Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150024992 | Washing Capsule For Providing A Washing Composition To A Machine - The invention provides a washing capsule for providing washing compositions to a machine, the capsule comprising a rigid water-soluble shell; a liquid or gel of a first washing composition within the shell; and a solid tablet of a second washing composition within the liquid, but not connected to the shell. | 01-22-2015 |
20140366919 | Cleaning Article - A unit-dose cleaning article comprising cleaning agents in a wrapping, wherein at least 50% by weight of the cleaning agents is constituted by elements which individually are of volume in the range of from 50 to 800 mm | 12-18-2014 |
20140315776 | Container for use in a washing process - The present invention provides a deformable water soluble or water dispersible outer pouch containing a detergent composition, the detergent composition comprising at least one phase in solid form and at least one liquid phase with at least one solid phase predominantly surrounded by a liquid phase. The pouches exhibit good physical and chemical stability and can also provide for sequential release of its ingredients. | 10-23-2014 |
20140314619 | Emanator Device - An emanator device for emanating an air treatment agent into the surrounding air comprises a housing ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140305074 | Molding Containers - A method of making an upwardly open container having a base wall, an upright perimeter wall, and an upright internal wall between one part of the perimeter wall and another part of the perimeter wall, the perimeter wall and the internal wall forming first and second compartments within the container, wherein the method comprises injecting a molten water-soluble polymer into a mould cavity between cooperating male and female mould parts; wherein there are independently movable first and second male parts separated by a gap in which the internal wall is formed, and wherein the first and second male parts correspond to the first and second compartments of the container to be formed. | 10-16-2014 |
20140303059 | Bleach Catalyst Particle - The invention relates to a particle comprising a bleach catalyst, a sulphonated polymer and a coating material. The particles are suitable for use in detergent compositions. | 10-09-2014 |
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 |
20140296121 | STABLE AQUEOUS PAP SUSPENSION - A storage stable aqueous suspension of PAP is provided. | 10-02-2014 |
20140235522 | Dosage Element and a Method of Manufacturing a Dosage Element - A dosage element of a type to be consumed in ware washing comprises first ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140196219 | Product - A dosing and dispensing device for liquid detergent comprises a hollow body having a portion comprising a flexible material, an opening in said flexible portion, and means to spread at least a portion of the contained liquid detergent onto a surface of fabric. The opening is (progressively) opened when pressure is applied to said device on a surface to which the liquid detergent is applied. The opening is substantially closed when said pressure stops. | 07-17-2014 |
20140190847 | Washing Capsule For Providing A Washing Composition To A Machine - The present invention provides a washing capsule for providing a washing composition to a machine, the capsule comprising a solid tablet of a first washing composition and at least one rigid water-soluble shell fixed directly to the solid tablet to define a cavity between the shell and the tablet, the cavity containing a liquid or gel of a second washing composition. A method of producing the capsule is also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
20140182067 | Dosing and Dispensing Device for Liquid Detergent - A dosing and dispensing device for liquid detergent comprises a hollow body having a portion comprising a flexible material, an opening in said flexible portion, and means to spread at least a portion of the contained liquid detergent onto a surface of fabric. The opening is (progressively) opened when pressure is applied to said device on a surface to which the liquid detergent is applied. The opening is substantially closed when said pressure stops. The opening comprises a hinge valve. | 07-03-2014 |
20140171353 | Detergent Composition - The invention relates to an automatic dishwashing detergent composition that is formulated to provide effective cleaning at low temperatures. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165297 | Dosing and Dispensing Device for Liquid Detergent - A dosing and dispensing device for liquid detergent comprises a hollow body having a portion comprising a flexible material, wherein at least one slit is provided in the flexible portion for dispensing the product, and means to spread at least a portion of the contained liquid detergent onto a surface of fabric. The slit is (progressively) opened when pressure is applied to said device on a surface to which the liquid detergent is applied. The opening is substantially closed when said pressure stops. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165296 | Composition - A liquid detergent composition has a thickening system which comprises triethanolamine. | 06-19-2014 |
20140144472 | Dosage Element and a Method of Manufacturing a Dosage Element - This invention concerns dosage elements for a ware washing machine and a method of manufacturing such dosage elements. In embodiments of the invention a dosage element comprises first ( | 05-29-2014 |
20140137898 | Multi-Dosing Device - The invention relates to a detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine. In particular the invention relates to a simple multi-dosing device. | 05-22-2014 |
20140135248 | Detergent Composition With Improved Drying Performance - A detergent composition with a superior drying performance is provided comprising a surfactant according to the formula: Formula (I)) Wherein n=0-5 and m=10-50; or formula (2): R | 05-15-2014 |
20140135247 | Composition - The present invention provides the use of a composition comprising a polyalkyleneimine and/or salts or derivative thereof and an amphoteric polymer for the prevention of corrosion of non-metallic in organic items during a washing or rinsing process, in particular during an automatic dishwashing process. | 05-15-2014 |
20140123401 | Composition - A liquid detergent composition having a thickening system/suspension system which comprises (a) an ionic salt in an amount of over 10 wt %. | 05-08-2014 |
20140100152 | Coated Bleach Materials - The invention relates to particles of bleach material that comprise at least two coating layers. At least one of the coating layers comprises a sugar compound and at least one other coating layer comprises a polymer. The invention also relates to detergent compositions containing the coated particles. | 04-10-2014 |
20140057823 | Carpet Cleaning Composition - A carpet cleaning detergent comprises:
| 02-27-2014 |
20140057822 | Container - Packaged detergent composition comprising a container that at least partly disintegrates in an aqueous environment, the detergent composition comprising at least one liquid and at least one solid substantially insoluble in the liquid and preferably having a size sufficient to be retained by a 2.5 mm mesh wherein the at least one solid has a density lower than the density of the liquid | 02-27-2014 |
20140057821 | Dyed Coated Bleach Materials - The invention relates to dyed particles of a bleach material that comprise a coating. The invention also relates to the use of the dyed particles in detergent compositions. | 02-27-2014 |
20140053879 | Method Of Cleaning - The invention comprises a method of cleaning a kitchenware article, the method comprising a pre-treatment step in which a pre-cleaning composition is applied to the kitchenware article; and a dishwashing step in which the kitchenware article is washed in a dishwashing machine using a dishwashing composition; characterised in that the pre-cleaning composition is ejected from a pressurised aerosol canister and provides a cleaning foam on the surface of the kitchenware article. | 02-27-2014 |
20140048107 | Method Of Cleaning - The invention comprises a method of carrying out machine dishwashing, using a cleaning composition, the method comprising delivery of the cleaning composition into the machine, characterised in that the cleaning composition is delivered to the machine from a pressurised aerosol canister as a foam or as a foam precursor which forms foam before the machine is operated. | 02-20-2014 |
20140033447 | Product - A dosing and dispensing device for liquid detergent comprises a hollow body having a portion comprising a flexible material, an opening in said flexible portion, and means to spread at least a portion of the contained liquid detergent onto a surface of fabric. | 02-06-2014 |
20130341364 | Container for Powder - A packaging container for powder or granular material. The container has a perforated portion with a sealing film. The container is used for a container for storage, capable of discharging its contents of the required quantity at a required time. The sealing film may be replaceable sealed against the perforated portion. | 12-26-2013 |
20130283543 | Product - A surface treating implement, comprises a body including:—
| 10-31-2013 |
20130261043 | Detergent Composition - A composition comprises a surfactant having the formula below, | 10-03-2013 |
20130206772 | Refill Cartridge for a Cylindrical Type Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device - The invention is a refill device for a cylindrical type of multi-dosing detergent delivery device wherein, said refill device comprises a plurality of detergent carrying chambers ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130200108 | Apparatus for Mounting a Canister thereto and for Controlled Spraying from Said Canister - An apparatus for mounting and controlling sprayed application of a substance from a canister with a manual actuator mechanism. The apparatus comprises a main body portion with means for removable mounting of a canister. A handle extends from the main body portion. A trigger is connected to the handle. The trigger is adapted for causing said canister to emit a spray upon manual actuation thereof. The handle is in the form of a tube. Disposed within the tube is a rigid linkage cooperating with the aerosol canister and the trigger. The linkage has a resilient arm bias against the interior of the tube. | 08-08-2013 |
20130199569 | DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING MANGANESE-OXALATE - The present invention provides a detergent composition comprising MGDA, managanese oxalate and a bleach compound. In particular the invention provides detergent compositions that are suitable for automatic dishwashing (ADW). | 08-08-2013 |
20130181382 | Use of a Polyvinyl Alcohol Sheet in a Thermoforming Process for Manufacturing Containers - Use of a poly(vinyl alcohol) sheet having either i) a thickness of at least 200 μm as a substrate having a reduced tendency to shrink back compared with the same poly(vinyl alcohol) sheet having a lesser thickness in a thermoforming process or ii) having a thickness of no more than 200 μm as a substrate in a vacuum forming process, to produce a pocket in a mould, wherein the mould comprises at least one protrusion or depression on at least one surface and further wherein any protrusion does not extend to or above the upper surface of the mould is provided. Also provided is process of producing a rigid pocket by a thermo-forming process or a non-rigid pocket by a vacuum-forming process. | 07-18-2013 |
20130072412 | Detergent Composition - The present invention provides easy to handle, stable bleach material particle comprising a co-granulate of a bleach material, a water soluble binder and a disintegrant. It also provides easy to handle, stable shaped bodies comprising bleach material, a binder and a disintegrant where at least the bleach material and the binder are preferably co-granulated together. Detergent compositions comprising the bleach material particle or the shaped body are also provided. The products of the invention exhibit good solubility characteristics and bleachable stain removal performance. | 03-21-2013 |
20130029898 | Composition - A liquid detergent composition has a thickening system which comprises;
| 01-31-2013 |
20130004689 | Method of Forming a Blowable Parison - A method of forming an essentially tubular blowable plastics parison comprises injection moulding an essentially tubular parison around a mould surface. Means for injecting flowable plastics material to said injection mould at an injection station to form a parison within said mould surface are used. These comprise a plurality of individual injectors, with at least a secondary injector being capable of injecting a different composition from the remaining primary injectors. | 01-03-2013 |
20120263516 | Product - A container adapted to contain and dispense a product. Said container comprises a hollow body, a filling opening, a dispensing opening, a valve and a flexible and resilient support means for said valve. Said flexible and resilient support means urges said valve against said dispensing opening, achieving a leak-tight engagement between said valve and said dispensing opening. Said flexible and resilient support means can be resiliently deformed by an external force acting on said valve whereby said leak-tight engagement between said valve and said dispensing opening is disengaged, allowing said contained product to be spread by said valve. Said flexible and resilient support means comprises a housing which fits the container and defines said dispensing opening at one extremity. Said housing comprising a resiliently deformable means urging said valve against said dispensing opening to achieve said leak-tight engagement. | 10-18-2012 |
20120234359 | DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A liquid hard surface detergent composition comprising a liquid mixed alkoxylate fatty alcohol non-ionic surfactant comprising a greater number of the lower higher alkoxylate group than the higher alkoxylate group in the molecule and a builder. The compositions provide good shine/anti-spotting characteristics on hard surfaces and are especially suitable for use as automatic dishwashing compositions. | 09-20-2012 |
20120205280 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A CONTAINER AND SUCH A CONTAINER - A process for producing a container comprising at least one aperture, the process comprising the steps of:
| 08-16-2012 |
20120190608 | COATED CRYSTALLINE POLYCARBOXYLATE PARTICLES - A particulate material comprising a crystalline polycarboxylate wherein the particles of the material have a coating. A solid detergent composition comprising a crystalline polycarboxylate containing particulate material of the invention is also provided. The particulate material of the invention exhibits good building/chelancy properties and is especially suitable for use in detergent tablets. | 07-26-2012 |
20120189506 | Detergent Delivery Device - The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device. In embodiments of the present invention, the multi-dosing detergent delivery device comprises: a housing comprising a base and a lid; a refill holder and shaft located within the housing and arranged, in use, for receiving thereon a cartridge having a plurality X of chambers each accommodating a detergent composition; a directing means formed in the lid of said device to direct, in use, wash liquor collected on said lid selectively into a chamber of the cartridge to contact the detergent composition therein; an outlet formed in a base region of said housing to allow, in use, detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the device; and indexing means located within the shaft of the device for causing, in use, automatic movement of said cartridge relative to said housing during and subsequent to a wash cycle so as to cause a neighbouring chamber to be in an exposed, ready to be used, position prior to a next washing cycle, said indexing means comprising: a thermally reactive element, a resilient biasing means, a gearing mechanism and a clutch element for selectively decoupling torque forces generated by expansion of said thermally reactive element from said shaft. | 07-26-2012 |
20120178664 | Process for Producing a Multi-Phase Detergent Tablet - A process for the manufacture of a detergent tablet comprises filling a recess in a first pre-formed body with a gel; adding a second body to the gel; and allowing/causing the gel to solidify. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178148 | Detergent Composition - A detergent composition comprising; a subtilisin variant having the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO 1, and at least one additional ingredient selected from; i) bleaches selected from percarbonates, persulphates and organic peracids, ii) aminocarboxylates, or iii) sulphonated polymers, or iv) organophosphoric acids or salts thereof and mixtures thereof is provided. Also provided is a detergent composition comprising a subtilisin variant having the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO 1, wherein, the detergent composition is at least partially enveloped in a water soluble or water dispersible package. The compositions exhibit good performance on proteinaceous stains, even when formulated at alkaline pHs. A method of removing proteinaceous stains from surfaces comprising such stains is also provided. | 07-12-2012 |
20120151971 | DETERGENT DISPENSING DEVICE - A detergent composition dispensing device removable insertable into a washing machine comprises:—
| 06-21-2012 |
20120125374 | Compositions - A dishwasher detergent composition comprising:
| 05-24-2012 |
20120097193 | DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A unit dose detergent composition comprising 1) a water soluble or water dispersible package comprising water soluble or water dispersible packaging material and a bleaching composition comprising a bleaching compound, the bleaching composition being at least partly enveloped by the packaging material and 2) at least one additional solid detergent composition comprising a bleach sensitive material and a surfactant and/or builder. | 04-26-2012 |
20120090100 | COMPOSITION - An aqueous composition comprises a bleach and a cationic surfactant for use as a pre-treatment composition in a laundry/fabric washing operation. | 04-19-2012 |
20120067764 | PERCARBONATE CONTAINING DETERGENT PRODUCT - A detergent product comprises a container containing a detergent composition. The composition includes a percarbonate compound in an amount of greater than 20 wt %, preferably greater than 35%. The container is formed of an insoluble material. The detergent composition comprises a silicate in an amount of greater than 0.5 wt %. | 03-22-2012 |
20110309108 | Detergent Dispensing Device - A free standing detergent dispensing device removably insertable into an automatic washing machine, the device comprising a cartridge having a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a directing means to direct wash liquor selectively into a chamber of a cartridge to contact the detergent composition therein, wherein the directing means is movable relatively to the cartridge to bring an opening in the directing means selectively into alignment with an inlet opening in each chamber. | 12-22-2011 |
20110296625 | COMPOSITION - A cleaning composition comprises a dispersion. The dispersion includes an acidic aqueous phase and a suspended particle. The particle is coated with an acid stable coating | 12-08-2011 |
20110272435 | Detergent Dispensing Device - A detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine, the device having a cartridge with a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a selecting means to selectively expose each chamber to wash liquor allowing the detergent, in use, to be washed out of the chamber; a manual operating means being movable from a first position to a second position for loading mechanical energy into the device which provides a restoring force for the operating means, and a thermal element to retain the operating means in the second position, the thermal element being arranged to move when subjected to an elevated temperature prevailing in an interior of the machine during a wash cycle, thereby moving the operating means or releasing the operating means, the operating means being arranged to advance the selecting means to an adjacent chamber as the cartridge remains stationary. | 11-10-2011 |
20110271459 | PRODUCT - A product comprises a pillow made of a plastics sheet material. The material is porous. The product further comprises particles of a support material contained within the pillow. One or more of the particles of support of the plastics sheet material are reversible impregnated with a detergent formulation. | 11-10-2011 |
20110207647 | COMPOSITION - A dishwasher detergent composition, preferably pH neutral, and comprising a strong biodegradable builder and optionally a bleach, and optionally a sulfonated polymer. | 08-25-2011 |
20110189061 | Detergent Delivery Device - The invention is an improvement to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device, the device being of a type comprising a housing ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110189060 | Improvements to Detergent Delivery Device - The invention is an improvement to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device, the device being of a type comprising a housing ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110183883 | COMPOSITION - The present invention provides the use of a composition comprising a polyalkyleneimine and/or salts or derivative thereof for the prevention of corrosion of non-metallic in organic items during a washing or rinsing process, in particular during an automatic dishwashing process. | 07-28-2011 |
20110175257 | Injection Moulding Process - A method of forming an article by injection moulding a molten thermoplastic material into a mould, wherein for or during the injection moulding process the mould is actively heated, the mould being at an elevated temperature, below the melting point of the thermoplastic material, throughout the injection moulding process. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174660 | Container - A container comprises a detergent formulation. The container includes a first enclosing wall. The first enclosing wall is permeable to water. The container includes a second enclosing wall. The second enclosing wall comprises a bleaching catalyst admixture and a support material. | 07-21-2011 |
20110167567 | Dye Transfer Inhibition Composition - A composition comprises a fibre material. The fibre has been treated by reaction with a molecule having the following formula: | 07-14-2011 |
20110166056 | Injection Moulded Containers - A method of forming a water soluble container, comprising an injection moulded water soluble polymer, in which is present a fabric care, surface care or dishwashing composition, by injection moulding a thermoplastic material into a mould, wherein for or during the injection moulding process the mould is actively heated, the mould being at an elevated temperature, below the melting point of the thermoplastic material, throughout the injection moulding process. | 07-07-2011 |
20110118167 | Composition for Protection of Glassware in Dishwasher - The present invention provides a composition. The composition comprises zinc and bismuth. The composition is for use in the protection of glassware in an automatic dishwashing process from detrimental effects caused by exposure to aluminium. | 05-19-2011 |
20110114127 | Composition for the Protection of Glassware in a Dishwashing Process - The present invention provides a composition. The composition comprises zinc and bismuth. The composition is for use in the protection of glassware in an automatic dishwashing process. | 05-19-2011 |
20110108154 | Container - The use of a container in an automatic dishwasher. The container is shaped such that it has a maximum width of less than 40 mm. | 05-12-2011 |
20110107545 | Product - A surface treating implement, comprises a body including: —
| 05-12-2011 |
20110087367 | Dispenser and Support for Dispensing Doses of a Deliverable Substance - A support ( | 04-14-2011 |
20110062620 | Process for Making a Pellet - The invention comprises a shaping process for making pellets of a thermoplastic extrudable resin composition. The resin composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer, plasticiser and optionally further additives. The plasticiser comprises a component which is solid at room temperature. The process is run at a temperature above the melting point of the plasticiser and below the melting/plastification temperature of the thermoplastic polymer. | 03-17-2011 |
20110039750 | GLASSWARE CORROSION INHIBITOR - Article for use in a dishwashing machine, which comprises a water-soluble glass or ceramic composition effective to reduce corrosion of glassware and at least one surfactant containing composition, wherein the amount of the glass or ceramic composition is within the range of 5 to 95 wt. % and the amount of the surfactant is in the range of 5 to 95 wt. %, both percentages based on the weight of the article. | 02-17-2011 |
20110000266 | Dispensing Device - A fluid dispensing system comprises a compressible bottle having an outlet and containing a collapsible pouch. The bottle has a release control means disposed adjacent to the outlet. | 01-06-2011 |
20100331230 | Composition - A particulate material comprising a bleach catalyst wherein the particles of the bleach catalyst have a coating and the weight ratio of the coating to the bleach catalyst is in the range of from 10-60 wt %. The particulate material exhibits good stability. | 12-30-2010 |
20100298195 | Composition - A composition comprises a bleaching catalyst admixed with an insoluble support matrix. | 11-25-2010 |
20100294310 | Pyrrolidone Containing Detergent Composition - A detergent composition comprises a hydrophobic polymer, a sulphonated polyacrylate, a pyrrolidone derivative and an anionic surfactant. The compositions find particular application in dishwashing applications and exhibit reduced tendency for spotting on the articles to be cleaned. | 11-25-2010 |
20100292120 | Detergent Composition - A detergent composition comprising an enzyme and a bleaching compound and comprising two or more distinct regions, wherein the enzyme is located in a first distinct region and the bleaching compound is located in a second distinct region and further wherein a builder comprising an amino acid based compound and/or succinate based compound is located in the first distinct region. The compositions exhibit improved stability of the enzyme. | 11-18-2010 |
20100286017 | Stain Treating Composition - A two-compartment dispenser comprises a first compartment, a second compartment and dispensing means. The first compartment contains an aqueous composition comprising a source of active oxygen and having a pH of greater than 0 but less than 7 and a perhydrolase enzyme. The second compartment contains an aqueous composition comprising an ester. The dispensing means is adapted to dispense the contents (or part thereof) of the compartments on to a surface either sequentially or simultaneously to form a mixture thereof. | 11-11-2010 |
20100273698 | Compositions - A process for the preparation of a package containing a compacted particulate composition, comprises wrapping a compacted particulate composition to sealing same with at least one film. Thereafter treating the resultant seams of the sealed composition to produce a package that is suitable for handling by a user than known packages. | 10-28-2010 |
20100254749 | Fabric Treatment Applicator - A fabric treatment applicator comprises a housing and an application member. The housing includes a fabric treatment composition. The application member has a frictional stress value of less than 0.05 Nmm | 10-07-2010 |
20100249006 | Detergent Composition - A detergent composition comprising three or more distinct regions, the composition comprising one or more anti-corrosion agents and a bleaching compound, wherein, the bleaching compound is predominantly located in a first distinct region, and the one or more anti-corrosion agents are predominantly located in a second distinct region having a pH in the range of from 5 to 8.9 which second distinct region is not in direct contact with the first distinct region, and further wherein the second distinct region has a lower pH than the first distinct region. | 09-30-2010 |
20100240565 | Composition - Disclosed is use of an aqueous composition comprising a bleach and an optical brightener as a pre-treatment composition in a laundry/fabric washing operation, as well as compositions and dispensing devices comprising the pre-treatment composition. | 09-23-2010 |
20100212695 | Dosage Element - Laundry or dishwasher detergent elements ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100200025 | Detergent Dosing Device - A refill device for a multi-dosing detergent delivery device comprises: a plurality of dosage elements each containing an amount of detergent; and a disposable dosage element support means for containing said dosage elements and holding them in a specific configuration prior to use, wherein said specific configuration matches a compartment layout of a multi-chamber inlet part of a multi-dosing detergent delivery device and facilitates insertion of said dosage elements into said multi-chamber inlet part by a user without the user needing to handle any of said dosage elements directly. In one variant, primary retail packaging is provided mimicking the internal formation of the multi-chamber inlet part ( | 08-12-2010 |
20100197547 | Emanator Blister - An emanator blister, has a membrane comprising PET/PBT. The blister contains a liquid detersive active. | 08-05-2010 |
20100197546 | Detergent Composition - The invention provides a solid dishwashing detergent composition comprising an amount of from 0.01 to 10 % wt of one or more anionic polyesters. The compositions exhibit good drying properties, especially on plasticware. | 08-05-2010 |
20100192993 | Detergent Dosing Device - The invention concerns detergent dosing devices and particularly a device for metering detergent doses within a dishwashing machine. A detergent dosing device according to an embodiment of the invention comprises: a lid assembly ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100186781 | Detergent Dosing Device - The invention concerns detergent dosing devices and particularly a device for metering detergent doses within a dishwashing machine. A detergent dosing device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention comprises: a water/wash liquor collection area ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100186451 | WATER-SOLUBLE GLASS AS CORROSION PROTECTOR IN DISHWASHING MACHINES - Water-soluble glass as corrosion protector in dishwashing machines A zinc-containing, water-soluble glass composition comprising from 41 to 54 mole % of P | 07-29-2010 |
20100180549 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A WATER-SOLUBLE CONTAINER WITH TWO COMPARTMENTS - A process for preparing a water-soluble container comprising at least two compartments which comprises:
| 07-22-2010 |
20100176148 | Detergent Dispensing Device - A detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine, the device having a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a selecting means to selectively expose each chamber to wash liquor allowing the detergent, in use, to be washed out of the chamber; a manual operating means being movable from a first position to a second position for loading mechanical energy into the device which provides a restoring force for the operating means, and a return motion prevention means to retain the operating means in the second position, the return motion prevention means being arranged to move when subjected to a condition prevailing in an interior of the machine during a wash cycle, thereby moving the operating means to the first position or releasing the operating means to return to the first position during a single wash cycle; the operating means being arranged to move the selecting means and cartridge relatively to one another to advance the selecting means to an adjacent chamber as it moves either from the first to the second position, the second to the first position, or both. | 07-15-2010 |
20100170302 | Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device - The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device. The device comprises a housing ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100167976 | Composition - A solid zeolite free soluble water softening composition comprises an effervescent system including an organic acid and an alkali which react together upon dissolution in water. | 07-01-2010 |
20100167974 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS PACKAGED IN ETHOXYLATED POLYVINYLALCOHOL MATERIALS - Use of a film forming material comprising an ethoxylated poly(vinylalcohol) for the manufacturing of water-soluble packaging for a detergent composition or related material. | 07-01-2010 |
20100155428 | Mounting Device - The invention relates to a mounting device, particularly arranged for mounting a detergent delivery cartridge ( | 06-24-2010 |
20100139695 | Dosage Element and a Method of Manufacturing a Dosage Element - A dosage element of a type to be consumed in use in a ware washing machine comprises an outer casing formed during a preliminary manufacturing process, whereby said outer casing is provided with two compartments respectively containing first and second substances, the two compartments being separated by an insert which forms one or more internal separation walls. | 06-10-2010 |
20100135874 | Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device - The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device. In embodiments of the present invention, the device comprises a housing ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100132741 | Detergent Composition - The present invention relates to a detergent composition comprising at least one surfactant, at least one biodegradable builder and, at least one source of metal ions, wherein the metal ions are selected from zinc; tin; magnesium; calcium; strontium; titanium; zirconium; manganese; and/or bismuth. The composition is especially suitable for use as a dishwasher detergent composition. The present invention also relates to methods for using such a composition as well as methods of washing dishes with the composition. | 06-03-2010 |
20100113318 | Dosage Element and a Method of Manufacturing a Dosage Element - A dosage element to be consumed in use in a ware washing machine, the dosage element comprises a container, whereby the container encloses a non-consolidated particulate composition and a gel in direct contact with one another. | 05-06-2010 |
20100101612 | Dosage Element and a Method of Manufacturing a Dosage Element - This invention concerns dosage elements for a ware washing machine and a method of manufacturing such dosage elements. In embodiments of the invention a dosage element comprises first ( | 04-29-2010 |
20100093587 | Detergent Composition and Method - An automatic dishwashing machine cleaning composition for use during one or more wash and/or rinse cycle(s) of the dishwashing machine, the composition having an alkaline pH and comprising at least one non-starch carbohydrase which exhibits activity at a pH of 8 or above. A method of using said composition is also disclosed. | 04-15-2010 |
20100092229 | Product - An applicator for a detergent composition comprises a container. The container has at one end a housing with an opening therein. An applicator cylinder is located within and extends outwardly from the opening. | 04-15-2010 |
20100089422 | Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device - A multi-dosing detergent delivery device removably insertable into an automatic dishwashing machine. The device comprises a cartridge capable of receiving therein a plurality of dosage elements of a cleaning composition, a collection area formed in a lid area of said device suitable to collect water/wash liquor in a main wash cycle of a dishwasher and a directing means to direct water or wash liquor from said collection area selectively to an interior part of said device. The collection area of the device is optimised for collecting enough water/wash liquor in a main wash cycle of a dishwasher to achieve standard dissolution of a single dosage element during a dishwashing programme. | 04-15-2010 |
20100081599 | Composition - A dishwasher detergent composition, preferably pH neutral, and comprising a strong biodegradable builder and optionally a bleach, and optionally a sulfonated polymer. | 04-01-2010 |
20100071733 | Device Status Indicator for a Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device - The present invention concerns a multi-dosing detergent delivery device including a status indicator for providing an external indication of the internal status of the device. The indicator comprises a first element ( | 03-25-2010 |
20100065084 | Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device - The invention concerns a multi-dosing detergent delivery device that is removably insertable into an automatic dishwashing machine. The device comprises a cartridge capable of receiving therein a rack of dosage elements of a cleaning composition, a collection area formed in a lid area of said device suitable to collect water/wash liquor in a main wash cycle of a dishwasher and a directing means to direct water or wash liquor from said collection area selectively to an interior part of said device. In particular, the device of the present invention includes a sieve arrangement located in the lid area to prevent or impede particles from blocking water/wash liquor flow into said interior part of the device. | 03-18-2010 |
20100031978 | Multi-Dosing Detergent delivery device - The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device. In embodiments of the present invention, the device comprises a housing ( | 02-11-2010 |
20100031974 | Composition and Method - A granulated composition suitable for use in a carpet cleaning operation comprising a derivatised/modified cellulose such as a hydrophobic cellulose component and/or a silicified cellulose. | 02-11-2010 |
20100029535 | Package Comprising a Detergent Composition - A package comprises a detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The detergent composition further comprises encapsulated phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) in granular form having a particle size of from 10-500 μm. | 02-04-2010 |
20090325840 | Detergent Composition - A hard surface detergent composition is provided, said composition comprising a peroxygen bleach capable of exhibiting bleaching properties at a pH of below 9, and an amino ketone or derivative thereof bleach activator, and wherein a 1% wt solution in distilled water at 25° C. of the composition has a pH lower than 9. Potassium monopersulphate is the preferred bleach compound and diethyl amino acetone or derivative thereof is the preferred bleach activator. The compositions exhibit good bleaching performance at pHs of less than 9. | 12-31-2009 |
20090308414 | Dosage Element and Chamber - This invention relates to a dosage element of cleaning composition and an associated chamber for use in a ware washing machine, for example a dishwashing machine or a laundry washing machine. The dosage element and chamber are particularly useful in the context of forming part of a multi-dosing detergent delivery device and/or a refill for such a device. The element supports various different configurations of ingress and egress holes for an efficient dissolution of cleaning composition. | 12-17-2009 |
20090293923 | DETERGENT DISPENSING DEVICE - The present invention provides a detergent composition dispensing device. The device is removably insertable into a washing machine. The device comprises a chamber to accommodate a detergent composition, a detection means to detect the presence of water and/or wash liquor in the machine and a pumping means to pump the detergent composition from the chamber out of the device. The pumping means is influenced by an output signal from the detection means, characterised in that the detection means has an associated algorithm such that water is not deemed to have been detected until water and/or wash liquor has been detected as being present over a certain portion of a per-determined time interval in a wash cycle. | 12-03-2009 |
20090275492 | Method Composition and Use - A method of reducing rust in an automatic dishwasher comprises providing a rust-combating composition in the cleaning cycle of the dishwasher. The rust-combating composition be an organic acid. Preferred organic acids are oxalic acid and ascorbic acid. A passivating agent may be present, for example a phosphoric acid, a phosphate or a silicate. | 11-05-2009 |
20090239731 | WATER-SOLUBLE GLASS COMPOSITION - A zinc and bismuth containing, water-soluble glass composition comprising from 10 to 75 mole % P | 09-24-2009 |
20090235959 | Assembly and Device - An assembly comprising a unit dose element ( | 09-24-2009 |
20090205749 | Filling System - A filling system for a detergent vessel comprises a reservoir ( | 08-20-2009 |
20090196892 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING WATER SOLUBLE ARTICLES - A process for preparing a water-soluble article comprising a water-soluble primary thermoformed component and a water-soluble secondary component arranged therein comprises:—
| 08-06-2009 |
20090196891 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING WATER SOLUBLE ARTICLES - A process for preparing a water-soluble article comprising a water-soluble primary thermoformed component and a water-soluble secondary component arranged therein comprises:
| 08-06-2009 |
20090179173 | Water Softening Method - This invention relates to a method of water-softening using a water-softening product and products useful in such methods. The invention describes improved products and processes for their preparation wherein a water-softening composition is held between a water permeable water-insoluble web. | 07-16-2009 |
20090170743 | Article - An article comprises a rack of solid sticks ( | 07-02-2009 |
20090158785 | Dispenser - A dispenser for a liquid detergent composition suitable for use in an automatic washing machine having a rotating drum, comprises a housing including a reservoir for the detergent composition. The reservoir has a dispensing aperture. The dispenser includes a weight which is moveable relative to the housing. The movement of the weight is driven by rotation of the drum. The weight is connected to a closure for the dispensing aperture. Movement of the weight causes the dispensing aperture to open. | 06-25-2009 |
20090129972 | Clothes Conditioning Hanger and Method of Using Same - An apparatus comprises a clothes-conditioning hanger able to condition (e.g. fragrance) clothing on the hanger The hanger has a socket ( | 05-21-2009 |
20090104093 | DETERGENT DISPENSING DEVICE - A free standing detergent dispensing device removably insertable into an automatic washing machine, the device comprising a cartridge having a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a directing means to direct wash liquor selectively into a chamber of a cartridge to contact the detergent composition therein, wherein the directing means is movable relatively to the cartridge to bring an opening in the directing means selectively into alignment with an inlet opening in each chamber. | 04-23-2009 |
20090075855 | Delivery Cartridge - A dishwasher detergent delivery cartridge comprises a plurality of unit dose elements of a dishwasher detergent composition, the composition being a substantially coherent mass and comprising at least 20 wt % of methyl glycine diacetic acid and/or a salt thereof and/or of glutamic diacetic acid and/or a salt thereof. | 03-19-2009 |
20090069208 | AQUEOUS DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to aqueous enzyme-containing liquid detergents, preferably for use as a laundry booster compositions either as a pre-wash composition or in conjunction with a laundry detergent, with good enzyme stability. The stability of the enzymes is improved by the inclusion of a hydrogen peroxide destroying agent, preferably catalase. | 03-12-2009 |
20090048144 | WATER SOFTENING PRODUCT - A water softening product having an enclosing wall and containing a composition comprising a water-softening agent able to bind calcium ions, the wall being permeable to water and to components dissolved therein, said product being surfactant-free. | 02-19-2009 |
20090048141 | Chemical Compositions and Uses - A product comprises separate first and second compartments. The first compartment contains a first component of a composition in a stable environment. The second compartment contains a second component of the composition in a stable environment. In use, the said two components are combined together to form a composition. The temperature of the composition is elevated when compared to the temperature of the components prior to said combination. The product comprises a low molecular weight polymer. | 02-19-2009 |
20090044575 | Detergent Dispensing Device - A detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine, the device having a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a selecting means to selectively expose each chamber to wash liquor allowing the detergent, in use, to be washed out of the chamber; a manual operating means being movable from a first position to a second position for loading mechanical energy into the device which provides a restoring force for the operating means, and a return motion prevention means to retain the operating means in the second position, the return motion prevention means being arranged to move when subjected to a condition prevailing in an interior of the machine during a wash cycle, thereby moving the operating means to the first position or releasing the operating means to return to the first position during a single wash cycle; the operating means being arranged to move the selecting means and cartridge relatively to one another to advance the selecting means to an adjacent chamber as it moves either from the first to the second position, the second to the first position, or both. | 02-19-2009 |
20090018042 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A MULTI-PHASE DETERGENT TABLET - A process for the manufacture of a detergent tablet comprises filling a recess in a first pre-formed body with a gel; adding a second body to the gel; and allowing/causing the gel to solidify. | 01-15-2009 |
20080308570 | Detergent Dispensing Device - A detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine, the device having a cartridge with a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a selecting means to selectively expose each chamber to wash liquor allowing the detergent, in use, to be washed out of the chamber; a manual operating means being movable from a first position to a second position for loading mechanical energy into the device which provides a restoring force for the operating means, and a thermal element to retain the operating means in the second position, the thermal element being arranged to move when subjected to an elevated temperature prevailing in an interior of the machine during a wash cycle, thereby moving the operating means or releasing the operating means, the operating means being arranged to advance the selecting means to an adjacent chamber as the cartridge remains stationary. | 12-18-2008 |
20080293608 | Composition and Method - A filter cleaning composition for use between dishwashing operations in a dishwasher, the composition comprising at least one non-starch carbohydrase, for example a cellulase. A method of using said composition is also disclosed. | 11-27-2008 |
20080293605 | Composition and Method - A low-foaming composition for cleaning a ware-washing machine comprises water, an alkoxylate, an acid (preferably citric acid), and preferably a phase separation promoter (for example a polyethylene glycol or an ionic salt). The composition is in two separate layers under ambient conditions. | 11-27-2008 |
20080293604 | Dosage Element - Laundry or dishwasher detergent elements ( | 11-27-2008 |
20080287340 | Water Softening Product - A water softening product having an enclosing wall and containing a composition in the form of a powder, said composition comprising a water-softening agent able to bind calcium ions, the wall being permeable to water and to components dissolved therein, wherein, after the product has been contacted with water in a ware washing machine, less than 20 wt % of the composition remains. | 11-20-2008 |
20080287330 | Method of Removing Laundry Ash - This invention relates to a method of removing and preventing the deposition of hard water scale in a clothes washing machine. In particular the method relates to the removal of and prevention of scale build up after the main wash of a clothes washing machine, by use of an acidic composition. The invention also relates to water-softening compositions for such methods. | 11-20-2008 |
20080277306 | Tubular Sachet Pack - A tubular sachet pack ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080276380 | Methods for Treating a Laundry Item - A process for treating a soil on a laundry item before it is washed, which comprises contacting the soil with a laundry cleaning product having an enclosing wall and containing a composition in the form of a powder, said composition comprising an active agent selected from the group consisting of a surfactant, a bleach or a mixture thereof, the wall being permeable to water and to components dissolved therein. | 11-13-2008 |
20080274025 | Detergent Dispensing Device - A detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine, the device having a cartridge with a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a selecting means to selectively expose each chamber to wash liquor allowing the detergent, in use, to be washed out of the chamber; a manual operating means being movable from a first position to a second position for loading mechanical energy into the device which provides a restoring force for the operating means, and a thermal element to retain the operating means in the second position, the thermal element being arranged to move when subjected to an elevated temperature prevailing in an interior of the machine during a wash cycle, thereby moving the operating means or releasing the operating means, the operating means being arranged to advance the selecting means to an adjacent chamber as the cartridge remains stationary. | 11-06-2008 |
20080271760 | Method and Composition - A process for cleaning an automatic dishwashing machine comprises delivering into the machine a machine cleaning composition suitably containing an acid or builder, followed by delivering into the machine a dishwashing composition. Conveniently the process involves delivering the machine cleaning composition directly to the main washing chamber of the machine, charging the delivery compartment of the machine with the dishwashing composition; and carrying out a wash with kitchenware articles inside, using a cycle which includes a pre-wash stage. | 11-06-2008 |
20080271272 | Apparatus for Cleaning Textiles and Method of Using the Same - A cleaning device comprises a cleaning composition container ( | 11-06-2008 |
20080269098 | Liquid Composition - A multi-chamber bottle comprises in one chamber a bleaching composition and in another chamber a bleach sensitive formulation. The viscosity of the bleaching composition is controlled by an admixture of a thickener and a hydrocarbon. The density of the bleaching composition is controlled by the presence of an ionic salt. | 10-30-2008 |
20080261849 | Composition - A dishwasher detergent composition, preferably pH neutral, and comprising a strong biodegradable builder and optionally a bleach, and optionally a sulfonated polymer. | 10-23-2008 |
20080255019 | Flowable Carpet Cleaning Composition Containing Hydrogen Peroxide - A method of cleaning carpet fibres comprises applying to soiled carpet fibres a formulation. The formulation comprises:
| 10-16-2008 |
20080245994 | Cleaning Method - This invention relates to a method of softening water and/or in which the deposition of hard water scale is inhibited. The invention relates in particular to such a method carried out in a domestic environment, in particular in ware-washing machines. A compressed water-softening composition comprising a water softening active and a blend of disintegrating agents, comprising a cross-linked polyplasdone, a water-swellable cellulose and optionally a water soluble salt is claimed. | 10-09-2008 |
20080223912 | Packaging - Packaging for moisture-sensitive material or material containing volatile contents comprises an inner water-impermeable means for enclosing such material, and an outer container ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080221007 | Aqueous Cleaning Compositions - An aqueous cleaning composition comprising:
| 09-11-2008 |