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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8143207 | Biocidal textile treatment agent Textile treatment agent containing a biocidal compound, a perfume composition and a non-ionic surfactant, wherein the non-ionic surfactant has an HLB value of from 10.5 to 15 and a cloud temperature of at least 50° C. This allows production of a stable textile trea... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8048839 | Highly anti-deodorizing and aiding agents for washing clothing articles A highly anti-deodorizing cleansing and aiding agent for washing clothing articles, wherein the aiding agent comprises active principles including alpha and beta hydroxy acid and aliphatic alcohol esters having anti-deodorizing properties. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7425526 | Method of treating textiles for resistance to odors and contaminants The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobia... | 09/16/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7291570 | Yarns and fabrics having a wash-durable non-electrically conductive topically applied metal-based finish Durable non-electrically conductive metal treatments (such as coatings or finishes) for yarns and textile fabrics. Such treatments preferably comprise silver and/or silver ions; however, other metals, such as zinc, iron, copper, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, gold, manga... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7273838 | Laundry detergent formulation including dirt suspending agent comprising benzalkonium chloride and isobutylene-maleic anhydride A laundry detergent formulation includes a dirt suspending agent which is a blend of an anionic material, such as an anionic polymer, and a quaternary ammonium salt. This suspending agent prevents redeposition of dirt which is removed from clothing by a laundry dete... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7232777 | Yarns and fabrics having a wash-durable antimicrobial silver particulate finish Durable silver particulate treatments for yarns and textile fabrics are provided. Such treatments provide, as one example, an antimicrobial fiber and/or textile fabric which remains on the surface and retains its antimicrobial characteristics after a substantial num... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7199093 | Liquid composition for removal of odors and contaminants from textiles The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobia... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7163914 | Alkylpolyglucosides containing disinfectant compositions active against pseudomonas microorganism An antiseptic cleansing composition comprising an antimicrobial agent, an effective amount of an alkylpolysaccharide surfactant, at least one alkyl alcohol and at least one aryl alcohol. Suitable surfactant alkylpolysaccharides may contain one or more sugar units se... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7135449 | Composition for removal of odors and contaminants from textiles and method The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobia... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118761 | Method for producing a silver-containing wound care device Wound care devices having a topically applied silver-based antimicrobial finish are provided. The finish comprises at least one silver ion-containing compound and at least one binder compound. The finish may be applied to a target substrate, such as a fiber, fabric,... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7041631 | Surface-active compositions comprising a mixture of diphenyl ether and o-phenyl pheno A surface-active composition is described which comprises (a) from 0.01 to 90% by weight of a mixture of a microbicidal active ingredient of (a1) a diphenyl ether compound and (a2) a phenol der... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037884 | Alkaline cleaners based on alcohol ethoxy carboxylates An alkaline cleaner composition comprising an alkyl or alkylaryl ethoxy carboxylate, a strong chelating agent and a source of alkalinity, its manufacture and use in removing greasy soil from hard surface areas is described. The compositions are especially effective ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6946433 | Textiles having a wash-durable silver-ion based antimicrobial topical treatment Durable antimicrobial treatments for textile fabrics are provided. Such treatments preferably comprise silver ions, particularly as constituents of inorganic metal salts or zeolites. This particular treatment requires the presence of a resin binder, either as a silv... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6897191 | Disinfecting, antimicrobial sealing compositions and methods of using the same The present invention relates to novel compositions for disinfecting and sealing a substrate, while also providing the surface with long-term fungicidal protection. Due to this unique and advantageous combination of capabilities, the composition finds particular uti... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6821936 | Textiles having a wash-durable silver-ion based antimicrobial topical treatment Durable antimicrobial treatments for textile fabrics are provided. Such treatments preferably comprise silver ions, particularly as constituents of inorganic metal salts or zeolites. This particular treatment requires the presence of a resin binder, either as a silv... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6726936 | Antimicrobial agents An antimicrobial agent includes silver-chloro complex salts and chloride, and further oxidizing agents such as sodium hypochlorite or sodium chlorite. As a result, it is possible to provide the antimicrobial agent having immediate and residual disinfecting and antim... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6663902 | Method and composition for the generation of chlorine dioxide using Iodo-Compounds, and methods of use The present invention relates to a biocidal composition, designed for the generation of chlorine dioxide, comprising at least one iodo-compound having at least one iodine atom and a source of chlorite ions. The molar ration of chlorite ions to iodine atom... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6630437 | Transparent/translucent liquid compositions in clear bottles comprising colorant and fluorescent dye or UV absorber A translucent or transparent aqueous heavy duty liquid in a clear bottle comprising colorant dye and fluorescent dye and/or UV absorber to protect said colorant dye.... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6620209 | Laundry detergent compositions A detergent composition comprising: (a) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof; (b) a cationic polymer; and (c) a ze... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6616705 | Laundry detergent compositions A detergent composition comprising: (a) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof; (b) a cationic polymer; and (c) a ph... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6589443 | Shaped solid comprising oxidant bleach with encapsulate source of bleach Aqueous bleach solutions can be made by directing a spray of water onto a bulk or shaped solid (brick, tablet, block, etc.) comprising a continuous solid phase of an encapsulated source of an active halogen bleach or a solid comprising a source of an oxid... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6530384 | Potentiated disinfectant cleaning solutions and methods of use Potentiated compositions and methods for disinfection of porous surfaces, such as ceiling tiles contaminated with bacteria and fungi permits renewal without requiring replacement tiles. The compositions, preferably water clear aqueous solutions, comprise ... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6498137 | Aerosol cleaning composition containing an organic acid and a spore forming microbial composition An aerosol aqueous cleaning composition having: an effective mineral dissolving amount of an organic acid of at least 5% by weight of the cleaning compositions; an effective amount of a spore forming microbial composition; an effective cleaning amount of a blend of... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6482791 | Liquid bleach cleaner composition comprising hypochlorous acid The present invention provides a bleach cleaner composition which exhibits excellent bleach cleaning power to the fungi on resin parts and yet ensures excellent storage stability of a hypochlorite at a high temperature. The bleach cleaner composition is a... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6465409 | System based on a biocide and on a polyether silicon for disinfecting hard surfaces The invention concerns an aqueous biocide system comprising: at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible biocidal agent, and at least a polyorganosiloxane with water-soluble or water-dispersible functions. The invention also concerns the use of the sy... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6420330 | Use of quaternary carboxylic acid alkanolamine ester salts as microbicide agents A process for destroying or preventing the proliferation of microorganisms involving contacting the microorganisms with a quaternary carboxylic acid alkanolamine ester salt corresponding to formula I: ##STR1## wherein R1 CO is an acyl group hav... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6395698 | Corrosion resistant sanitizing/disinfecting cleaning and wood preservative formulation A corrosion inhibiting, sanitizing/disinfecting, wood preserving and hard surface cleaning formulation comprising: a quaternary ammonium halide; and a sequestrant in a sufficient amount to sequester the halide ion without eliminating the quaternary ammoni... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6387874 | Cleaning composition containing an organic acid and a spore forming microbial composition Described is an aqueous cleaning composition comprising: an effective mineral dissolving amount of an organic acid of at least 5% by weight of the cleaning compositions; an effective amount of a spore forming microbial composition; an effective cleaning amount of a... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6372701 | Toilet bowl cleaning compositions containing a polymeric viscosity modifier The present invention relates to a toilet bowl cleaning composition containing a nonionic surfactant, perfume, disinfecting agent, polymeric viscosity modifier and water.... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6365563 | Agglomerated antimicrobial detergent additive comprising swellable layered silicate and surfactant A detergent additive is described, which comprises at least one swellable layered silicate, an antimicrobial active substance and a surfactant and, optionally, an alkali salt. This detergent additive is distinguished in that it protects the antimicrobial ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6339056 | Ammonia based cleaning and disinfecting composition A disinfecting cleaning composition comprising an aqueous solution of a cleansing amount of ammonia which results in the removal of a significant amount of soils and stains when applied to a surface after appropriate dilution, and an amount of a biocidal,... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6303557 | Fast acting disinfectant and cleaner containing a polymeric biguanide A cleaning and biocidal composition in liquid form comprising a solvent, a polymeric biguanide, a single quaternary ammonium salt, a sequestrant, and at least one surfactant. The composition comprising the solvent including water, the polymeric biguanide ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6239092 | Thickened acidic, hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions particularly useful for ceramic surfaces Acidic, thickened cleaning and disinfecting compositions which exhibit good long term shelf stability, are particularly effective in the removal of limescale from hard surfaces, and which are effective against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. The... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6239166 | Compositions for killing dust mites and methods of using same The invention relates to an aqueous pesticide composition for killing dust mites, which contains a chelating agent as the active ingredient and a surfactant to facilitate distribution over, or subsequent removal from, the surfaces of fabric or fibrous mat... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6221828 | Detergent composition comprising an alkylpolyglycoside, a germicide, and a fatty acid salt The detergent composition is excellent in both detergency and sterilizing properties, causes less corrosion and/or damage to plastic and comprises (A) an alkyl polyglycoside, (B) a germicide selected from a cationic germicide, a biguanide germicide and an... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6217887 | Leave-on antimicrobial compositions which provide improved immediate germ reduction The present invention relates to a leave-on antimicrobial composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.5% to about 10% of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10% of a proton donating agent, wher... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6214786 | Laundry detergent compositions with amino acid based polymers to provide appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics laundered therewith Compositions than contain from about 1% to about 80% by weight of surfactants selected from the group consisting of nonionic, anionic, cationic, amphoteric or zwitteronic surfactants, or mixtures thereof; and from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of a m... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6191092 | Liquid enzyme preparation and the use thereof A stabilized liquid enzyme preparation containing a cleaning-active enzyme, a solvent selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and mixtures thereof, and a stabilizer comprising a basic nitrogen compound selected f... | 02/20/2001 |
