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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163687 | Liquid hard surfaces cleaning compositions The present invention relates to a liquid composition, having a pH between 3 and 7, comprising a non ionic surfactant or a mixture thereof, an amine oxide or a mixture thereof, a glycol ether solvent, a chelant and a cationic polymer. The composition of the present ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8143206 | Cleaning composition having high self-adhesion and providing residual benefits A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8143205 | Cleaning composition having high self-adhesion and providing residual benefits A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8105999 | Disinfecting compositions containing a polymer complex of organic acid The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter. ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7985724 | Detergent composition for hard surface Disclosed is a detergent composition for hard surface, containing (A) a monoalkyl glyceryl ether whose alkyl group has 3 to 8 carbon atoms, (B) a specific compound represented by the formula (1), (C) an amine, (D) a polyvalent carboxylic acid having a molecular weig... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7977297 | Liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition The present invention relates to a liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition comprising an acid system, wherein the acid system comprises oxalic acid and a second acid selected from the group consisting of: maleic acid; lactic acid; glycolic acid; and sulphami... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7939484 | Method for reducing the adhesion forces between hard surfaces and subsequently occurring soil A method for reducing the adhesion forces between hard surfaces and subsequently occurring soil is described. The method comprises the step of treating the hard surfaces with a liquid composition comprising special copolymers A. These copolymers A comprise structura... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7915212 | Block polymers, compositions and methods of use for foams, laundry detergents, shower rinses and coagulants The present invention relates to a block polymeric material. Typically the block polymer comprises units capable of having an average cationic charge density of about 15 or less, preferably 5 or less, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 5, even more preferably ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7910532 | Hard surface cleaner formulation and method of use Formulations for producing a cleanser for cleaning hard surfaces and method of using. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7879787 | Cleaning compositions for hard to remove organic material An oxidizing cleaning composition comprises a low concentration of aqueous hydrogen peroxide that is environmentally friendly and has good stability in strong alkaline solutions. The aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition contains a synergistic combination of one or ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7842654 | Method, articles and compositions for cleaning bathroom surfaces The present invention relates to a disposable cleaning article for cleaning a bathroom surfaces which includes a layer of nonwoven substrate and a cleaning composition which can be either in a liquid or paste form. The cleaning article is water activate. The ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7795199 | Stable antimicrobial compositions including spore, bacteria, fungi, and/or enzyme The present invention relates to a stable antimicrobial and cleaning compositions including an amine antimicrobial agent; a borate salt; and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, fungi, or enzyme, and to methods of using the composition. The composition... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7781388 | Cleaning compositions for hard to remove organic material An oxidizing cleaning composition comprises a low concentration of aqueous hydrogen peroxide that is environmentally friendly and has good stability in strong alkaline solutions. The aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition contains a synergistic combination of one or ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7696143 | Acidic hard surface cleaners The present invention is directed to an acidic hard surface treatment composition which provides a cleaning and disinfecting benefit comprising: an acidic constituent which comprises water soluble organic acid; at least one anionic surfactant constituent; at least o... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7605114 | Multi-purpose cleaner comprising blue iron powder A liquid cleaning solution and associated method for preparing including a composition of Boric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Phosphoric Acid and water. The liquid cleaning solution further includes the provision of a whitening agent. The Phosphoric Acid is present accordi... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7598214 | Disinfecting compositions containing a polymer complex of an organic acid The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter. ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7517844 | Acidic cleaning compositions comprising an acid mixture and ternary solvent mixture A composition comprising a mixing product of: (i) a first acid having a pKa of less than 3, in an amount by weight of 1-10%, (ii) a second acid having a pKa of greater than 3, in an amount by weight of 1-10%, (iii) a nonionic s... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7488708 | Foaming two-component hard surface cleaning compositions Foamed two-part hard surface treatment composition which is formed by the admixture of two aqueous compositions, particularly (a) an aqueous alkaline composition comprising a bleach constituent, with (b) an aqueous acidic composition comprising a peroxide constituen... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7442677 | Activated peroxide solution with improved stability useful for the decontamination of chemical warfare agents A chemical solution and process for the decontamination of chemical warfare agents. More particularly, a process for the decontamination of the vesicant HD by oxidation to its corresponding sulfoxide and nerve agents VX and GD by perhydrolysis to their non-toxic pho... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7432234 | Cleaning substrates having low soil redeposition Incorporating dirt-attracting polycationic polymers, such as polyethyleneimines, into cleaning wipes, mop pads, and similar substrates, improves dirt pick-up and retards redeposition of the dirt back onto the cleaned surface. The polymers can be incorporated directl... | 10/07/2008 |
| RE40495 | Substrate treated with a binder comprising positive ions An article for sanitizing a surface with a sanitizing solution while maintaining the concentration level of a sanitizer in the sanitizing solution at an effective concentration level. A substrate that absorbs and holds the sanitizing solution is treated with a sanit... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7423006 | Aqueous cleaning compositions comprising cationic copolymers The invention relates to aqueous compositions, preferably aqueous compositions comprising at least one polymer with a particle size of more than 10 μm, formed from the polymerisation of a) at least one monomer of formula (I), wherein R1, signifies hydrog... | 09/09/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7414017 | Low residue cleaning solution comprising a C8-C10 alkylpolyglucoside Cleaning compositions containing C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides, have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols and propylene glycol ethers. The low filming and streaking occurs even in the presence of quaternary ammonium biocides. ... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7387991 | Microemulsions containing alkoxylated amine carboxylates The compositions of this invention are microemulsions having a. a surfactant consisting essentially of a mixture of one or more alkoxylated amines or alkoxylated quaternary ammonium salts and one or more preferably branched carboxylic acids or salts the... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7377983 | Prevention of deposits on ceramics A method to prevent deposits on a ceramic surface comprising: (1) pretreating the surface by applying an aqueous solution containing from about 200 ppm to about 1000 ppm by weight of an amphoteric fluorosurfactant, and (2) periodically applying an aqueous maintenanc... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7378380 | 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... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7375068 | Anti-soiling detergent composition comprising a polyetheramide-modified organopolysiloxane To provide an anti-soiling detergent composition that has excellent detergency, endows cleaned surfaces with a pronounced anti-soiling effect, effectively sustains the anti-staining effect, possesses superb storage stability, and can be used on restrooms, sinks, bat... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 7345015 | Low residue cleaning solution for disinfecting wipes comprising a C8-10 alkyl polyglycoside Cleaning wipes containing antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compounds and alkylpolyglucosides, especially C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides, have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols and glycol ethers having a vapor pressure between 0.1 and 2.0 mm Hg... | 03/18/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7309684 | Oil-in-water emulsified remover comprising an ethoxylated alcohol surfactant An oil-in-water emulsion composition remover is disclosed. The compositions comprise a solvent, water and a surfactant. The removers are useful in removing non-aqueous and aqueous coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, from substrates to which the coatings, waxes, ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7309581 | Method of staining, detection and counting bacteria, and a diluent for bacterial stain A method of staining bacteria comprises: working a polymethine dye on a sample in the presence of a substance capable of reducing nitrite ions to stain bacteria in the sample. A method of detecting bacteria comprises the following steps of: (1) working a polymethine... | 12/18/2007 |
