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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7956026 | Cleaning agent The present invention herein provide a cleaning agent which comprises (A) an aqueous solution or an aqueous dispersion containing a linear poly(meth)acrylamide having an average molecular weight of not less than 5×106 as determined according to the intri... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7645731 | Use of aminocarboxylate functionalized catechols for cleaning applications A detergent composition is provided for preventing calcium, magnesium and iron precipitation and for removing soils. The detergent composition includes a caustic, a surfactant and an aminocarboxylate functionalized catechol. The detergent composition may include les... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7442679 | Binding agent for solidification matrix comprising MGDA Material, composition, and manufacturing method alternatives for a solidification matrix that may be used, for example, in solid cleaning compositions, or other technologies. In at least some embodiments, the solidification matrix includes a binding agent that is fo... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7423005 | Binding agent for solidification matrix Material, composition, and manufacturing method alternatives for a solidification matrix that may be used, for example, in solid cleaning compositions, or other technologies. In at least some embodiments, the solidification matrix includes a binding agent that is fo... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7393821 | Detergent builder and detergent composition It is an object of the present invention to provide a detergent builder comprising a copolymer excellent in compatibility with a liquid detergent and capable of exhibiting excellent basic abilities such as prevention of recontamination and detergency ratio, and a de... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7375068 | Anti-soiling detergent composition comprising a polyetheramide-modified organopolysiloxane To provide an anti-soiling detergent composition that has excellent detergency, endows cleaned surfaces with a pronounced anti-soiling effect, effectively sustains the anti-staining effect, possesses superb storage stability, and can be used on restrooms, sinks, bat... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7341987 | Binding agent for solid block functional material A solid functional material comprises a functional agent such as a cleaning composition, a sanitizing agent, where a rinse agent, etc. in a solid block format. The solid block is formed by a binding agent that forms the active ingredients into a solid block. The bin... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7247607 | Active soluble cleaning composite of natural state using soybean fatty acids and the making method thereof Disclosed is an active and water-soluble natural detergent composite using soybean fatty acid and lecithin, and a method of producing the same. The method comprises agitating a mixture consisting of a natural vegetable fatty acid, lecithin, alkanolamide, and an orga... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7199095 | Combination of a nonionic silicone surfactant and a nonionic surfactant in a solid block detergent An alkaline detergent composition is provided including a source of alkalinity and an effective soil removing amount of a nonionic surfactant blend. The nonionic surfactant blend includes a nonionic surfactant having a hydrophobic and an (EO) group and a nonionic si... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7185380 | Methods for laundering delicate garments in a washing machine comprising a woven acrylic coated polyester garment container A product and process for laundering delicate or dry-clean only garments in a washing machine, such as a conventional home washing machine. The process may utilize a garment container, such as a flexible wrap to protect the garments. The process also includes at lea... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179780 | Detergent product The present invention relates to an article comprising: (a) a liquid composition comprising: (i) enzyme; and (ii) from 0% to 10% (by weight of said liquid composition) free water, preferably 0% to 5% free water; and (iii) carboxylic acid comprising 5 carbon atoms or... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7122189 | Releasable polymeric conjugates based on aliphatic biodegradable linkers Activated polymeric bicine derivatives such as as well as conjugates made therewith are disclosed. Methods of making and using the bicine derivatives are also disclosed. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7087569 | Stable solid block metal protecting warewashing detergent composition The dimensionally stable alkaline solid block warewashing detergent uses an E-form binder forming a solid comprising a sodium carbonate source of alkalinity, a metal corrosion protecting alkali metal silicate composition, a sequestrant, a surfactant package and othe... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084102 | Perfumed detergent tablet A perfumed detergent tablet comprises a clay mineral compound and a heavy metal ion sequestrant. The clay mineral helps disperse the tablet in aqueous media and acts as a fabric softener for laundered fabrics. The perfume is free of Schiff bases, such as those forme... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7053031 | Cleaning agents for the outer surfaces of means of transport The invention relates to the use of a composition for cleaning the outside of a means of transport. The composition contains component a) at least one tertiary amino oxide of formula R1 R2 R3 NO, whereby R1 represents an a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7049279 | Process for preparing detergent granules with an improved dissolution rate A process for making surfactant granules involving: (a) providing a surfactant component selected from the group consisting of a surface-active protein, a surface-active protein derivative, and mixtures thereof; (b) providing a disintegrator component; (c) combining... | 05/23/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7026274 | Cleaning composition for neutralizing biological and chemical weapons removal agents A cleaning composition for treating and removing stains from an object and for removing residue following a clean-up after a chemical or biological weapons attack. The composition uses ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, ethylene glycol mixed with one or more salts, such as... | 04/11/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6956019 | Combination of a nonionic silicone surfactant and a nonionic surfactant in a solid block detergent An alkaline detergent composition is provided including a source of alkalinity and an effective soil removing amount of a nonionic surfactant blend. The nonionic surfactant blend includes a monionic surfactant having a hydrophobic and an (EO) group and a nonionic si... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6951834 | Bactericidal cleaning wipe comprising a biguanide disinfectant An improved cleaning composition loaded on a cleaning wipe having improved biocidal release from the cleaning wipe. The improved cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide and a biocide release agent. ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6933269 | Polyaspartate derivatives for use in detergent compositions Polyaspartate derivatives, especially hydrophobically modified and/or hydrophilically modified polyaspartate derivatives, most especially polyaspartate derivatives that are both hydrophilically and hydrophobically modified, for use in detergent compositions, specifi... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6921745 | Bactericidal composition comprising polylysine and a plant essential oil This invention provides an easily handled bactericide composition necessitating no rinsing step after treatment and exhibiting a safe and excellent bactericidal effect on surfaces which may be brought into direct contact with foods, such as hard surfaces in a house ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6861398 | Thixotropic dispersions of polysuccinimide and their use The present invention relates to stable thixotropic polysuccinimide (PSI) dispersions, known as slurries, and to their use as additives for improving the flow properties of concrete, in oil wells, in acidic gel cleaners, and in drainage systems of tunnel constructio... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6855678 | Medical residue treatment composition comprising a lithium salt The present invention relates to improved cleaning compositions and new methods for treating medical residue such as that remaining on surgical devices and appliances after use. The medical residue treatment compositions of the invention include: (a) at least one su... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6841527 | Bactericidal cleaning wipe containing a cationic biocide An improved cleaning composition loaded on a cleaning wipe having improved biocidal release from the cleaning wipe. The improved cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide and a biocide release agent. ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6830629 | Method for treating brass Brass articles having leachable lead are contacted with an aqueous caustic solution that contains a chelating agent. A brass article can optionally be post-treated by contacting it with an aqueous solution containing anazole. ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6831108 | Viscoelastic surfactant fluids and related methods of use Viscoelastic surfactant based aqueous fluid systems useful as thickening agents in various applications, e.g. to suspend particles produced during the excavation of geologic formations. The surfactants are zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants such as dihydroxyl alkyl... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6784145 | Cosmetic and dermatological article comprising N-(3-chloroallyl) hexaminium chloride The invention relates to an article containing (A) a water-insoluble substrate and (B) containing an aqueous phase and N-(3-chloroallyl)hexaminium chloride. According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the composition also contains at least one C1 | 08/31/2004 |
| 6774098 | Methods for removing stains from fabrics using tetrapotassium EDTA Methodologies and equipment for using hard surface cleaners to remove stains, such as menstrual fluid stains or underarm perspiration stains, from clothes or other soft fabrics. Suitable hard surface cleaners include Scrubbing Bubbles Mildew Stain Remover®, Tilex M... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6733538 | Laundry detergent compositions with certain cationically charged dye maintenance polymers The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions providing dye protection benefits to fabric comprising: a) from about 4% to about 70% by weight, of a surfactant; b) from about 0.01% by weight, of a dye maintenance polymer or oligomer, said polymer or... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6727210 | Cleansing composition, device and method A composition, device and associated method of using the composition for use in cleaning the epidermis of a user. The composition comprises water; aloe extract; citric acid; disodium EDTA; PEG-60 lanolin; potassium sorbate; propylene glycol; quaternium-52; SD-alcoho... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6720297 | Cleaning composition A cleaning composition for treating and removing stains from a non-porous surface has one or more salts, such as quaternary ammonium salts, sulfates and chlorides, a chelator and a dispersant, dissolved in an aqueous solution of alcohol. The preferred salts are myri... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6693068 | Alkaline carpet cleaning composition comprising a pyrrolidone-based solvent Improved aqueous carpet cleaning compositions which are ideally suited for use in machinery designed or used in the mechanical cleaning of carpets. The compositions are alkaline, and include one or more detersive surfactants, preferably one or more nonion... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6689223 | Water-containing multiphase cleaning composition based on nonionic surfactant A method of cleaning hard surfaces by contact with an aqueous, liquid, multiphase, surfactant-containing cleaning composition having at least two continuous phases, one lower aqueous phase I and an upper aqueous phase II immiscible with the lower phase I,... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6689226 | Decontaminating organic gel and use thereof for decontaminating surfaces The decontamination gel consists of one solution including: a) a thickening agent; b) an active agent of decontamination; in which the thickening agent (a), is an agent exclusively organic, chosen among water-soluble organic polymers. This gel is usable for radioac... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6686324 | Low-foaming hydrogen peroxide cleaning solution for organic soils A low-foaming cleaning solution and dry particulate formulation which can be diluted with water, deionized water, or mixtures thereof, to form the cleaning solution. The cleaning solution has an alkaline pH, which is preferably from about 8 to about 11.5 ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6673761 | Bactericidal cleaning wipe An cleaning composition loaded on a cleaning wipe having improved biocidal release from the cleaning wipe. The cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide, a biocide release agent and water. The cationic biocide release agent has an ionic strength in... | 01/06/2004 |
