Did You Know...
...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7399738 | Sprayable dry wash and wax composition comprising a silicone blend and acrylic-based polymer A composition for simultaneously cleaning and waxing non-porous surfaces without the need for additional rinsing of the treated surface with water, has a pH of from about 6 to about 7 and contains by weight: (a) from about 0.04 to about 0.12% of an acrylic-based pol... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7335630 | Liquid laundry detergent compositions with silicone blends as fabric care agents The invention is directed to aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for cleaning and imparting fabric care benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. Such compositions comprise (A) at least one detersive surfactant; (B) droplets of a silicone blend comprising a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326676 | Liquid laundry detergent compositions with silicone fabric care agents The invention is directed to aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for cleaning and imparting fabric care benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. Such compositions comprise (A) at least one detersive surfactant; (B) droplets of a silicone blend comprising a... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326677 | Liquid laundry detergent compositions comprising a silicone blend of non-functionalized and amino-functionalized silicone polymers The invention is directed to liquid laundry detergent compositions for treating non-keratinous substrates under domestic wash conditions, such composition comprise (A) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfac... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318871 | Vehicular cleaning concentrate The present invention relates generally to compositions, methods of use and kits for vehicular cleaning employing a cleaning concentrate containing at least one surfactant and at least one rheology modifier, optionally a solvent and/or optionally an alkalinity sourc... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7176174 | Water-in-oil emulsion A water-in-oil emulsion composition is disclosed. The composition contains (A) a solvent, (B) water, and (C) a surfactant. This composition is suitable for removing non-aqueous coatings such as paints and the like as well as waxes and greases from substrates. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7030073 | Chemical composition A process for making a chemical composition includes the steps of mixing 200–800 parts by volume of petroleum solvent with 10–500 parts by volume of normal paraffin or isoparaffin at room temperature to form a solvent paraffin mixture. A microcrystalline wax is ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018945 | Composition and method for treating fibers and nonwoven substrates A treatment composition and a method for treating substrates that includes contacting at least a portion of the substrate with (a) an alkyl polyglycoside or a derivative of an alkyl polyglycoside; and (b) a polysaccharide, a modified polysaccharide, a derivative of ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011713 | Cascade extracting and solvent refreshing method for recycling jelly cables The method of continuously collecting jelly compounds from jelly filled cable is performed by recycling operation of a solvent by repeatedly heating, cleaning and condensing the recycling solvent used to deprive the jelly compounds of the jelly filled cable. The sol... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008911 | Non-surfactant solubilizing agent Compositions of the invention include: (a) a solvent at least partially immiscible in water; and (b) a solubilizing agent having a formula: where R is (C1–C7)alkyl, substituted (C1–C... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6974605 | Methods for protecting substrates from graffiti and for removing graffiti A system for protecting surfaces and facilitating the removal of unwanted substances therefrom is disclosed, the system including a polymeric coating having a low volatile organics content (VOC) which is safe for the environment, and a cleaner for application to the... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6972277 | Foaming clean and polish emulsions comprising bisquaternary organomodified silicone This invention provides for, inter alia, a cleaning and polishing oil-in-water emulsion which comprises: A. about 0.1 to about 25% of at least one silicone oil with a viscosity ranging between about 20 and about 100,000 mPas.;... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6939837 | Non-immersive method for treating or cleaning fabrics using a siloxane lipophilic fluid An process for treating or cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, wherein the method comprises contacting the fabric articles to be cleaned or treated with a cleaning fluid comprising a lipophilic fluid and removing from the fa... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6818609 | Metal deformation compositions and uses thereof The present invention provides metal deformation compositions and emulsions which contain a phosphonate ester. Lubricating esters, emulsifiers, dispersants, antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, alkaline compounds, and solubilizing carriers, can be included in the com... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6815407 | Vehicle cleaning fluid A composition by volume of 50% water, 42% hydrogen peroxide in a 3% solution and about 8% “Dawn” detergent when applied to insect residues spattered on vehicle surfaces is very effective in removing these residues. The composition is particularly efficient in re... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6780228 | Polish compositions and method of use An improved self-cleaning polish is obtained by adding a wax to an oil either pre-heated, or then subsequently heated, with stirring. Subsequently, and optionally, water and/or an acetic acid source, preferably vinegar, is added, either before or after partly or com... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6670315 | Low pollution solvents and emulsions especially useful in cleaning soils from painted and unpainted metal and plastic surfaces Tertiary-butyl acetate does not produce vapors which are considered as hazardous or polluting as those of other common organic solvents. Accordingly, the present invention discloses a general purpose cleaning composition that is formed by emulsifying t-bu... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6620773 | Foaming oil preparation and its use The present invention relates to a composition which comprises at least a surfactant mixture and an oil component, the surfactant mixture comprising at least an anionic or zwitterionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant and an alkyl phosphate component. Th... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6586366 | Homogenous agrochemical concentrates and agrochemical formulations obtained therefrom Oil based emulsifiable concentrates include (a) at least one oil component; (b) at least one surfactant hydrocarboxyl saccharide, particularly a surfactant hydrocarbyl polysaccharide (HPS); and (c) at least one other non-ionic surfactant. The concentrates... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6521574 | Copper-based metal polishing solution and method for manufacturing a semiconductor device A copper-based metal polishing solution comprises a water-soluble organic acid capable of reaction with copper to form a copper complex compound which is unlikely to be dissolved in water and has a mechanical strength lower than that of copper. The polish... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6521584 | Liquid multiphase detergents The invention relates to liquid multiphase, essentially CFC-free detergents with at least two continuous phases. The detergents have at least one aqueous phase (I) and a non-aqueous liquid phase (II) that is immiscible with phase (I), and can be temporari... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6455480 | Liquid cleaning agent for boat hulls of composite material A cleaner comprises an active etching ingredient, a surfactant, a rust inhibitor, and a dilutant.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6440924 | Aqueous multiphase detergents with immiscible phases Aqueous, liquid, multiphase, surfactant-containing cleaning composition having at least two continuous phases, having at least one lower aqueous phase I and an upper aqueous phase II immiscible with the lower phase I and which can be temporarily converted... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6425929 | Metal cleaner-polish A metal cleaner-polish in the form of a substantially homogeneous liquid slurry containing aliphatic hydrocarbons, finely divided abrasive, and isopropanol as a stabilizer/solvent.... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6419755 | Chemical delacquering process A chemical delacquering composition, process and system for delacquering substrates such as aluminum scrap in which an aqueous solution containing at least one short-chain organic acid, preferably a mixture of two short-chain organic acids, and optional c... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6387860 | High foaming, grease cutting light duty liquid detergent A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, an amine oxide, a magnesium containing inorganic compound, and water.... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6339053 | Aqueous composition for removing coatings An aqueous composition for softening or removing organic coatings comprises: (a) an effective amount of a mixture of (a1) at least one non-toxic compound of formula (I). Wherein R, R1 and R2 which may be the same or different, repres... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6297204 | Two-phase cosmetic and/or dermatologic composition which is useful in particular for removing make-up from the eyes A cosmetic and/or dermatological composition containing an aqueous phase and a separate oily phase, containing, as preserving agent, poly(hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride. The composition is well tolerated by the eyes and stores entirely satisfactor... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6281182 | Acidic cleaning composition comprising a glycol ether mixture An improvement is described in microemulsion compositions which are especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil without leaving streaks which contains a mixture of nonionic surfactants, an anio... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6265367 | Composition for cleaning surfaces, and method for preparing the composition A liquid cleaning composition is disclosed that is suitable for cleaning strippable surface. It has an ester solvent with a Hansen solubility parameter in the range of 9.5 to 11 which is present in amount of 3.0% to 7.2% by weight based on the total weigh... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6255264 | Detergent composition containing a benefit agent made up of aggregated particles An aqueous liquid cleansing and moisturising composition comprising: a) a surface active agent selected from anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic and cationic surface active agents, soap and mixtures thereof; b) a benefit agent; and c) a cationic polymer characterised i... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6231678 | Chemical delacquering process A chemical delacquering composition, process and system for delacquering substrates such as aluminum scrap in which an aqueous solution containing at least one short-chain organic acid, preferably a mixture of two short-chain organic acids, and optional c... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6177390 | Styling shampoo compositions which deliver improved hair curl retention and hair feel Disclosed are hair styling shampoo compositions which comprise from about 5% to about 50% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, and combinations thereof; from about 0.1... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6159914 | Detergent cosmetic compositions and use thereof comprising an aminosilicone and a cationic polymer Novel detergent compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base comprising at least one ether sulphate anionic surfactant and at least one surfactant of alkylbetaine type, and (B) a conditioning system comprising at least ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6150313 | Skin cleansing composition comprising a mixture of thickening polymers An aqueous composition comprising a. a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture thereof; b. a silicone in quantities of from about 0.1 to about 8 wt. % of the composition; c. a hydrocarbonaceous material in quantities of from about 0.1 to about 8 ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6147044 | High foaming, grease cutting light duty liquid detergent A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, an amine oxide, a magnesium containing inorganic compound, and water.... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6136778 | Environment safeguarding aqueous detergent composition comprising essential oils The present invention provides an environment safeguarding aqueous detergent composition which maximizes the decomposing action of an enzyme, and minimizes the use of a surface active agent. These compositions are an environment safeguarding aqueous deter... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6121220 | Acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions comprising inorganic acids A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an inorganic acid and water.... | 09/19/2000 |
