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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7285157 | Air filter An air-filter for a circulating and/or recirculating air system using a filter medium containing a microbiologically effective amount of a polymeric biguanide or salt thereof. Also claimed is a method for reducing odors and/or air-borne micro-organisms in a circulat... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7157411 | Odor neutralizers This invention relates to odor neutralizers comprising esters of the formula (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms which can optionally contain a double bond; R2 is a hydrogen or an alkyl radical with 1 to 3 carbon atoms w... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7141518 | Durable charged particle coatings and materials This invention concerns coatings having high surface area materials and at least one metal ion adsorbed onto the high surface area material as well as substrates having the coating and methods of applying the coating. The substrates may be films, woven fabrics or ma... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7135169 | Air scenting compositions for spray application on air scenting devices Aqueous compositions as well as processes and devices are disclosed for spray application on an air scenting device to provide long lasting freshening or scenting of air flowing through the device with minimal blockage of air flow through the device. The composition... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7060233 | Process for the simultaneous removal of sulfur and mercury A process for removing hydrogen sulfide, other sulfur-containing compounds and/or sulfur and mercury from a gas stream contaminated with mercury, hydrogen sulfide or both. The method comprises the step of selective oxidation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in a... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7037596 | Silane-based coating mass with a catalytic, oxidative and deodorizing effect This invention relates to a catalytic composition which comprises a coating of a coating material on a support and is obtainable by applying the coating material, comprising (1) a polycondensate of at least one hydrolysable organosilane and also, if desired, one or ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6913733 | Apparatus and method for deodorizing and/or freshening air Apparatus and methods for deodorizing and/or freshening the air are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment, the apparatus includes one or more passive members and an air moving member. The passive member can be detachable from the air moving member and used separ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6833340 | System for delivery of active substances A method of delivery of active substances to a water-filled environment, specifically a toilet bowl, with a water-soluble polymer as the primary delivery means. The present invention is activated by placement in the water, with the soluble polymer protecting the ski... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6767507 | 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 0.5%, by weight of the composition, of an emulsion or dispersion comprising long lasting hydro... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6743421 | Method for odor control The present invention relates to a method of removing organic acid an/or organic amines odors from aqueous systems by treating the aqueous system or the atmosphere adjacent to the aqueous system with a solution of a substantially sulfonate free, anionic kraft pine l... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6743420 | Odor control composition and process The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household, institutional and industrial odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates or are emitted from indu... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6723349 | Polyoxometalate materials, metal-containing materials, and methods of use thereof The invention relates to a polyoxometalate topical composition for removing a contaminant from an environment, comprising a topical carrier and at least one polyoxometalate, with the proviso that the polyoxometalate is not H5PV2Mo10O... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6713076 | Methods for removing a contaminant by a polyoxometalate-modified fabric or a polyoxometalate-modified cellulosic fiber and fabrics thereof The invention relates to a method for removing a contaminant from a gas phase or a liquid phase by contacting an article composed of (1) a fabric or cellulosic fiber and (2) a polyoxometalate, wherein the polyoxometalate is incorporated in the fabric or cellulosic f... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6702951 | Scent adsorbing liquid formulation An odor-absorbing liquid formulation, one embodiment thereof comprising a preservative, an alkali metal salt, and a particulate odor-adsorbing agent such as activated carbon. The formulation may further include an alkylaryl polyether nonionic surfactant a... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6685955 | Odor eliminating items and methods of use for hunting A regimen for hunting includes using a number of activated carbon-containing personal items in connection with a hunter's apparel and body to reduce the hunter's scent for improved hunting. The personal items include mouthwash, deodorant/antiperspirant, b... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6682694 | Uncomplexed cyclodextrin solutions for odor control on inanimate surfaces The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing solution, for use on inanimate surfaces. The solution comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the solution, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin, an effective... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6667030 | Odor control composition and process The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household, institutional and industrial odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates or are emitte... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6572847 | Elimination of odors from lubricants by use of a combination of thiazoles and odor masks The objectionable odors generated from lubricants is minimized by including in said lubricant a thiazole compound and grape odor mask.... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6537536 | Commode odor preventor An agent for preventing generation of noxious odors in a commode which provides an energy source for bacteria to the exclusion of sulfates for a period of time and comprises a mixture of one of calcium nitrate, CaN2 O6, or calcium ni... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6495097 | Fragrance and flavor compositions containing odor neutralizing agents A composition and a method of use for reducing malsensory agents comprising a component selected from the group consisting of fragrances, flavors, unfragranced carriers and mixtures thereof, with undecylenic acid and/or a derivative thereof, in an amount ... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6440415 | Odor eliminating items and methods of use for hunting A regimen for hunting includes using a number of activated carbon-containing personal items in connection with a hunter's apparel and body to reduce the hunter's scent for improved hunting. The personal items include mouthwash, deodorant/antiperspirant, b... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6436384 | Absorbent, deodorizing, hygienic animal bedding composition and method of manufacture An animal bedding composition and method of manufacture includes cut or shredded pieces of multiple panel corrugated cardboard kraft paper structures having an internal corrugated panel sandwiched between outer panels, and an adsorptive deodorizing ion ex... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6436442 | Process of manufacturing compositions comprising cyclodextrin A process of manufacturing a composition suitable for capturing unwanted molecules comprising the steps of: (a) providing cyclodextrin, a cyclodextrin-compatible material, and a cyclodextrin-incompatible material; (b) combining said cyclodextrin-compatibl... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6433243 | Water permeable porous layer materials treated with surfactant-modified cyclodextrins A thermoplastic porous water-permeable layer material has at least one odor-reducing surface which is wettable to aqueous liquids and capable of controlling a wide variety of malodors. The thermoplastic water-permeable layer material is treated with a sur... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6358469 | Odor eliminating aqueous formulation A deodorizing composition formed by an aqueous solution of divalent metal ions, preferably zinc ions, and i) an anionic alkylaryl alkoxy carboxylate/carboxylic acid surfactant and/or ii) an anionic alcohol alkoxy carboxylate/carboxylic acid surfactant.... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6346240 | Methods of treating animal waste slurries A method of treating liquid animal manure comprising contacting a manure slurry with a treatment composition comprising a treatment effective amount of AlCl3.nH.sub.2 O or Al(NO3)3.mH.sub.2 O, or the residue of AlCl3.... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6340447 | Methods of using odor eliminating items for hunting A regimen for hunting includes using a number of activated carbon-containing personal items in connection with a hunter's apparel and body to reduce the hunter's scent for improved hunting. The personal items include mouthwash, deodorant/anti-perspirant, ... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6303111 | Nontoxic biocompatible deodorizing compositions Nontoxic biocompatible deodorizing compositions are essentially free of nonbiocompatible components and comprise, by volume, from about 0.05 to about 0.5 percent of an odor elimination agent, in combination with a physiologically compatible buffering agen... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6296841 | Odor control composition and process The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household and institutional odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates. The odor composition of ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6294161 | Deodorant composition A deodorant composition having an excellent effect of deodorizing bad breath, refrigerator odors, and odors from pets and domestic animals, and which does not adversely affect the environment. The composition contains (i) at least one natural extract sele... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6284232 | Odor reducing compositions Synergistic mixtures of a zeolite and an imide provide superior relief from objectionable odors. The compostions are especially effective to remove the odor of animal wastes or fluids. The mixture may be sprinkled on dogs, dog bedding, horse stalls, anima... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6251414 | Aqueous formulation for pretanning raw hides There is disclosed an aqueous formulation for pretanning leather, which formulation comprises (a) a reductive saccharide having a dextrose equivalent of 10 to 100, and (b) an aliphatic dialdehyde containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and which is devoid of mineral s... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6200555 | Deodorant composition, deodorizer and filter each containing the same, and method of deodorization The present invention relates to a deodorant composition capable of removing an odor component such as a carbonyl group-containing compound with high efficiency. The composition includes a deodorizing compound which itself creates no problem of odor and c... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6197288 | Malodor counteractant compositions and method for preparing and using same This invention pertains to a malodor counteractant composition comprising a malodor counteractant agent in an oral vehicle. The malodor counteractant agent is selected from the group consisting of, in percentages by weight: (A) (a) geranyl propionate; (b)... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6180092 | Dissolvable air freshener The present invention relates to a granular air freshener capable of being dissolved in water. It is comprised of a chemical carrier and a selected scent incorporated together. The chemical carrier is one which effervesces when dissolving or dissolved in ... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6146621 | 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... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6106853 | Processes, apparatus, and treatment agent/composition for devolatizing and stabilizing vaporous pollutants and their sources Processes for controlling pollution by: (a) devolatizing vapor phase chemical pollutants (VP's) found in effluents and other bodies and streams of gases and liquids, and (b) stabilizing substrates from which the VP's are released. The offending VP's are c... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6074631 | Reduction of malodour The present invention relates to the use of one or more oxidoreductases in combination with a mediator for the reduction of malodor. Malodor reducing compositions and products comprising such composition are also claimed.... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6060045 | Vitaminized air freshener and room deodorizer pad Wicks or pads for use in vitaminized air fresheners and room deodorizer devices are disclosed, which permit devices occupants to directly receive and enjoy the benefits of vitamins with little or no effort intra-nasally as they breath the released volatil... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6056949 | Aromatic granulated material The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of spherical or substantially spherical, practically dust-free aromatic and odoriferous granulated material which is free-flowing, mechanically stable and has a narrow grain-size distribution.... | 05/02/2000 |
