Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120128747 | CORE-SHELL MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME, AND USE THEREOF FOR THE THERMOSTIMULATED GENERATION OF SUBSTANCES OF INTEREST The present invention relates to a material in the form of solid particles consisting of a continuous shell including at least one silicon oxide, said shell confining at least one oil phase, said material being characterized in that said oil phase is solid at the storag... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120071569 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING GEL OF CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE ALKALI METAL SALT To provide a method for producing a gel of a carboxymethyl cellulose alkali metal salt, in which a gel having high elasticity and strength and also having excellent water retention and durability can be obtained inexpensively and simply. Th... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120051964 | DEODORANT FOR TREATING SEDIMENT IN-SITU AND THE ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AND METHOD The present invention describes a deodorant for treating sediment in-situ, the deodorizing method and the associated facilities. The deodorant is a calcium nitrate solution with a mass percentage of 14.32% to 52.49%. The deodorizing method comprises the following: (a) D... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120027694 | INDUCIBLE RELEASE VEHICLES This invention relates to inducible release vehicle comprised of crosslinked carbohydrates or proteins and an active ingredient. The release is induced by an external stimulus, e.g. an enzyme such as amylase. Such a vehicle can particularly be used in an applications fo... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120021026 | Dissolvable Fibrous Web Structure Article Comprising Active Agents The personal care compositions of the present invention are in the form of an Article comprising a dissolvable fibrous web structure. The fibers of the dissolvable fibrous web structure comprise a surfactant; a water soluble polymeric structurant; and a plasticizer. Add... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120014902 | COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE Aqueous compositions, methods of manufacturing such aqueous compositions, and methods of removing reducing and/or suppressing malodours using such aqueous compositions are described. These compositions utilize a combination of hydrogen peroxide, a source of copper II, n... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120003173 | LOW CHLORINE ODOR CONTROL COMPOSITIONS An odor control composition includes (a) at least one fragrance and (b) a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound of Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R | |
| 20110318296 | SOLID AIR FRESHENER The present invention relates to a solid air freshener comprising the following components: i) a total amount of polyethylene glycols in the range of from 30 to 80 Wt.-%, wherein the weight average molecular weight Mw of the total amount of polyethylene glyco... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110305659 | FRESHENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MALODOR BINDING POLYMERS AND MALODOR CONTROL COMPONENTS Freshening compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer, malodor control components, and an aqueous carrier; and methods thereof are provided. In some embodiments, the freshening composition comprises a homopolymeric polyethylenimine having a molecular weight of ab... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110300095 | MALODOR NEUTRALIZING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING UNDECYLENIC ACID OR CITRIC ACID Compositions comprising undecylenic acid or citric acid and certain esters are effective for reducing malodors. The esters are in the molecular weight range of between 150-200 when the acid is undecylenic acid and in the range of between 130-230 when the acid is citric ... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110274643 | FRAGRANT FORMULATIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME Disclosed herein is a fragrant formulation comprising a fragrant composition, and an alkyl ketal ester. Disclosed herein too are methods for manufacturing the fragrant formulation.... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110268687 | Liquid Sealant and Methods of Use The invention provides a composition useful for forming odor suppressing seals in waterless urinals. Methods of using the composition to form liquid seals as well as waterless urinals employing such liquid seals are further provided.... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110250159 | CYCLOHEXYLETHYL CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTER COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME FOR REDUCING MALODORS The present invention pertains to a method of counteracting a malodor by introducing a malodor counteracting effective amount of an enantiomeric compound selected from the group consisting of (1R)-1-cyclohexylethyl butyrate and (1S)-1-cyclohexylethyl acetate.... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110250158 | CYCLOHEXYLETHYL CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTER COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME FOR REDUCING MALODORS The present invention pertains to a method of counteracting a malodor by introducing a malodor counteracting effective amount of an enantiomeric compound selected from the group consisting of (1R)-1-cyclohexylethyl butyrate and (1S)-1-cyclohexylethyl acetate.... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110236338 | PERHYDROLASE PROVIDING IMPROVED SPECIFIC ACTIVITY An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-pro... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110236339 | PERHYDROLASE PROVIDING IMPROVED SPECIFIC ACTIVITY An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-pro... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110236337 | PERHYDROLASE PROVIDING IMPROVED SPECIFIC ACTIVITY An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-pro... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110236336 | PERHYDROLASE PROVIDING IMPROVED SPECIFIC ACTIVITY An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-pro... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110236335 | PERHYDROLASE PROVIDING IMPROVED SPECIFIC ACTIVITY An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-pro... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110200549 | Organic Compounds Suitable For Modulating Fragrance Compositions Disclosed are compounds having the ability to modulate, namely to improve, enhance and/or modify fragrance compositions due to their ability to inhibit cytochrome P450 enzymes, e.g. CYP2A, e.g. 2A13 and 2A6, and CYP2B6.... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110182845 | Odor Inhibiting Water-Absorbing Composites The present invention relates to a process for producing odor-inhibiting water-absorbing composites comprising water-absorbing polymer particles and fibers, wherein the fibers are premixed with at least one metal peroxide, metal hyperoxide or metal ozonide.... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110150803 | EQUILIBRATED DYNAMIC MIXTURES CONTAINING STABILIZED HEMIACETALS FOR THE CONTROLLED RELEASE OF ACTIVE ALCOHOLS The present invention concerns a dynamic mixture containing stabilized hemiacetals obtainable by combining at least one specific aldehyde derivative with at least one active alcohol and optionally a stabilizing salt. The dynamic mixture is capable of releasing into the ... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110150817 | FRESHENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MALODOR BINDING POLYMERS AND MALODOR CONTROL COMPONENTS Freshening compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer, malodor control components, and an aqueous carrier; and methods thereof are provided. In some embodiments, the freshening composition comprises a homopolymeric polyethylenimine having a molecular weight of ab... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110142900 | EXTRA FINE FILAMENT YARN CONTAINING DEODORANT FUNCTIONAL AGENT AND PRODUCING THE SAME An extra fine multifilament obtained in the present invention contains a deodorant functional agent having a particle diameter equal to or more than the average diameter of extra fine single yarn fibers, and the deodorant functional agent is not completely covered with ... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110142776 | DIVINYL ETHER DERIVATIVES CAPABLE OF RELEASING ACTIVE ALDEHYDES AND KETONES AND METHODS OF USE FOR PERFUMING SURFACES The present invention provides divinyl ether derivatives capable of releasing in a controlled manner at least one active aldehyde and/or ketone into the surrounding environment. The invention relates to the use of these divinyl ether derivatives as perfuming or flavorin... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110117156 | COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING AN ACTIVE LIQUID IN A POLYMERIC MATRIX AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME Described herein are compositions and articles containing a polymeric matrix and an active liquid intermixed with at least a portion of the polymeric matrix. Methods of making and using the compositions and articles are also described herein.... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110104092 | USE OF CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTERS AS A FRAGRANCE SUBSTANCE A description is provided of the use of certain carboxylic acid esters as a fragrance substance, preferably as a fragrance substance for conveying, modifying and/or intensifying one, two or all the fragrance notes fruity and green, preferably both the fragrance notes fr... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110097296 | Novel Pyran Derivatives, Their Preparation and Use Thereof in Perfumery A process of preparing a compound of formula (I) wherein R represents a linear or branched C5 alkyl group, as well as the use of such compounds in a fragrant and/or flavouring composition. ... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110085988 | SWOLLEN SILICONE COMPOSITION, PROCESS OF PRODUCING SAME AND PRODUCTS THEREOF There is provided herein, in one specific embodiment, silicone composition(s) comprising unique combination(s) of silicone polymer and alkyltrisiloxane(s) which can produce silicone composition(s) with lower solids content than silicone compositions that use other than ... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110070182 | FRESHENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MALODOR BINDING POLYMERS Freshening compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer and an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric; and methods thereof are provided. In some embodiments, the malodor binding polymer comprises... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110070181 | FRESHENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MALODOR BINDING POLYMERS AND MALODOR COUNTERACTANTS Freshening compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer, a malodor counteractant comprising at least one aliphatic aldehyde, and an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric; and methods thereof are... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110044922 | PERFUMING OR FLAVOURING MICROCAPSULES COMPRISING AN EXPLOSION SUPPRESSANT A method for preparing a powder that includes perfuming or flavoring microcapsules of a perfuming or flavoring ingredient, a carrier material, and an explosion suppressant. The powder, when suspended in hot air during its preparation, has a reduced tendency for explosio... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110038826 | COMPOSITION FOR APPLICATION TO A SURFACE Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied an... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110033409 | DEODORANT MATERIAL An object of the present invention is to provide a deodorant material having an excellent capability of removing an odor, especially a distinctive body odor of the middle-aged and elderly. The deodorant material comprises a polyurethane resin capable of removing the odo... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110014142 | CYCLOHEXYLETHYL CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTER COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME FOR REDUCING MALODORS The present invention pertains to a method of counteracting a malodor by introducing a malodor counteracting effective amount of an enantiomeric compound selected from the group consisting of (1R)-1-cyclohexylethyl butyrate and (1S)-1-cyclohexylethyl acetate.... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110002871 | ADHESIVE AGENT FOR APPLICATION ON A SANITARY OBJECT The invention relates to an agent for sanitary facilities, said agent being applied directly on the sanitary object and adhering there, and being flushable only after a large number of flushes, wherein the agent comprises fillers and a bonding agent, wherein the bonding... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20110002872 | FATTY ACID METAL SALT FOR FORMING ULTRAFINE METAL PARTICLES A fatty acid metal salt used for forming ultrafine metal particles satisfying at least one of that: (i) the water content is 200 ppm or less; | 01/06/2011 |
| 20110002870 | COMPOSITION OF A MATERIAL WITH A POROUS STRUCTURE COMPRISING A SILICATE AND A CARBONATE, HYDROXIDE OR OXIDE OF ALKALINE OR ALKALINOTERROUS ELEMENTS, AND CORRESPONDING PREPARATION METHODS AND USES Materials with a porous structure including calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate of mineral origin or from algae or pieces of mollusc shells, formed mainly by together with clays of the bentonite, a-sepiolite and aluminium silicate type. Their industrial use in the... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100331190 | BENEFIT AGENT DELIVERY COMPOSITIONS Benefit agent delivery compositions, compositions, packaged products and displays comprising such benefit agent delivery compositions, and processes for making and using such benefit agent delivery compositions, compositions, packaged products and displays. Such composi... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100297053 | DEODERANT AND DEODERIZING PRODUCT The invention provides a deodorant excellent in the deodorization performance against aldehyde gases such as acetaldehyde and formaldehyde and a deodorant having excellent deodorization performance even against various bad smells other than aldehyde gases. The invention... | 11/25/2010 |
