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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8022025 | Heterocoagulate, and compositions and method for polishing and surface treatment A heterocoagulate comprises first particles, having a particle size of at most 999 nm, on a second particle, having a particle size of at least 3 microns. The first particles comprise cerium oxide, and second particle comprises at least one member selected from the ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8008240 | Process for treating a hard surface using an EO/PO trisiloxane The present invention relates to a process of treating a hard surface with a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane. More specifically, it relates to a process of treating an horizontal hard surface, wherein a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisilo... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7897554 | Cleaning compositions for glass surfaces Multi-armed silyl polyalkoxylates of the formula (I), (H-A)n-Z-[A-B—Si(OR1)r(R2)3−r]m (I), where Z is an (m+n)-valent radical having at least three carbon atoms, A is a divalent polyoxyalkylene ra... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7879785 | Method for foaming a cleaning composition A method for foaming a cleaning composition is provided. The method includes mixing a cleaning composition and air in a mechanical foaming head to generate a foam without the use of a non-air containing propellant. The cleaning composition includes about 0.01 wt. % ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7745383 | Method for cleaning hard surfaces using a composition comprising a colloidal silica sol Cleaner for hard surfaces, especially glass. Application of the cleaner containing a colloidal silica sol results in a modification of the streaming potential of the surface by −5 to −50 mV. The cleaner can be used to hydrophilize and clean hard surfaces by cont... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7700536 | Foaming hard surface cleaner comprising a surfactant/solvent/dispersant mixture A foamable composition comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from a salt of an alkyl sulfate and a salt of an alkyl ether sulfate in an amount of about 0.01 to about 1% by weight of the composition: b) at least one glycol ether in an amount of about ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7696142 | Methods for manufacturing and using a cleaning composition for handling water hardness A method for providing a ready to use cleaning composition is provided. The method includes diluting a concentrate with water of dilution. The concentrate includes an anionic surfactant, an alkanolamine and a water hardness anti-precipitant mixture. The water hardne... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7666826 | Foam dispenser for use in foaming cleaning composition A foam cleaning composition is provided that includes about 0.05 wt. % to about 10 wt. % total amount of surfactant, at least about 80 wt. % water, and a foam-boosting solvent having a HLB value of at least about 6.9 and an OHLB value of between about 12 and about 2... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7618930 | Foaming hard surface cleaner comprising a TEA alkyl sulfate and amine oxide surfactant system A foamable composition comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from a salt of an alkyl sulfate and a salt of an alkyl ether sulfate in an amount of about 0.01 to about 1% by weight of the composition; b) at least one glycol ether in an amount of about ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7608570 | Process for treating an inclined hard surface using an EO/PO silicone surfactant The present invention relates to a process of treating a hard surface with a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane. More specifically, it relates to a process of treating an inclined or vertical hard surface, wherein a composition comprising polyalkoxyla... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7592301 | Cleaning composition for handling water hardness and methods for manufacturing and using A cleaning composition is provided. The cleaning composition includes an anionic surfactant and a water hardness anti-precipitant mixture. The water hardness anti-precipitant mixture includes a dispersant and at least one of a sheeting agent and a humectant. The wei... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7399738 | Sprayable dry wash and wax composition comprising a silicone blend and acrylic-based polymer A composition for simultaneously cleaning and waxing non-porous surfaces without the need for additional rinsing of the treated surface with water, has a pH of from about 6 to about 7 and contains by weight: (a) from about 0.04 to about 0.12% of an acrylic-based pol... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7393401 | Spray wax composition A water based spray wax composition containing a microemulsion of a cationic wax nanoparticles, a quaternary silicone compound and zinc oxide nanoparticles providing long lasting protection of paint, glass, and metal, plastic, rubber, or elastomeric trim surfaces. T... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7354485 | Cleaning solution A method of cleaning a surface which comprises the step of applying an aqueous cleaning solution to the surface wherein the active cleaning ingredient of the aqueous solution consists essentially of a lignosulfonate. It has been found that lignosulfonate can functio... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7276618 | Surface treatment composition and process The invention relates to a composition comprising a compound of formula (I): Rf—B—Ro—Z and a compound of formula (II): and/or their reaction product. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7199090 | High alcohol content gel-like and foaming compositions comprising an alcohol and fluorosurfactant This invention relates to a “high lower alcohol content” (>40% v/v of a C1-4 alcohol) liquid composition able to be either dispensed as a stable foam with the use of non-propellant foam dispensing devices from non-pressurized containers or as an alcoh... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198050 | Hair sculpting device and methods A handheld device for sculpting hair includes a pliable member having a substantially smooth bottom surface. A plurality of spaced-apart bores are disposed in the bottom surface. When the handheld device is placed against a person's head, the pliable member at least... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186498 | Alkaline developer for radiation sensitive compositions The invention relates to an alkaline developer for irradiated radiation sensitive compositions, which developer is based on water and at least one inorganic salt having an alkaline reaction, wherein the developer has a pH of at least 11 and comprises at least three ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7148188 | Bottlewash additive comprising an alkyl diphenylene oxide disulfonate An alkaline bottlewashing concentrate effective for removal of mold and for protecting polyethylene terephthalate containers including at least one cleaning/protecting surfactant which is a C4 to C20 alkyl diphenylene oxide disulfonate, an etho... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7148187 | Low residue cleaning composition comprising lactic acid, nonionic surfactant and solvent mixture A cleaning composition with a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and a nonionic surfactant gives good antimicrobial performance and good filming and streaking performance. The composition can contain a solvent with low water solubility, a volatile solvent that is miscible in ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7049281 | Liquid cleaning composition containing an anionic polyacrylamide copolymer An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning compositions which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, and/or ethoxylated nonionic surfactants, an anionic polyacrylamide copolymer, olefin/male... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6995128 | Mixed surfactant cleaning compositions with reduced streaking The invention provides an improved, reduced streaking/filming dilute cleaning formulation which is to be used in a no-rinse cleaning application, preferably either by a dosing dispenser or in a combined cleaning tool which contains a cleaning head, a handle, a reser... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6969698 | Aerosol cleaner Disclosed are aerosol emulsion cleaning sprays formulated for clarity and low residual tackiness. One form contains a mixture of diphenyloxide disulfonate hydrotrope and diphenyloxide disulfonate surfactant. Another form contains ethoxylated acetylenic glycol surfac... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6936578 | Nonaqueous liquid detergent compositions A liquid detergent composition comprising: a) a surfactant, and b) a fatty acid salt containing a fatty acid chain having at least one carbon—carbon double bond, wherein said composition, when di... | 08/30/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6831049 | Ultra bright headlight and tail light cleaner A cleaning compound and applicator pad for cleansing the covers of headlights and taillights on automobiles. This cleansing compound is substantially non-abrasive and is a composition of kerosene, coco fatty acid diethanol amide, aluminum oxide, ammonia solution, wa... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6828290 | Hard surface cleaning compositions The cleaning of hard surfaces is addressed, where no visible streaks or residues are left on the surfaces which have been cleaned. The invention encompasses several embodiments which combine a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant with a selected alcohol, in specific rati... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6809072 | Water repellent composition and windscreen washer comprising a siloxane, ether alcohol, and cationic surfactant The water-repellent composition, in particular for a windscreen washer liquid, comprises a compound of organopolysiloxane type as hydrophobic active agent and a solvent. According to the invention, the composition is used in combination with a solubilizing mixture c... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6767410 | Use of an amphoteric polymer to treat a hard surface This invention relates to the use of a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general formula I: (b) at least one hydrophili... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6759377 | Detergent for vitroceramic surfaces A detergent for glass-ceramic surfaces has a certain abrasive agent content and a pH value lower than about 6. The abrasive agent contains particles of an organic material, preferably in an amount of at least about 20% of the abrasive agent, and more preferably subs... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6753305 | Process for disinfecting a hard-surface with a composition comprising cinnamon oil and/or an active thereof The present invention relates to a process of disinfecting a hard-surface with a composition comprising cinnamon oil and/or an active thereof whereby disinfecting benefits are provided. ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6699825 | Acidic hard-surface antimicrobial cleaner A low residue antimicrobial solution containing about 0.2 percent by weight of an acid selected from the group consisting of organocarboxylic acids; and about 2 percent of a volatile solvent selected from the group consisting of n-butanol, benzyl alcohol,... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6667289 | Low residue aqueous hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring low residue deposition, sanitization and/or disinfecting of treated hard surfaces, and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include the following ingredients: (a) a quate... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6664218 | Cleaning composition containing a hydrophilizing polymer The present invention relates to a cleaning composition containing a zwitterionic surfactant, a glycol ether cosurfactant, a hydrophilizing polymer and water.... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6649580 | Cleaning compositions The present invention relates to a toilet bowl or glass cleaning composition containing a surfactant, a disinfecting agent, a polymeric viscosity modifier and water.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6635188 | Windshield washer and deicer Deicing and anti-icing compositions comprising a succinate salt and at least one freezing point depressant selected from the group consisting of monohydric alcohols, polyhydric alcohols, monomethyl or monoethyl ethers of polyhydric alcohols, and mixtures ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6593288 | Use of an amphoteric polymer to treat a hard surface This invention relates to the use of a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general formula I: ##STR1## (b) at least one hydrophilic monomer bearing a function of acidic... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6583104 | Aqueous cleaning compositions Novel water-based cleaning compositions comprising: (a) a surfactant component, (b) a solvent component comprising ethylene glycol pentyl ether which contains at least about 90% by weight of mono-ethylene, diethylene or triethylene glycol n-pentyl ether, and (... | 06/24/2003 |
