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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188027 | Liquid fabric enhancer composition comprising a di-hydrocarbyl complex A fabric enhancer composition comprising a di-hydrocarbyl complex formed from a mono-hydrocarbyl quaternary ammonium component comprising the structure: wherein R1 comprises a C6-C18 hydrocarbyl chain, wherein R2, R3 and R4... | 05/29/2012 |
| 7977298 | Laundry articles An article comprising a first pouch made of a water-soluble material containing a first solid and/or liquid composition and a second pouch made of a water-soluble material containing a second solid and/or liquid composition characterized in that at least one of the ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7973003 | Laundry stain and soil pretreatment sheet A laundry stain and soil pretreatment sheet including a water soluble or water dispersible carrier layer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol, a removable separator layer, and a layer of cleaning agent composition therebetween. The separator layer is removed, the compositi... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7964549 | Multi-compartment pouch A multi-compartment pouch suitable for use in a laundry application comprising a water-soluble film and having at least a first and a second compartment, wherein each compartment comprises a composition, characterized in that the second compartment comprises a white... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7910535 | Liquid treatment composition comprising a pearlescent agent According to the present invention there is provided a pearlescent liquid treatment composition suitable for use as a laundry or hard surface cleaning composition comprising a pearlescent agent, said pearlescent agent having D0.99 volume particle size of less than 5... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7867968 | Laundry scent additive A laundry scent additive having polyethylene glycol and perfume. The laundry scent additive enables consumers to control the amount of scent imparted to their laundry. ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7745385 | Water-soluble pouch comprising a detergent composition The present invention relates to a water-soluble pouch comprising a laundry detergent composition comprising reactive dye. ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7727946 | Process for making functionalized films for cleaning products Process for making a functionalized substrate in the form of a water-soluble film carrying a coating of a functional composition, the process comprising applying to at least one side of the film an aqueous solution comprising one or more functional materials to form... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7671003 | Unit dose detergent product comprising silicone oil The present invention relates to a unit dose detergent product comprising a liquid fabric treatment composition and a water-soluble material, whereby the unit dose of the liquid composition is contained within the water-soluble material, wherein the liquid compositi... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7615524 | Laundry additive sachet The present invention relates to laundry additive sachets. The sachets comprise at least two compartments and may comprise further compartments. At least one of the compartments comprises a liquid laundry additive composition. ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7563757 | Water-soluble, liquid-containing pouch The present invention relates to water-soluble pouch which contains a liquid detergent composition, wherein the pouch is a water-soluble film, the film material comprising a polyvinyl alcohol, and wherein the liquid detergent composition also comprises a plasticizer... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7557075 | Water soluble packages containing liquid compositions A package comprises an aqueous liquid detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The aqueous liquid detergent composition has a water content of between 20 and 50 wt %. The aqueous liquid detergent composition comprise... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7517847 | Bleaching product comprising a water-soluble film coated with bleaching agents Bleaching product in the form of a coated substrate comprising a water-soluble film and a coating comprising a bleaching agent. ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7507699 | Water soluble container containing dry actives comprising a cationic germicide and coated citric acid The invention relates to a water soluble container which contains a composition useful for hard surface cleaning. The composition comprises a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties, a non-ionic surfactant, an alkali salt, an organic acid; and optionally, c... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7446084 | Process for manufacturing multi-phase detergents or cleaning agents in a water-soluble container A method for the production of multi-phase detergents or cleaning agents, comprising the production of a water-soluble or water-dispersible container; the filling of said container with detergents or cleaning agents; application of a separating layer and filling of ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7435714 | Liquid detergent and cleaning agent composition comprising a multi-coated bleach particle The invention relates to liquid detergent and cleaning agent compositions of high storage stability. They comprise a liquid medium with a water content of up to 15 wt. % and particulate coating bleaching agents suspended therein. The bleaching agent has a dissolving... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435715 | Microcapsules Microcapsules for use in liquid detergents having a core and a polyelectrolyte complex shell in the form of a semipermeable membrane capable of withstanding a force before bursting of from about 20 mN to about 20,00 N and having a density of from about 900 Kg/m... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429273 | Carpet cleaning composition The invention relates to a water-soluble product comprising a water-soluble polymer encasing a liquid carpet cleaning composition. ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7407923 | Packaged detergent composition A packaged detergent composition comprising a container that at least partly disintegrates in an aqueous environment, the container having at least one compartment, the detergent composition having at least one fluid phase and at least one solid substantially insolu... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7375070 | Portioned detergent composition Portioned liquid detergents having a liquid phase having one or more solid particles dispersed therein, the detergent being contained in a water-soluble or water-dispersible container, wherein the solid particles have a size above 600 μm. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7365149 | Equipment cleaning in the manufacture of polycarbonates A surface of a melt polymerization reactor system having residual reaction components of a melt polymerization reaction thereon can be cleaned by introducing a cleaning agent having a phenolic compound to the polymerization reactor system and into contact with the s... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351683 | Laundry additive sachet The present invention relates to laundry additive sachets. The sachets comprise at least two compartments and may comprise further compartments. At least one of the compartments comprises a liquid laundry additive composition. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7329441 | Water-soluble pouches A water-soluble pouch, a process for producing a water-soluble pouch and the use of an electrostatically charged powder for coating film material are provided. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325688 | Pressurized water-soluble pouch A pressurized pouch is made of a water-soluble material, preferably PVA film, to hold a concentrated product for later mixing in a bottle to provide a water solution. Because of the interior pressure, the water-soluble pouch retains a semi-rigid resilient shape that... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7303587 | Methods of cleaning using heterogeneous compositions The present invention relates to methods of employing heterogeneous cleaning compositions. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304023 | Detergent product A composition in a water-soluble pouch is provided. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7288508 | 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... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285171 | Anti-filming materials, compositions and methods Anti-filming compositions and methods are provided. More particularly, compositions and methods for inhibiting film formation on surfaces, especially hard surfaces such as dishware, tableware and glassware, and soft surfaces such as fabrics and textiles are provided... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7273831 | Floral preservative and method of use This invention is a new floral preservative that utilizes a novel formulation of using a combination of known and readily available over the counter products that, when sprayed onto the flower as directed, approximately doubles the vase life of fresh cut flowers or ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7273841 | Encapsulated hard surface cleaning concentrates The invention relates to a water soluble container which contains a composition useful for hard surface cleaning. The composition comprises a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties, a short chain non-ionic surfactant, optionally, polyethylene glycol; and o... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7271142 | Process for making polymeric particles A particulate composition comprising particles which consist of a shell wall surrounding a hydrophilic core, wherein the shell wall is formed from a polymeric coacervate and wherein the particles comprise a polymeric amphipathic stabiliser. Also claimed is a process... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7271141 | Water soluble packages containing liquid compositions An aqueous liquid composition having a water content of between 20 and 50 wt. %, comprising at least one polyphosphate builder material, potassium ions and sodium ions, wherein the molar ratio of potassium to sodium is between 0.55:1 and 20:1. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7262160 | Dye product and method of treating clothing for UV blocking Enhanced UV blocking is provided to clothing by washing the clothing in a composition including a UV blocking dye and at least one additional water-soluble material which serves as a matrix and/or a dispersant for the dye in the washing machine. The dye is initially... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7259134 | Detergent pouch Single or multi-compartment detergent pouch having walls composed of a water-soluble or dispersible water-containing polymer film, the pouch having at least one compartment containing a liquid composition and preferably at least one compartment containing a hygrosco... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7229955 | Detergent product A composition in a water-soluble pouch, the pouch comprises at least two compartments, and each compartment contains a different component of the composition, wherein a first compartment contains a first component and the first component comprises a liquid matrix an... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226899 | Fibrous matrix of synthetic detergents The present invention relates to a fibrous matrix of synthetic detergents. The fibrous matrix includes fibers formed of a synthetic wax and a primary surfactant embedded in the fibers. The fibrous matrix further includes a secondary surfactant embedded in the fibers... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217650 | Metallic nanowire interconnections for integrated circuit fabrication A method for fabricating an electrical interconnect between two or more electrical components. A conductive layer is provided on a substarte and a thin, patterned catalyst array is deposited on an exposed surface of the conductive layer. A gas or vapor of a metallic... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7202206 | Detergent composition The present invention relates to a liquid softening through the wash laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) at least 0.5% by weight of the composition, of a fabric softening silicone; and (b) a fatty acid; and (c) a surfactant system, the surfactant system co... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201819 | Process for producing a sealed water-soluble package Process for producing a sealed water-soluble package of improved aesthetic appearance by treating at least part of the outer surfaces of the sealed package with a plasticizer composition and applying heat thereto, a package obtainable thereby and a specified use of ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199084 | Concentrated suspensions Suspensions are provided of water-soluble materials in non-aqueous carrier fluids using suspension agents that include thixotropic agents and, optionally, organophilic clays. Methods of forming such suspensions are provided. Methods are also provided for using such ... | 04/03/2007 |
