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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7427170 | Method and device for delivery and confinement of surface cleaning composition A device for applying a thickened cleaning composition to a selected surface area that minimizes or eliminates any unintentional or excess application of the composition and/or minimizes or eliminates any spreading or wicking of the composition beyond the selected s... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7273567 | Energy-activated compositions for controlled sustained release of a gas A composition for energy-controlled generation and release of at least one gas, which includes an energy-activated catalyst capable of being activated by electromagnetic energy, and a solid or a liquid containing anions capable of being oxidized by the activated cat... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7238290 | Catalytic oxidation of peroxy salts Transition metal ions have the ability to increase the oxidation performance of the inorganic peroxy salts at room temperature by possibly lowering their activation energy or by producing more reactive free radicals. When two transition metal salts are used together... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229555 | Low-maintenance watermaker A reverse osmosis system is subject to long periods of non-use in which water stands inside. A hollow-cylindrical spiral-wound type reverse osmosis membrane is disposed inside a cylindrical pressure vessel. An electrostatic-field generator is disposed inside the pre... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7153438 | Water treatment compositions with masking agent A composition for disinfecting contaminated drinking water. The composition can include a disinfecting agent for disinfecting or sanitizing the water and a masking agent for masking or minimizing undesired characteristics of the disinfecting agent, such as taste and... | 12/26/2006 |
| 6905276 | Method and device for delivery and confinement of surface cleaning composition A device for applying a thickened cleaning composition to a selected surface area that minimizes or eliminates any unintentional or excess application of the composition and/or minimizes or eliminates any spreading or wicking of the composition beyond the selected s... | 06/14/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6793846 | Microbicide compositions The present invention provides a bactericide composition comprising hypochlorous acid or a salt thereof. In particular, the present invention provides a liquid bactericide composition comprising an aqueous solution comprising hypochlorous acid and/or a salt thereof,... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6602442 | Composition for generating chlorine dioxide A dry disinfectant composition for the production of aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide of predetermined concentration is formulated of a mixture of lithium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfate and sodium chlorite. Special liquid and dry formulations are als... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6416687 | Bleaching compositions Bleaching compositions are disclosed which comprise a fabric protective system capable of esterifying the hydroxyl groups of a fabric and a bleach. A method of treating fabrics with such a composition is also disclosed.... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6333054 | Topical, non-cytotoxic, antimicrobial hydrogel with thixotropic properties A thixotropic, non-cytotoxic, topical hydrogel that contains a proven safe and effective, broad spectrum, antimicrobial agent based on a unique electrolytically derived sodium hypochlorite solution.... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6207201 | Sodium hypochlorite based disinfectant and sterilizer for medical-surgical instruments A first embodiment of the present invention is directed to an aqueous disinfectant solution comprising an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite, an amount of base sufficient to raise the pH of the solution to at least 12, and water. A second e... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6197215 | Composition for generating chlorine dioxide A dry disinfectant composition for the production of aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide is formulated of a mixture of lithium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfate and sodium chlorite.... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6187221 | Controlled release bleach thickening composition having enhanced viscosity stability at elevated temperatures A controlled release bleach thickening composition comprising bleach, water, and 0.1 to 50 weight percent, based on the total weight of the controlled release bleach thickening composition, of at least one crosslinked carboxylated polymer which is prepare... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6162371 | Stabilized acidic chlorine bleach composition and method of use The composition of this invention is a stabilized acidic bleaching composition comprising an aqueous solution of a source of source of unipositive chlorine ion, a chlorine stabilizing agent, and an acidic buffer to stabilize the pH of the bleaching compos... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6083457 | Preparation and use of biocidal solutions A solution for generating chlorine dioxide comprises a chlorite, a chlorine donor, an alkali, and water. Substantially all of the chlorite is converted to chlorine dioxide upon acidification of the solution. Methods for preparing and using the solution ar... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6083422 | Thickened bleach compositions The present invention relates to thickened aqueous bleach compositions containing either an alkali metal hypohalite or peroxygen bleach. Compositions containing hypohalite or peroxygen bleaches are particularly difficult to thicken with sufficient stabili... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6042744 | Bleaching compositions comprising hypochlorite and delivery systems therefor The invention provides a bleaching composition of pH 8-14 which comprises an oxygen transfer agent and hypochlorite or a source thereof and a method for bleaching a stained substrate which comprises the step of treating the substrate with a bleaching comp... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5985302 | Method for deactivating a contaminant Methods, compositions and a kit for deactivating spills or leaks of HIV infected blood or anticancer drugs by applying to the leak or spill an aqueous solution containing calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite as the active ingredient. In order to th... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5972238 | Method of preparing aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions The description relates to a process for the production of aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions through oxidation of chlorite with oxo acids and/or oxo acid anions having a suitable redox potential in a buffered aqueous medium, wherein an acidic aqueous sol... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5972239 | Acidic bleaching solution, method of preparation and a bleaching system for forming the same An acidic bleaching solution formed from the admixture of a first aqueous solution containing a chlorine deactivating agent and a second aqueous solution containing a hypochlorite salt is disclosed. Also disclosed is a bleaching system for forming the aci... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5954958 | Bacteriocidal dialysis collection bag A method for manufacturing and using a dialysis collection bag, and the dialysis collection bag itself. A collection bag is fabricated with a sterilization tablet therein, having a soluble coating over a sterilization agent. When the collection bag is fil... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5942153 | Stable fragrances for bleaching compounds The present invention is directed to a stable fragrant bleaching composition which comprises (a) a bleaching agent having a reduction potential from about -0.7 v to about +0.4 v; and (b) an organoleptic effective amount of a fragrant agent which is (i) st... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5928559 | Process for the manufacture of hypochlorite bleaching compositions The present invention discloses a process for the manufacture of liquid aqueous bleaching compositions comprising alkali metal hypochlorite, a strong source of alkalinity and water; said process comprising the steps of: mixing alkali metal hypochlorite, s... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5911909 | Acidic bleaching solution, method of preparation and a bleaching system for forming the same An acidic bleaching solution formed from the admixture of a first aqueous solution containing a chlorine deactivating agent and a second aqueous solution containing a hypochlorite salt is disclosed. Also disclosed is a bleaching system for forming the aci... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5851421 | Thickened hypochorite solutions with reduced bleach odor and method and manufacture of use A thickened liquid bleach composition and methods of use and manufacture are disclosed wherein the hypochlorite bleach composition includes about 0.1-10% by weight hypochlorite and is thickened by a thickening component including a cross-linked polyacryla... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5824239 | Method to remove biguanide from an aqueous source A method for removing biguanide from aqueous sources, such as swimming pools, is disclosed. The method includes the steps of bringing at least one polymeric metaphosphate into contact with the aqueous source in a sufficient concentration to form particles... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5811113 | Method and composition for deactivating HIV infected blood and for deactivating and decolorizing anticancer drugs Methods, compositions and a kit for deactivating spills or leaks of HIV infected blood or anticancer drugs by applying to the leak or spill an aqueous solution containing calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite as the active ingredient. In order to th... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5773402 | Hypochlorite-comprising compositions for improved mildness to the skin Hypochlorite-comprising cleaning compositions which have improved mildness to the skin which comprise a combination of an amine-oxide and an alkyl sulfate surfactant. The hypochlorite-containing compositions also contain a fatty acid, and may contain addi... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5759441 | Halogen scavengers A halogen scavenger contains as an effective ingredient an aromatic compound which has a resonance-effect-relying electron donating group as a substituent. The aromatic compound is constituted, for example, by an aromatic ring such as a substituted or uns... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5746936 | Hypochlorite bleaching composition having enhanced fabric whitening and/or safety benefits An aqueous liquid bleaching composition having a pH of from 9 to 14 is disclosed which is particularly suitable as a pre-wash and laundering composition for fabrics. The composition comprises (a) an alkali metal hypochlorite; (b) an alkali metal carbonate... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5688756 | Gelled hypochlorite-based cleaner The invention provides a gelled hypochlorite-based cleaner in which stability is achieved by reducing or minimizing the ionic strength of the cleaner, comprising: (a) a cross-linked polyacrylate polymer; (b) an amount of an bleach-stable surfactant sufficient,... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5688435 | Pigmented rheopectic cleaning compositions with thixotropic properties A pigmented bleach-containing hard surface cleaner comprises an alkali metal hypochlorite, bentonite clay, a mono-(long chain alkyl)-tertiary amine oxide, an alkali metal salt, a pH stabilizer to attain a pH of 11 or higher, an alkali metal alkyl sarcosin... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5605578 | Method for cleaning outdoor surface such as vinyl siding A concentrated cleaning composition for cleaning outdoor vinyl surfaces. The concentrated cleaning solution includes an aqueous chlorinated bleach solution, a surfactant, a phosphate and a silicate. The concentrated cleaning solution is diluted with water... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5549842 | Thickened alkali metal hypochlorite composition Thickened aqueous hypochlorite compositions comprises (a) an alkali metal hypochlorite, (b) a tertiary amine oxide with one alkyl group having from 10 to 16 carbon atoms and the two other alkyl groups having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, (c) an alkali metal s... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5405549 | Generation of chlorine dioxide in a non-aqueous medium A method of preparing chlorine dioxide in a non-aqueous liquid is disclosed. An aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide is mixed and agitated with a non-aqueous liquid. The chlorine dioxide is extracted into the non-aqueous liquid. In a preferred embodiment,... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5380458 | Stabilized hypohalite compositions The present invention provides for dilute aqueous hypohalite solutions stabilized against decomposition catalyzed by copper ions present in said solution containing a small amount of a multidentate heteroaromatic stabilizer compound including the general ... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5366706 | Cake-like detergent and method of manufacture An apparatus for forming a solid cake-like detergent. A dry powdered detergent mixture is discharged downwardly as a flowing particulate stream. The particulate stream is moistened by a spray of water. The moistened particulates are collected in a contain... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5348682 | Stable thickened aqueous bleach compositions Stable, thickened, aqueous bleaching and cleaning compositions contain hypochlorite and a thickening mixture of high molecular weight polycarboxylate polymer and amine oxide detergent surfactant. Optionally, the compositions can also contain fatty acid, a... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5336426 | Phase stable viscoelastic cleaning compositions A thickened aqueous cleaning composition is viscoelastic, and has utility as a drain opening composition or as a hard surface cleaner having a cleaning-effective residence time on non-horizontal surfaces. In one embodiment the composition comprises a clea... | 08/09/1994 |
