Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
206524700 | Soluble container | 31 |
20080296196 | Injection Molded Water-Soluble Container - A rigid, water-soluble container is made of an injection molded poly(vinyl alcohol) and/or a cellulose ether, which container encases a fabric care, surface care or dishwashing composition; and a capsule container comprising at least two components made of one or more material(s) that can be molded and which are water soluble or water dispersible or in which a substantial part of the surface of these components is water soluble or water dispersible so as to leave perforations throughout the wall when the capsular container is placed in contact with an aqueous environment. The container has one to six compartments, preferably one, two or three, the content of the various compartments being accessible to the aqueous environment when the capsular container is exposed to such an aqueous environment. The accessibility time of the various compartments is the same or different from one compartment to another compartment, with the proviso that the content of the container is not a fabric care, surface care or dishwashing composition. | 12-04-2008 |
20100032337 | MULTI-LAYER RECEPTACLE AND RESIDUE REMOVAL METHOD THEREFOR - A receptacle is disclosed having an interior surrounded by a container body formed of two layers of different material. The inner layer is soluble in the presence of a selected solvent while the outer layer, which is supported by the inner layer, is formed of a material that is insoluble in the presence of the solvent. The inner layer may particularly be either hot or cold water soluble and may specifically be formed of polyvinyl alcohol. The outer layer may be in the form of frangible shell that is bonded to the inner layer and formed of a water insoluble material. The container body may further include a middle layer interposed between the inner and outer layers. A method of removing chemical residue from a container is also provided. The method comprises contacting the inner layer of the container body with sufficient quantity of water to dissolve the inner layer. | 02-11-2010 |
20100044267 | COMPOSTABLE CONTAINER FOR STORING FLUIDS - A fully compostable container is provided having an enclosed body with an opening through an interior surface and an exterior surface. The enclosed body having a plant fiber structural layer configured to biodegrade in ambient conditions into nontoxic residue and a fluid barrier layer formed on a first side of the structural layer to form the interior surface of the enclosed body, the fluid barrier layer configured to biodegrade in ambient conditions into nontoxic residue. The container is gradually biodegradable when exposed to a set of factors in a natural environment and has a shelf life of six months when stored under standard commercial conditions. | 02-25-2010 |
20100147731 | WATER SOLUBLE CONTAINER - A filled water-soluble injection moulded container ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100236972 | BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITION, PROCESSED BIODEGRADABLE ARTICLE SUCH AS FOOD CONTAINER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides a processed biodegradable article having excellent water resistance and rigidity, which can be used as a food container, and a biodegradable composition required to produce the processed biodegradable article. | 09-23-2010 |
20110147261 | PACKAGING FOR BITUMEN - A consumable bitumen packaging compound including at least one packaging material/s, such as polymers, plastics and extenders and the like, used in combination with the bituminous material and a metal, either pure in powder form or in the form of salt or oxide, that is physically and/or chemically combined with the polymer material, so that the density of the packaging material is adjusted to prevent the material from floating to the surface of the molten material after melting. The components of the packaging are preferably selected such that they are compatible with the bitumen. After transport and storage, the packaging material can therefore be directly incorporated into the bitumen product for final use, such that the formation of a polymer skin accumulating at the surface of the molten material is largely avoided. | 06-23-2011 |
20110186467 | WATER-SOLUBLE FILM HAVING IMPROVED DISSOLUTION AND STRESS PROPERTIES, AND PACKETS MADE THEREFROM - Disclosed is a pouch having at least one sealed compartment containing a first composition. At least one wall of the at least one sealed compartment is made from a water-soluble film having any suitable thickness. The water-soluble film comprises PVOH polymer such that when the film has a thickness of about 76 microns the film is characterized by a Dissolution Index of about 620 to about 920, or of about 665 to about 920, or about 710 to about 920; and a Stress Index of about 145 to about 626, or about 155 to about 480, or about 165 to about 325. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186468 | WATER-SOLUBLE FILM HAVING IMPROVED DISSOLUTION AND STRESS PROPERTIES, AND PACKETS MADE THEREFROM - Disclosed is a pouch having at least one sealed compartment containing a first composition. At least one wall of the at least one sealed compartment is made from a water-soluble film having any suitable thickness. The water-soluble film comprises PVOH polymer such that when the film has a thickness of about 76 microns the film is characterized by a Dissolution Index of about 620 to about 920, or of about 665 to about 920, or about 710 to about 920; and a Stress Index of about 145 to about 626, or about 155 to about 480, or about 165 to about 325. | 08-04-2011 |
20110220536 | Fluid Detergent Compositions Comprising a Di-Amido Gellant, and Processes for Making - The invention is directed to a fluid detergent composition comprising a di-amido gellant and a surfactant, and a method for structuring said composition. | 09-15-2011 |
20110220537 | Liquid Detergent Compositions Comprising pH Tuneable Amido-Gellants, and Processes For Making - The invention is directed to a fluid detergent composition comprising a pH tuneable amido gellant and a surfactant, and a method for structuring said composition. | 09-15-2011 |
20110240510 | OPTIMIZED RELEASE OF BLEACHING SYSTEMS IN LAUNDRY DETERGENTS - The need for a stable, safe on fabric, bleaching laundry detergent, that is also convenient to use, can be met by incorporating an aryliminium cation and/or zwitterion, and an activated peroxygen source, into fluid portions of a unit dose laundry detergent article. Such unit dose articles also result in reduced damage from bleach spotting. | 10-06-2011 |
20110278194 | CONCENTRATED HARD SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to concentrated hard surface treatment compositions which are primarily intended to be dispersed in a larger volume or quantity of water prior to use by a consumer, in order to produce a ready to use type composition. | 11-17-2011 |
20120067766 | NON-FLUOROPOLYMER SURFACE PROTECTION COMPOSITION - The present invention encompasses a surface treatment composition which comprises a polyorganosiloxane fluid-silicone resin mixture and a carrier. The polyorganosiloxane fluid-silicone resin mixture comprises about 50% to about 99.99% by weight of one or more polyorganosiloxane fluid compounds, at least 0.01% by weight of one or more silicone resin, and a maximum of 5% by weight of water. | 03-22-2012 |
20120074029 | BIODEGRADABLE NOVELTY PACKAGE - Biodegradable novelty packages, which can take the shape of eggs (i.e., ellipsoids), for example, are useful for containing small toys, candy or the like. Such small toys, candy and the like are often hidden in petroleum-based plastic eggs for children's amusement. Biodegradable novelty packages as described herein are formed of a biodegradable resin, such as a biodegradable thermoplastic. | 03-29-2012 |
20120138503 | Biodegradable pharmacy container and safety cap - A biodegradable pharmacy container and safety cap includes a biodegradable material that includes a bioplastic resin and a plasticizer; a container that includes the biodegradable material, adapted to store medicine; a first locking element on an exterior side of the container; a cap that includes the biodegradable material; a resilient inner member in the cap that engages with the container so as to form a seal; a second locking element in the cap that cooperates with the first locking element so that the cap is safely held to the container. The bioplastic resin may be polylactic acid (PLA), PHA, PHB, or PHBH. The acrylate may be cured with ultraviolet light, and may include a silicone. | 06-07-2012 |
20130075298 | DURABLE, CONSUMABLE PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR HOT MELT MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Durable consumable packaging systems for hot melt materials, and particularly asphalt. The packaging system can include an asphalt or asphalt composition contained within a durable consumable wrap or bag without the need for an outer protective container. The durable consumable wrap or bag comprises a woven or non-woven fiber based material, and particularly a spun-bonded olefin material, the olefin material comprising a high density polyethylene (HDPE) material. The durable consumable packaging system provides a simple, cost effective solution to a number of the problems associated with the prior art packaging containers and systems described above, while providing additional benefits to overcome the problems specific with the packaging and transport of asphalt. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081972 | BIODEGRADABLE DISPOSABLE TABLEWARE AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Biodegradable disposable flatware and utensils manufactured from wood-based or plant-based raw materials, including materials that may be traditionally discarded such as sawdust, plant stalks, seed or grain hulls or the like. The process includes the use of a resin made from the discarded materials to form disposable utensils and flatware. | 04-04-2013 |
20130206638 | DETERGENT PACKET - A detergent packet includes a liquid detergent contained within a water soluble pouch. The water soluble pouch is formed from a film including at least one of a polymer of hydrolyzed vinyl acetate and a copolymer of hydrolyzed vinyl acetate and a second monomer. The liquid detergent includes between 5 wt % and 60 wt % water and between 0.5 wt % and 15 wt % inorganic sulfate. | 08-15-2013 |
20130256182 | DETERGENT POUCH WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - An improved detergent pouch that is prepared from at least two water-soluble polymeric films, which are sealed together to contain a detergent composition therein, wherein at least one flexibility-imparting agent is mixed with the detergent composition, or coated onto the pouch to prevent leakage and cracking under stress or unfavorable environmental conditions. | 10-03-2013 |
20130313154 | CONCENTRATED CLEANER IN WATER-DISSOLVABLE POUCH - Concentrated liquid cleaning fluid compositions for hard surface cleaning which are particularly suited for storage and dispensing from water-dissolvable plastic pouches. In use the pouches are placed in water whereupon the plastic pouch dissolves allowing the concentrated composition to become diluted in the water to provide a cleaner. The concentrated cleaning composition has good stability and does not affect the plastic or rate of dissolution of the pouch, and allows use of a variety of colorants and fragrances with a base product formulation. The formulation includes a linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid (LABSA), a nonionic ethoxylated alcohol surfactant, and an alkanol amine or alkyl amine capable of reacting with the LABSA so that the sulfonic group is added to the amine. | 11-28-2013 |
20130327678 | GARBAGE DISPOSAL CLEANING POUCH AND METHODS OF USE - This invention relates to compositions and methods to provide an effervescent garbage disposal cleaner. The compositions are contained in a water-soluble film and include encapsulated technologies to isolate ingredients that are sensitive to temperature and humidity fluctuations, and are also prone to react with each other, which would result in comprising the overall product performance. | 12-12-2013 |
20140110301 | PVP COPOLYMER FOR HARSH CHEMICAL PACKAGING - A water soluble film useful in unit-dose chemical packaging is disclosed. The film may include: a water soluble saccharide and a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer consisting essentially of: (a) from 80 to 99 mole percent of vinyl alcohol and vinyl ester monomer; and (b) from 1 to 20 mole percent of a pyrrolidone comonomer. Such compositions may be used to provide a water-soluble film simultaneously satisfying requirements in regard to water solubility, biodegradability, and physical properties, even when used for packaging of harsh, oxidizing chemicals. | 04-24-2014 |
20140299502 | Container For Use In A Washing Process - A container having a plurality of compartments wherein at least one compartment comprises a solid detergent composition and at least one compartment comprises a detergent composition which is in the form of a liquid or a gel and wherein adjacent compartments are arranged in a non-superposed or non-superposable relationship. | 10-09-2014 |
20150114872 | COMPOSTABLE CONTAINER FOR STORING FLUIDS - A fully compostable container is provided having an enclosed body with an opening through an interior surface and an exterior surface. The enclosed body having a plant fiber structural layer configured to biodegrade in ambient conditions into nontoxic residue and a fluid barrier layer formed on a first side of the structural layer to form the interior surface of the enclosed body, the fluid barrier layer configured to biodegrade in ambient conditions into nontoxic residue. The container is gradually biodegradable when exposed to a set of factors in a natural environment and has a shelf life of six months when stored under standard commercial conditions. | 04-30-2015 |
20150136637 | WATER-SOLUBLE PACKAGING AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The application describes a water-soluble package that contains an agent and a water-soluble envelope, in which at least one strip of film made of a water-soluble material is arranged by material attachment on the outer surface of the package. | 05-21-2015 |
20150291744 | HARD CAPSULE HAVING IMPROVED THICKNESS UNIFORMITY - Provided is a hard capsule. The provided hard capsule includes water-soluble cellulose ether, about 0.5 parts by weight to about 1.5 parts by weight of a gelation agent based on 100 parts by weight of the water-soluble cellulose ether, and about 0 parts by weight to about 0.3 parts by weight of a gelation aid based on 100 parts by weight of the water-soluble cellulose ether, wherein the hard capsule comprises a body and a cap that seals the body, and a ratio of a maximum thickness to a minimum thickness of the body and the cap is each 2.5 or less. | 10-15-2015 |
20150329807 | Unit Dose Detergent Compositions - The present invention relates to unit dose detergent compositions comprising a water-soluble container formed from a water-soluble film material enclosing a liquid composition with a relatively high water content. In one embodiment, the unit dose detergent composition comprises a water-soluble container formed from a water-soluble film material enclosing a liquid composition, wherein the liquid composition comprises (a) at least one surfactant, (b) at least one humectant selected from the group consisting of polyols having 3 to 9 carbon atoms, and (c) about 15 wt % to about 35 wt % of water. | 11-19-2015 |
20150336691 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS MOTION ROTATABLE FORMING OF SOLUBLE POUCHES - A machine and method of forming multi-compartment pouches is disclosed in which two pouches formed on separate adjacent formers ( | 11-26-2015 |
20150360837 | WATER SOLUBLE POUCH COMPRISING AN EMBOSSED AREA - The present relates to a water-soluble pouch comprising a water soluble film encapsulating a composition, wherein the film comprises at least one area of embossment | 12-17-2015 |
20160068787 | Stabilized Humicola Lanuginosa Lipase Variants in Water-Soluble Films - The invention relates to a lipase containing water-soluble film, and a detergent pouch formed by the water-soluble film. | 03-10-2016 |
20160251131 | WEB OF CLEANING PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE | 09-01-2016 |