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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7977296 | Liquid detergent composition comprising an acrylic polymer/viscosity control agent mixture A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant, at least one suspending agent, and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7749949 | Liquid detergent composition comprising an acrylic polymer/ propylene glycol ether of methyl glucose mixture A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant and at least one material chosen from at least one suspending agent and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 P... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7427300 | Hydrophilic finish for fibrous substrates This invention is directed to fabric finishes or treatment preparations for nylon, polyester, and other textile and fibrous substrate materials that will render them hydrophilic. The finishes of the invention are comprised primarily of polymers that contain carboxyl... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7414016 | Acidic cleaning compositions A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid, and a fragrance containing lemon oil or d-limonene. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of dye, colorant, and preservativ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410939 | Cleaning agent composition comprising polymers containing nitrogen A cleaner composition which comprises at least one surfactant, at least one builder and at least one nitrogen-containing polymer is described. The nitrogen-containing polymer is, for example, an alkoxylated polyvinylamine, an alkoxylated, acylated or alkylated polya... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7396808 | Natural cleaning compositions A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, ethanol, glycerol, and an essential oil containing lemon oil or d-limonene. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of buffer, such as a natural inorgani... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7390775 | Thickened bleach compositions comprising an amine oxide and anionic polymer Surfactant-thickened active chlorine-containing bleach compositions including at least one water soluble anionic styrenic polymer are described. The styrenic polymer serves to improve the rheology properties of the thickened bleach composition. The thickened bleach ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387990 | Alkaline disinfecting and cleaning compositions having improved cleaning efficiency The invention relates to an alkaline disinfecting and cleaning composition which comprises one or more selected quaternary ammonium salts, one or more selected alcohol alkoxylates and one or more alkylamines. By exact choice of the components a composition is provid... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7375067 | Liquid detergent composition comprising an anionic surfactant, amine oxide, and alkyl glyceryl ether The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition including (a) an anionic surfactant containing a hydrocarbon group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, (b) an amine oxide surfactant containing a hydrocarbon group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, (c) 2-ethylhex... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7368417 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a lauryl hydroxysultaine A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. In one formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid pr... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7351684 | Aqueous disinfectants and sterilants including colloidal transition metals The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7332467 | Hydrophilically modified polyols for improved hydrophobic soil cleaning A hydrophilically modified polyol compounds, compositions including the hydrophilically modified polyol compounds and methods of using such compositions and process of making such compositions for anti-redeposition and hydrophobic soil cleaning benefits. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326675 | Hydrophobically modified polyols for improved hydrophobic soil cleaning Hydrophobically modified polyol compounds, compositions including the hydrophobically modified polyol compounds and methods of using such compositions and process of making such compositions for cleaning benefits. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7316995 | Detergents or cleaning agents comprising a water-soluble building block system and a cellulose derivative with dirt dissolving properties A builder-containing laundry detergent or cleaning composition comprising: (1) a water-soluble builder block which comprised of: a) from 5% by weight to 35% by weight of citric acid, an alkali metal citrate, an alkali metal carbona... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7304022 | Cleaning compositions comprising an organosilicone quaternary ammonium compound Thickened acidic film forming hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions which are particularly useful in the cleaning of ceramic surfaces, especially lavatory surfaces. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7291586 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising suspended alginate inclusions The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materia... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288512 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising suspended alginate inclusions The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materia... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7259131 | Mild, moisturizing cleansing compositions Compositions used for cleansing hair and skin based on the combination of a sulfosuccinate surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant are described that are very mild but do not compromise in-use properties and economy. A route to solve the intrinsic instability of suc... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255750 | Cleaner with soil flocculant The invention provides an improved dilutable cleaning composition for flocculating soil during use comprising a polymeric flocculation agent. In one embodiment, the composition optionally contains at least one adjunct selected from the group consisting of solvents, ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7256167 | Hard surface cleaner comprising suspended particles and oxidizing agent The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7247607 | Active soluble cleaning composite of natural state using soybean fatty acids and the making method thereof Disclosed is an active and water-soluble natural detergent composite using soybean fatty acid and lecithin, and a method of producing the same. The method comprises agitating a mixture consisting of a natural vegetable fatty acid, lecithin, alkanolamide, and an orga... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7235188 | Aqueous phosphoric acid compositions for cleaning semiconductor devices The present invention relates to dilute aqueous solutions containing phosphoric acid and methods for cleaning plasma etch residue from semiconductor substrates including such dilute aqueous solutions. The solution according to the invention may advantageous contain ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7235516 | Semiconductor cleaning composition comprising an ethoxylated surfactant A substrate surface cleaning liquid medium and a cleaning method using the cleaning liquid medium are capable of removing finely particulate contaminants more efficiently than conventional techniques from substrates for devices in the production of semiconductor dev... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232794 | Dishwashing wipe A dishwashing wipe having a nonwaven hydroentangled polymer fiber topsbeet; a polymeric membrane; a nonwoven batting layer; and a polymeric scrim, with a dishwashing composition having an amine, a polymeric suds stabilizer, or enzymes incorporated in the wipe, where... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229539 | Destructible surfactants and uses thereof Destructible surfactants and methods of using same are provided. The invention includes anionic surfactants having a dioxolane or dioxane functional group which enables the surfactant to be broken down under acidic conditions. The invention also includes methods of ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229505 | Methods and compositions for surfactant-free cleaning The present invention comprises methods and compositions for affecting indoor air quality, such as by reducing particulates in indoor air and providing allergen control comprising using surfactant-free cleaning compositions to remove particulate matter such as soils... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7199092 | Multi-phase liquid hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting compositions Liquid cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which is separated into two phases at rest are combined and dispersed within each other upon shaking. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196046 | Hard surface cleaner comprising a suspension of alginate beads The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186675 | Quick drying washing and cleaning agent, comprising an anionic/cationic/amphoteric surfactant mixture Surfactant combinations containing: (a) one or more alkyl ether sulfates; (b) at least one quaternary ammonium compound corresponding to formula I: in which EO is ethylene ox... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186676 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising alginate materials and xanthan gum The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7166563 | Biocidal cleaning composition comprising an onionic/nonionic/amphoteric surfactant mixture The present invention relates to a biocidal cleaning composition comprising a biocide, a surfactant of formula R—O—(G)n, and an amphoteric surfactant; wherein R is an alkyl group; G is a saccharide residue; and n is a number from 0–4 to 10. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7129076 | Multiply-substituted protease variants with altered net charge for use in detergents Novel protease variants derived from the DNA sequences of naturally-occurring or recombinant non-human proteases are disclosed. The variant proteases, in general, are obtained by in vitro modification of a precursor DNA sequence encoding the naturally-occurring or r... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7119055 | Hard surface cleaners comprising a thickening gum mixture The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materia... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115550 | Liquid dish cleaning compositions A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising two C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, two anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, and water. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7087567 | Antibacterial light duty liquid cleaning composition A light duty, liquid cleaning composition comprising: at least two different surfactants, lauryol ethylene diamine triacetate, a zinc inorganic salt, and water. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7060852 | Method for producing alkyl aryl sulphonates The invention relates to a process for the preparation of alkylarylsulfonates by a) reaction of a C4-olefin mixture over a metathesis catalyst for the preparation of an olefin mixture comprising 2-pentene and/or 3-hexene, and optional removal... | 06/13/2006 |
| 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 |