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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7393820 | Transparent abrasive cleaning product, especially manual dishwashing liquid A substantially transparent, liquid cleaning product for hard surfaces, comprising at least 15% by weight of a surfactant and one or more abrasive materials selected from the group consisting of polymers having a diameter of from 0.6 to 4 mm, natural materials havin... | 07/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7241724 | Personal care compositions comprising alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary surfactants The invention provides personal care compositions comprising both alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary surfactant. By using specific auxiliary surfactant whose pKa is higher than that of the alkyl phosphate surfactants, particularly in specific rations... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238652 | Personal care compositions comprising alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected weak acid auxiliary agents The invention provides personal care compositions comprising both alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary agent/acid. By using specific auxiliary agent whose pKa is higher than that of the alkyl phosphate surfactants, particularly in specific ratios, it i... | 07/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7122509 | High temperature foamer formulations for downhole injection Disclosed is a process for preparing a foamer composition having an anionic surfactant and a neutralizing amine. The process includes the steps of estimating an extent to which the anionic surfactant will decompose into acidic components under an elevated temperatur... | 10/17/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7015180 | Hair treatment compositions comprising an anionic surfactant and a C8-C22 alkyl dimethyl hydroxyethyl ammonium chloride The inventions relates to stable cosmetic compositions preferably hair treatment compositions, comprising a) from 0,1% to 70% by weight of at least one anionic surfactant b) from 0,05% to 10% by weight of at least ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6924256 | Liquid cleansing composition having simultaneous exfoliating and moisturizing properties Liquid lamellar cleansing compositions are described that contain synthetic surfactants, hydrophilic emollients and exfoliant particles where 80% or more of the particles have a major axis length of between 100 and 1000 microns. The combination of the mild surfactan... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6887986 | α-amylase variants The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like α-amylase, comprising mutations in two, three, four, five or six regions/positions. The variants have increased stability at high temperatures (relative to the parent). The invention also relates to a DNA... | 05/03/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6673589 | -amylase mutants The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like -amylase, which exhibits an alteration in at least one of the following properties relative to said parent -amylase: i) improved pH stability at a pH from 8... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6653272 | Detergent composition A detergent composition that contains inorganic powder and a soap such as a soda soap, wherein the inorganic powder is zeolite powder, calcium carbonate powder, silica powder, ceramic powder, alga fossil powder, seashell powder or the like, and pineapple ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6503879 | Alkaline detergent containing mixed organic and inorganic sequestrants resulting in improved soil removal Solid block alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed comprising a source of alkalinity, and other detergent additives including sequestrants. The solid block detergents of the invention used a mixed inorganic and organic sequestrant composition that ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6448216 | Abrasive compositions including cullet New abrasive cleaner products that utilize different types of glass cullet, such as container, ceramic, or plate glass, for scouring applications is provided. Preferably, the invention utilizes recycled container-glass cullet and also includes a sugar-bas... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6436893 | Alkaline detergent containing mixed organic and inorganic sequestrants resulting in improved soil removal Solid block alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed comprising a source of alkalinity, and other detergent additives including sequestrants. The solid block detergents of the invention used a mixed inorganic and organic sequestrant composition that ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6284512 | Chemically modified mutant enzymes and methods for producing them, and screening them for amidase and/or esterase activity The present invention relates to a method for screening chemically modified mutant enzymes for amidase and/or esterase activity. This method includes providing a chemically modified mutant enzyme with one or more amino acid residues from an enzyme being r... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6225272 | Dishwashing detergent with enhanced cleaning effect A pourable, storage-stable manual dishwashing detergent is provided. The detergent contains at least 45 percent sodium bicarbonate with a mean particle diameter of at least 150 micrometers. The sodium bicarbonate is combined with an anionic surfactant, an... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6204232 | -amlase mutants The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like -amylase, which exhibits an alteration in at least one of the following properties relative to said parent -amylase: i) improved pH stability at a pH from 8 to 10.5; and/or ii) imp... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6200941 | Fully diluted hard surface cleaners containing high concentrations of certain anions Fully diluted hard surface cleaners are disclosed which are particularly effective on cleaning soap scum. The cleaners contain at least 0.45 eq/kg of a dissolved anion which reacts with calcium ion to form an insoluble salt. The cleaners also contain a pa... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6197565 | -Amylase variants The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like -amylase, comprising mutations in two, three, four, five or six regions/positions. The variants have increased stability at high temperatures (relative to the parent). The invention also ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6150324 | Alkaline detergent containing mixed organic and inorganic sequestrants resulting in improved soil removal Solid block alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed comprising a source of alkalinity, and other detergent additives including sequestrants. The solid block detergents of the invention used a mixed inorganic and organic sequestrant composition that ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6140293 | Detergent compositions comprising a specific amylase and a protease The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising an oxidative stability-enhanced amylase and a protease at a level from 0.0001% to 0.5%, preferably from 0.001% to 0.2%, more preferably from 0.005% to 0.1% pure protease enzyme by weight o... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6113655 | Detergent compositions comprising a pectinesterase enzyme The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising a pectinesterase, including dishwashing, hard surface cleaning, and laundry compositions. The compositions are useful for significant overall cleaning performance and stain/soil removal be... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6093562 | Amylase variants The present invention relates to variants of a parent -amylase, which parent -amylase (i) has an amino acid sequence selected from the amino acid sequences shown in SEQ ID No. 1, SEQ ID No. 2, SEQ ID No. 3, and SEQ ID No. 7, respectively; or... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6010991 | Industrial anti-microbial hand soap Liquid industrial anti-microbial hand soaps are provided for removal of foreign matters from skin and imparting dermal conditioning and softness. When in the form of stable homogeneous liquid, the composition may contain: a) surfactant or surfactants with... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5977043 | Cleaning compound and method of use A cleaning compound formed of a mixture of hydrated sodium borate and sodium chloride. If desired, an aroma such as lemon may be added to provide a pleasant scent during the use of the product. The cleaning compound is sprinkled over moist or damp residua... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5972863 | Slurry compositions for polishing wafers used in integrated circuit devices and cleaning compositions for removing electron wax after polishing Compositions useful for polishing wafers to be used in microelectronic devices comprise silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, sodium hydroxide, and water. Cleaning compositions for removing electron wax from wafers to be used in microelectronic devices compris... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5962393 | Powdered abrasive cleanser comprising calcium carbonate and borax pentahydrate A powdered abrasive cleanser that exhibits superior soil removal properties and surface safety is provided. The cleanser includes a surfactant, an optional source of active chlorine, a borax pentahydrate compound that is preferably sodium tetraborate pent... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5958856 | Liquid crystal compositions containing a polyethylene abrasive This invention relates to a liquid crystal composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, a nonionic surfactant, an abrasive, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a cosurfactant and water.... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5955417 | Scouring pad A scouring pad is disclosed for cleaning and polishing delicate surfaces. The pad includes a three dimensional lofty nonwoven web made out of a plurality of polyester fibers and a cleansing composition which is present in the voids within the web in dry f... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5952278 | Light duty liquid or gel dishwashing detergent compositions containing protease Mild detergent compositions which exhibit good cleaning performance comprise detergent surfactants and small amounts of protease. A preferred embodiment additionally contains suds boosters and divalent ions.... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5898026 | Liquid crystal compositions This invention relates to a liquid crystal composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, a nonionic surfactant, wood particles, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a cosurfactant and water.... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5888954 | Corrosion inhibitors for silver A process for inhibiting the corrosion of silver in a dishwashing detergent solution by adding to the solution an inorganic redox-active substance.... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5883062 | Manual dishwashing compositions A detergent composition comprises from 1% to 80%, by weight, anionic surfactant and from 0.05% to 10%, by weight, divalent ion selected from the group consisting of magnesium ions, calcium ions, and mixtures thereof. The composition is formulated such tha... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5874394 | Light duty liquid cleaning compositions containing a monoalkyl phosphate ester A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a sulfonate surfactants, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a monoalkyl ph... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5856292 | Light duty liquid cleaning compositions A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a sulfonate surfactants, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, an alkali meta... | 01/05/1999 |
