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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7820610 | Laundry detergent containing polyethyleneimine suds collapser An alkaline laundry detergent for hand washing a fabric contains a sudsing surfactant, a polyethyleneimine suds collapser having the empirical formula (PEI)a(EO)b(PO)c where a is about 100-100,000, b is about 0-60, and c is about fro... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7704937 | Composition comprising an organosilicone/diol lipophilic fluid for treating or cleaning fabrics A composition for treating or cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, wherein the composition comprises a lipophilic fluid, a polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxane surfactant, and a second surfactant. ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7704938 | Compositions for lipophilic fluid systems comprising a siloxane-based/non-ionic surfactant mixture Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7439216 | Composition comprising a silicone/perfluoro surfactant mixture for treating or cleaning fabrics A composition for treating or cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, wherein the composition comprises a lipophilic fluid, a polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxane surfactant, and a second surfactant. ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435713 | Compositions and methods for removal of incidental soils from fabric articles via soil modification Compositions and methods for removing and/or reducing incidental soils from fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of incidental soils, either with or without a subsequent wash process ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7390778 | Cleaning compositions that reduce shrinkage of fabrics A composition for treating fabrics, comprising: a) a fabric shrinkage reducing composition selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, all isomers of propanediol, butanediol, pentanediol, hexanediol and mixtures thereof; b) a liquid cleaning/refreshment c... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7375071 | Liquid detergent comprising anionic and nonionic surfactant mixtures Liquid compositions containing one or more anionic surfactants in combination with one or more polydiallyl dialkyl ammonium compounds or derivatives or copolymers thereof, these compositions being suitable for the production of liquid laundry detergents, preferably ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7354892 | Low suds laundry detergents with enhanced whiteness retention A unique laundry detergent composition is described that comprises linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, alkyl ether sulfate, alcohol ethoxylate, fatty acid, an alkali metal silicate, polyacrylate, and optionally carbonate, that is low sudsing and that shows improved whit... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7268105 | Shampoo composition comprising a mixture of glyceryl esters The present invention is related to thickening shampoo compositions and its long-term stability. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7262159 | Odor elimination composition for use on soft surfaces A method and composition for deodorizing soft surfaces such as carpeting and upholstery are disclosed. The method includes the spraying of a liquid composition on a soft surface and allowing the composition to absorb into the soft surface, form liquid agglomerations... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7241727 | Fabric-cleaning compositions The invention is concerned with post-foaming cleaning compositions which may be dispensed from a pressurised container. The compositions contain a post-foaming agent, for example a volatile hydrocarbon which boils and causes the composition to fizz on the surface of... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7229954 | Carpet cleaning composition with citrus A carpet cleaning composition comprises a terpene hydrocarbon solvent that also functions as a fragrance, one or more surfactants, an anti-soil component, an anti-stain component, water, and, optionally, an anti-foam agent and a pH adjusting agent. In the preferred ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220715 | Fabric care compositions for lipophilic fluid systems incorporating an antimicrobial agent Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208458 | Surfactant composition comprising fatty alcohol alkoxylates and amorphous silica Surfactant compounds are claimed which consists essentially of a) fatty alcohol alkoxylates, b) amorphous silica, c) a carrier material and optionally d) an assistant. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7208456 | Surfactant blends for removing oligomer deposits from polyester fibers and polyester processing equipment The present invention is a composition comprising a surfactant blend of nonionic and anionic surfactants useful for the removal of oligomer deposits from polyester fibers and polyester processing equipment. The composition of the present invention includes a surfact... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7202202 | Consumable detergent composition for use in a lipophilic fluid The present invention relates to a surfactant system and a consumable detergent composition comprising the same. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7179778 | Liquid acid detergent comprising a phthaloylamino peroxy caproic acid Liquid aqueous washing agent containing nonionic surfactant, esterquat, and phthaloylaminoperoxycaproic acid and methods of disinfecting textiles therewith. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7125831 | Detergent composition for dry cleaning comprising a cyclic polysiloxane and a polyether modified silicone The invention can provide a detergent composition for dry cleaning which comprises a nonionic surfactant as the component (a), a cyclic polysiloxane as the component (b) and a polyether modified silicone having a HLB value of at most 6 as the component (c), wherein ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119053 | Wheel and tire cleaner composition comprising an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium surfactant An aqueous wheel cleaning solution for removing the dirt form the surface of aluminum, chrome, stainless steel, painted steel, painted aluminum, clear coated aluminum, rubber, and plastic wheels and tires without scrubbing by applying the cleaning solution to the wh... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114508 | Cleaning apparatus having multiple wash tanks for carbon dioxide dry cleaning and methods of using same Cleaning apparatus having multiple wash tanks for washing articles in a carbon dioxide dry cleaning system employing a liquid carbon dioxide cleaning solution are provided. Cleaning apparatus having multiple wash tanks of the present invention may provide improved t... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7101835 | Compositions for lipophilic fluid systems comprising 1,2-hexanediol Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7056875 | Substrate treating compositions comprising a C7 or higher monohydric alcohol The present invention is directed to a composition for improving substrate characteristics. The composition has a substrate enhancing agent, like a monohydric alcohol, and the composition reduces wrinkles in substrates that have not been subjected to ironing. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7053033 | Treatment of fabric articles with specific fabric care actives and a siloxane lipophilic fluid Methods and compositions to treat fabrics with lipophilic fluid and a specific fabric care active are provided by the present invention. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7008917 | Cleaning composition in a concentrated form comprising tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol A cleaning composition, in a concentrated form comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, an ionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, a chelating agent, and distilled water. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6987086 | Compositions and methods for removal of incidental soils from fabric articles Compositions for removing incidental soils from fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, provide improved cleaning of incidental soils, either with or without a subsequent wash process. Methods for use of the compositions are also provide... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6911421 | Surfactant blends for removing oligomer deposits from polyester fibers and polyester processing equipment The present invention is a composition comprising a surfactant blend of nonionic and anionic surfactants useful for the removal of oligomer deposits from polyester fibers and polyester processing equipment. The composition of the present invention includes a surfact... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6908893 | Cleaning composition and method for using the same A novel cleaning composition for dry cleaning applications is described. The cleaning composition utilizes a stain removal composition having a stain removal surfactant and a stain removal solvent, and the dry cleaning applications use a solvent which is a gas at st... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6897188 | Liquid conditioner and method for washing textiles A liquid detergent concentrate is provided. The liquid detergent concentrate includes about 1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % combination anionic surfactant component and nonionic surfactant component containing about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % anionic surfactant and about... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6894014 | Fabric care compositions for lipophilic fluid systems Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6828295 | Non-silicone polymers for lipophilic fluid systems A composition containing a polyoxyalkylene polymer for cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, with lipophilic fluid provides improved cleaning of soils while providing excellent garment care, especially for articles sensitive t... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6762157 | Low residue surface treatment An aqueous composition for the reduction or elimination of unpleasant odors from surfaces containing such odors comprises a perfume, a surfactant/solubilizer, a solvent/drying aid, an odor absorber, and, preferably, a buffer to maintain the desired pH. The solution ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6755987 | Wrinkle reducing composition There are provided wrinkle reducing compositions and method for treating fabrics in order to improve various properties of fabrics, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles, by means of an aqueous composition comprising a nonionic polyhydric alcohol ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6755871 | Cleaning system utilizing an organic cleaning solvent and a pressurized fluid solvent A cleaning system that utilizes an organic cleaning solvent and pressurized fluid solvent is disclosed. The system has no conventional evaporative hot air drying cycle. Instead, the system utilizes the solubility of the organic solvent in pressurized fluid solvent a... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6743262 | Perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and compositions and applications thereof Described are compositions comprising perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and, optionally, surfactant; uses for perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ether compounds and compositions thereof, optionally comprising surfactant; and perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers. ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6734153 | Treatment of fabric articles with specific fabric care actives Methods and compositions to treat fabrics with lipophilic fluid and a specific fabric care active are provided by the present invention. ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6699827 | Method for manufacturing an active component of surfactant, surfactant and a method for using the surfactant A provided novel colloid active component, a method for manufacturing colloid aluminum silica gel, and a surfactant containing the same are disclosed for solving water and land pollution, being safe to a human and the ecosystem, and adding economic value ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6683035 | Gel compositions containing alkoxylated carboxylic acid esters, their use in cleaning toilets and toilet cleaning products containing the same Gel compositions comprising a thickener and a surfactant component including an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester corresponding to general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R1 C(O) represents an aliphatic acyl group, each AlkO independently re... | 01/27/2004 |
