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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163686 | Delivery cartridge A dishwasher detergent delivery cartridge comprises a plurality of unit dose elements of a dishwasher detergent composition, the composition being a substantially coherent mass and comprising at least 20 wt % of methyl glycine diacetic acid and/or a salt thereof and... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7348302 | Foam cleaning and brightening composition comprising a sulfate/bisulfate salt mixture A cleaning composition including a metal bisulfate and metal inorganic salt acid package, and at least one surfactant. The cleaning composition can be a one-step wheel cleaner/brightener. The composition preferably contains no HF, no bifluoride, no oxalic acid, or o... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332466 | Lightly-foaming tenside mixtures with hydroxy mixed ethers A low-foaming surfactant composition comprising: (a) a hydroxy mixed ether corresponding to formula I: R1O[CH2CH(CH3)O]x(CH2CHR2O)y[CH2CH(OH)R3]zā... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326674 | Household cleaning composition in self-sustaining body form and essentially free of zeolite and clay New cleaning compositions and methods of forming and using those compositions are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions are in tablet form, with the tablets being dissolvable in water at the point-of-use for ease of storing and shipping. The composit... | 02/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7132390 | Phyllosilicate adsorbate and its use The invention provides an adsorbate which comprises a soluble zinc compound of a polycarboxylic acid adsorbed on crystalline alkali metal phyllosilicate, and the use thereof. ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7091166 | Acidic, phosphate-free plastic cleaner composition with reduced mild steel equipment etch for cleaning plastic parts An aqueous liquid composition comprising water; at least one acid selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, hydroxycarboxylic acids, and inorganic acids other than phosphoric acid wherein the at least one acid is present in an amount from about 1.0 to ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6962898 | Machine dishwasher rinsing agent Detergents for dishwashing contain 1% up to 98.8% by weight of builders, 0.1% to 70% by weight of copolymers of unsaturated carboxylic acids and monomers containing sulfonic acid groups, and one or both of 5% to 30% by weight of nonionic surfactants and 0.1% to 30% ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6956016 | Cleaning product An automatic laundry or dishwashing product in unit dose form comprising at least three distinct zones for delivering into at least three different stages in the washing cycle. The product provides improved cleaning, care and finishing benefits. ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6903058 | Dishwashing agent and method for production thereof Machine dishwashing agents containing a) 1 to 99.9% by weight of builder(s), and b) 0.1 to 70% by weight of copolymers of i) unsaturated carboxylic acids ii) monome... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6887836 | Home care compositions comprising a dicarboxy functionalized polyorganosiloxane Disclosed are home care compositions comprising a dicarboxy functionalized polyorganosiloxane and methods for treating and modifying surfaces and for enhancing delivery of active agents to surfaces treated with the compositions. Said home care compositions can be us... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6867173 | Polymers that inhibit calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate scale in autodish applications An automatic dishwashing composition is presented having 0.01 to 90 percent by weight of a detergency builder and 0.1 to 20 percent by weight of at least one polymer, wherein said polymer or polymers comprises carboxylate groups and sulfonate groups. The composition... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6864221 | Granules for carrying surfactant and method for producing the same The present invention relates to particles for supporting a surfactant and a process for preparing the same. Further, the present invention relates to high-density detergent particles using the particles for supporting a surfactant, and a process for preparing the s... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6835703 | Liquid automatic dishwashing detergent The invention provides liquid automatic dishwashing detergents (LADDs) that contain a detergent enzyme and have a pH value less than 7.0. Such LADDs can lack phosphate builders, chlorine bleaches, and alkali, each of which is undesirable from the perspective of huma... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6835702 | Compositions and methods for mitigating corrosion of applied color designs The present invention relates to compositions and methods for mitigating corrosion of applied color designs on a bottle, or on another glass or ceramic item. More specifically the composition or method of the present invention can mitigate corrosion even in the pres... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6812195 | Concentrated detergent compositions with stable sudsing characteristics The present invention is directed to a grease-cutting detergent composition that exhibits a stable foaming profile when used with non-enclosed automatic dishwashers. The composition can be sold in a concentrated form or in ready-to-use (RTU) diluted form. The concen... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6780832 | Water-soluble polymer and its use The present invention provides: a specific water-soluble polymer exhibiting a high calcium-ion-scavenging function and further exhibiting a high clay-dispersing function even in high-hardness water; a detergent composition comprising the water-soluble polymer; and u... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6750186 | Composition and method for cleaning dishwashers A tablet or pellet for cleaning mineral deposits from the interior of a dishwasher machine is placed within the machine, and the machine is run through its normal dishwashing cycle. The pellet or tablet is formed of a mixture of a binder matrix and a chelating agent... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6734156 | Granules for carrying surfactant and method for producing the same The present invention relates to particles for supporting a surfactant and a process for preparing the same. Further, the present invention relates to high-density detergent particles using the particles for supporting a surfactant, and a process for preparing the s... | 05/11/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6703358 | Cleaning composition for hard surfaces This invention relates to a cleaning composition for hard surfaces, comprising at least one surfactant and a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomeric compound of general formula I; (b... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6617302 | Polycarboxylic acid containing three-in-one dishwashing composition A dishwashing composition with hydrophobically modified polycarboxylic acids and water soluble entities that reduce phosphate scale formation is described. The dishwashing composition displays excellent cleaning benefits and glass appearance, even in the ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6610645 | Selected crystalline calcium carbonate builder for use in detergent compositions A detergent composition containing an inexpensive detergent builder in the form of a selected crystalline calcium carbonate is provided. Specifically, the crystalline calcium carbonate has a substantially rhombohedral crystal structure with {1,0-1,1} crys... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6569261 | Cleaning composition comprising a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer This invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising at least one surfacatant or at least one cosmetic vehicle and a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6544941 | Dishwashing composition A dishwashing composition for removing protein soils is described. The dishwashing composition has a serine protease and a metallo-protease and displays protein soil removal when applied to soiled utensils in domestic, industrial and hand dishwashing clea... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6521576 | Polycarboxylic acid containing three-in-one dishwashing composition A dishwashing composition with hydrophobically modified polycarboxylic acids and water soluble entities that reduce phosphate scale formation is described. The dishwashing composition displays excellent cleaning benefits and glass appearance, even in the ... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6506261 | Detergent compositions for the removal of complex organic or greasy soils Organic compositions, used neat or in concentrate, are effective in removing complex organic soils from wood, metal and other hard surfaces. The compositions comprise nonionic surfactants, silicone surfactants, anionic surfactants, hydrotropes and other o... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6462006 | Solid machine dishwashing detergent with phosphate and crystalline lamellar silicates A solid-form dishwasher detergent that contains a builder combination of conventional phosphates and crystalline layer silicates. Despite its phosphate content, the detergent provides improved protection to sensitive tableware, more particularly glasses a... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6458752 | Powder laundry detergent having enhanced soils suspending properties A powder detergent composition which exhibits improved soil suspending properties on organic non-polar and polar soils in wash liquors. The powder detergent comprises a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer having pendant acid functionality and a ter... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6455484 | Two part chemical concentrate The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the b... | 09/24/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6432894 | Composition for washing keratin materials, based on a detergent surfactant, a polyorganosiloxane and an acrylic terpolymer A composition for washing keratin materials, combines, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least one polyorganosiloxane oil with a viscosity greater than or equal to 0.1 m2.s.sup.-1 ; and iii) at le... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6425959 | Detergent compositions for the removal of complex organic or greasy soils Organic compositions, used neat or in concentrate, are effective in removing complex organic soils from wood, metal and other hard surfaces. The compositions comprise nonionic surfactants, silicone surfactants, hydrotropes and other optional functional ma... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6403542 | Composition for washing keratin materials, based on a detergent surfactant, a vinyllactam cationic polymer and an acrylic terpolymer Composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least one cationic vinyllactam copolymer also comprising at least one methylvinylimidazolium salt, polyurethane, metha... | 06/11/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6310023 | Machine dish wash compositions A detergent composition comprising sodium citrate and an organo monophosphonic acid or a salt thereof of formula I ##STR1## where n is an integer from 0 to 6 and X1, X2, X3 are independently selected from an alkyl, alkenyl... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6232285 | Compacted granulate, process for making same and use as disintegrating agent for pressed detergent tablets, cleaning agent tablets for dishwashers, water softening tablets and scouring salt tablets A compacted granulate comprising water-swellable cellulose and/or cellulose derivatives and finely divided polymers/copolymers of (meth)acrylic acid or salts thereof and one or more liquid surfactants, and the use thereof as disintegrating agent for deter... | 05/15/2001 |
