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...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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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7741261 | Composition for all natural cleaning products A cleaning composition contains all natural ingredients and is both environmentally safe and hypoallergenic. One embodiment of natural glass cleaner contains white vinegar, natural aloe vera gel, fresh rosemary, filtered water, pure eucalyptus oil, lauryl glucoside,... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7258834 | Methods and devices for modifying a substrate surface Methods and compositions for modifying a substrate surface are provided. In accordance with the subject methods, a substrate surface is contacted with a particulate-containing fluid. The fluid is then ultrasonically or sonically agitated to modify the substrate surf... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7238744 | Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene articles and method of manufacture An article of manufacture comprises an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) mixed with a processing oil and a lubricant selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters, ethoxylated fatty acid esters, glycol esters, PEG esters, glycerol esters, et... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238653 | Cleaning solution for photoresist and method for forming pattern using the same Cleaning solutions for photoresist are disclosed which are useful for cleaning a semiconductor substrate in the last step of development when photoresist patterns are formed. Also, methods for forming photoresist patterns using the same are disclosed. The disclosed ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7211552 | Enzymatic detergent A non-toxic enzymatic detergent for use in cleaning surgical instruments and the like which have a large build-up of bio-residue thereon and which need specialty cleaning in order to avoid both hardened bio-residue and certain fluid traces from the instruments for b... | 05/01/2007 |
| 6984612 | Headlight cleaner, restorer, and methods for the manufacture and use thereof An automotive headlight restorer and cleaner which removes oxidation and yellow haziness and restores optical clarity. The method of manufacture consists of several solutions. Solution A, which is an industrial degreasing compound, diluted to 1:20. Solution B1 is a ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6946432 | Anti-foaming preparation and use thereof The anti-foaming preparations comprise aqueous formulations, which contain at least one substance, from the group of polyhydroxy compounds, non-ionic detergents and phosphoric acid esters and their salts, preferably alkyl polygluocosides, alkoxylated long-chain alco... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6939836 | Surfactant system The invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising in combination an alkyl pyrrolidone, such as a C8-C18 linear alkyl pyrrolidone, and an alkyl polysaccharide such as an alkyl polyglucoside, and a method of .enhancing the efficacy of an enzyme containing com... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6881711 | Low VOC cleaning compositions for hard surfaces The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for cleaning hard surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to cleaning compositions which can be used in automotive applications for removing organic soils that accumulate on autom... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6420326 | Glass cleaner compositions having good surface lubricity and alkaline buffer The present invention relates to an aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent composition having excellent surface lubricity and filming/streaking characteristics. Said composition comprises less than about 1%, by weight of the composition, of surfactant to ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6367487 | Anti-etch and cleaning composition for glass bottles A novel anti-etch and cleaning solution is described. The solution comprises a hetero functionalized polymer, caustic and optionally, an anti-etch component and unexpectedly results in glassware that is substantially free of contaminants and etching after... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6299701 | Dishwasher detergent composition containing an anticorrosive agent A detergent composition containing alkali-metal silicate with an average molar ratio of SiO2 /M2 O of 1-4.2, preferably 2.5-4.2, wherein M is an alkali metal, the composition being non-corrosive to glass, crystal, porcelain and decor... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6281178 | Reduced residue hard surface cleaner comprising hydrotrope Disclosed are aqueous hard surface cleaning compositions comprising detergent surfactant and, optionally, detergent builder and a hydrotrope in an amount sufficient to prevent filming and/or streaking after a surface is cleaned with the compostions.... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6232280 | Cleaning product with analyzable and stable surfactant A cleaning composition includes a detectable substance which is relatively stable in the cleaning composition, for indicating whether the cleaning composition has been thoroughly removed from a vessel following a cleaning process. For pharmaceutical appli... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6169066 | Waterborne hydrophobic cleaning and coating composition Waterborne hydrophobic cleaning and coating compositions of this invention are prepared by combining one or more silicone ingredient, with water, and at least one solubilizing agent capable of making the silicone ingredient miscible in water to form a hom... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6130197 | Hard surface cleaner A hard surface cleaner comprises (a) one or more alkyl or alkenol ethoxylated amides, (b) a glycol ether or a C6 -C11 alcohols, and (c) optionally, an anti-static agent.... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6042749 | Mixed solvent composition A mixed solvent composition comprising dichloropentafluoropropane and at least one component selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and perfluorohexane as the essential components, or a mixed solvent composition compri... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5954891 | Detergent composition for removing resinous stains A detergent composition for removing resinous stains including (a) an aromatic compound represented by the general formula (1); and (b) an alkylene oxide compound represented by the general formula (2); and optionally including (c) an alkali metal hydroxi... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5942481 | Caustic cleaning composition having low freezing point The caustic cleaner of the present invention has a freezing point of no more than about 40° F. The caustic cleaner is a mixture of aqueous sodium hydroxide and an organic salt derived from the reaction of sodium hydroxide and gluconic acid at elevated te... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5858941 | Compositions and method for removal of oils and fats from food preparation surfaces The invention is a method of removing soils containing oils and fats from food processing surfaces. The method includes the steps of formulating a wash composition from a two-part concentrate. The concentrate first part includes a source of alkalinity and... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5849095 | Anti-etch bottle washing solution Chemical etching of bottles in a bottle washer is minimized by soaking the bottles in a highly caustic composition which does not include any phosphorus compounds, ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid or nitrilotriacetic acid. The soaking composition include... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5827454 | Mixed solvent composition A mixed solvent composition, for cleaning electronic components, which consists essentially of dichloropentafluoropropane and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane.... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5804541 | Floor treating composition comprising a glycine N,N-diacetic acid A floor stripper composition is provided, having a pH-value above 9.0, and comprising a soap, water and a glycine-N,N-diacetic acid compound, which is preferably methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA). The diacetic acid is desirably in the form of a divalent ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5789252 | Method of washing container used for reaction of body liquid sample and reagent A body fluid sample and a reagent are reacted in a reaction container, and after measuring the reaction solution the reaction solution is discharged from the reaction container. The vacant reaction container is washed by charging a detergent solution cont... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5759618 | Glass coating cmposition and method of application A coating composition of an alkoxy silane reacted with the surface of a glass substrate and a cleaning composition and method for cleaning said glass area is disclosed. The coating provides water repellency, durability and ease of cleaning to a glass or o... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5478493 | Hexamethyldisiloxane containing azeotropes New binary azeotropes of hexamethyldisiloxane with certain alcohols, and the use of the binary azeotropes as environmentally friendly cleaning agents are disclosed. The alcohol component of the binary azeotrope is 3-methyl-3-pentanol C2 H5... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5470508 | Aqueous oil removal composition containing higher-alkyl pyrrolidone A three part cleaning composition uses C6 -C20 alkyl substituted lactam as a cleaning agent, an anionic surfactant and water to solubilize and remove oil or grease from hard surfaces. The lactam is provided in a ratio, relative to su... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5445761 | Percarbonate based cleaner for cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities The present invention claims and describes an environmentally sound percarbonate based cleaner for removing cosmetic and pharmaceutical soils from pharmaceutical or cosmetic manufacturing surfaces. The invention includes a combination of a percarbonate; a... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5443747 | Cleaning compositions A cleaning composition comprising at least one low molecular weight polyorganosiloxane selected from the group consisting of straight chain polydiorganosiloxane represented by a general formula: ##STR1## (wherein R1 is an organic group of ... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5431837 | Azeotropic mixtures of perfluoro-n-hexane with diisopropyl ether or isohexane Disclosed herein is a mixed solvent composition including perfluorohexane and isohexane or diisopropyl ether.... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5158710 | Aqueous cleaner/degreaser microemulsion compositions The disclosure concerns stable, aqueous cleaner/degreaser compositions formulated in the form of true microemulsions and containing a builder component. The microemulsions comprise (a) at least one sparingly water soluble organic solvent having specified ... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5087295 | Cleaning cycle for flow cytometers A method for cleaning cellular contamination in a flow cytometer comprising the sequential use of a strong oxidizing solution, particle-free neutral pH fluid and a weak acid.... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5011539 | Descaling of jacket of glass-lined instruments A method for descaling the inside of a jacket of a glass-lined instrument by using a cleaning solution containing a detergent and an inhibitor is disclosed, wherein the amount of hydrogen permeated through the matrix of the instrument to the lining glass ... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4914006 | Positive resist quaternary ammonium hydroxide containing developer with cationic and nonionic surfactant A positive resist developer comprising a solution containing a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, a cationic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant.... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4620946 | Compositions based on 1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane for industrial washing Compositions suitable to be used for washing of industrial materials, comprising, by weight: 63-99% of 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane 0.5-25% of water 0.5-12% of a mixture consisting of 80-97% by weight of a compound of formula (I) and of 20-3% by weigh... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4477364 | Acidic glass cleaning composition An acidic glass cleaning composition for removal of residue, deposits and impurities from glassware is provided, the improved acidic glass cleaning composition comprising from about 1 to about 15 weight percent hydrofluoric acid and from about 85 to about... | 10/16/1984 |
| 4311618 | Cleanser with ionic and nonionic surfactants Cleanser composition containing at least one surfactant, at least one nonionic surfactant with HLB value of 5-20, at least one amphoterically dissociating agent capable of breaking bridge bonds in cross-linked proteins, and at least one water-miscible or ... | 01/19/1982 |
| 4285840 | Detergent compositions A detergent composition comprises an aqueous solution of the following components: A: 3 to 6 parts by weight of a nitrilocarboxylic acid in free acid or salt form, B: 2 to 11 parts by weight of a higher (C8-24) alkyl phenyl polyglycol ether hav... | 08/25/1981 |
