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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6296670 | Chelating agents for improved color fidelity Rinsing dyed or white fabrics in a chelator-containing rinse bath restores color and brightness. Rinse added compositions comprising chelators such as diethylenetriaminepentaacetate or ethylenediamine disuccinate are used to restore the appearance of colo... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6033679 | Uncomplexed cyclodextrin compositions for odor control The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclo... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6025321 | Dryer-added fabric softener composition to provide color and other fabric benefits in package in association with instructions for use The present invention relates to the use of a dryer-added fabric softener composition, after a normal wash process, said composition having optimal characteristics for providing good coverage of fabrics that are treated, and optionally comprising at least... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6010993 | Disinfecting compositions Disinfecting compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach, glutaraldehyde, an antimicrobial essential oil and an amphoteric surfactant, preferably useful in combination with an amine oxide surfactant. The compositions are especially for cleaning and disinfe... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6008184 | Block copolymers for improved viscosity stability in concentrated fabric softeners Liquid fabric softener compositions containing a combination of certain block copolymers and water soluble polymers to provide excellent storage stability and viscosity characteristics, especially at elevated temperatures.... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6001792 | Limescale removing composition containing maleic acid Compositions are disclosed based on maleic acid for removing lime scale. The compositions contain nonionic surfactant which improves the performance of the maleic acid in the presence of soap scum. The compositions are more effective than corresponding co... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5997585 | Activated liquid bleaching compositions Liquid bleaching compositions are described which comprise hydrogen peroxide or a source thereof, as well as a bleach activator. The liquid bleach activator is hydrophobic, and the compositions are formulated as microemulsions of said bleach activator in ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5997654 | Cleaning/sanitizing methods, compositions, and/or articles for produce Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are s... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5990066 | Liquid hard surface cleaning compositions based on carboxylate-containing polymer and divalent counterion, and processes of using same Liquid hard-surface cleaning compositions are disclosed which provide excellent gloss to the surfaces cleaned therewith. The compositions comprise a surfactant, a carboxylate-containing polymer, and a divalent counterion in a molar ratio of carboxylate-co... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5981455 | Cleaning compositions with short chain nonionic surfactants A composition comprising short chain alkoxylated alcohols as nonionic surfactants. The short chain alkoxylated alcohols provide superior cleaning compared to their homologues with longer chains as well as other benefits including, low foaming and skin mil... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5977055 | High usage of fabric softener compositions for improved benefits Softener actives provide color maintenance benefits for fabrics. In order to inform the consumer, the compositions containing fabric softener actives are placed in packages in association with information that advises the consumer of the benefit. Highly u... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5972857 | Cleaning/sanitizing methods, compositions, and/or articles for produce Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising carbonates, detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphori... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5968404 | Uncomplexed cyclodextrin compositions for odor and wrinkle control The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing and wrinkle controlling composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces, especially fabrics. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of s... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5965499 | Cleaning methods and compositions for produce Acidic and basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Clear liquid formulations comprising oleate, alcohol ethoxylates and buffers are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5962402 | Dryer-added fabric treatment article of manufacture containing antioxidant and sunscreen compounds for sun fade protection of fabrics The present invention relates to a dryer-added fabric treatment article of manufacturing to reduce the fading of fabrics from sunlight comprising: I. a composition comprising: A. from about 5% to about 75%, by weight of the composition, of a sun-fade protectio... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5962388 | Acidic aqueous cleaning compositions Compositions described herein are aqueous detergent compositions, preferably hard surface cleaning compositions, which contain alkyl aryl sulfonate surfactant, selected hydrophobic cleaning solvent, polycarboxylic acid, and aqueous solvent system in solut... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5955093 | Uncomplexed cyclodextrin compositions for odor control The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclo... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5942217 | Uncomplexed cyclodextrin compositions for odor control The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclo... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5939060 | Composition for reducing malodor impression on inanimate surfaces The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0.1... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5932527 | Cleaning/sanitizing methods, compositions, and/or articles for produce Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising carbonates, detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphori... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5932253 | Fabric softening compositions with dye transfer inhibitors for improved fabric appearance The present invention relates to compositions and processes which incorporate water-soluble polymers, other than enzymes, containing .dbd.N--C(.dbd.O)-- (including PVP) and/or N-oxide groups into the wash, rinse, and/or drying cycle of a laundering proces... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5928384 | Method of cleaning carpets The present invention relates to the use of compositions comprising an organic chelator together with a soil suspending polycarboxylate or polyamine polymer for the cleaning of carpet. The compositions may be in liquid or granular form and they may also c... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5929026 | Dryer-activated fabricated conditioning articles with improved substrate Dryer-activated fabric softening articles having improved spun-bonded polyester substrates having improved feel characteristics and increased thickness as compared to conventional polyester substrates and/or feel characteristics that are not significantly... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5929025 | Stabilized fabric softening compositions comprising a fabric softening compound, fatty acid, and perfume The present invention relates to stabilized liquid fabric softening composition comprising a) one or more biodegradable fabric softening compounds, b) one or more fatty acid compounds, wherein the ratio of said fabric softening agents to said fatty acid compou... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5914302 | Cleaning/sanitizing methods, compositions, and/or articles Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are s... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5914069 | Hypochlorite bleaching compositions Liquid aqueous bleaching compositions are disclosed which comprise hypochlorite and a specific complexing agent or mixtures thereof selected from the group consisting of polycarboxylic acid derivatives of pyridine or the salts thereof. The compositions ha... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5910473 | Colored acidic aqueous liquid compositions comprising a peroxy-bleach This invention relates to colored acidic thickened aqueous compositions comprising a source of peroxygen and from 0.002% to 0.05% by weight of the total composition of an or ଲ metal phthalocyanine dye, or mixtures thereof. Preferred composit... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5905065 | Carpet cleaning compositions and method for cleaning carpets The present invention relates to compositions comprising from 0.01% to 10% by weight of the total composition of salicylic acid or derivatives thereof according to the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X is carbon, Y is one of the following groups ... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5902354 | Bleaching compositions The use of anionic surfactants in a liquid peroxygen bleaching composition disclosed, for reducing itching of the skin, after it has come in contact with said compositions.... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5900187 | Activated liquid bleaching compositions An aqueous composition comprising hydrogen peroxide or a source thereof, and a stabilizing amount of an alcohol according to the formula HO--CR'R"--OH, wherein R' and R" are independently H or a C2-C10 hydrocarbon chain and/or cycle, or mixtures thereof.... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5883069 | Dryer-activated fabric conditioning articles with improved substrate Dryer-activated fabric softening articles having improved spun-bonded polyester substrates having improved feel characteristics and increased thickness as compared to conventional polyester substrates and/or feel characteristics that are not significantly... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5880079 | Bleaching compositions Compositions are described which are formulated as emulsions of a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant and a hydrophobic nonionic surfactant, and which further comprise an effective amount of benzoyl peroxide. Preferred compositions further comprise hudrogen p... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5879470 | Cleaning/sanitizing methods for non-food inanimate surfaces Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are s... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5879584 | Process for manufacturing aqueous compositions comprising peracids A process for manufacturing an aqueous composition of a peracid by reacting an acid anhydride with concentrated hydrogen peroxide. Preferably the aqueous peracid composition is further converted into an emulsion having improved stability wherein said emul... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5877145 | Concentrated fabric softening composition with good freeze/thaw recovery and highly unsaturated fabric softener compound therefor Biodegradable fabric softener compounds that contain ester linkages a substantial level of polyunsaturation in the hydrophobic chains. The compounds can be used to form fabric softening compositions that are aqueous dispersions of the compounds or clear c... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5869443 | Dryer-added fabric treatment article of manufacture containing antioxidant and sunscreen compounds for sun fade protection of fabrics The present invention relates to a dryer-added fabric treatment article of manufacturing to reduce the fading of fabrics from sunlight comprising: I. a composition comprising: A. from about 5% to about 75%, by weight of the composition, of a sun-fade protectio... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5861370 | Concentrated, stable, premix for forming fabric softening composition Biodegradable fabric softener premix compositions are described containing (1) biodegradable softener actives that contain substantial unsaturation and (2) perfume. The premixes can be added at ambient temperatures to water containing acid, to provide a p... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5856282 | Silicone compositions A bleach composition comprising an inorganic persalt bleaching agent, a lipophile selected from flavorants, perfumes, physiological coolants, antimicrobial agents and mixtures thereof, and a dimethicone copolyol selected from alkyl- and alkoxy-dimethicone... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5854200 | Rinse added fabric softener compositions containing antioxidants for sun-fade protection for fabrics The present invention relates to fabric care compositions to reduce the fading of fabrics from sunlight, comprising: (A) from about 1% to about 25% by weight of the composition of a non-fabric staining, light stable antioxidant compound, preferably containing ... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5851979 | Pseudoplastic and thixotropic cleaning compositions with specifically defined viscosity profile Pseudoplastic and thixotropic aqueous compositions comprise a detergent system containing an emulsion of at least two nonionic surfactants, preferably alkoxylated alcohols of the formula RO(E)e (p)p II where R is a hydrocarbon chain ... | 12/22/1998 |
