550 patents
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Methods of cleaning and soil release of highly oil absorbing substrates employing optimized extended chain nonionic surfactants
16 Jan 24
Disclosed herein are detergent compositions containing extended chain surfactants that form microemulsions with and can remove greasy and oily stains.
Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Anderson, Gang Pu, Jimmy Stokes, Kaustav Ghosh
Filed: 13 Aug 20
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Peroxycarboxylic acid based sanitizing rinse additives for use in ware washing
9 Jan 24
A concentrated liquid sanitizing and rinse composition containing peroxycarboxylic acid(s) and compatible rinse aid surfactants is disclosed.
Steven J. Lange, Junzhong Li, Xin Sun, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub
Filed: 15 Jul 21
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Oxygenated aminophenol compounds and methods for preventing monomer polymerization
9 Jan 24
Described are compounds, compositions, and methods that include a nitrogen- and oxygen-containing aromatic compound, such as an aminophenol-based compound, which can be used for inhibiting polymerization of a monomer (e.g., styrene) composition.
Jonathan Masere, Ashish Dhawan
Filed: 28 Apr 20
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Anti-fouling compositions for use in crude oil production and processing
9 Jan 24
An anti-fouling composition has been developed that provides an advantageous reduction in the fouling of a structural part in a petroleum-refining system including reducing coking reactions and inhibiting deposition of solids in equipment and lines used for crude oil production and processing.
Omer Gul, Abuzar Syed, Larnesia Caulfield, Juan M. Garcia, III, Janelle Leigh Pennington
Filed: 28 Dec 21
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Use of recycled wash and rinse water for the pre-rinse operation of dishes
2 Jan 24
A dishwashing machine is used for pre-rinse operation of soiled dishes.
Adrian E. Hartz
Filed: 20 Jul 22
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Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising phosphinosuccinic acid adducts and methods of use
2 Jan 24
Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed.
Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
Filed: 4 Jun 21
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Synergistic cellulase-surfactant interactions for degradation of bacterial cellulose
2 Jan 24
The disclosure is directed to cleaning compositions, methods of making the cleaning compositions, and methods of using the cleaning compositions.
Jesse Ray Murphy, Lyndal Jensen
Filed: 10 Jun 22
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Anti-microbial agent to control biomass accumulation in SO
19 Dec 23
A method for removing or preventing a microbial growth, biofilm, biomass and/or mineral deposit on a hard surface inside an SO2 scrubber is disclosed.
Junzhong Li, Chris Nagel, Laura Rice
Filed: 22 Jun 21
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Hard surface cleaning compositions with reduced surface tension
19 Dec 23
The disclosure relates to hard surface cleaning compositions, methods of making the hard surface cleaning compositions, and methods of using the hard surface cleaning compositions.
Derrick Anderson, Erik C. Olson, Melissa Martinez-Crowley
Filed: 6 Jul 20
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Non-corrosive oven degreaser concentrate
19 Dec 23
The invention relates to a non-corrosive degreasing concentrate and ready to use formulation.
Nathan D. Peitersen, Gregory G. Griese
Filed: 1 Aug 22
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Oleyl propylenediamine-based corrosion inhibitors
19 Dec 23
Zhengang Zong, Roger W. Fowee, Joe L. Schwartz, Ashish Dhawan, Jeremy Moloney
Filed: 27 Jun 22
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Interaction between antimicrobial quaternary compounds and anionic surfactants
12 Dec 23
The invention provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic surfactants or acids.
Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson
Filed: 24 May 21
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Lubricant compositions and methods for using the same
12 Dec 23
A lubricant composition with improved stability and tolerance for water hardness comprises a synthetic wax emulsion; an amine derivative; an emulsifier; and a sequestrant.
Wei Ke, Liang Ji, Yubao Liu
Filed: 17 Aug 22
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Alkyl amides for enhanced food soil removal and asphalt dissolution
5 Dec 23
The present invention comprises a hard surface cleaning composition including an environmentally friendly alkyl amide solvent, derived from renewable bio-based resources that works at least as well as d-limonene.
Amanda Ruth Blattner, Charles Allen Hodge, Mark Dennis Levitt, Nathan D. Peitersen
Filed: 17 Jan 19
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Solidifying liquid anionic surfactants
5 Dec 23
The invention relates to solidification of liquid anionic surfactants with a binder, carrier, or both binder and carrier to form a solidified surfactant composition.
Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Jon D. Hansen, Katherine J. Molinaro, Corey Rosenthal
Filed: 25 May 22
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Reduced mist alkaline cleaner via the use of alkali soluble emulsion polymers
5 Dec 23
Alkaline sprayable aqueous compositions for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting are disclosed.
Hilina Emiru, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
Filed: 13 Jul 20
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Method for increasing dissolution of solid chemistry blocks
28 Nov 23
A method and apparatus for obtaining a product chemistry from a solid block is provided.
Daniel Ronald Schwartz, Ryan Joseph Drake
Filed: 17 Aug 20
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Calcite scale control agent for geothermal wells
28 Nov 23
The disclosure relates to improved methods for inhibiting the formation and deposition of calcite scale in aqueous systems.
Dinesh Balkisan Mantri, David Hardie Rodman
Filed: 21 Oct 21
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Solid fast draining/drying rinse aid for high total dissolved solid water conditions
28 Nov 23
The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same.
Janel M. Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Melissa Hunter
Filed: 13 Jul 22
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Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents
28 Nov 23
The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them.
Junzhong Li, Richard K. Staub, David D. McSherry, Keith G. LaScotte, Steven J. Lange, Frank Everts
Filed: 14 Apr 21