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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE41938 | Kit and method for masking and removing stains from rugged solid surfaces Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7534754 | Concrete cleaning and preparation composition A concrete cleaning and preparation composition is described, which includes urea hydrochloride, surfactant, water, and one or more glycol ethers. Also described is a method of preparing a concrete surface, including pre-wetting a concrete surface, using a cleaning ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7459421 | Cleaning and conditioning composition and method A cleaning composition and method for the removal of contaminants, such as, oil and grease from a surface, particularly concrete and asphalt. The composition includes an absorptive material, charcoal, and a pH modifying agent which is applied and removed in a dry fo... | 12/02/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7375069 | Method for masking and removing stains from rugged solid surfaces Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7358218 | Method for masking and removing stains from rugged solid surfaces Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7332463 | Colloidal cleaning system comprising a saponified fatty acid and an anionic/nonionic surfactant mixture Cleaning formulations, methods, and systems are effective, mild, and non-hazardous. Embodiments of the cleaning formulation comprise a fatty acid, a saponifier, a water conditioner, a solvent, a nonionic surfactant, and an anionic surfactant. Some embodiments also o... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7288514 | Polymer-fluorosurfactant associative complexes The present invention relates to associative complexes of water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers and polymeric fluorosurfactants, compositions and methods for modifying substrates to provide treated articles with surface protective properties including easi... | 10/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7256165 | Cleaning compositions The present invention relates to cleaning composition comprising a surface substantive polymer for cleaning surfaces, particularly the exterior surfaces of a vehicle. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7211554 | Aqueous tile and grout cleaner and method of use A aqueous composition and method of use for cleaning tile and grout and the like, the composition is particularly suited to cleaning newly laid tile and the films that typically cover it. The composition is a basic solution of glucose and distilled water with option... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7186300 | Compositions and methods for treating surfaces The present invention relates to methods of treating surfaces, to protect or clean said surfaces. The invention more particularly relates to the treatment of interior walls or surfaces, particularly indoor household walls or surfaces, to protect the same from soilin... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7156882 | Method for bleaching textile fibers Processes for cleaning and bleaching using bleaching solutions comprising water disodium phosphate dodecahydrate and/or phosphoric acid at 75% of food grade. The solutions can be used for both household and industrial purposes. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7151080 | Composition for stripping coatings from substrates A composition for stripping and cleaning organic coatings from substrates, comprising a solution of high-boiling alcohols, preferably polyglycols, a surfactant, preferably a nonylphenol ethoxylate, and an alkali metal hydroxide, said composition being essentially fr... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7141538 | Liquid detergent composition The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition containing (a) a specific compound having one alkyl group selected from a 2-ethylhexyl group, an isononyl group and an isodecyl group, (b) anonionic surfactant having an alkyl or alkenyl group having 11... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7098181 | Liquid detergent composition The invention provides a liquid detergent composition which is safe, has an excellent detergency and contains a hydrophobic organic solvent stable despite of a large water content. The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising (a) a spec... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094741 | Aqueous compositions for treating a surface The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7091304 | Process for cleaning production plants for polyester polyols The present invention relates to a process for cleaning multi-product production plants for polyester polyols with a cleaning polyol. The cleaning polyol can be used as a raw material in the production of further polyols. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7082951 | Aqueous compositions for treating a surface The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7071153 | Method of enhancing a soiled porous surface and maintenance thereof The present invention is directed to a method of enhancing the appearance of a soiled porous surface. The inventive method includes applying a concentrated, alkaline, cleaning composition to the soiled porous surface. This concentrated, alkaline, cleaning compositio... | 07/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7022662 | Compositions containing hydroxy mixed ethers and polymers The invention relates to surfactant mixtures of hydroxy mixed ethers and polymers, optionally together with typical ingredients of dishwashing detergents and cleaners and optionally other nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants and to the use of such surfactant... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018969 | Thickeners for methyl ester microemulsions A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of an anionic surfactant; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6994890 | Cleaning and multifunctional coating composition containing an organosilane quaternary compound and hydrogen peroxide Cleaning and multifunctional coating compositions containing hydrogen peroxide and an organosilane quaternary compound in aqueous formulations are used to improve water and soil repellency and residual antimicrobial activity. Various surfaces may be treated includin... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6982244 | Methyl ester-based microemulsions for cleaning hard surfaces A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a monoethanolamine salt of an alkyl sulfonic acid; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6969699 | Detergent-free scouring composition The present invention provides a low foaming scouring powder composition, said composition comprising fly ash as an abrasive agent ranges between 40 and 75%, an surfactant ranges between 3 and 6%, an alkali metal carbonate ranges between 10 and 20 %, an alkali metal... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6946432 | Anti-foaming preparation and use thereof The anti-foaming preparations comprise aqueous formulations, which contain at least one substance, from the group of polyhydroxy compounds, non-ionic detergents and phosphoric acid esters and their salts, preferably alkyl polygluocosides, alkoxylated long-chain alco... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6897193 | Hydroxy mixed ethers and polymers in the form of solid preparations as a starting compound for laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents and cleaning compositions Solid composition useful for the production of dishwashing, laundry or cleaning compositions are comprised of (a) a hydroxy mixed ether of the formula (I) wherein R1 is a linear or branched alkyl group havin... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6851433 | All purpose spray cleaner compositions and concentrates therefor Aqueous liquid concentrates for use when diluted as all purpose spray cleaners comprising the following components: A) from about 3 to about 10% by weight of at least one base-catalyzed reaction product comprised of the following r... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6846793 | Cleaning concentrate Compositions of the invention include: a surfactant having an HLB value from 1 to 10; and a compound of formula (I): where; x is an integer from 2 to 6, y is an integer from 0 to 5, R is a bond or (C1-C... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6820626 | Encapsulated detergent An encapsulated active substance for a manual detergent for hard surfaces comprises an essentially anhydrous active substance with at least one surfactant and at least one liquid polymer carrier encapsulated in a water-soluble or water-dispersible capsule, the activ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6814088 | Aqueous compositions for treating a surface The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide. ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6790818 | Hand dishwashing composition The present invention provide a composition suitable for use as a foaming hand dishwashing composition comprising a hydrophobic polymer having molecular weight of at least 500 and comprising butylene oxide moieties with the proviso that the composition does not comp... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6786223 | Hard surface cleaners which provide improved fragrance retention properties to hard surfaces Disclosed herein are hard surface cleaners which provide improved fragrance retention properties to the treated hard surface, and methods for using them. The cleaners include a fragrance, a carrier, and a surfactant selected from ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6773625 | Dry bleach compositions Dry bleach compositions particularly suitable for cleaning of hard surfaces or fabrics which, upon mixing with water, form a mixture that is easily removed from surfaces upon standing. ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6767881 | Cleaning concentrate Compositions of the invention include: (a) a terpene compound; (b) a surfactant; and (c) an ethoxylated aryl alcohol. ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6767874 | Cleaning compositions for removing organic deposits in hard to reach surfaces A cleaning composition for removing organic deposits from hard to reach surfaces. In its basic embodiment, the cleaning composition comprises: a) a water miscible solvent; b) an inorganic salt in crystal form; and c) water. The inorganic salt in crystal form compris... | 07/27/2004 |
