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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7662294 | Method for reducing organic contamination Certain exemplary embodiments provide methods for reducing a concentration of a contaminant associated with a medium, which can be any substance or material, such as soil, water, air, and/or fluid. In one exemplary method, the medium is treated with a ferric chelate... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7481844 | Jute degumming process A process for degumming jute, which includes the following steps: (1) unpacking and bunching of raw jute (2); treating the raw jute with a compound enzyme, which comprises adding to a container an aqueous solution of the compound enzyme made from pectase and laccase... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7476263 | Coloring method of tangible matter having polyamide bond and tangible matter colored by such method A coloring method of a tangible matter having a polyamide bond, characterized in that the tangible matter having a polyamide bond is treated with an aqueous solution containing an aromatic derivative having one or more hydroxyl groups and a metal salt at a temperatu... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7462203 | Method of disposing waste from in-home dry cleaning machine using disposable, containment system The present invention relates to a method of disposing waste from an in-home dry cleaning machine using a disposable containment system. ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7459420 | Automatic dishwashing detergent comprised of ethylene oxide adduct and without phosphates The invention is an automatic dishwashing detergent composition, comprising an alkylene oxide, and being devoid of phosphates. Preferably, the alkylene oxide is an ethylene oxide. It is also preferable that the automatic dishwashing detergent be devoid of caustic so... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7459422 | Process for making a granular detergent composition having improved solubility The present invention relates to a substrate composition comprising from about 20 wt % to about 60 wt % of a water-soluble and/or water-dispersible polymer and from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of a water-soluble inorganic salt. The substrate composition of the pr... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7459421 | Cleaning and conditioning composition and method A cleaning composition and method for the removal of contaminants, such as, oil and grease from a surface, particularly concrete and asphalt. The composition includes an absorptive material, charcoal, and a pH modifying agent which is applied and removed in a dry fo... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7455699 | Dye mixtures of fiber-reactive azo dyes, their preparation and use Reactive dye mixtures comprising one or more dyes of the general formula (I), one or more dyes of the general formula (II) and optionally one or more dyes of the general formula (... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7452382 | Polymeric silicone polysorbate softeners The present invention is directed to a class of polyesters that are lightly crosslinked polyesters made by reacting polysorbate units (linked by the reaction of their hydroxyl groups) to the carboxyl group of dimer acid. As will become clear, lightly crosslinked as ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7452383 | Dry cleaning process A dry cleaning process for in-home dry cleaning comprising a low aqueous dry cleaning step of contacting a laundry article with a low aqueous dry cleaning composition wherein the liquor to cloth ratio (w/w) (LCR) is at most 20, and wherein said low aqueous compositi... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7452384 | Dry cleaning process A dry cleaning process for in-home dry cleaning comprising a low-aqueous dry cleaning step of contacting a laundry article with a low-aqueous dry cleaning composition, wherein said composition comprises a non-flammable, non-chlorine containing organic dry cleaning s... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7448102 | Method for controlling mixtures especially for fabric processing A method for supplying liquid mixtures on a mix-on-demand basis for consumptive use, and for maintaining the composition of such mixture on a highly accurate and stable basis. For wet-on-wet processing of fabrics, the processing solution is supplied at start-up on a... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7446085 | Process for preparing detergent particles Detergent particles obtained by a process comprising the step of dryneutralizing base particles comprising a water-soluble solid alkali inorganic substance (A) with a liquid acid precursor (B) of a non-soap anionic surfactant, wherein the base particles are obtained... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7445643 | Automatic machine laundering of fabrics Provided is a method of laundering fabrics in an automatic washing machine having a drum, wherein the automatic washing machine is operated so as to cause it to run through at least one wash cycle and at least one rinse cycle, which method comprises: during the at l... | 11/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7442675 | Cleaning composition and method of cleaning semiconductor substrate A cleaning composition comprises at least quaternary ammonium hydroxide, a water-soluble organic solvent, water, an anticorrosive, and potassium hydroxide of 1 mass percent or less of a total amount of the solution. This cleaning composition can singly and effective... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7435270 | Pigment/dye mixtures A composition comprising (A) at least one nickel complex pigment and (B) at least one disperse dye of formula (1) or (2) wherein R1 is hydrogen, hydroxy or a radical —NHCO—R6 wherein R6 is C1-C6alkyl or unsu... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435266 | Polyvinylamine treatments to improve dyeing of cellulosic materials Textile materials, including paper webs, treated with a polyvinylamine polymer and a second agent that interacts with the polyvinylamine polymer are disclosed. The second agent added with the polyvinylamine polymer can be, for instance, a polymeric anionic reactive ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431743 | Colorant for foliage of humic and/or fulvic acid, and dye The invention relates to a colorant composition comprising humic acid and/or fulvic acid and a water soluble dye. The invention in particular relates to a colorant composition to be used for turf. ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429279 | Dye mixtures of fiber-reactive AZO dyes, their preparation and their use Reactive dye mixtures which comprise one or more dyes of the indicated general formula (i) and one or more dyes of the hereinbelow indicated and defined general formula (II) where... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7429558 | Azetidinium modified polymers and fabric treatment composition The invention relates to a fabric treatment composition which comprises a self-crosslinking polymer possessing pendant azetidinium groups. A first aspect of the invention comprises an azetidinium functionalized polymer containing primary or secondary amine groups. C... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7427299 | Method of distressing a garment In order to create or emulate authentic shotgun holes in a garment, a garment is subject to a distressing process with projectiles or other distressing apparatuses. A garment may be distressed without comprising critical components of the garment by positioning it i... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7425279 | Fluorochemical composition for treatment of a fibrous substrate The present invention relates to a fluorochemical composition for rendering fibrous substrates oil repellent, water repellent and/or stain or soil repellent. Additionally, the invention also relates to fluorochemical compositions for providing stain release or soil ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7425222 | Process for improving the sun protection factor of cellulosic fibre material A process for improving the sun protection factor (SPF) of cellulosic fibre materials and blends thereof, which comprises contacting said materials with at least one compound of the formula (1) in which M is hydrogen, an al... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7423001 | Surface brightening composition A surface cleaning composition is described comprising polyvinyl alcohol, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the fluorescent whitening agents and at least one surfactant for use in delivering a whitening and brightening effect to a variety o... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7423002 | Method of neutralizing a stain on a surface Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for neutralizing a stain on a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a composition that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the composi... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422607 | Anti-calcification treatments for heart valves and vascular grafts The present invention provides processes for fixation of biological tissue and/or post-fixation treatment of such tissue that result in modified tissues with reduced susceptibility to in vitro calcification when used in prosthetic devices. The invention also relates... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7423003 | Fold-resistant cleaning sheet The present invention relates to cleaning sheets that resist folding, especially refolding upon themselves even after an initial fold has been formed in the sheet. ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422610 | Method and device for dyeing lenses In a method of coloring a dye coating-formed lens by heating, the lens is subjected to half dyeing by changing the heating temperature depending on the lens site. This dyeing method involves heating a lens having a dye coating-formed on the surface thereof in a heat... | 09/09/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7419947 | Process for preparing granules with filamentous coatings The present invention relates to a granule comprising a core and a coating, wherein the core comprises an active compound, and the coating comprises filaments prepared from atomizing a liquid coating composition having the property that liquid coating composition fo... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7417019 | Hollow body with a compartment, containing a portion of a washing, cleaning or rinsing agent Detergent portions containing at least one detersive formulation wholly or partly contained in a dimensionally stable hollow body having an enclosure that wholly or partly surrounds the detersive formulation, the enclosure being formed of an uncompressed material th... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416678 | Processing agents for synthetic fibers A processing agent for synthetic fibers contains a lubricant, a functional improvement agent and an emulsifier, each containing a specified kinds of components by a specified amount and also by a specified amount and also by specified total amount so as to have impr... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416679 | 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone refrigerant and heat transfer compositions comprising a fluoroether Compositions of 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4(trifluoromethyl)-3 pentanone can be used in heat transfer refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The compositions may be in combination with fluoroethers. The compositions may be azeotropic or near azeotropic. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415983 | Method of cleaning articles in a dish machine using an acidic detergent An acidic detergent composition can be used for removing soils on articles in a dish machine. The acidic detergent composition may be inserted into a dish machine dispenser and a use solution may be formed that contacts a soil on an article and removes the soil on t... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414018 | Cleaning product A product for cleaning stains. In one embodiment, the product may include a piece of material and a volume of carbonated water, both sealed within a container. When a stain is encountered, the container may be opened and the piece of material that has been wetted by... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410245 | Solenoid valve The invention relates to a solenoid valve made using certain materials which is capable of operation at high frequencies and which can be made as a compact unit. The plunger (1) is made from an electromagnetic material having a saturation flux density greater... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7410596 | Corrosion inhibiting solutions for absorption systems Anti-corrosion solutions and processes useful for refrigeration processes are proposed. Heteropoly complex anions of transitional metal elements can be added to an absorption solution which includes aqueous ammonia, alkali metal hydroxide and/or alkaline earth metal... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7410504 | Adducts based on cyclic compounds and the use thereof as tanning agents and curing agents Adducts are obtained by reacting carbonyl compounds of the formula I where R1 and R2 are as defined, with cyclic compounds of the formula II where X is selec... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7407515 | Method of deodorizing a textile In one aspect of the present invention a deodorizing composition comprising an effective amount of an inorganic salt, at least one odor-counteracting material, and an optional additive is provided. In another aspect of the present invention a method of using an inor... | 08/05/2008 |
