| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 435264000 | Cleaning using a micro-organism or enzyme | 52 |
| 20080206843 | Compositions and methods for prion decontamination - The invention relates to compositions and methods for prion degradation, decontamination or disinfection. The composition comprises an oxidizing agent, one or more proteases and a surfactant such as an ionic surfactant/detergent. The method comprises contacting a prion contaminated entity with a prion-degrading composition comprising an effective amount of an oxidizing agent, an effective amount of at least one protease, and an effective amount of a surfactant. The components of the composition may be contacted with a prion-contaminated entity sequentially or simultaneously using an aqueous composition. Typically at least two different proteases are used for optimal efficacy. Preferably the oxidizing agent comprises peracetyl ions or a source thereof. The invention also relates to kits comprising the various reagents. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080241908 | Petroleum based processed detergent for dry cleaning and its use - The present invention provides compositions and methods for dry cleaning garments. The present invention provides a petroleum based processed detergent for dry cleaning and methods of use. The present invention provides methods of using the petroleum based processed detergent for dry cleaning wherein use of the detergent decreases the proliferation of bacteria and microbes in the detergent, and reduces the opposite pollution ratio of the detergent following a dry cleaning cycle. Additionally, the petroleum based processed detergent maintains a stable conductivity during use. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080248558 | Methods For Preventing, Removing, Reducing, or Disrupting Biofilm - The present invention relates to methods for preventing, removing, reducing, or disrupting biofilm present on a surface, comprising contacting the surface with an alpha-amylase derived from a bacterium. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090104685 | REDUCING INSOLUBLE DEPOSIT FORMATION IN ETHANOL PRODUCTION - The present inventors have surprisingly discovered that phytic acid tenaciously precipitates with soluble metals in food or fuel ethanol-processing fluid, producing insoluble organometallic salt deposit or scale on the processing equipment that must be removed in order to facilitate further ethanol processing. The present invention relates to converting phytic acid salts or phytates to inorganic phosphates to improve metal solubility and reduce deposition within processing equipment. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090130742 | VESSEL AND SYSTEM FOR BIOLOGICAL REGENERATION OF ION EXCHANGE AND ABSORPTIVE MEDIA - A system and method for biological regeneration of ion exchange and absorptive media including a vessel configured to contain a bed of contaminated media particles. The vessel includes a first region configured to receive biological regenerating fluid for contacting media particles in the first region at a first volumetric flowrate sufficient to produce a shear force high enough to reduce bio-film thickness on the media particles; a second region configured to receive a portion of biological regenerating fluid from the first region, wherein the portion of biological regenerating fluid in said second region has a second volumetric flowrate lower than the first volumetric flowrate; and a third region configured to receive another portion of biological regenerating fluid from the first region, wherein the another portion of biological regenerating fluid in the third region has a third volumetric flowrate lower than the second volumetric flowrate. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090148930 | PROMOTER ENHANCED CHILLED AMMONIA BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF CO2 FROM FLUE GAS STREAM - A chilled ammonia based CO | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090239289 | Drain Foam Composition and Method of Using the Same - A foamable aqueous cleaning composition for treating surfaces to dissolve grease and organic waste materials thereon. The foamable aqueous cleaning composition comprises a) about 40 to about 60 percent by weight water; b) about 40 to about 60 percent by weight of a bioremediation agent capable of breaking down organic contaminating material and capable of producing a desired number of colony forming units of microbes; c) optionally, an insect growth regulator; and d) about 7 to about 15 percent by weight of a compatible propellant. The foamable composition is aerosolized to release the foam composition and contacted with the surfaces to be treated. The foamable composition can be used to treat drains, baseboards, cracks, crevices and other similar surfaces, especially in food preparation areas. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090246858 | DRAIN TREATMENT SYSTEM - A drain treatment system includes a puck containment basket having an open top, sides, a bottom attached to the sides, and a rim attached to the sides at the open top. The sides and bottom of the puck containment basket have openings to permit liquid flow while restricting passage of solid debris. The system includes a cover that is movable or attachable to the puck containment basket at the open top or at the rim. The cover has openings to permit liquid flow while restricting the passage of solid debris. The cover can be positioned over the open top formed in the rim of the puck containment basket to form an enclosure. A drain treatment puck is insertable in and removable from the enclosure. Selected micro-organisms in the drain treatment puck are dispersed by the liquid and reduce clogging in the drain by a digestive action of the micro-organisms. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110059517 | Protease Variants Active Over A Broad Temperature Range - The present invention provides protease compositions particularly suited for dishwashing applications. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110151548 | GREASE ABSORPTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An improvement is provided in grease trap assemblies for grease traps to be positioned on the roof of commercial buildings such as restaurants. The improvement comprises a system for degreasing that uses, in combination, a grease absorbent material that is porous rock, preferably lava, and a grease digestible microbe capable of digesting fatty acids from cooking fats and oils. Each can as well be used alone, but best results are achieved with the combination. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110312065 | CLEARCOAT CONTAINING THERMOASE C160 FOR EASY-CLEANING OF INSECT BODY STAINS - A substrate or coating is provided that includes a protease with enzymatic activity toward a component of a biological stain. Also provided is a process for facilitating the removal of a biological stain is provided wherein an inventive substrate or coating including a protease is capable of enzymatically degrading of one or more components of the biological stain to facilitate biological stain removal from the substrate or said coating. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120238005 | STORAGE-STABLE LIQUID WASHING OR CLEANING AGENT CONTAINING PROTEASES - Phosphonate-containing liquid washing or cleaning agent exhibiting advantageous proteolytic activity and improved storage stability comprising a protease having an amino acid sequence which is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence stated in SEQ ID NO. 1 and which comprises in position 99 in the numbering according to SEQ ID NO. 1 the amino acid glutamic acid (E) or aspartic acid (D) or the amino acid asparagine (N) or glutamine (Q) or the amino acid alanine (A) or glycine (G) or serine (S). | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120252106 | Use of Protease Variants - The present invention relates to protease variants, in particular to the use of the protease variants in hard surface cleaning. The present invention also relates to detergent compositions, such as dish wash compositions, comprising the protease variants, and the use of such compositions for removal of proteinaceous stains, especially boiled egg stains. Finally, the invention provides methods for removal proteinceous stains using the variant enzymes or laundry and detergent compositions composition comprising the variants enzymes. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120276617 | Coatings Containing Polymer Modified Enzyme For Stable Self-Cleaning Of Organic Stains - Temporary active coatings that are stabilized against inactivation by weathering are provided including a base associated with a chemically modified enzyme, and, optionally a first polyoxyethylene present in the base and independent of the enzyme. The coatings are optionally overlayered onto a substrate to form an active coating facilitating the removal of organic stains or organic material from food, insects, or the environment. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130011910 | METHOD AND PROCESS FOR CLEANING PIPES AND COMPONENTS IN A PIPED MEDICAL VACUUM SYSTEM - A method and process is provided to help increase flow within the piping of a clinical vacuum system under low flow inlet conditions and to re-establish flow under zero flow inlet conditions, among other things. The method and process broadly uses the steps of isolating and accessing the piping of the clinical vacuum system, introducing an enzymatic solution to the piping, and then extracting the solution following exposure of the solution to the piping to remove complex organic materials from the piping. A portable collection canister can be used to measure the amount of enzymatic solution that is put into the piping and removed from the piping to ensure that the system is dry. The collection canister can be connected via hose to a zone valve box of the system or to a service valve of the system. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130071911 | METHOD FOR PAPER TREATMENT WITH ENZYME - Exemplary embodiments provide methods for treating a xerographic printed substrate with an enzyme solution to increase the surface free energy of the substrate. Other exemplary embodiments provide methods for making an adhesive medium with an enzyme-treated substrate. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130071912 | METHODS AND APPARATUS OF CONTROLLING SURFACE WETTABILITY OF XEROGRAPHIC PRINTS - Exemplary embodiments provide methods and apparatus of using an enzyme-surfactant solution to control surface wettability of a xerographic print. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130071913 | USE OF AMYLASE VARIANTS AT LOW TEMPERATURE - The present invention relates to the use of alpha-amylase variants having improved activity relative to the parent enzyme at low temperature, including improved washing and/or dishwashing performance and/or increased stability at low temperature. The invention further relates a method for doing laundry, dish wash and/or cleaning such as institutional cleaning and to compositions for use at low temperature. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130084626 | LOW AND HIGH TEMPERATURE ENZYMATIC SYSTEM - An enzymatic system includes a first pH neutral composition and a second pH neutral composition. The first pH neutral composition includes a low temperature enzyme effective at removing blood and hemoglobin. The second pH neutral composition includes a high temperature enzyme effective at removing mucous, fibrin and fat. In one embodiment, the low temperature enzyme has an activation temperature of about 50 degrees to about 120 degrees Fahrenheit and the high temperature enzyme has an activation temperature of about 140 to about 180 degrees Fahrenheit. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130130358 | Machine Dishwashing Compositions and Methods - A machine dishwashing main-wash detergent composition or a dishwashing machine cleaning composition comprising at least one cellulase enzyme, and at least one pectinase enzyme is provided. The compositions optionally also comprise at least one lipase, surfactant (especially non-ionic surfactant) and a pH buffering system. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130157345 | STABILIZATION AND ACTIVATION OF PROTEASE FOR USE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE - Methods for use of select organic compounds for the activation and stabilization of thermally labile enzymes, including proteases, are disclosed. The invention further relates to compositions of certain organic compounds with enzymes to enable the use of such enzymes at high temperature conditions, such as for warewash temperatures and conditions. In particular, organic activator-stabilizers including heat-deactivated proteases and zwitterionic materials are combined with enzymes according to the invention. As a result, the invention provides enzyme cleaning efficacy for various high temperature conditions, including warewash applications. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130217099 | Methods for Preventing, Removing, Reducing, or Disrupting Biofilm - The present invention relates to methods for preventing, removing, reducing, or disrupting biofilm present on a surface, comprising contacting the surface with an alpha-amylase derived from a bacterium. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130252315 | STABILIZED, LIQUID, ENZYME-CONTAINING SURFACTANT PREPARATION - The aim of the invention is to stabilize a hydrolytic enzyme in a liquid surfactant preparation. Said aim is achieved by using a component stabilizing the hydrolytic enzyme, said component comprising boric acid, propylene glycol and a phenylboronic acid derivative having the structural formula (I) in which R is hydrogen, a hydroxyl group, a C1-C6 alkyl group, a substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 alkenyl group or a substituted C1-C6 alkenyl group. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130273639 | TREATMENT OF A SECTION OF A FLOW ENGINE - A method that is provided that the at least one section of the flow engine includes at least a part of a combustion chamber of a gas turbine and is treated with at least a component with at least a biocatalytic activity, wherein the least one component with at least a biocatalytic activity is used for degradation of at least a substance with high hydrocarbon content, which is a carbonization arising during a combustion process. The invention further relates to a use of the at least one component with the at least one a biocatalytic activity for the treatment of the at least one section of the flow engine. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140073036 | STABLE LIQUID MANUAL DISHWASHING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ENZYMES - Liquid stable enzyme compositions and methods of employing the same for cleaning, including warewashing and dishwashing, are disclosed. The stable enzyme compositions preferably employ an amphoteric surfactant stabilizing agent, such as disodium camphodiacetate (CADA), to stabilize a mixture of traditionally unstable enzymes, such as proteases and lipases. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140106439 | DISHWASHING LIQUID HAVING BLEACHING CATALYST AND PROTEASE - In a dishwashing liquid, the cleaning performance, in particular on bleachable stains such as, for example, tea stains, is to be improved. This succeeds using a dishwashing liquid which comprises a hydrogen peroxide source, a bleaching catalyst and a protease that, in native electrophoresis on a polyacrylamide gel, has a migration distance that is longer than the migration distance of the protease as per SEQ ID NO. 1. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140134708 | USE AND PRODUCTION OF STORAGE-STABLE NEUTRAL METALLOPROTEASE - The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140134709 | Use of Amylase Variants at Low Temperature - The present invention relates to the use of alpha-amylase variants having improved activity relative to the parent enzyme at low temperature, including improved washing and/or dishwashing performance and/or increased stability at low temperature. The invention further relates a method for doing laundry, dish wash and/or cleaning such as institutional cleaning and to compositions for use at low temperature. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140193889 | ENZYMATIC ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIFOULING COATINGS AND POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Disclosed herein are a coating, a textile finish, a wax, elastomer, a filler, an adhesive, or a sealant, as well as polymeric materials such as a plastic, a laminate, a composite, that includes an enzyme that degrades cell wall or cell membrane components (e.g., a lysozyme, lytic transglycosylase) alone or in combination with other enzymes such as a lipolytic enzyme, a sulfuric ester hydrolase, an organophosphorus compound degradation enzyme, or an antimicrobial peptide. Also disclosed herein are methods of retarding or preventing microbial growth on or in a coating, paint, textile finish, wax, elastomer, adhesive, sealant, filler, or a polymeric material, where such a surface material includes an enzyme that degrades cell wall or cell membrane components (e.g., a lysozyme, lytic transglycosylase). | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140242679 | Method for Producing Hypoallergenic Peanut Products - A peanut food product with reduced levels of allergenic proteins such as Ala h1/h2/h3 is produced by initiating the germination process in raw peanuts, holding the peanuts in moist conditions to initiate germination and then treating with bromelain. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140256025 | METHODS AND ENZYMATIC DETERGENTS FOR REMOVING BIOFILM - A composition for cleaning a medical instrument having a surface at least partially covered by a biofilm. The composition may include a first enzyme having a weight of less than about 10% of the total weight of the composition, a second enzyme having a weight of less than about 10% of the total weight of the composition, and a surfactant having a weight less than about 10% of the total weight of the composition. The second enzyme may be different from the first enzyme. Additionally, the composition may have a pH ranging from about 4 to about 12, and the composition may be configured to remove greater than about 90% of the biofilm from the medical instrument in less than about 10 minutes. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140273177 | Compositions and Methods Comprising Protease Variants - The present invention provides protease variants, compositions comprising protease variants, and methods of using such protease variants and compositions. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140287485 | PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF BIOFILMS - Composition for the removal of biofilms present on a substrate, characterized in that it comprises at least one detergent component comprising a sequestrant and also a wetting agent and a dispersant and at least one enzymatic component containing at least one protease, at least one laccase and at least one polysaccharidase, method of implementation thereof and uses thereof. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150017707 | STORAGE-STABLE LIQUID DISHWASHING DETERGENT CONTAINING PROTEASE AND AMYLASE - In a liquid dishwashing detergent comprising a protease and amylase, storage stability is to be improved. This is achieved through the use of a protease comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 70% identity over its total length with the amino acid sequence specified in SEQ ID NO. 1 and having, in the listing according to SEQ ID NO. 1, the L211D amino acid substitution in combination with at least two further amino acid substitutions selected from the group consisting of S3T, V4I, V193M and V199I. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150024470 | MICROORGANISM BELONGING TO YARROWIA GENUS, AND OIL DECOMPOSITION AGENT AND OIL DECOMPOSITION/REMOVAL METHOD USING SAME - The present invention addresses the problem of providing a new microorganism that is useful for efficiently decomposing oils and fats, and a use for said microorganism. According to screening results, a new | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150111285 | DETERGENT FORMULATION FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE - The objective of the present invention is in the field of cleaning agent in particular detergents. In particular, it relates to a novel detergent formulation for an automatic dishwashing. The formulation provides excellent cleaning and finishing; it is environmentally friendlier than traditional compositions and allows for a more energy efficient automatic dishwashing process. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150132831 | Compositions Comprising Lipase and Methods of Use Thereof - The invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising a lipase with at least 75% identity to SEQ ID NO: 2, and a surfactant, wherein said composition is more effective in removing lipid stains present at a surface in comparison with an equivalent composition lacking the lipase. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150132832 | MULTIUSE, ENZYMATIC DETERGENT AND METHODS OF STABILIZING A USE SOLUTION - Stabilized use solutions of low phosphorus, alkali metal carbonate detergents employing enzymes for cleaning compositions are disclosed. In particular, the present invention is a composition for, and method of, removing soils, preventing redeposition of protein soils and reducing foam, using stabilized enzyme cleaning compositions, namely use solutions of the same. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150132833 | MULTIUSE, ENZYMATIC DETERGENT AND METHODS OF STABILIZING A USE SOLUTION - Stabilized use solutions of low phosphorus, alkali metal carbonate detergents employing enzymes for cleaning compositions are disclosed. In particular, the present invention is a composition for, and method of, removing soils, preventing redeposition of protein soils and reducing foam, using stabilized enzyme cleaning compositions, namely use solutions of the same. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150147802 | CLEANING AGENT COMPOSITION FOR MEDICAL-INSTRUMENT CLEANER - The present invention relates to [1] a detergent composition for a washer for medical devices, including a nonionic surfactant (A) represented by the following formula (1), at least one compound (B) selected from the group consisting of fatty acids having not less than 6 and not more than 10 carbon atoms or salts thereof, a cationic surfactant (C) represented by the specific formula, and water; and [2] a method of washing a medical device using a washer for medical devices which includes the step of washing the medical device with a mixture including the above detergent composition and an enzyme. The present invention provides a detergent composition for a washer for medical devices which is less foamed even when used at a low temperature and is excellent in washability and storage stability, and a method of washing a medical device using a washer for medical devices, | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150291917 | SOLID DISHWASHING DETERGENT WITH IMPROVED PROTEASE PERFORMANCE - The aim is to improve detergency, in particular on custard stains, in an essentially solid dishwashing detergent. This is accomplished with an essentially solid dishwashing detergent which comprises a protease which comprises an amino acid sequence which is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence given in SEQ ID NO. 1 and which has the amino acid glutamic acid (E) or aspartic acid (D) at position 99 in the count according to SEQ ID NO. 1. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150315530 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING POTENTIAL PRION CONTAMINATION - A composition and method of treatment for handling potential prion contamination of surfaces is disclosed. The products include and the treatment uses products that include at least one prion digester enzyme selected from a serine protease in solution with a non-ionic surfactant, a hydrotrope and high purity water | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150322383 | METHODS OF USING ENZYME COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for cleaning medical and dental instruments. The disclosed compositions are preferably non-foaming or generate low foam to allow visual inspection of the cleaning process as well as safe handling of the instruments. The disclosed compositions preferably employ select proteases, a carbonate and a nonionic surfactant. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150344823 | AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING DETERGENT COMPOSITION - An automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising:
| 12-03-2015 |
| 20150352387 | PROCESSES FOR REMEDIATION OF A CONTAMINATED MATERIAL - Methods to remediate a contaminated material are provided. In one embodiment, a biocatalyst that digests hydrocarbon contaminants is activated with a nutrient and the activated biocatalyst is combined with the contaminated material and water to form a mixture. The mixture is incubated for a period of time, and the level of contaminant in the mixture is determined to ascertain whether to incubate further, add additional biocatalyst mix, or provide the remediated material for further processing. In one embodiment, the remediated material is provided for reuse or recycling with a second material, such as a construction aggregate. The method is particularly suited for remediation of drill cuttings, mine tailings, hydrocarbon-contaminated soil, and the like. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150353906 | AUTOMATIC DETERGENT DISHWASHING COMPOSITION - An automatic dishwashing detergent composition in unit dose form wherein the composition comprises at least about 0.2 mg of active starch degrading enzyme per gram of composition and wherein the weight of the composition is less than about 25 grams. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160075976 | Microencapsulation of Detergent Enzymes - The present invention provides a (liquid detergent) composition, comprising an enzyme containing microcapsule produced by crosslinking of a polybranched polyamine. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160095322 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE SHELF LIFE OF PERISHABLE GOODS - The invention relates to a method for increasing the shelf life of perishable goods, comprising the following steps: production of said perishable good in a production facility; delivery of said produced perishable product by means of a conveyor facility; packaging of said thus delivered perishable product by means of a packaging facility; and cleaning of at least one of the facilities selected from the group comprising the production facilities, the conveying facilities and the packaging facilities. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097021 | CLEANING AGENT CONTAINING PROTEASES - The present invention relates to a cleaning agent having improved cleaning performance wherein the agent comprises a first protease and a second protease and to a cleaning method, particularly an automatic cleaning method in which this agent is used. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160122691 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS - The present application relates to nil phosphate and nil borate cleaning compositions comprising a protease cleaning system and a wetting agent, and processes for making and using such compositions. Such compositions offer improved enzyme stability in product and a consumer desirable cleaning profile. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160122738 | NOVEL METALLOPROTEASES - Aspects of the present compositions and methods relate to novel metalloproteases, polynucleotides encoding the novel metalloproteases, and compositions and methods for use thereof. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160177232 | METHOD OF AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING | 06-23-2016 |
