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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7977293 | Volatile cleaning solution for fragile objects and method of use A cleaning solution for fragile objects, such as chandeliers, and a multi-purpose cleaning solution, and methods of manufacture and use. The cleaning solutions comprise about 22% isopropyl alcohol, 0.2%-0.9% detergent, traces of volatile coloring and/or odorizing ag... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7915210 | Compositions and methods for disinfecting hard surfaces Aqueous hard surface treatment compositions necessarily comprise an alcohol constituent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, benzyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof which alcohol constituent comprises from about 4... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7879786 | Detergent composition A detergent composition is disclosed, which comprises: (A) an alkali metal hydroxyl compound in an amount of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight; (B) a nonionic surfactant represented by the following formula (I) in an amoun... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7585828 | Windshield washer fluid composition, additive concentrate for use therein, and methods of using the same Disclosed are windshield washer compositions comprising a nonionic amino-modified silicone-polyalkyl copolymer, said copolymer being water dispersible and hydrophilic. In one embodiment, the disclosed washer compositions are ready to use washer fluids. In another em... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7341986 | Cleaning concentrate consisting of extra virgin olive oil and isopropyl alcohol The invention, a stable composition of matter, has a 2 step method to make (maintain the same equalities in increased batches). Step #1. 0.4167 Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Pressed, which is a high quality olive oil, 0.5833 IPA, Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, shake to ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7314852 | Glass cleaning composition A glass cleaning composition is disclosed for removing soils and dirt from glass surfaces without leaving a visible streak. The cleaning composition contains an ethylene glycol ether, an N-alkyl pyrrolidone, a surfactant, and water. Optionally the composition can al... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7198681 | Methods and compositions for removing resin coatings The present invention relates to methods and compositions for removing resin coatings. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for removing coatings comprising epoxy and/or furan. Some embodiments of the methods of the present in... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7179774 | Flushing solutions for coatings removal A flushing composition comprising 50% to 95% by weight n-butanol, 0.1% to 3% by weight of a primary amine alkoxylate, and one or more secondary solvents. The flushing composition can also include 0.005% to 0.5% by weight of an aminated organic fatty acid compound fo... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7141538 | Liquid detergent composition The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition containing (a) a specific compound having one alkyl group selected from a 2-ethylhexyl group, an isononyl group and an isodecyl group, (b) anonionic surfactant having an alkyl or alkenyl group having 11... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7098181 | Liquid detergent composition The invention provides a liquid detergent composition which is safe, has an excellent detergency and contains a hydrophobic organic solvent stable despite of a large water content. The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising (a) a spec... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7087710 | Polymeric surfactants derived from cyclic monomers having pendant fluorinated carbon groups A fluorine containing polymer which acts as a wetting, flow or leveling agent, and has at least one polar group. The polymer has at least one pendant or ether side chain containing from about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms with at least 25% of the hydrogen atoms being r... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7002024 | Production of a N-aryl-2-lactam and N-cycloalkyl-2-lactam by reductive amination of lactones with aryl amines This invention relates to a process for producing N-aryl-2-lactams and N-cycloalkyl-2-lactams by reductive amination of lactones with aryl amines utilizing a metal catalyst, which is optionally supported. ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6984736 | Production of N-aryl-2-lactam and N-alkyl-2-lactam by reductive amination of lactones with aryl and alkyl nitro compounds This invention relates to a process for producing N-aryl-2-lactams, N-alkyl-2-lactams, and N-cycloalkyl-2-lactams by reductive amination of lactones with aryl or alkyl nitro compounds utilizing a metal catalyst, which is optionally supported. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6967190 | Stable wetting concentrate A stable wetting concentrate includes octyl or dodecyl pyrrolidone, an ethoxylated alcohol, and a compatabilizing agent for dilution of the concentrate with water, suitably a polar material, such as an anionic emulsifier, or polyol, which prevents separation of the ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6915664 | Method of manufacturing a fluorine-doped silica powder The invention relates to a method of doping silica with fluorine. The method described comprises mixing a powder of silica granules with a solid fluorine compound, thermally decomposing the solid fluorine compound under an inert atmosphere, and densifying the granul... | 07/12/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6863722 | Production of 5-methyl-n-aryl-2-pyrrolidone and 5-methyl-n-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone by reductive amination of levulinic acid with nitro compounds This invention relates to a process for producing 5-methyl-N-aryl-2-pyrrolidone, 5-methyl-N-cycloalkyl-2-pyrrolidone, and 5-methyl-N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone by reductive amination of levulinic acid with nitro compounds utilizing a metal catalyst, which is optionally sup... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6841520 | Production of 5-methyl-N-(methyl aryl)-2-pyrrolidone, 5-methyl-N-(methyl cycloalkyl)-2-pyrrolidone and 5-methyl-N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone by reductive amination of levulinic acid with cyano compounds This invention relates to a process for producing 5-methyl-N-(methyl aryl)-2-pyrrolidone, 5-methyl-N-(methyl cycloalkyl)-2-pyrrolidone and 5-methyl-N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone by reductive amination of levulinic acid with aryl cyano compounds utilizing a metal catalyst, w... | 01/11/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6723692 | Cleaning composition According to the present invention there is provided a hard surface cleaning composition for removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and table ware, having surface tension of less than 30 mN/m and comprising an organic solvent system and no mor... | 04/20/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6432897 | Reduced residue hard surface cleaner The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, and the cleaner comprises: (a) an effective amount of at least one organic solvent with a vapor pressure of at... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6403545 | Method to render a hard surface hydrophilic A composition, that imparts or enhances hydrophilic properties to a surface on which the composition is applied, comprises i) an associative polymeric thickening agent; and ii) a compound represented by the chemical structure: ##STR1## wherein Z=H, C... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6399553 | Reduced residue hard surface cleaner The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising: (a) an effective amount of at least one organic solvent with a vapor pressure of at l... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6361615 | Cleaning compound additive and method A cleaning compound additive for adding to water or windshield wiper fluid to aid removal of insect splatters from a windshield. The cleaning compound additive includes the combination of effective amounts of anhydrous ammonia, alkoxylated linear alcohols... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6358900 | Hard surface cleaners comprising an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compound and an anionic surfactant A hard surface cleaner comprises: an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compound comprising a C10-25 ; alkyl or alkenyl radical and a polyalkoxy chain having from 2 to 20 ethoxy groups and from 0 to 2 propoxy groups; a glycol ether and/or a C... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6303554 | Plastic surface cleaning using a KOH/alcohol solution A method for pretreating a plastic surface in a coating process. The plastic surface is immersed in a solution containing iso-propanol, or another light alcohol, and potassium hydroxide (KOH). The method and the solution according to the present invention... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6288015 | Multiphase cleaning composition containing lignin sulfonate Lignin sulfonates may be used (i) in a liquid multiphase cleaning composition with at least two continuous phases which contains at least one aqueous phase I and a non-aqueous liquid phase II immiscible with this aqueous phase and which can be temporarily... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6277800 | All purpose household cleaner comprising rubbing alcohol and ammonia An all purpose household cleansing solution is disclosed. An aqueous solution comprising 6 parts of water to 1 part each of liquid rubbing alcohol and liquid ammonia is combined with two tablespoons of lemon scented liquid dish detergent to form an improv... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6194362 | Glass cleaning compositions containing blooming perfume The present invention relates to a glass cleaning composition comprising: from about 0.001% to about 3% of a blooming perfume composition comprising at least about 50% of blooming perfume ingredients selected from the group consisting of: ingredients havi... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6159924 | Low residue aqueous hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposit and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include one or more quaternary amine compounds as disinfecting active agents, an organic solven... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6090765 | Composition for cleaning hard surfaces The invention relates to an aqueous hard surface cleaner composition containing a synergistic combination of a surface tension reducing agent, a superwetting agent and an organic coupling/degreasing agent that targets each of the interfaces present when t... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6074999 | Cleaning agents for paint piping and process for cleaning paint piping Disclosed is a cleaning agent for cleaning paint piping without disassembling it in reduced number of steps and a process for cleaning the paint piping using the same. A cleaning agent based on N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and containing an amine type solvent s... | 06/13/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6043205 | Hematological analyzer sampling probe cleansing composition and method of using A cleansing composition and method of use are disclosed for cleansing a quantitatively aspirating sampling probe in an automated hematological analyzer. The cleansing composition is formulated to cleanse instantaneously on contact, and practically elimina... | 03/28/2000 |
