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Clear detergent gel compositions having opaque particles dispersed therein

Patent 5141664 Issued on August 25, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject August 25, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Encapsulated bleaches and methods for their preparation
Patent #: 4078099
Issued on: 03/07/1978
Inventor: Mazzola

4090973

Pearlescent capsules and process for their preparation
Patent #: 4115315
Issued on: 09/19/1978
Inventor: Marinelli

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Inventors

Application

No. 439492 filed on 12/30/1987

US Classes:

510/370, Liquid, paste, foam, or gel (e.g., slurry, aerosol composition or package, etc.)510/223, Polycarboxylic acid component, or salt thereof510/403, Gel or malleable composition (e.g., plastic-like, etc.)510/441, Coated or encapsulated solid material, or process of preparing510/476Carboxylic acid anhydride, free carboxyl group, or salt thereof in the polymer

Examiners

Primary: Lieberman, Paul
Assistant: Parks, William S.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 2360107 DE 06/13/1975
  • 2721278 DE 11/13/1977
  • 83/03621 WO. 10/13/1983
  • 2116199 GB. 09/13/1983
  • 2140450 GB. 11/13/1984

International Classes

C11D 017/00
C11D 007/54
C11D 007/10

Abstract

A cleaning composition is provided comprising a clear gel with opaque particles of an active material uniformly dispersed and suspended within the gel. A surfactant is present in the gel. The active material is surrounded by a protective substance such as an encapsulating layer. Representative of active materials are chlorine and oxygen bleaches, bleach precursors, enzymes, fabric softeners, surfactants, perfumes and mixtures of these materials.

Other References

  • "Chemical Technology", Oct. 1974, pp. 623-626 by Goodwin and Somerville entitled Microencapsulation by Physical Methods
  • J. Ferry, "Viscoelastic Properties of Polymers", Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York 1980
  • "B. F. Goodrich Technical Bulletin on Carbopol
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