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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7435380 | Pseudo-plastic or thixotropic liquid deodorant product for ostomy pouches A pseudo-plastic or thixotropic carrier having anti-malodorous components dissolved or suspended therein is sprayed on the internal surfaces of an ostomy bag or pouch. The viscoelastic properties of the carrier allow the composition to be conveniently dispensed from... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7332462 | Malodor counteractant compounds A composition is provided for MOC that contains compounds with the structure wherein R1 is a hydrogen, an alkyl, an alkoxy, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl gro... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7311900 | Gel/air freshener system A powder mixture for mixing with water to form a gel for a gel/air freshener system includes a fragrance, amorphous fumed silica, a super-absorbent polymer and a surfactant. The mixture can also include a dye and a deodorizer, which may replace a portion of the frag... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7240482 | System for minimizing the impact of poisoning of automotive exhaust aftertreatment systems An exhaust aftertreatment system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed which mitigates deleterious poisoning of a catalytic converter or exhaust gas oxygen sensor by phosphorus containing species. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7229612 | Compositions for eliminating human and animal excrement smells and a method for use therein The present invention related to compositions (deodorizing or not) for human and animal excrement, especially pest and livestock, comprised of acidic agents and water soluble polymers, wherein the acidic agents are base neutralizers for the ammonia and indolic amine... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7189843 | Production of carrageenan and carrageenan products The methods of the present invention prepare carrageenan products from processed seaweed material having a solids content of less than 25% by weight solids, using shear stress treatment. The carrageenan products comprise at least about 60% by weight of carrageenan a... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7138367 | Gel compositions for diffusion devices The invention concerns a gel composition capable of bringing a benefit or effect by diffusing into its surrounding environment an active volatile. The compositions according to the invention include a water based medium, comprising an active volatile, a super-absorb... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135166 | Hair styling stick containing polyethylene glycols of different molecular weights The hair styling stick contains from 30 to 55 percent by weight of one or more polyethylene glycols with a molecular weight of from 2500 to 5000 g/mol; and from 40 to 70 percent by weight of at least one other polyethylene glycol with a molecular weight of from 570 ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7018562 | Compression molded product of quick-dissolving chlorinated isocyanuric acid A compression molded product of quick-dissolving chlorinated isocyanuric acid, comprising: (a) trichloroisocyanuric acid, (b) sodium dichloroisocyanurate anhydrous salt, (c) magnesium sulfate and/o... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014781 | Methods and articles for maintaining hydantoinylated polymers in a biocidally active state A composition and the method for sustaining the biocidal activity of chlorinated polystyrene hydantoin beads. The method comprises supplying a continuous low level halogen concentration to the chlorinated polystyrene hydantoin beads in the water to be treated that f... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6962038 | Ultra-flat box for insert The present invention includes a box comprising a housing having a height of about 2 millimeters. The housing comprises a bottom portion. The bottom portion defines a bottom surface, an internal lateral flank, and a top bottom surface. The top bottom surface is elev... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6902725 | Colored anhydrous gel element A colored anhydrous gel element for perfuming or deodorizing air or enclosed spaces is provided. The element is formed by cross-linking a functionalized liquid polymer selected from maleinized polybutadiene, maleinized polyisoprene or a copolymer of ethylene and mal... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6814929 | Antibacterial composition for diffusing to combat bacteria contained in the air, a method of diffusing such a composition The invention provides a composition for diffusion in the air of an enclosure to be treated to combat the bacteria contained in the air of the enclosure. The composition contains 2-phenylphenol and natural and/or synthetic thymol dissolved in a solvent such as isopr... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6790436 | Gel air freshener Described is a substantially rigid aqueous clear gel matrix air freshener article having included therein one or more gel matrix icons, the dimensions of which, on use of the article, decrease in proportion to the dimensions of the body of the air freshener article ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6703011 | Application of film forming technology to fragrance control release systems; and resultant fragrance control release systems Described is a fragrance control release system which is an emulsifier-free, single phase, nonporous, continuous, permeable polymeric film having a substantially uniform thickness of from about 1 up to about 150 microns, having entrapped and dissolved the... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6569907 | Heat transpiration preparation and method of the heat transpiration of chemical by using the same To provide thermal evaporation preparations and a method of thermal evaporating chemicals whereby the chemicals can be efficiently evaporated. Thermal evaporation preparations, wherein the preparation is in the form of a solid at ordinary temperature but ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6551582 | Deodorant composition A deodorant composition, which comprises a pyrone compound given by formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a C3-C10 acyclic hydrocarbyl group, as an active ingredient, is very effective for removing bad smell.... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6475504 | Pest repellent compositions and articles and a method for preparing the same What is disclosed is a method for the formation of unique poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels, articles that are made from such hydrogels, unique odor-providing pest repellent compositions and their uses to repel pests.... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6426083 | Aqueous borate-containing compositions and their preparation The invention relates to aqueous boron-containing compositions and their preparation. In particular the invention provides self-structured aqueous sodium pentaborate gels. The gels according to the invention may be prepared by reacting boric acid or boric... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6426055 | Application of film forming technology to fragrance control release systems; and resultant fragrance control release systems Described is a fragrance control release system which is an emulsifier-free, single phase, nonporous, continuous, permeable polymeric film having a substantially uniform thickness of from about 1 up to about 150 microns, having entrapped and dissolved the... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6299867 | Adsorbent An adsorbent is disclosed which is formed either by coating an adsorption mass such as active carbon with a gel-like substance such as the dibasic metallic salt of a macromolecular polycarboxylic acid, soybean curd, jelly, konjak, agar, perilla, gelidium ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6258349 | Deodorant composition especially formulated for motorcars and environments, with high characteristics of stability and relevent production process It is hereinafter described a deodorant composition for domestic environments consisting of a mixture of perfume and solubilizing agent incorporated in a support whose main components include a carragenine mixture blended to setting gypsum. The compositio... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6235277 | Deodorant granulates for ashtrays Deodorant granulate for lining ashtrays for receiving tobacco ash, including an active component. The active component includes perfume which is one of aromatic and suitable for use on the human body, high viscosity solvent with low evaporation, and undec... | 05/22/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6180127 | Slow release insect repellents This invention discloses slow release formulations for use in application of volatile insect repellents. A copolymer of polyvinyl pyrrolidone and an alkyl group of 4-30 carbons provides the slow release properties. The formulations are characterized by hi... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6177070 | Deodorant composition Improved deodorants for offensive odors are made by combinations in a suitable solvent or carrier of at least two aldehydes, preferably in the form of addition components, with at least one unsaturated compound. These combinations can be further improved ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6177069 | Laminated deodorant filter medium and method of making the same A laminated deodorant filter medium is constituted by a plurality of laminate units laminated together; each of which includes a fiber web constituted by a connecting portion and a resin-aggregating portion, both of which are made of a hotmelt resin, and ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6153209 | Article having a transferable breathable skin care composition thereon The present invention relates to an article having a skin care composition disposed on at least a portion of the article. The skin care composition is a breathable, barrier protectant which can be immobilized on the article and is transferable to the wear... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6140303 | Fragrance-containing preparation The invention relates to a preparation which comprises perfume, polymer, aluminium stearate and essentially water. This gives a product which can be produced very easily at low cost and which has an unexpectedly linear fragrance release over a period of m... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6123935 | Air freshener dispenser device with disposable heat-activated cartridge This invention provides an air freshener dispenser device comprising (1) a disposable air freshener cartridge which has an affixed electrical-resistance heating element on its upper section surface, and (2) an electrical plug housing. The cartridge has an... | 09/26/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6086904 | Essential oil solid compositions Solid composition including a gum material and an tea tree oil and optionally another essential oil wherein the solid composition releases vapor containing the essential oil when exposed to an effective flow of gas. A method of diffusing tea tree oil into... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6071506 | Gel freshener and method of making the same A transparent gel air freshener and method of preparing the same. The gel composition comprises an aqueous gel, a fragrance, a surfactant and a co-solvent. The gel is transparent and free from visible particles and inhomogeneities, has a uniform texture a... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6063365 | Application of film forming technology to fragrance control release systems; and resultant fragrance control release systems Described is a fragrance control release system which is an emulsifier-free, single phase, nonporous, continuous, permeable polymeric film having a substantially uniform thickness of from about 1 up to about 150 microns, having entrapped and dissolved the... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6007769 | Single-phase soap compositions The present invention relates to single-phase soap gels and viscous soap compositions which are produced by alkanolamine neutralization of a fatty acid above the Krafft point. These compositions are robust, biodegradable, and are insensitive to temperatur... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5976503 | Disposable plug-in air freshener with heat activated cartridge This invention provides an air freshener dispenser device comprising (1) a disposable air freshener cartridge, and (2) a disposable electrical plug housing. The cartridge has an elongated thermoplastic hollow body configuration with a sealed internal rese... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5968498 | Freshness retaining gel composition The freshness of meat, vegetables and fruits in a refrigerator or food storage box can be retained for a long period of time by using (1) a freshness retaining gel composition which comprises a freshness retainer component comprising an isothiocyanic acid... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5897673 | Fine metallic particles-containing fibers and method for producing the same Fine metallic particles-containing fibers with various fine metallic particles therein, which have fiber properties to such degree that they can be processed and worked, and which can exhibit various functions of the fine metallic particles, such as antib... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5879622 | Method and composition for neutralizing offensive odors Scatalogical and other offensive odors are neutralized by prior deposit into a receptacle of drops of an alcoholic solution of menthol, peppermint oil and a pleasant smelling oil such as lemon oil. The menthol is present in an amount of 10% by weight, the... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5853761 | Stabilizing agent for oleaginous, physiologically active substances The invention relates to a solid preparation containing an oleaginous, physiologically active substance which comprises the oleaginous, physiologically active substance, calcium gluconate, a reticular matrix-forming agent, and a sticking agent. It is a st... | 12/29/1998 |
