator comprises a core of water soluble dyestuff surrounded by a polymer resistant to bleaching by said disinfec... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4790950 | Aqueous alkali metal halogenite compositions containing a colorant stabilized by NH4 OH Aqueous cleaner compositions containing an alkali metal halogenite, for example, NaClO2 ; a stabilizable colorant; and a stabilizing amount of a stabilizer compound which is an ammonium hydroxide. The preferred embodiment further includes an an... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4789495 | Hypochlorite compositions containing a tertiary alcohol A phase stable alkali metal hypochlorite composition including a tertiary alcohol of from 4 to 8 carbons and a surfactant or surfactant blend. Said surfactant or surfactant blend preferably is selected to impart to the composition a viscosity of about 10 ... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4787984 | Cleaning composition and its method of use Treatment of water-containing reservoirs with a cleaning composition including a water-dissipatable polyester polymer, the polyester polymer concentration in the reservoir being in an amount effective to capture heavy metal ions, thereby inhibiting staini... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4781289 | Self-supporting display package A vertically standing display package having a single vertical display panel for receiving, on one side thereof, a preformed blister pack structure having integrally formed therein a cup-shaped product enclosure and a support. The blister pack structure i... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4778617 | Acid cleaner composition An acid cleaner composition to remove deposits capable of reacting with the acid and also forming thereby hydrogen sulfide, comprising from about 5 to 95% by weight of an acid having an ionization constant of at least about 1.75×10-5, and an e... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4767033 | Manually operated gear pump spray head A spray head containing a gear pump for drawing liquid from a container and forcing same out of a nozzle. The gear pump comprises a pair of operatively engaged gears each rotatable about horizontal axes transverse to the axis of the nozzle. A ratchet whee... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4764992 | Dispenser having air lock forming means A toilet tank dispenser for passively isolating the chemical solution in the dispenser from the tank during quiescent periods. The dispenser also provides means for releasing a chemical solution into the water in the tank at a release rate which may be ea... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4756039 | Broom A bristle broom is provided with a plurality of relatively flexible, soft bristles the ends of which form the majority of the broom's sweeping surface, and a smaller number of relatively inflexible, stiff bristles the ends of which form a small portion of... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4755377 | Foamed air freshener composition An aqueous-based gel air-treating composition comprising a gel base including a gel-forming agent and a gaseous component in an amount effective to provide a bulk density of said composition of from about 0.5 to about 0.9 g/cc, the gaseous component being... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4748710 | Butterfly sponge mop A butterfly-type sponge mop with presser plates and an actuating member pivotal relative to a center block. The mop includes a top center block which when interlocked with a bottom center block forms a plurality of bearing surfaces to enable motion of the... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4745638 | Passive dispenser having delayed discharge The dispenser of the present invention is adapted for placement in a body of liquid, a solution being contained in a vented product chamber of the dispenser, a predetermined volume of said solution being discharged into the body of liquid in response to a... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4743395 | Thickened acid cleaner compositions containing quaternary ammonium germicides and having improved thermal stability Thickened hydrochloric acid containing cleaning compositions also including a quaternary ammonium compound are disclosed, said compositions further including a phase stabilizing surfactant selected from the group of alkyl betaines, alkoxylated tertiary am... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4739928 | Air freshener dispenser An air freshener dispenser of the type containing in a reservoir a liquid fragrance composition comprising a necked container, a wick provided in the neck, an emanator pad holder retaining within a containment enclosure an absorbent or emanator pad in con... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4732612 | Polish emulsion compositions A furniture polish composition characterized by an internal aqueous phase and an external oil phase, the composition containing an ethoxylated montan acid wax in an amount of from 0.5 to 5% by weight, which constituent functions both as an emulsifier and ... | 03/22/1988 |
