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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7598218 | Method of forming a binding agent for solidification matrix Material, composition, and manufacturing method alternatives for a solidification matrix that may be used, for example, in solid cleaning compositions, or other technologies. In at least some embodiments, the solidification matrix includes a binding agent that is fo... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7588645 | Stripping floor finishes using composition that thickens following dilution with water Floor finishes can be stripped using a substantially nonchlorinated concentrate comprising a floor finish dissolver and an at least partially water-unactivated water thickener. The concentrate is diluted with water at an intended use location to activate the water t... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7572759 | Heterogeneous cleaning composition A heterogenous cleaning composition comprises more than 75 wt % active ingredients, the active ingredients comprising at least about 20 wt % surfactant and at least about 20 wt % sequestrant, wherein the composition comprises at least one liquid and at least one pow... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7569532 | Stable liquid enzyme compositions The present invention relates to a liquid enzyme cleaning composition in which the enzyme is stable at alkaline pH and: at high concentration of boric acid salt; in the absence of sodium ion; and/or in the presence of at least about 40 wt-% water. In an embodiment, ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7569232 | Medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions The present invention relates to compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, methods for making these compositions, and methods for reducing the population of a microorganism. The compositions can include advantageously high levels of the medium chain... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7556698 | Methods and agents for cleaning and disinfecting fragile medical appliances The invention relates to the use of agents, which contain at least one disinfection system based on selected organic peracids and combinations of peracids, in automatically functioning systems, in which fragile medical appliances, in particular, endoscopes, are clea... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7553806 | Stable liquid enzyme compositions with enhanced activity The present invention relates to a liquid enzyme cleaning composition in which the enzyme is stable at alkaline pH and: at high concentration of boric acid salt; in the absence of sodium ion; and/or in the presence of water at concentrations of at least about 60 wei... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7547421 | Apparatus and method for making a peroxycarboxylic acid The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction cataly... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7537705 | Method for treating feedwater A method for treating feedwater is provided. The method includes steps of introducing a treatment composition into a feedwater stream to provide a treated feedwater stream containing scale inhibitor at a concentration of at least about 0.1 ppm, and combining the tre... | 05/26/2009 |
| D592517 | Bottle | 05/19/2009 |
| 7524803 | Warewashing composition for use in automatic dishwashing machines comprising an aluminum/zinc ion mixture A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline ... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7517846 | Solid, two part chemical concentrate The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner op... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7507429 | Methods for washing carcasses, meat, or meat products with medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on carcass, meat, or meat product; or on surfaces used in processing the carcass, meat, or meat product; employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the com... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7504124 | Methods for washing carcasses, meat, or meat product with medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on carcass, meat, or meat product; or on surfaces used in processing the carcass, meat, or meat product; employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the com... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7504123 | Methods for washing poultry during processing with medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry, or on surfaces used in processing poultry, employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium c... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7498051 | Methods for washing poultry during processing with medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry, or on surfaces used in processing poultry, employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium c... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7491362 | Multiple enzyme cleaner for surgical instruments and endoscopes The liquid composition is based on surfactants and enzymes, and is particularly useful for manual cleaning of instruments. In manual and ultrasonic application the composition in use concentration shows low foaming and gives a cleaning solution which is not cloudy a... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7470655 | Method of inactivating prions The invention pertains to a method of inactivating prions located on surfaces. In an embodiment, the invention pertains to a method of inactivating prions located on surfaces using a composition including a peracid. In an embodiment, the invention pertains to a meth... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7469499 | Light trap for insects Several embodiments of an insect trap using attractant light displayed on a projection surface are disclosed. The insect trap can be mounted on a vertical surface or on a ceiling surface. The wall-mounted housing forms an upwardly facing opening for facilitating ent... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7468346 | Low foaming washing liquid A low-foaming, liquid composition is disclosed. Methods of making and using the low-foaming, liquid composition are also disclosed. ... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7456145 | Fabric treatment compositions comprising ester quats and fatty amides and methods for treating fabric in a dryer A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7452853 | Warewashing composition comprising zinc and aluminum ions for use in automatic dishwashing machines A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7452855 | Fragrance dispenser for a dryer and a method for dispensing fragrance onto fabric in a dryer A fragrance dispenser is provided according to the invention. A fragrance dispenser is provided for use in a dryer for dispensing a fragrance onto fabric or laundry dried in the dryer. The fragrance dispenser includes a mixture of a carrier component and a fragrance... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7442679 | Binding agent for solidification matrix comprising MGDA Material, composition, and manufacturing method alternatives for a solidification matrix that may be used, for example, in solid cleaning compositions, or other technologies. In at least some embodiments, the solidification matrix includes a binding agent that is fo... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441301 | Mopping device for mopping surfaces to be cleaned The invention relates to a mopping device for mopping surfaces to be cleaned. The mopping device is characterized in that the mop covering holder (1) has a reservoir (6) for holding a large quantity of cleaning liquid which can flow via at least one di... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7435303 | Methods and agents for cleaning and disinfecting fragile medical appliances The invention relates to the use of agents, which contain at least one disinfection system based on selected organic peracids and combinations of peracids, in automatically functioning systems, in which fragile medical appliances, in particular, endoscopes, are clea... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7423005 | Binding agent for solidification matrix Material, composition, and manufacturing method alternatives for a solidification matrix that may be used, for example, in solid cleaning compositions, or other technologies. In at least some embodiments, the solidification matrix includes a binding agent that is fo... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7415983 | Method of cleaning articles in a dish machine using an acidic detergent An acidic detergent composition can be used for removing soils on articles in a dish machine. The acidic detergent composition may be inserted into a dish machine dispenser and a use solution may be formed that contacts a soil on an article and removes the soil on t... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7399316 | Methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions The present invention relates to methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions, particularily for cleaning an article. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7394389 | Wall mounted pest suppression system A wall-mountable system of the present invention detects and suppresses pests. The system includes a housing, a pest detection device, and a line. The housing is mounted to a wall and penetrates into a remote area behind the wall. The housing also has an access hole... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7392811 | Delivery head for multiple phase treatment composition, vessel including a delivery head, and method for treating a vessel interior surface A delivery head is provided that includes a delivery arm and a spray diverter constructed to divert a multiple phase treatment composition flowing through the delivery arm and diverted by the spray diverter to provide a target spray pattern. The delivery head includ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7390467 | Dispensing apparatus and method suitable for heterogeneous composition The present invention relates to an apparatus and method suitable for dispensing heterogeneous compositions. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7381697 | Fabric softener composition and methods for manufacturing and using A fabric softener composition is provided by melt mixing a fabric softener component and a carrier component to provide a fabric softener composition exhibiting a melting point greater than 90° C. The weight ratio of the fabric softener component to the carrier com... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7365046 | Method for stripping floor finishes using composition that thickens upon dilution with water A method for stripping a floor using a concentrate prepared by mixing a substantially nonchlorinated concentrate containing a floor finish solvent and an at least partially unactivated water thickener. The concentrate is diluted merely with water at an intended use ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364033 | Container, such as a food or beverage container, lubrication method A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7348302 | Foam cleaning and brightening composition comprising a sulfate/bisulfate salt mixture A cleaning composition including a metal bisulfate and metal inorganic salt acid package, and at least one surfactant. The cleaning composition can be a one-step wheel cleaner/brightener. The composition preferably contains no HF, no bifluoride, no oxalic acid, or o... | 03/25/2008 |
| D565271 | On line tire dressing application pad | 03/25/2008 |
| 7303587 | Methods of cleaning using heterogeneous compositions The present invention relates to methods of employing heterogeneous cleaning compositions. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299951 | Foot activated dispenser The invention generally relates to a foot activated dispenser and more particularly to a foot activated dispenser for dispensing a liquid product such as a skin care product (i.e. hand soap, hand sanitizer, surgical scrub, lotion, etc.). More specifically, the foot ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297666 | Use of o/w emulsions for chain lubrication The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters. ... | 11/20/2007 |
