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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7910531 | Composition and method for producing colored bubbles Compositions and methods for producing colored bubbles, having a single color uniformly dispersed in the film, are described. The composition comprises at least one surfactant mixed with at least one colorant, the colorant forming at least approximately 10% of the c... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7304021 | Color changing paint and varnish remover A color change paint and varnish removal formulation is provided. The formulation comprises: at least one penetrant, at least one carrier and at least one colorant whereby the formulation is applied to the target area and as the surface of the formulation dries, the... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7288513 | Disinfecting and sanitizing article for hands and skin and hard surfaces A disinfecting and sanitizing article is adapted for use on objects to be disinfected and sanitized, including skin and hands and nonporous hard surfaces. The article is formed from a porous substrate formed from an absorbent fibrous matrix. A disinfecting and sanit... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282100 | Method of cleaning automobile painted surfaces and automobile glass surfaces A system for cleaning acid rain and mineral deposits from glass and/or painted surfaces includes powdered kaolin clay. The glass is preferably cleaned with this system, then a system for more effectively delivering Fibershield 218 and like protectants to glass is us... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7189686 | Water soluble sachet containing hard surface cleaner The invention relates to a water soluble container which containing concentrate composition useful for hard surface disinfecting and cleaning comprising: (a) at least one cationic surfactant having germicidal properties; (b) at least one non-ionic surfactant; (c) at... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7166566 | Kit of water-soluble or water dispersible pouches The present invention relates to a kit comprising at least a first and a second water-soluble or water-dispersible pouch containing at least a first and a second composition, each composition comprising at least one different ingredient. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7135446 | System for cleaning and protecting windshields A system for cleaning acid rain marks from automobile glass includes powdered kaolin clay in a spray can. The automobile glass is preferably cleaned with this system, then a system for more effectively delivering Fibershield 218 and like protectants to glass is used... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7130213 | Methods and apparatuses for a dual-polarity non-volatile memory cell Various apparatuses and methods in which a dual-polarity non-volatile memory cell includes a sense mode component and a charge mode component. The sense mode component communicates information stored in the dual-polarity non-volatile memory cell during a read operat... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7073519 | Facility parts cleaning solution for processing of (meth)acrylic acid and/or (meth)acrylic esters and cleaning method using said cleaning solution The present invention relates to a facility parts cleaning solution for the processing of (meth)acrylic acid and/or (meth)acrylic esters and a cleaning method using the cleaning solution. An aqueous cleaning composition comprising 5 to 50 wt % of at least one alkali... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7071155 | Non-polymer thickening agent and cleaning composition A non-polymer thickening medium, and the inclusion of such a non-polymer thickening medium in a cleaning composition. In some embodiments, the non-polymer thickening medium includes a sparingly water soluble surfactant, and an organic solvent including an OH group, ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7041629 | Stripper for special steel The inventive aqueous pickling agent on the basis of sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid and hydrogen fluoride for stainless steels, which pickling agent is free of wetting and emulsifying agents, contains (each as 100 wt-% substance) | 05/09/2006 |
| 7001875 | Dual colorants Dual colorants are disclosed. The colorants of the present invention include at least one compound, which exhibits a first color outside an aqueous environment and a second color after placement into an aqueous environment. In some cases, the colorant includes an oi... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6998381 | Concentrated, stable, preferably clear, fabric softening composition containing amine fabric softener Amine fabric softener actives are prepared in dispersion and/or clear form with materials to improve performance by increasing the cationic charge density. These materials include polycationic compounds, especially cationic polymers; single long-chain cationic compo... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6972301 | Process for producing organically modified metal oxides and products thereof A process of producing an organically modified metal oxide wherein an aqueous slurry of a metal oxide which can be peptized in the presence of an acid is admixed with an aqueous slurry of an oregano silage having the formula RySiX4-y, the mixtu... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6951353 | Medication record system and dispenser The present invention relates to a medication management system that is simple, reliable and extremely easy to use. It comprises a label having a plurality of raised tabs that are depressed upon taking a medication to provide a tactile and a visual record of medicat... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6677287 | Implement containing cleaning composition and disappearing dye A detergent composition for use with a disposable cleaning pad preferably comprising an effective amount of a superabsorbent material, said pad preferably being part of a cleaning implement comprising a handle and said cleaning pad preferably being remova... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6436311 | Sampling material for a carbonyl compound in a gas A sampling material for a carbonyl compound in a gas comprising a reagent capable of converting a carbonyl compound to a derivative thereof supported on a cation exchanger; and a sampling cartridge for a carbonyl compound in a gas wherein a sampling mater... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6197321 | Drain treatment product and method of use A drain sanitizing article (9) for reducing microbiological activity in drain runoff areas having a housing (10), the housing having an inner wall (16) defining an inner opening (18) in the housing, an outer wall (12), and a bottom wall (14) defining a ce... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6096698 | Glow in the dark toilet bowl disinfectant composition A glow in the dark toilet bowl disinfectant composition for fluorescently illuminating the water in the toilet bowl. The glow in the dark toilet bowl disinfectant composition includes a water soluble ammonia-based disinfectant combined with amounts of str... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6077501 | Denture cleanser A denture cleanser tablet or other cleaning composition comprises a synergistic combination of a hexametaphosphate, such as sodium hexametaphosphate, and an ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (Versene Acid or EDTA) or a salt thereof. The cleaning compositio... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5929004 | Detergent for cleaning tire wheels and cleaning method This invention there provides a detergent for cleaning tire wheels, which is applied in a foamy state onto the tire wheels, thereby allowing a grime adhered to the surface of the tire wheels to come off from the tire wheels, which contains a surfactant, a... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5840250 | Compositions and methods for disinfecting a contact lens and detecting the presence of an oxidative disinfectant Compositions and methods useful for disinfecting a contact lens are disclosed. The present methods comprise contacting a contact lens with a liquid medium containing an effective amount of an oxidative disinfectant component at conditions to effectively d... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5792384 | Concrete masons' hand rinse A buffer solution comprising one or more metal salts, preferably monobasic potassium phosphate and/or monosodium phosphate, dissolved in water creates a rinse having a pH near that of human skin. The buffer solution in various concentrations and compositi... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5703024 | Compositions and methods for disinfecting a contact lens and detecting the presence of an oxidative disinfectant Compositions and methods useful for disinfecting a contact lens are disclosed. The present methods comprise contacting a contact lens with a liquid medium containing an effective amount of an oxidative disinfectant component at conditions to effectively d... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5525254 | Composition for removal of adhesive A liquid composition for removing residual adhesives left behind from reflective and non-reflective vinyl graphics, tape, labels, stickers, etc., from a surface very quickly and safely without causing damage to the host surface and further enabling one to... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5498546 | Washing process A process for determining the concentration of washing-active substances in a wash liquor involving the steps of: (a) preparing a wash liquor containing washing-active substances; (b) adding a reducing sugar to the wash liquor in an amount proportional to the ... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5482654 | Safety indicator system A method for use in warning about wet flooring conditions is disclosed. The method comprises the use of an indicator composition containing from about 90 to about 50 wt. % of basic compound; and from about 10 to about 50 wt. % of a compound selected from ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5466395 | Liquid detergent composition This invention provides a liquid detergent composition comprising (A) a surface active agent, (B) a pearlescent agent, and (C) a viscosity modifier, which exhibits an opaque appearance and has a viscosity of 200-4,000 cps at 20° C. bulk temperature and a... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5462689 | Composition and method for developing extensional viscosity in cleaning compositions The present invention is a thickened viscoelastic cleaning composition comprising, in aqueous solution: (a) 0.1 to 5 weight percent of an active cleaning compound; and (b) 0.5 to 20 weight percent a viscoelastic thickening system comprising a hexadecyl dialkyl... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5427708 | Glow-in-the-dark liquid cleansers The present invention is directed to liquid soap which includes a glow-in-the-dark feature. The soap has a basic soap composition and includes an effective amount of active glow-in-the-dark material contained within the soap and is dispersed therethrough.... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5424000 | Acid cleanings and staining compositions Strong acid cleaning compositions supplemented with stable, protein-reactive staining dyes are provided which can be used for the acid clean-up of metallic food processing equipment while also giving a visual indication of residual soils on equipment surf... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5424012 | Method for purging thermoplastic extruders Methods and additives for purging thermoplastic extruders and associated apparatus are included which involve the addition of a purging additive to a follower thermoplastic resin which additive when heated causes the follower resin to froth as it passes t... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5364551 | Reduced misting oven cleaner Spray-on cleaners that can be delivered by pump or pressurized gas aerosol spray head have been known to cause respiratory distress in the form of a choking mist. The choking mist associated with aerosol use can be reduced or eliminated by formulating sur... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5358654 | Stable pourable aqueous bleaching compositions comprising solid organic peroxy acids and at least two polymers This disclosure relates to pourable bleaching compositions comprising a solid substantially water-insoluble organic peroxy acid stably suspended in an aqueous medium containing at least two polymers wherein the first polymer is selected from polysaccharid... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5312624 | Drain treatment product and method of use A drain sanitizing article (9) for reducing microbiological activity in drain runoff areas having a housing (10), the housing having an inner wall (16) defining an inner opening (18) in the housing, an outer wall (12), and a bottom wall (14) defining a ce... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5198141 | Process for cleaning a photographic process device Photographic processing devices such as stainless steel racks and tanks are cleaned to remove contaminants such as silver by contacting the devices with a cleaning solution comprising water, a mineral acid such as nitric acid, a soluble cerium (IV) salt s... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5154848 | Method of activating N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) with ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate (EEP) to provide improved varnish and paint remover solvents A method is provided herein which is particularly effective for removing or stripping varnish and paint from surfaces such as wood or metal which comprises activating NMP and/or BLO with about 1-30% by weight of an activator compound which is ethyl 3-etho... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5110492 | Cleaner and disinfectant with dye A cleaning composition for surfaces which contains a disappearing dye which can include a germicide. The composition is packaged airtight. The dye is pH sensitive so that upon exposure to air the dye disappears. The delivery of the cleaner gives a visual ... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5098592 | Method of activating n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and/or delta-butyrolactone (BLO) varnish and paint remover solvents A method is provided herein which is particularly effective for removing or stripping varnish and paint from surfaces such as wood or metal which comprises activating NMP and/or BLO with about 1-30% by weight of an activator compound which is ethyl 3-etho... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5064635 | Cleaner and disinfectant with dye A cleaning composition for surfaces which contains a disappearing dye which can include a germicide. The composition is packaged airtight. The dye is pH sensitive so that upon exposure to air the dye disappears. The delivery of the cleaner gives a visual ... | 11/12/1991 |
