Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140154350 | Process and Mould for Thermoforming Containers - The present invention is a method of manufacturing water-soluble containers using a horizontal intermittent motion thermoforming machine comprising:
| 06-05-2014 |
20130001315 | Spraying Device and Method of Using Same - A spraying device ( | 01-03-2013 |
20120100494 | Burner Assembly - A burner assembly comprising a burner element ( | 04-26-2012 |
20110250241 | INJECTION-MOULDED 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. | 10-13-2011 |
20110212878 | PRODUCT AND METHOD OF TREATMENT - A method and related packaged product for forming a surface treatment liquid involves contacting two solids to form a liquid, particularly an ionic liquid under ambient conditions at the locus of use. | 09-01-2011 |
20110208208 | EPILATORY STRIP - A preformed epilatory strip comprises a matrix material that includes a mixture of a major amount—at least 60 wt %—of a sugar-based material and a minor amount—1 to 30 wt %—of a rosinous material. Optionally a particulate material, for example fumed silica, is present. | 08-25-2011 |
20110203055 | EPILATORY COMPOSITIONS - An epilatory composition of the adhesive type comprises a gel-like matrix material, for example of a rosin-based or sugar-based material, together with 0.1-5 wt % of a branched polyalkene, for example polyisobutene. The resulting compositions offer skin care benefits whilst maintaining excellent viscoelastic and adhesive properties. | 08-25-2011 |
20110185517 | EPILATORY COMPOSITIONS - An epilatory composition, substantially provided as flat strips, comprises a gel-like matrix material, for example a rosin-based or sugar-based material and, mixed with the matrix material, a particulate material, for example colloidal particles of fumed silica. The particles reduce the tendency of the epilatory composition to flow, under warm ambient conditions. | 08-04-2011 |
20110168745 | Spraying Apparatus and Method of Using the Same - An outlet head ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110112006 | IMPROVEMENTS IN ACIDIC HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS - Provided are an acidic hard surface cleaning composition which includes: a surfactant system which includes one or more of anionic, cationic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants in amounts of at least 0.01% wt, preferably in amounts of between in excess of 1% wt, to 30% wt., with the proviso that if a cationic surfactant is present, is it present in an amount of in excess of 1% wt, more preferably in an amount of at least 1.1% wt; a volatile hydrocarbon having a volatility greater than that of water, and preferably wherein the volatile hydrocarbon has a vapor pressure of 0.2 mniHg or more at 20° C. in amount effective to impart motility when the composition is applied as a film or laminar layer to a hard surface at normal atmospheric conditions (‘sea level’) and at ambient temperature (approx. 20° C.); an acid constituent which includes one or more acids, including one or more organic or inorganic acids in an amount effective to impart an acidic pH to the composition; optionally, when the compositions of the invention comprise more than 1% wt. of a cationic surfactant, and/or when the compositions of the invention comprise one or more anionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants in amount of at least 0.01% wt, the compositions of the invention may include an amphiphilic solvent constituent; further optionally, one or more further constituents including coloring agents, fragrances and fragrance solubilizers, viscosity modifying agents including one or more thickeners, pH adjusting agents and pH buffers including organic and inorganic salts, optical brighteners, organic solvents, opacifying agents, hydrotropes, abrasives, and preservatives, as well as other optional constituents known to the art; and water in an amount of at least 80% wt, preferably in an amount of at least 85% wt. based on the total weight of the composition of which it forms a pan. wherein the composition exhibits self-induced movement when the composition is applied as a film or laminar layer onto a hard surface. | 05-12-2011 |
20110076185 | Dispenser - The invention provides an air treatment device comprising: an airborne agent detector comprising a plurality of airborne agent sensors, wherein the airborne agent detector comprises means to detect a threshold level or concentration of an airborne agent; a means to mount a source of air treatment agent to the device; and a means to expel a portion of air treatment agent from a mounted source of agent, upon detection of an airborne agent by the detector. | 03-31-2011 |
20110062308 | PROCESS AND MOULD FOR THERMOFORMING CONTAINERS - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing water-soluble containers using a horizontal intermittent motion thermoforming machine which comprises the steps of:
| 03-17-2011 |
20100330134 | Depilatory Composition - A depilatory composition comprising glucose syrup and a viscosity modifier comprising dextrose powder and/or crystals. | 12-30-2010 |
20100237108 | Spray Device - A spraying device | 09-23-2010 |
20100233302 | THE USE OF A VEGF BINDING PEPTIDE TO RETARD HAIR GROWTH - Use of a peptide comprising a Bowman-Birk molecule in which the chymotrypsin inhibitory sequence and/or trypsin inhibitory sequence is replaced with a vascular endothelial growth factor binding sequence to retard hair growth. | 09-16-2010 |
20100189425 | Device for Emanating an Active Agent - A device for emanating an active agent to the atmosphere comprising a first container holding a first liquid, a second container holding a second liquid, a collector, and an active agent, wherein an outlet from each container deposits the first liquid and the second liquid onto the collector whereby the liquids mix and react to generate heat and thereby volatilise the active agent | 07-29-2010 |
20100147731 | WATER SOLUBLE CONTAINER - A filled water-soluble injection moulded container ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100143186 | Dispensing Device for Air Treatment Agents - The present invention relates to a dispensing device for at least one air treatment agent comprising at least one airborne agent detector operable to detect airborne agents in the air; receiving means for receiving at least one source of air treatment agent; and control means for releasing an amount of at least one air treatment agent from a source thereof received in the receiving means when a current airborne agent level detected by the airborne agent detector deviates from a background airborne agent level detected by the airborne agent detector by more than a predetermined amount, wherein the background airborne agent level is calculated by the device. The present invention also relates to a method of dispensing at least one air treatment agent. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140298 | Dispensing Device, Refill Cartridge and Jacket Assembly - The invention provides a jacket assembly ( | 06-10-2010 |
20100051598 | Device for Evaporating a Volatile Liquid - The present invention describes a device for evaporating a volatile liquid from a container having a wick with a proximal end region within the container and a distal end region above the container, the device comprising: a housing; securing means within said housing to releasably secure the container to the device; a first electrical heating means; motion sensor means; and wherein the motion sensor means is operable, in use, to detect motion in the vicinity of the device and, on detecting motion, is further operable to cause the activation of at least one of: a second electrical heating means; a fan; a region of increased heating capacity within the first electrical heating means. The present invention further describes a method for evaporating the volatile liquid and a kit of parts for same. | 03-04-2010 |
20100038379 | Motion-Sensing Air Freshener of the Spray Type - The present invention describes a spraying device comprising: a housing adapted to receive a container of fluid; actuation means configured, in use, for periodic actuation of the container of fluid; motion sensor means; a controller in operable communication with said actuation means and said motion sensor means; wherein the actuation means is operable, in use, to actuate at a time interval of t | 02-18-2010 |
20100021534 | 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. | 01-28-2010 |
20100006672 | Spraying Device - A spraying device for spraying fragrance, pest control composition and/or a sanitising composition held within a pressurised container, the spraying device comprising a container receiving section ( | 01-14-2010 |
20090305927 | ORGANIC COMPOSITIONS - A hard-surface treatment composition comprising:
| 12-10-2009 |
20090302056 | Spray Device - A spray device comprises spray container receiving means and spray container actuation means ( | 12-10-2009 |
20090293921 | Cleaning Device - The invention relates to a device for cleaning carpets, fabric and upholstery. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of pressurised aerosol containers for cleaning carpets, fabric and upholstery. | 12-03-2009 |
20090277476 | CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device ( | 11-12-2009 |
20090236440 | DISPENSER COMPRISING ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING WITH A MAGNET AND REED SWITCH - A material dispensing device ( | 09-24-2009 |
20090197786 | Hard Surface Cleaning Compositions - The present invention relates to hard surface cleaning compositions useful in cleaning, and optionally a disinfecting or sanitizing benefit which are particularly adapted to clean lavatory appliances, particularly toilets and the like. The compositions are largely aqueous, thickened, acidic compositions which comprise an acid, a thickening constituent or constituents which form a thickener system, at least one detersive surfactant and at least one superwetter surfactant which is based on a narrow range ethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant having two cloud points. | 08-06-2009 |
20090163399 | Detergent Product and Process for its Preparation and Use Thereof - A detergent product comprises a container containing a detergent composition. The container is formed by the closing of a sachet formed from a water permeable water in soluble web. The sachet comprises a flexible body of at least 10 mm in one dimension and 10 mm in another direction. | 06-25-2009 |
20090117068 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition which includes a soap and/or a non-soap surfactant, a hair modification active and/or skin enhancing agent, and at least one silicone and/or mineral oil. | 05-07-2009 |
20090098060 | Aerosol Compositions - An aerosol composition comprising: 0.01 wt % to 1.00 wt % sodium borate; 0.01 wt % to 1.50 wt % polyglycerol ester surfactant; <30 wt % propellant; and 67.5 wt % to 85.0 wt % water. Methods of manufacture of an aerosol air freshener are also described wherein the aerosol composition further comprises a fragrance. | 04-16-2009 |
20090082473 | Composition comprising resveratol and its topical use thereof for reducing human hair growth - A cosmetic and therapeutic method for reducing human hair growth comprises selecting an area of skin from which reduced hair growth is desired and applying to the area of skin a composition comprising resveratrol in an amount effective to reduce hair growth. | 03-26-2009 |
20090082427 | Composition comprising wortmannin and its topical use for reducing human hair growth - A cosmetic and therapeutic method for reducing human hair growth comprises selecting an area of skin from which reduced hair growth is desired and applying to the area of skin a composition comprising wortmannin in an amount effective to reduce hair growth. | 03-26-2009 |
20090076172 | Prolonged Deactivation - A method of obtaining a prolonged reduction in the allergen loading of an allergen-contaminated inanimate substrate comprises dispersing into an airspace at which the substrate is located an allergen-reducing amount of an allergen-deactivating compound. Preferably the dispersal of the compound into the airspace is as a vapour and aided by heat. | 03-19-2009 |
20090038082 | Device and Method for Applying a Treatment Agent to a Surface - A device for treating a surface to give a cleaning benefit comprises one or more containers ( | 02-12-2009 |
20090016966 | Air-Freshening Device - A sprayable air-freshening composition comprising active particles for removing malodours, said active particles comprising at least one metal supported on a solid particulate support, wherein the at least one metal is selected from Groups 3 to 12 and the Lanthanide series of the periodic table. | 01-15-2009 |
20090008820 | 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. | 01-08-2009 |
20080314911 | Process of Injection Compression Moulding of Water-Soluble Polymer and Container From Water-Soluble Polymer - A method of injection moulding an article from a water-soluble polymer, said method comprising:
| 12-25-2008 |
20080309441 | Spraying Device - A spraying device for spraying fragrance, pest control composition and/or a sanitising composition held within a pressurised container, the spraying device comprising a container receiving section ( | 12-18-2008 |
20080300162 | Solid Fabric Softening Composition - A solid fabric softening composition which is suitable for adding to a heated tumble dryer along with fabric articles comprises a cationic softening agent, a sublimable carrier substance and talc. The composition disintegrates to provide softening with a reduction in risk of greasy spots. | 12-04-2008 |
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 |
20080283625 | Spraying Apparatus and Method of Using the Same - An outlet head ( | 11-20-2008 |
20080279731 | Device - The invention relates to a device for dispensing a fluid for fragrancing, deodorising or sanitising air. The device having a body ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080276523 | Vapour Emitting Device - A device for releasing to the air an active ingredient in vapour phase comprises a reservoir ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080272208 | Spraying Device - A spraying device for spraying fragrance, pest control composition and/or a sanitising composition held within a pressurised container, the spraying device comprising a container receiving section ( | 11-06-2008 |
20080260671 | Depilatory Compositions - A depilatory composition comprising a depilatory compound having a thiol group and a quinone and/or phenol compound. | 10-23-2008 |
20080248120 | Aerosol Composition and Method - A method of dispensing periodic metered doses of a single phase aerosol composition wherein: the aerosol composition comprises a propellant and at least one active component selected from the group comprising fragrances, perfumes, air fresheners, deodorants and sanitisers; the metered dose spray rate is between 0.1 and 2 g/s of aerosol composition; and the mean particle size of each dose of the aerosol composition is between 1 μm and 40 μm. | 10-09-2008 |
20080247736 | Device for Emanating an Active Agent - A device for emanating an active agent to the atmosphere comprising a first container holding a first liquid, a second container holding a second liquid, a collector, and an active agent, wherein an outlet from each container deposits the first liquid and the second liquid onto the collector whereby the liquids mix and react to generate heat and thereby volatilise the active agent | 10-09-2008 |
20080245890 | Device for Dispensing Volatile Compounds in a Gel to the Ambient Air - The invention relates to improvements in or relating to containers and in particular to an air freshening or purifying device comprising a primary container comprising an inner section and outer section each having a circumferential side wall. One of the sections has retaining means which defines at least one vapour release aperture and the other having a base. The inner section side wall is dimensioned so as to fit inside the outer section side wall, the two sections being interlockable to form the primary container. A refill container has a gel receiving surface having at least one recess for receiving a gel composition, and is located and firmly held within the primary container, the base being provided with means for attachment of the device to a surface. | 10-09-2008 |
20080242583 | Composition and Method - A cleaning composition comprising at least 80 percent by water at least 1 percent by weight of an amphiphile, and at least 0.005 percent by weight of hydrocarbon exhibits good cleaning performance and a visual indication of activity. The composition is on or adjacent to a phase boundary of its phase diagram and exhibits self-induced surface motility of the Marangoni type. | 10-02-2008 |
20080230095 | Cleaning Compositions and Methods - A cleaning composition comprises a water-in-oil emulsion which upon breakdown of the emulsion undergoes a physical change which is accompanied by an increase in the temperature of the composition. | 09-25-2008 |
20080226492 | Deactivating Emulsions - A method of deactivating an allergen involves dispersing into an airspace an allergen deactivant, the deactivant being provided in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising at least 8 wt % deactivant. Preferably the deactivant is dispersed into the airspace as a vapour. Preferably the dispersal is aided by heat applied to the emulsion. | 09-18-2008 |
20080217425 | Evaporating Device - An evaporating device comprising:
| 09-11-2008 |
20080216866 | Surface Treatment Process and Applicator - A packaged cleaning composition and process for cleaning a surface involves the simultaneous application of two liquids to the surface, such that a self-supporting gel is formed, acting on soil while delaying it from drying out. The gel and entrained soil are subsequently removed. | 09-11-2008 |
20080202172 | Device for Providing a Relatively Constant Rate of Dissolution of a Solid Article within It - A device for providing a relatively constant rate of dissolution of a solid article ( | 08-28-2008 |