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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7087567 | Antibacterial light duty liquid cleaning composition A light duty, liquid cleaning composition comprising: at least two different surfactants, lauryol ethylene diamine triacetate, a zinc inorganic salt, and water. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7033986 | Liquid dish cleaning compositions comprising a mixture of alkyl benzene sulfonates and alkyl ether sulfates A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising two C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, two anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, and water. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6992058 | Aqueous composition comprising oligomeric esterquats The application relates to a medium viscosity, clear fabric softening composition, comprising (a) from about 1 to 20 wt. % of an oligomeric esterquat, derived from the reaction of an alkanol amine with (i) a polycarboxylic acid; an... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6974790 | Cleaning compositions in the form of a tablet A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition which contains a surfactant coated bleach. ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6949500 | Fabric softener compositions containing a mixture of cationic polymers as rheology modifiers An aqueous fabric softening composition is described having its rheological properties of flow elasticity and viscosity capable of being readily modified as needed independently of each other to satisfy a consumer preference, said composition comprising: | 09/27/2005 |
| 6924261 | Aqueous composition comprising oligomeric esterquats The application relates to a medium viscosity, clear fabric softening composition, comprising (a) from about 1 to 20 wt. % of an oligomeric esterquat, derived from the reaction of an alkanol amine with a polycarboxylic acid and wit... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6908890 | Pearlescent solution A pearlescent solution containing a metal oxide coated mica. ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6884764 | Liquid dish cleaning compositions A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate, two anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, a hydroxy containing organic acid, and water. ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6881716 | Aqueous composition comprising oligomeric esterquats The application relates to a low viscosity and to a stable fabric softening composition process for the preparation of a stable, and particularly to a viscosity stable, fabric softening composition having a low viscosity, said composition comprising from about 1 to ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6864223 | Thickened fabric conditioners The present invention relates to thickened fabric conditioners, which fabric conditioners contain a particular polymeric thickener, which is obtained by polymerizing from 5 to 100 mole percent of a cationic vinyl addition monomer, from 0 to 95 mole percent of acryla... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6844308 | Antibacterial cleaning wipe A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with an antibacterial cleaning composition. ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6838421 | Bathroom cleaning composition A bathroom cleaning composition containing a chlorine containing bleach, that is effective in removing mold and mildew as well as removing soap scum. ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6824705 | Bleach odor reducing composition The present invention relates to the use of ethyl tricyclo [5.2.1.025] decan-2-carboxylate in a hypochlorite containing products to reduce the bleach odor on skin, when such products come in contact with human skin. ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6821939 | Acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions comprising a sultaine 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 hyd... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6815405 | Liquid cleaning compositions containing an anionic surfactant mixture A cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising at least one surfactant, a preservative system and water. ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6815406 | Liquid dish cleaning compositions A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising two C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, two anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, an acid and water. ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6794353 | Cleaning wipe The present invention relates to a cleaning wipe which is a water insoluble substrate impregnated with a cleaning composition containing a cellulosic polymer. ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6780834 | Fabric conditioning compositions containing an amine acid softening compound A wash cycle fabric softener composition which is dispersible in the wash water of a laundering operation including handwash. The fabric softener composition comprises, by weight: (a) from about 48% to about 82% of at least one amine fabric softening active c... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6770266 | Liquid tooth whitening composition An aqueous tooth whitening liquid composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle comprising water and monohydric alcohol having dispersed therein a film forming combination of a poly(ethylene oxide) and a Carbomer, the pH of the composition being adjusted to an... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6767878 | Light duty liquid cleaning composition with suspended solid particles 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, solid ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6746995 | Wash cycle unit dose softener containing a controlled amount of moisture A unit dose wash cycle fabric softening composition for softening or conditioning fabrics in the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose comprising a compacted granular fabric softener composition formed from granules of softener, which granules a... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6723305 | Anti-microbial breath freshening mouthrinse It has been found that a mouthrinse comprising CPC and zinc ions is a very effective mouthrinse. It has an antibacterial effect that removes odor creating bacteria from the oral cavity. The CPC and zinc ions preferably are used in combination with an ionone terpene ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6669929 | Dentifrice containing functional film flakes A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein a water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and having entrained therein a constituen... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6670320 | Wash cycle unit dose softener containing a disintegrating agent A unit dose wash cycle fabric softening composition for softening or conditioning fabrics in the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose comprising a compacted granular fabric softener composition in an amount sufficient to form a unit ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6664223 | Fabric care composition containing polycarboxylate polymer and compound derived from urea An aqueous fabric care composition for use in the wash or rinse cycle of a washing machine for cleaning or softening of fabrics concomitant with providing improved benefits to treated fabrics relating to moisture absorption, fragrance deposition, soil rem... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6664222 | Wash cycle unit dose softener A unit dose wash cycle fabric softening composition for softening or conditioning fabrics in the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose comprising a compacted granular fabric softener composition comprising a softening clay component i... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6664226 | Spherical compacted unit dose softener A unit dose laundry composition for softening or conditioning fabrics which is suitable as an additive to the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose composition comprising a compacted granular composition comprising a fabric softener o... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6652841 | Antiplaque enzyme containing dual component composition A two component antiplaque dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises first and second dentifrice components containing an enzyme such as papain and a metal salt such as stannous fluoride, the first and second dentifrice components being maintain... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6620437 | Water-in-oil microemulsion for providing cosmetic attributes to fabric softening base composition A perfume-containing water-in-oil microemulsion is provided which is capable of being mixed with an aqueous fabric softener base composition to provide perfume thereto. The use of the defined microemulsion enables the addition of perfume as well as other ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6620777 | Fabric care composition comprising fabric or skin beneficiating ingredient Stable fabric softening compositions are disclosed comprising: (a) a cationic softening compound; (b) a non-confined fragrance oil; (c) at least one fabric or skin beneficiating ingredient free of any water-insoluble polymer or non-polymeric carrier mat... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6589930 | Wash cycle unit dose softener A unit dose wash cycle fabric softening composition for softening or conditioning fabrics in the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose comprising (a) a compacted granular fabric softener composition or (b) an encapsulated liquid and/o... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6562770 | Fragrance-containing gel for delivering fragrance from structured liquid detergent compositions A stable fragrance-containing gel is provided which is capable of being mixed with a fragrance-free base composition comprised of a homogeneous aqueous structured liquid detergent composition to form a pourable fragrance-containing homogeneous aqueous str... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6502325 | Method of treating fabric with fabric care composition containing polycarboxylate polymer and compound derived from urea A method of treating fabric which provides improved benefits to treated fabrics relating to moisture absorption, fragrance deposition, soil removal, reduced wrinkling prior to ironing and better appearance after ironing, said process comprising applying t... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6362158 | Multi-phase clear fabric softening composition An aqueous multi-phase liquid fabric softener composition comprised of at least two phases, all of said phases being transparent or translucent, said fabric softener composition comprising: (a) from about 5% to about 45%, by weight, of a cationic softening ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6294516 | Wash cycle unit dose softener A unit dose wash cycle fabric softening composition for softening or conditioning fabrics in the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose comprising (a) a compacted granular fabric softener composition or (b) an encapsulated liquid and/o... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6291421 | Wash cycle unit dose softener A unit dose wash cycle fabric softening composition for softening or conditioning fabrics in the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose comprising (a) a compacted granular fabric softener composition, the amount of (a) being sufficient... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6258767 | Spherical compacted unit dose softener A unit dose laundry composition for softening or conditioning fabrics which is suitable as an additive to the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose composition comprising a compacted granular composition comprising a fabric softener o... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6235697 | Laundry detergent composition containing level protease enzyme A laundry detergent composition is provided for enhanced whitening and stain removal of washed laundry comprising: a) from about 1% to about 50%, by weight, of a surfactant or surfactant mixture selected from the group consisting of anionic and nonionic s... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6194374 | Biodegradable fabric softening compositions based on a combination of pentaerythritol esters, bentonite and a polyphosphonate compound A biodegradable fabric softening composition or article is provided for softening laundry and is essentially free of a quaternary ammonium compound softener. The composition or article comprises a clay carrier, a defined polyphosphonate compound, and a de... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6191101 | Fabric softening compositions providing enhanced performance and containing cationic softeners and fatty amides A stable, pourable and water dispersible fabric softening composition comprising: (i) from about 2% to about 35%, by weight, of a combination of softening components (A) and (B) wherein: (A) is a cationic fabric softening compound; and (B) is a fatty amide com... | 02/20/2001 |
