(1) All-purpose cleaners; stain removers; cleaning preparations for use on hard and soft surfaces;
(2) Laundry bleach
(3) Disinfectants; disinfecting wipes for use on hard surfaces;
(4) Scouring pads
(5) Caddies for holding bathroom cleaning system for household use;
Methods and systems for providing sanitization or disinfection of fabric articles within a dryer. A dryer sanitization or disinfection composition includes an antimicrobial active (e.g., included from 0.05% to 5% by weight of the antimicrobial active). The sanitization or disinfection composition is placed into the dryer with one or more fabric articles, in order to sanitize or disinfect such fabric articles. Fabric articles may be wet (from the washer), or already dry. In an embodiment, the antimicrobial active may be a peroxide (e.g., hydrogen peroxide). The composition may be free of cyclodextrins, water soluble polyionic polymers, pH adjusting mineral salts, zeolites, activated carbon, other deodorizer agents, biguanides, antimicrobial halogenated compounds, antimicrobial phenyl or phenolic compounds, antimicrobial metallic salts, or other classes of antimicrobial compounds (e.g., quats, organic acids included for antimicrobial effect, etc.)
System and methods for dispensing a residual surface sanitization or disinfection formulation on a surface. The system may include a formulation and a device. The device includes a sprayer configured to spray the formulation onto a surface as a coating. The spray has a Dv50 particle size distribution of less than about 150 μm and the coating has a residual coating coverage efficiency of at least 30 cm2/mm2. Additionally, the coating covers a majority of the surface and provides a durable coating on the surface for a time period therefore providing residual sanitization or disinfection to the surface over the time period.
A substantially neutral base multi-surface cleaning formulation. The formulation comprises an alkyl amine oxide surfactant, a levulinate solvent, a chelator and/or salt, and water. In some disclosed embodiments, the formulation further includes a buffer. The formulation has a substantially neutral pH from about 5 to about 8, from about 6 to about 8, or from about 6.5 to about 7.5. The formulation may be used as a spray, dosed on cleaning wipes, as a concentrate, in a soaps, or a wide variety of other forms.
The present invention is for an acidic cleaning composition which has excellent cleaning performance, low toxicity and good antimicrobial efficacy. The inventive acidic cleaning compositions are capable of sanitizing or disinfecting a variety of hard surfaces. The inventive acidic cleaning compositions can take a variety of forms, such as: disinfecting wipes, all-purpose disinfecting sprays, kitchen cleaners, bathroom cleaners, toilet cleaners, etc. The inventive acidic cleaning compositions have good cleaning properties and low residue.
A substantially neutral base multi-surface cleaning formulation. The formulation comprises an alkyl amine oxide surfactant, a levulinate solvent, a chelator and/or salt, and water. In some disclosed embodiments, the formulation further includes a buffer. The formulation has a substantially neutral pH from about 5 to about 8, from about 6 to about 8, or from about 6.5 to about 7.5. The formulation may be used as a spray, dosed on cleaning wipes, as a concentrate, in a soaps, or a wide variety of other forms.
Systems and methods for dispensing a foaming cleaning formulation. The system includes a foaming formulation and a continuous spray (extended spray) dispensing device, such as a FLAIROSOL dispensing device. The foaming formulation includes a first nonionic surfactant, a second nonionic surfactant (e.g., which may be an amphoteric surfactant) and a C8 quaternary amine cationic surfactant. The device includes a trigger with a particular spring force, as well as a dispensing orifice with a particular orifice diameter and is used for dispensing the foaming formulation as a foam with an extended spray time, and a controlled drainage rate.
A vacuum sealed package contains a rolled or stacked product and a liquid in the package. The vacuum sealing of the package reduces the overall size of the package and ensures the liquid is retained in the package, thereby facilitating transportation or shipment of the product. As a result, when a user opens a vacuum sealed package, the rolled or stacked product in the package contains most of the liquid in the package and is not dried out. The vacuum sealed package can be referred to alternatively as a refill or replacement package.
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65D 81/22 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient in moist conditions or immersed in liquids
A vacuum sealed package contains a rolled or stacked product and a liquid in the package. The vacuum sealing of the package reduces the overall size of the package and ensures the liquid is retained in the package, thereby facilitating transportation or shipment of the product. As a result, when a user opens a vacuum sealed package, the rolled or stacked product in the package contains most of the liquid in the package and is not dried out. The vacuum sealed package can be referred to alternatively as a refill or replacement package.
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65D 81/22 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient in moist conditions or immersed in liquids
B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession
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CLEANING WIPES WITH PARTICULAR LOTION RETENTION AND EFFICACY CHARACTERISTICS
Pre-moistened wipes that include one or more characteristics correlated to desired properties, such as high durability, mileage, cleaning composition retention, efficacy, or the like are described. Pulp substrates typically include an anionic charge, which can result in binding or retention of a cationic biocide such as a quaternary ammonium compound while the remainder of the composition is released from the wipe (e.g., through squeezing, wiping or other compression). The present wipes are specifically tailored to release at least 20% of the quaternary ammonium compound to a target surface, and exhibit at least a 3-log reduction in Staphylococcus aureus population within about 10 seconds to 5 minutes. Such release and efficacy is achieved without the presence of any cationic biocide release agent (e.g., latex or a cationic salt) included in the cleaning composition or elsewhere within the pre-loaded disinfecting wipe.
A system includes an anti-allergen formulation and a device that generates droplets of the formulation to be delivered to an air environment. The aqueous formulation includes an organic acid having a vapor pressure between 0.001 Pa and 172 Pa and an aqueous solubility of at least 24.99 grams organic acid per 100 grams water, both at room temperature and standard pressure. The device can generate droplets of the formulation having a median particle size (Dv50) of no greater than 120 micrometers. The formulation delivered as droplets in an air environment can provide a statistically significant reduction, over a control, in one or more airborne allergens as measured by an enzyme linked immunoassay. In addition, the formulation delivered as droplets in the air environment can be effective to neutralize greater than 50% of one or more airborne allergens present in the air environment.
A system includes an anti-allergen formulation and a device that generates droplets of the formulation to be delivered to an air environment. The aqueous formulation includes an organic acid having a vapor pressure between 0.001 Pa and 172 Pa and an aqueous solubility of at least 24.99 grams organic acid per 100 grams water, both at room temperature and standard pressure. The device can generate droplets of the formulation having a median particle size (Dv50) of no greater than 120 micrometers. The formulation delivered as droplets in an air environment can provide a statistically significant reduction, over a control, in one or more airborne allergens as measured by an enzyme linked immunoassay. In addition, the formulation delivered as droplets in the air environment can be effective to neutralize greater than 50% of one or more airborne allergens present in the air environment.
A white clumping animal litter including a pH health indicator, the animal litter including (i) a particulate substrate that is white, and has a substantially neutral pH, wherein the particulate substrate is configured to provide clumping of such particles when wetted during use; and (ii) pH health indicator particles admixed with the white substrate particles. The pH health indicator particles are of a first color when wetted with a substantially neutral pH liquid (e.g., normal pH cat urine), change to a second color different from the first color when wetted with a liquid having an acidic pH (e.g., abnormally acidic pH cat urine), and change to a third color, when wetted with a liquid having a basic pH (e.g., abnormally basic pH cat urine. The litter may exhibit excellent clumping characteristics, e.g., with a clump retention of at least about 90%.
A cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly may include multiple portions, such as a handle portion and a cleaning portion. The cleaning assembly may further include a disposable head portion that may be engaged and disengaged from the handle assembly. The head portion may have at least one coating applied to at least a portion of the head portion.
Sanitizing and disinfecting compositions with relatively low levels of free available chlorine, with good effectiveness against microbes. The composition may include less than 0.5% by weight hypochlorite or other free available chlorine level, at least one nonionic or zwitterionic surfactant, with a pH from 8 to 12.5. The composition is characterized by an R value of greater than 0 (e.g., greater than 0.5, or equal to 1), where R is defined as the sum of the concentration of any nonionic, zwitterionic, and cationic surfactants divided by the total surfactant concentration (and total surfactant concentration may include any surfactant aids). The compositions may exhibit at least a 3-log reduction in M. bovis or C. diff population within 10 minutes (e.g., 4-6 minutes).
A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A system includes a container and a rolled product in the container. The rolled product includes alternating different perforation patterns formed therein. A single rolled product includes two different types of separate perforation patterns on the rolled product. A manufacturing process utilizing a machine that creates or forms the two different separate perforation patterns according to the present invention is contemplated. The perforation patterns extend in the cross direction of the rolled product. In some embodiments, the rolled product is a nonwoven product. In other embodiments, the rolled product can be any type of rolled product, and is not limited to a nonwoven product. In one embodiment, the nonwoven rolled good or product is a cleaning or disinfecting wipes.
A container includes a housing that defines an interior region. Inside the interior region is a storage unit and a dispensing device. The dispensing device can receive a composition and spray or distribute the composition as desired. The dispensing device is refillable with more of the composition. The storage unit defines a chamber or interior volume in which more of the composition can be located. When the dispensing device needs to be refilled, the dispensing device can be positioned proximate to a release mechanism coupled to the storage unit, which controls how much of the composition exits the storage unit. The release mechanism can be a spigot-like structure that is manipulated by a user to release composition from the storage unit and refill the dispensing device.
A container includes a housing that defines an interior region. Inside the interior region is a storage unit and a dispensing device. The dispensing device can receive a composition and spray or distribute the composition as desired. The dispensing device is refillable with more of the composition. The storage unit defines a chamber or interior volume in which more of the composition can be located. When the dispensing device needs to be refilled, the dispensing device can be positioned proximate to a release mechanism coupled to the storage unit, which controls how much of the composition exits the storage unit. The release mechanism can be a spigot-like structure that is manipulated by a user to release composition from the storage unit and refill the dispensing device.
The present invention is directed to a cleaning composition for sanitizing or disinfecting hard surfaces containing a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
Methods and systems for providing sanitization or disinfection of fabric articles within a dryer. A dryer sanitization or disinfection composition includes an antimicrobial active (e.g., included from 0.05% to 5% by weight of the antimicrobial active). The sanitization or disinfection composition is placed into the dryer with one or more fabric articles, in order to sanitize or disinfect such fabric articles. Fabric articles may be wet (from the washer), or already dry. In an embodiment, the antimicrobial active may be a peroxide (e.g., hydrogen peroxide). The composition may be free of cyclodextrins, water soluble polyionic polymers, pH adjusting mineral salts, zeolites, activated carbon, other deodorizer agents, biguanides, antimicrobial halogenated compounds, antimicrobial phenyl or phenolic compounds, antimicrobial metallic salts, or other classes of antimicrobial compounds (e.g., quats, organic acids included for antimicrobial effect, etc.)
A pre-loaded cleaning substrate, and related systems and methods for picking up particles with an aspect ratio (L/D) greater than 300 (e.g., hair), or greater than 1200 (e.g., particularly long hairs). The substrate (e.g., a nonwoven) may include only a single layer of material. The pre-loaded substrate is loaded (e.g., during manufacture) with a cleaning composition. The fibers of the substrate may have an average diameter less than 15 μm, the substrate may have an air permeability of 35 ft3/min to 75 ft3/min, and the liquid cleaning composition may have a surface tension of less than about 50 dynes/cm. Together, the combination of the particular substrate and cleaning composition may facilitate markedly improved ability to pick up high L/D aspect ratio particle debris (e.g., such as hair), while retaining such particles (e.g., providing hair retention index values of at least 20).
The present invention is for an acidic cleaning composition which has excellent cleaning performance, low toxicity and good antimicrobial efficacy. The inventive acidic cleaning compositions are capable of sanitizing or disinfecting a variety of hard surfaces. The inventive acidic cleaning compositions can take a variety of forms, such as: disinfecting wipes, all-purpose disinfecting sprays, kitchen cleaners, bathroom cleaners, toilet cleaners, etc. The compositions may meet EPA DfE requirements, EPA category III or IV requirements, and/or be safe for use on food contact surfaces without rinsing. The compositions may include citric acid, an anionic surfactant, a non-volatile glycol solvent, a fatty acid, and water. The compositions may be free of other sanitizing acids, quaternary ammonium compounds, biguanides, peroxides, hypohalites, etc., and have a pH of less than 2.5. The composition may provide sanitization or disinfection against a target microbe within 5 minutes or less, or 4 minutes or less.
A concentration dilution system is provided that includes a concentrated hypohalite formulation in a sealed container and that facilitates, upon combination of the concentrated hypohalite formulation with water (e.g., tap water), the formation of a dilute hypohalite formulation that can be stored in a dispensing container. The concentration dilution system can include both the concentrated hypohalite formulation in the sealed container and the dispensing container to facilitate combining the concentrated hypohalite formulation with water to form the diluted hypohalite formulation for storage in the dispensing container. Each of the concentrated and dilute hypohalite formulations have stable shelf lives, where the dilute hypohalite formulation is effective in antimicrobial and oxidative stain removal efficacy.
Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus aureus or another target microbe within 60 minutes. The antimicrobial formulation includes one or more organic acids (e.g., lactic acid) and optionally one or more diols (e.g., 1,2-hexanediol). Where both are included, the organic acid(s) and diol(s) may have a vapor pressure of at least 0.02 Pa. Where just the organic acid is included, the organic acid has a vapor pressure of at least 0.10 Pa. The formulation may further include a buffer, a surfactant, water, a fragrance, etc. The formulation may be delivered as an aerosol, using a pump sprayer, a mister, a nebulizer, a vaporizer, a cold fogger, a thermal fogger, an ultrasonic dispensing device, an electrostatic sprayer, etc.
A concentration dilution system is provided that includes a concentrated hypohalite formulation in a sealed container and that facilitates, upon combination of the concentrated hypohalite formulation with water (e.g., tap water), the formation of a dilute hypohalite formulation that can be stored in a dispensing container. The concentration dilution system can include both the concentrated hypohalite formulation in the sealed container and the dispensing container to facilitate combining the concentrated hypohalite formulation with water to form the diluted hypohalite formulation for storage in the dispensing container. Each of the concentrated and dilute hypohalite formulations have stable shelf lives, where the dilute hypohalite formulation is effective in antimicrobial and oxidative stain removal efficacy.
Methods for manufacturing wipes including melamine entangled into a nonwoven, and associated articles of manufacture. Such a method may include providing a melamine sheet (e.g., contiguous, rather than discrete melamine particles), providing first and second nonwoven sheets, and positioning the melamine sheet between the first and second nonwoven sheets. The sandwich structure is hydroentangled at high pressure to force the melamine material to become entangled into the nonwoven material, to a degree that a portion of the melamine is actually exposed on the exterior face(s) of the wipe, which are generally provided by the nonwoven sheets. Such a wipe exhibits the drapability of a wipe, with the scrubbing benefits (e.g., very effective cleaning of baseboards, crayon off walls, etc.) of melamine, with greater durability than existing melamine cleaning articles, which tend to quickly crumble during use.
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B08B 1/14 - WipesAbsorbent members, e.g. swabs or sponges
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
C11D 17/04 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
39.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIR SANITIZATION USING FORMULAS CONTAINING AN ORGANIC ACID
Systems and methods for air sanitization. The system includes a device configured to create aerosolized droplets of an antimicrobial formulation with an average particle size sufficiently small so that the formulation provides at least a 3-log reduction against Staphylococcus aureus or another target microbe within 60 minutes. The antimicrobial formulation includes one or more organic acids (e.g., lactic acid) and optionally one or more diols (e.g., 1,2-hexanediol). Where both are included, the organic acid(s) and diol(s) may have a vapor pressure of at least 0.02 Pa. Where just the organic acid is included, the organic acid has a vapor pressure of at least 0.10 Pa. The formulation may further include a buffer, a surfactant, water, a fragrance, etc. The formulation may be delivered as an aerosol, using a pump sprayer, a mister, a nebulizer, a vaporizer, a cold fogger, a thermal fogger, an ultrasonic dispensing device, an electrostatic sprayer, etc.
A01N 37/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
40.
LOW DUSTING, SMALL CLUMPING HIGHLY ABSORPTIVE ANIMAL LITTER
Animal litter comprising composite particles including powdered sodium bentonite and powdered activated carbon, agglomerated together into the composite particles, wherein the animal litter has a particle size distribution of 16/50 mesh (i.e., 300 μm to 1180 μm in size). The litter may include non-composite, granular clay particles (e.g., granular sodium bentonite) having the same particle size distribution (16/50 mesh). Such particle size characteristics significantly reduce dusting, without the need for a de-dusting agent, reduce clump depth and/or reduce clump width at the bottom of the clump (both acting to reduce risk of clumps sticking to the bottom of the litter box) and result in more efficient use of the litter in clumping (reduced clump weight) by increasing absorbency.
B01J 20/00 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof
A01K 1/015 - Floor coverings, e.g. bedding-down sheets
A clumpable animal litter comprises composite particles of filler materials, such as limestone and sand, and sodium bentonite. The filler materials have a lower bulk density as compared to a granular mixture of the same percentage of filler and sodium bentonite clay and contain up to eighty-five percent less clay.
A01K 1/015 - Floor coverings, e.g. bedding-down sheets
B01J 20/04 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising compounds of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or magnesium
B01J 20/12 - Naturally occurring clays or bleaching earth
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
42.
APPARATUS FOR USE WITH MULTIPLE COUPLEABLE ACCESSORIES
An apparatus to which multiple dispensing accessories having different connections can be coupled. The different connections enable a variety of dispensing or spraying mechanisms to be coupled. Also, an apparatus that can be coupled to both a concentrate delivering accessory and to a fluid dispensing accessory. Such an apparatus allows a user to provide a concentrate to a fluid in a container or bottle via a first or concentrate delivering accessory, and then utilize a second accessory, such as a dispensing or spray head, to dispense the mixture of the fluid and concentrate from the bottle.
An apparatus to which multiple dispensing accessories having different connections can be coupled. The different connections enable a variety of dispensing or spraying mechanisms to be coupled. Also, an apparatus that can be coupled to both a concentrate delivering accessory and to a fluid dispensing accessory. Such an apparatus allows a user to provide a concentrate to a fluid in a container or bottle via a first or concentrate delivering accessory, and then utilize a second accessory, such as a dispensing or spray head, to dispense the mixture of the fluid and concentrate from the bottle.
A product container made of a certain plastic material, and the coupling of multiple such product containers together are disclosed herein. Each of the product containers includes either a solid or a solid/liquid combination product therein, which impacts the process of coupling the product containers.
A product container made of a certain plastic material, and the coupling of multiple such product containers together are disclosed herein. Each of the product containers includes either a solid or a solid/liquid combination product therein, which impacts the process of coupling the product containers.
B65B 53/06 - Shrinking wrappers, containers, container covers or container cover securing members during or after packaging by heat supplied by gases, e.g. hot-air jets
Pre-dosed wipes and packaged systems of such wipes including a nonwoven substrate formed from natural pulp fibers and regenerated cellulosic fibers where the natural pulp fibers are not simply present at an interior of the substrate, but are substantially homogeneously dispersed throughout the substrate, so that the natural pulp fibers are exposed on exterior faces of the wipe. As no synthetic fibers are present, the nonwoven substrate and wipe as a whole may meet any applicable biodegradability/compostability standard (e.g., ASTM D6400 or EN13432). The wipe may be substantially void of compostable synthetic polyester or other synthetic fibers, such as PHA, PLA, PVA, PVOH, PP, or PET. A cleaning composition is loaded onto the wipe. A container can be provided within which the plurality of nonwoven substrates pre-dosed with the cleaning composition are packaged.
Pre-dosed wipes and packaged systems of such wipes including a nonwoven substrate formed from natural pulp fibers and regenerated cellulosic fibers where the natural pulp fibers are not simply present at an interior of the substrate, but are substantially homogeneously dispersed throughout the substrate, so that the natural pulp fibers are exposed on exterior faces of the wipe. As no synthetic fibers are present, the nonwoven substrate and wipe as a whole may meet any applicable biodegradability/compostability standard (e.g., ASTM D6400 or EN13432). The wipe may be substantially void of compostable synthetic polyester or other synthetic fibers, such as PHA, PLA, PVA, PVOH, PP, or PET. A cleaning composition is loaded onto the wipe. A container can be provided within which the plurality of nonwoven substrates pre-dosed with the cleaning composition are packaged.
Sanitizing and disinfecting compositions with relatively low levels of free available chlorine, with good effectiveness against microbes, included in a burstable pouch of a system also including a plurality of initially undosed (e.g., dry) wipes in a resealable package thereof. The composition may include less than 0.5% by weight hypochlorite or other free available chlorine level, with a pH less than 12. The composition is long term stable in the pouch, but upon bursting of the pouch and dosing of the wipes, exhibits only short-term stability. Because of the low level of hypochlorite, the dosed wipes exhibit improved surface compatibility and negligible “bleach” odor, while providing at least a 3-log reduction in C. diff population within 10 minutes.
An adjustable reusable packaging crate includes four side panels wherein the side panels contain a floating handle mechanism and a floor panel wherein the floor panel contains pegs that lock into an associated center grid lock panel. The adjustable reusable packaging crate is configured to allow adjustment between two size dimensions (e.g., 12 inches×8 inches×10.25 inches versus 17 inches×11 inches by 10.25 inches). In addition, the adjustable reusable packaging crate is configured to break down into a flat generally planar state for easy storage when empty, with no detachable parts.
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Swimming pool and spa skimming nets Water treatment chemicals for use in swimming pools and spas; Pool and spa water treatment salts Replacement water filter cartridges for swimming pools and spas.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Training in the use of cleaning chemicals; Providing training in the field of janitorial services for cleaning and disinfecting industrial, commercial, medical, and institutional facilities.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Training in the use of cleaning chemicals; Providing training in the field of janitorial services for cleaning and disinfecting industrial, commercial, medical, and institutional facilities.
The present invention is for an acidic cleaning composition which has excellent cleaning performance, low toxicity and good antimicrobial efficacy. The inventive acidic cleaning compositions are capable of sanitizing or disinfecting a variety of hard surfaces. The inventive acidic cleaning compositions can take a variety of forms, such as: disinfecting wipes, all-purpose disinfecting sprays, kitchen cleaners, bathroom cleaners, toilet cleaners, etc. The inventive acidic cleaning compositions have good cleaning properties and low residue.
A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
Cleaning compositions that include carvacrol, in an amount sufficient to provide an antimicrobial effect. For example, the compositions can include 0.1% to 2% by weight of carvacrol. The cleaning compositions advantageously further include a surfactant, particularly an anionic surfactant, which enhances the antimicrobial efficacy characteristics of the carvacrol. For example, the composition can include at least 0.1%, at least 0.3%, or at least 0.5% of one or more anionic surfactants. Alkyl sulfates (e.g., C8 to C12 alkyl sulfates) are particularly suitable. A buffer may also be present. The compositions may have a relatively high pH, e.g., 9 to 12. The cleaning composition may exhibit a significant log reduction against a target microorganism (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus and/or others) within a given time period (e.g., 10 minutes, 5 minutes, or the like), when used on a target surface.
A01N 31/08 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
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Cleaning wipes with particular lotion retention and efficacy characteristics
Staphylococcus aureus population within about 10 seconds to 5 minutes. Such release and efficacy is achieved without the presence of any cationic biocide release agent (e.g., latex or a cationic salt) included in the cleaning composition or elsewhere within the pre-loaded disinfecting wipe.
Disclosed is a cleaning assembly having a handle and head portion. The head portion may be coupled to the handle portion. The coupling or engagement may include a fitment formed on or with the head portion and a collet assembly provided with a handle portion. A collet includes a structure that allows for a resting or ready state to be maintained without action of a user. In such a state the head may be inserted into the collet and moved relative to the handle assembly to engage the head within the collet. In particular, the head may include a fitment that is engaged by the collet.
Disclosed is a cleaning assembly having a handle and head portion. The head portion may be coupled to the handle portion. The coupling or engagement may include a fitment formed on or with the head portion and a collet assembly provided with a handle portion. A collet includes a structure that allows for a resting or ready state to be maintained without action of a user. In such a state the head may be inserted into the collet and moved relative to the handle assembly to engage the head within the collet. In particular, the head may include a fitment that is engaged by the collet.
Disclosed is a cleaning assembly having a handle and head portion. The head portion may be coupled to the handle portion. The coupling or engagement may include a fitment formed on or with the head portion and a collet assembly provided with a handle portion.
The invention relates to compositions and methods of treatment employing compositions comprising polyelectrolyte complexes. The compositions include a water-soluble first polyelectrolyte bearing a net cationic charge or capable of developing a net cationic charge and a water-soluble second polyelectrolyte bearing a net anionic charge or capable of developing a net anionic charge. The total polyelectrolyte concentration of the first solution is at least 110 millimolar. The composition is free of coacervates, precipitates, latex particles, synthetic block copolymers, silicone copolymers, cross-linked poly(acrylic) and cross-linked water-soluble polyelectrolyte. The composition may be a concentrate, to be diluted prior to use to treat a surface.
C09D 133/00 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by only one carboxyl radical, or of salts, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides, or nitriles thereofCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
C09D 147/00 - Coating compositions based on homolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, at least one having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bondsCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
B01J 45/00 - Ion-exchange in which a complex or a chelate is formedUse of material as complex or chelate forming ion-exchangersTreatment of material for improving the complex or chelate forming ion-exchange properties
C09D 139/00 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogenCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Air fragrancing preparations; All-purpose cleaning preparation; Scented fabric refresher spray; Stain remover; Wipes impregnated with a cleaning preparation Air deodorizing preparations; Anti-allergen preparations for air and on various surfaces; Disinfecting wipes; Fabric deodorizers; Odor neutralizing preparations for general use on various surfaces; Sanitizing preparations for household use
Pre-dosed wipes and packaged systems of such wipes including a nonwoven substrate formed from renewable natural plant-based fibers or derivatives of such fibers. The pre-dosed wipe as a whole meets applicable biodegradability/compostability standards (e.g., ASTM D6400, EN13432 or the like). The wipe may be a sanitizing or disinfecting wipe, including a quaternary ammonium compound as an antimicrobial agent in the composition with which the substrate is dosed. The composition may also include water and a surfactant. The wipe may be substantially void of thermoplastic fibers, such as PE, PP, PET, as well as so-called biodegradable polyesters and the like (e.g., PHA, PLA, PVOH). The nonwoven substrate may be formed by any of various techniques, an example of which is spunlace. The formulation may have a pH of at least 5 (e.g., 6 to 8), to maintain tensile strength of the natural plant-based substrate.
A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group
A01N 25/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests
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QUAT-BASED COMPOSTABLE AND BIODEGRADABLE PREMOISTENED CLEANING AND DISINFECTING WIPES SYSTEM
Pre-dosed wipes and packaged systems of such wipes including a nonwoven substrate formed from renewable natural plant-based fibers or derivatives of such fibers. The pre-dosed wipe as a whole meets applicable biodegradability/compostability standards (e.g., ASTM D6400, EN13432 or the like). The wipe may be a sanitizing or disinfecting wipe, including a quaternary ammonium compound as an antimicrobial agent in the composition with which the substrate is dosed. The composition may also include water and a surfactant. The wipe may be substantially void of thermoplastic fibers, such as PE, PP, PET, as well as so-called biodegradable polyesters and the like (e.g., PHA, PLA, PVOH). The nonwoven substrate may be formed by any of various techniques, an example of which is spunlace. The formulation may have a pH of at least 5 (e.g., 6 to 8), to maintain tensile strength of the natural plant-based substrate.
A01N 25/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests
A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group
Pre-dosed wipes and packaged systems of such wipes including a nonwoven substrate formed from renewable natural plant-based fibers or derivatives of such fibers. The pre-dosed wipe as a whole meets applicable biodegradability/compostability standards (e.g., ASTM D6400, EN13432 or the like). The wipe may be a sanitizing or disinfecting wipe, including a quaternary ammonium compound as an antimicrobial agent in the composition with which the substrate is dosed. The composition may also include water and a surfactant. The wipe may be substantially void of thermoplastic fibers, such as PE, PP, PET, as well as so-called biodegradable polyesters and the like (e.g., PHA, PLA, PVOH). The nonwoven substrate may be formed by any of various techniques, an example of which is spunlace. The formulation may have a pH of at least 5 (e.g., 6 to 8), to maintain tensile strength of the natural plant-based substrate.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Air fragrancing preparations; Scented fabric refresher spray Air deodorizing preparations; Anti-allergen preparations for air and on various surfaces; fabric deodorizers; odor neutralizing preparations for general use on various surfaces
3/min, and the liquid cleaning composition may have a surface tension of less than about 50 dynes/cm. Together, the combination of the particular substrate and cleaning composition may facilitate markedly improved ability to pick up high L/D aspect ratio particle debris (e.g., such as hair), while retaining such particles (e.g., providing hair retention index values of at least 20).
Treatment compositions for use in laundry capable of providing sanitization through the wash e.g., for use with a detergent, where the compositions include an inorganic zinc salt potentiated by a phenolic solvent, to provide sanitization. The compositions can include an inorganic zinc salt, and a phenolic solvent, e.g., at an acidic pH (e.g., 2 to 5, or 3.5 to 4.5). The composition can include an anionic surfactant (e.g., alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, etc.) and/or a nonionic surfactant (e.g., an alkyl polyglucoside). The composition may be free of alkoxylated nonionic surfactants which are not stable in the present compositions, which have high ionic strength (e.g., due to ˜3% of the zinc salt included in the formula). The composition may be free of various other components that would not be stable in such high ionic strength conditions, or otherwise interfere with stability and efficacy of the sanitizing and/or disinfecting laundry composition.
Treatment compositions for use in laundry capable of providing sanitization through the wash e.g., for use with a detergent, where the compositions include an inorganic zinc salt potentiated by a phenolic solvent, to provide sanitization. The compositions can include an inorganic zinc salt, and a phenolic solvent, e.g., at an acidic pH (e.g., 2 to 5, or 3.5 to 4.5). The composition can include an anionic surfactant (e.g., alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, etc.) and/or a nonionic surfactant (e.g., an alkyl polyglucoside). The composition may be free of alkoxylated nonionic surfactants which are not stable in the present compositions, which have high ionic strength (e.g., due to ~3% of the zinc salt included in the formula). The composition may be free of various other components that would not be stable in such high ionic strength conditions, or otherwise interfere with stability and efficacy of the sanitizing and/or disinfecting laundry composition.
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
C11D 1/83 - Mixtures of non-ionic with anionic compounds
C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
D21H 21/36 - Biocidal agents, e.g. fungicidal, bactericidal or insecticidal agents
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ANIMAL LITTER MADE FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES WITH PERFORMANCE BETTER THAN BENTONITE CLAY
Animal litter comprising composite particles formed from renewable components where the composite particles include starch and dextrin agglomerated together. The dextrin may be included in an amount of from about 10% to about 50% by weight of the composite particles and the starch may be included in an amount of from about 50% to about 90% by weight of the composite particles. The composite particles may optionally include powdered activated carbon. The litter may advantageously be free or substantially free of non-renewable mineral components, and may exhibit a clump retention of at least about 90% and/or a clump strength of at least 1,000 gf.
B32B 1/00 - Layered products having a non-planar shape
C11D 17/04 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/42 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising condensation resins of aldehydes, e.g. with phenols, ureas or melamines
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 5/16 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer formed of particles, e.g. chips, chopped fibres, powder
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ANIMAL LITTER MADE FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES WITH PERFORMANCE BETTER THAN BENTONITE CLAY
Animal litter comprising composite particles formed from renewable components where the composite particles include starch and dextrin agglomerated together. The dextrin may be included in an amount of from about 10% to about 50% by weight of the composite particles and the starch may be included in an amount of from about 50% to about 90% by weight of the composite particles. The composite particles may optionally include powdered activated carbon. The litter may advantageously be free or substantially free of non-renewable mineral components, and may exhibit a clump retention of at least about 90% and/or a clump strength of at least 1,000 gf.
Animal litter comprising composite particles formed from renewable components where the composite particles include starch and dextrin agglomerated together. The dextrin may be included in an amount of from about 10% to about 50% by weight of the composite particles and the starch may be included in an amount of from about 50% to about 90% by weight of the composite particles. The composite particles may optionally include powdered activated carbon. The litter may advantageously be free or substantially free of non-renewable mineral components, and may exhibit a clump retention of at least about 90% and/or a clump strength of at least 1,000 gf.
The present disclosure relates to a trash bag retaining apparatus and system that secures a trash bag inside a trash receptacle and enables a sliding motion for subsequent removal of the secured trash bag. In particular, the apparatus includes a proximal end insertable into a support arm of a trash receptacle. The distal end includes a slide stop in addition to an abutment face that abuts the support arm upon insertion of the proximal end into the support arm. The abutment face is sized and shaped to match a size and shape of the support arm. Further, the distal end also includes one or more surfaces defining an inlet, positioned between the slide stop and the abutment face, where the trash bag retaining apparatus can secure a portion of the trash bag to the support arm.
A flavor or aroma charcoal material, such as charcoal briquets, which is formulated to include a flavor or aroma component. The charcoal material may include a smoldering agent (e.g., limestone), wood particles (e.g., sawdust), a binder, and the flavor or aroma component (herbs and/or spices). The flavor or aroma charcoal material may not be configured as a fuel charcoal material, for example, it may be substantially void of char and/or coal. In an embodiment, the flavor or aroma charcoal material may be provided as part of a blend of different charcoal materials that includes both flavor or aroma briquets in combination with fuel briquets (e.g., which fuel briquets include char and/or coal, while the flavor briquets do not). The flavor briquets provide enhanced aroma and/or flavor to the grilling experience.
Peroxide treatment compositions for use in laundry capable of providing sanitization through the wash e.g., for use with a detergent, where a peroxide activator is stabilized without the presence of phosphorus-containing compounds (e.g., phosphorus-containing stabilizers), through use of a nonionic surfactant (e.g.,alkoxylated alcohol) with a cloud point above 45°C. Use of a single nonionic surfactant, or a surfactant package that may include a small fraction (e.g., less than 0.5%) of sodium lauryl sulfate or another anionic surfactant has been found to be surprisingly effective at stabilizing the peroxide/activator combination, even where water content may be 85% or greater. The composition can have a pH of 5 or less (e.g., 3 to 4). The composition may be free of other anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, magnesium salts, borates and boric acid, hydroxides, chelating agents, various amine oxides, ethoxylated amines, and the like.
D06M 15/71 - CoolingSteaming or heating, e.g. in fluidised bedsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with macromolecular compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment combined with mechanical treatment with molten metals
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Stable activated peroxide sanitizing liquid compositions without added phosphorous compounds or cationic surfactants
Peroxide treatment compositions for use in laundry capable of providing sanitization through the wash e.g., for use with a detergent, where a peroxide activator is stabilized without the presence of phosphorus-containing compounds (e.g., phosphorus-containing stabilizers), through use of a nonionic surfactant (e.g., alkoxylated alcohol) with a cloud point above 45° C. Use of a single nonionic surfactant, or a surfactant package that may include a small fraction (e.g., less than 0.5%) of sodium lauryl sulfate or another anionic surfactant has been found to be surprisingly effective at stabilizing the peroxide/activator combination, even where water content may be 85% or greater. The composition can have a pH of 5 or less (e.g., 3 to 4). The composition may be free of other anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, magnesium salts, borates and boric acid, hydroxides, chelating agents, various amine oxides, ethoxylated amines, and the like.
Multi-layer substrates comprising a top surface layer of pulp fibers, a bottom surface layer of pulp fibers, and a melted thermoplastic material layer between the pulp fiber layers, where the thermoplastic material comprises polyethylene or has a tan delta value of 0.2 to 0.4 within the temperature range of 100° F. to 350° F. The multi-layer substrate can include a cleaning composition loaded onto the multi-layer substrate, where a fluid pathway through the melted thermoplastic material allows the cleaning composition to travel from the top surface layer to the bottom surface layer. The multi-layer substrate may be void of chemical adhesives, where adhesion between the top surface layer and the thermoplastic layer, and between the bottom surface layer and the thermoplastic layer is instead provided by the thermoplastic material itself, which bonds to groups of fibers in the pulp fibers top and bottom surface layers that are in contact with the thermoplastic material as it melts.
B32B 23/02 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances in the form of fibres or filaments
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
D21F 11/00 - Processes for making continuous lengths of paper, or of cardboard, or of wet web for fibreboard production, on paper-making machines
D21F 11/14 - Making cellulose wadding, filter- or blotting paper
Disclosed is a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly may include multiple portions, such as a handle portion and a cleaning portion. The cleaning assembly may include a disposable head portion that may be engaged and disengaged from the handle assembly.
Discloses is an assembly for providing a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly may include multiple portions, such as a handle portion and a cleaning portion. The cleaning assembly may further include a disposable head portion that may be engaged and disengaged from the handle assembly.
Methods for forming multi-layer substrates including top and bottom surface layers and a melt softened thermoplastic material layer between the exterior surface layers, where the thermoplastic material includes polyethylene or has a tan delta value of 0.2 to 0.4 within the temperature range of 100° F.-350° F. The 3 (or more) layers are assembled, and heated, melt softening the thermoplastic material, causing bonding of the thermoplastic layer to the exterior surface layers. A cleaning composition may be loaded onto the multi-layer substrate, where a fluid pathway through the melted thermoplastic material allows the cleaning composition to travel between the surface layers. Adhesion between the surface layers and the thermoplastic layer is provided by the thermoplastic material itself, which bonds to groups of fibers in the surface layers. The process does not require chemical adhesives, any processing water, drying, or the like, so as to be possible with low capital investment.
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
C11D 17/04 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
