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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8097576 | Composition for the protection of glassware in a dishwashing process The present invention provides a composition. The composition comprises zinc and bismuth. The composition is for use in the protection of glassware in an automatic dishwashing process. ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7939483 | Water-soluble glass as corrosion protector in dishwashing machines Water-soluble glass as corrosion protector in dishwashing machines A zinc-containing, water-soluble glass composition comprising from 41 to 54 mole % of P2O5, 10 to 30 mole % of alkali oxides, up to 5 mole % of SO3 and up to 25 mole ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7919448 | Compositions including hardness ions and gluconate and methods employing them to reduce corrosion and etch The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and gluconate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of glass, aluminum, or steel... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7741262 | Compositions including hardness ions and gluconate and methods employing them to reduce corrosion and etch The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and gluconate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of a variety of surfaces inc... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7709434 | Compositions including Ca and Mg ions and gluconate and methods employing them to reduce corrosion and etch The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and gluconate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of glass, aluminum, or steel... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7456142 | Water-soluble glass as corrosion protector in dishwashing machines A zinc-containing, water-soluble glass composition comprising from 41 to 54 mole % of P2O5, 10 to 30 mole % of alkali oxides, up to 5 mole % of SO3 and up to 25 mole % of ZnO. ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7361632 | Water soluble glass as corrosion protector in dishwashing machines A zinc-containing, water-soluble glass composition comprising from 41 to 54 mole % of P2O5, 10 to 30 mole % of alkali oxides, up to 5 mole % of SO3 and up to 25 mole % of ZnO. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7320957 | Rinse-aid composition comprising a magnesium salt and zinc salt mixture Rinse-aid composition comprising a polyalkoxylated trisiloxane surfactant and a non-ionic solubilising system having a cloud point above room temperature and an acidifying agent wherein the rinse-aid composition has a pH of from about 1 to about 4.5. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7288508 | Dilutable cleaning compositions and their uses A dilutable cleaning composition comprises a pH-elevating component and a pH-lowering component, the composition being such that when it is mixed with water the pH-elevating component dissolves or disperses in the water thereby elevating the pH of the water to at le... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282472 | Cleaning composition An automatic dishwashing composition in unit dose form for delivery into the main-wash cycle of an automatic dishwashing machine, the composition comprising a phosphate or non-phosphate detergency builder and a sulfonated anti-scaling polymer. ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7271138 | Compositions for protecting glassware from surface corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances Through-the-wash automatic dishwashing detergent compositions, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, are provided for protecting glassware from surface corrosion during automatic dishwashing. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7241726 | Complete-cycle methods for protecting glassware from surface corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances Complete-cycle methods are provided for protecting glassware from corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances using a through-the-wash detergent composition, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, in combination with a rinse aid co... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7196045 | Warewashing composition comprising a corrosion inhibitor with Al and Zn ions A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7196044 | Warewashing composition for use in automatic dishwashing machines, comprising a zinc ion and aluminum ion corrosion inhibitor A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7153816 | Dishwasher detergent with improved protection against glass corrosion A dishwasher detergent containing a builder and one or more magnesium and/or zinc salt(s) of at least one monomeric and/or polymeric organic acid, excluding zinc ricinoleate, zinc abietate, and zinc oxalate. A method of inhibiting glass corrosion by treatment with o... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7135448 | Warewashing composition for use in automatic dishwashing machines, comprising a mixture of aluminum and zinc ions A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7101833 | Methods for treating glassware surfaces using zinc corrosion protection agents Methods for treating glassware surfaces, for example dishes and glasses, using corrosion protection agents, especially corrosion protection agents comprising zinc-containing materials. Methods using corrosion protection agents that form a part of a treatment system ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094740 | Zinc corrosion protection agents for treating glassware surfaces Corrosion protection agents for treating glassware surfaces, for example dishes and glasses, especially corrosion protection agents comprising zinc-containing materials are provided. Treatment systems and composition of matter, which incorporate these corrosion prot... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6998375 | Cleaning composition An automatic dishwashing composition in unit dose form for delivery into the main-wash cycle of an automatic dishwashing machine, the composition comprising a phosphate or non-phosphate detergency builder and a sulfonated anti-scaling polymer. ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6812202 | Detergent composition and method for removing soil The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning starchy soils. The blend of nonionic sur... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6806245 | Ceramic dishwashing composition and method for inhibiting corrosion of glassware A method is provided for using a ceramic composition to protect glassware from corrosion in a dishwasher. The ceramic composition contains at least one compound which releases an active agent during washing and/or rinsing cycles of a dishwasher to protect glassware ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6767878 | Light duty liquid cleaning composition with suspended solid particles A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin and dishes comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an amine oxide, solid ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6767880 | Liquid dishwashing detergent composition having polymeric particles A process for improving aesthetics of a liquid dishwashing detergent product is disclosed. The process includes the steps of providing a liquid dishwashing detergent composition and adding solid particles to the liquid dishwashing detergent composition. The particle... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6730645 | Method for improving dye stability in colored acidic rinse-aid formulations A method for improving stability of a dye used in a colored aqueous acidic rinse aid composition to ambient and ultra-violet light radiation is disclosed. The method includes the step of adding a chelant to an acidic rinse aid composition. The chelant is present in ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6730647 | Composition for a dishwasher in the form of a tablet A composition is provided for use in a dishwashing machine and in the form of a tablet. The composition is characterized by having at least two small parts, which are placed in or on the tablet, and in which at least one functional substance is concentrated in each ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6727213 | Composition for use in a dishwasher A composition for use in a dishwasher is characterized by a base composition in the form of a tablet which becomes active substantially during the main wash cycle of the dishwasher. At least one separate zone in or on the tablet is provided with a substance that bec... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6649586 | Detergent composition and method for removing soil The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning starchy soils. The blend of n... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6448210 | Liquid automatic dishwashing composition with glassware protection A liquid dishwashing detergent composition having improved glassware protection when employed in conjunction with cleaning materials having high concentrations of alkaline materials. The composition contains a soluble organic zinc compound which preferabl... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6372702 | Dishwashing composition for coating dishware with a silicon surfactant A dishwashing composition having a silicon comprising surfactant, a dialkyl ester of an alpha, omega-alkyl dicarboxylic acid surfactant or both is described. The dishwashing composition unexpectedly results in dishware that does display improved starch so... | 04/16/2002 |
| 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 |
| 5962386 | Automatic dishwashing compositions comprising cobalt catalysts Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising certain cobalt catalysts are provided. More specifically, the invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits (especially tea stain removal) t... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5939373 | Phosphate-built automatic dishwashing composition comprising catalysts Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising phosphate builder and metal-containing bleach catalyst, preferably catalysts containing manganese and/or selected from selected cobalt/ammonia catalysts. Preferred compositions comprise cobalt bleach... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5804542 | Automatic dishwashing compositions comprising cobalt catalysts Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising certain cobalt catalysts are provided. More specifically, the invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits (especially tea stain removal) t... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5798326 | Automatic dishwashing compositions comprising cobalt III catalysts Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising certain cobalt catalysts are provided. More specifically, the invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits (especially tea stain removal) t... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5783540 | Machine dishwashing tablets delivering a rinse aid benefit A solid detergent composition and a method of using the composition in a machine dishwasher is described. The product contains a first layer having an oxygen bleaching system, a buffering system of a builder, and an enzyme. The first layer dissolves to de... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5783539 | Process for incorporating aluminum salts into an automatic dishwashing composition A composition and method for inhibiting lead corrosion of fine tableware washed in automatic dishwashers is disclosed. The detergent composition comprises an aluminum-sequestrant complex formed by binding the aluminum by a sequestrant in a premix, which i... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5741767 | Peracid based dishwashing detergent composition A warewashing composition for a machine dishwasher and a method of using it is described. The composition comprises effective amounts of an organic peroxy acid, and an amylase enzyme which, when incubated at 55° C. in a solution of 2 mM sodium citrate, 1... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5731277 | Automatic dishwashing compositions containing aluminum tetrahydroxide A composition and method for inhibiting the extraction of transition metals from tableware washed in automatic dishwashers is described. The composition contains an aluminum species in which substantially all of the aluminum (III) ions are present as alum... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5691292 | Thixotropic liquid automatic dishwashing composition with enzyme A viscoelastic, thixotropic, liquid automatic dishwashing detergent composition which is substantially free of chlorine bleach and silicate and contains enzyme(s), an enzyme stabilizing system, and a detergent surfactant or detergent builder is provided. ... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5650017 | Washing process and composition The invention relates to a process of mechanically washing soiled articles with a wash liquor having a low pH and comprising silica material, to a mechanical dish washing composition producing a low pH and comprising silica, to a method of preparing a mec... | 07/22/1997 |
