Reckitt Benckiser Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120324661 | Cleaning Article Comprising Melamine Foam Sponge - A cleaning article comprising a melamine foam which comprises a cleaning fluid. Also disclosed a methods for the manufacture of said cleaning articles, and methods for their use in the treatment of hard surfaces. | 12-27-2012 |
20120266920 | Automatic Toilet Bowl Treatment Device - An automatic toilet bowl treatment device, wherein said device comprises: a fluid reservoir, a pump means, a hanger means, and a fluid spray means wherein the entire device is configured so that it can be suspended from, preferably wholly suspended from, a part of a toilet bowl and in particular, a part of the toilet bowl rim. The device is used for the automatic treatment of a lavatory appliance, preferably a toilet bowl and especially preferably the interior surfaces of a toilet bowl which process comprises operating the device to provide a quantity of a treatment composition at periodic intervals to one or more interior surfaces of the lavatory appliance, and preferably to one or more of the interior surfaces of a toilet bowl | 10-25-2012 |
20120035091 | Aqueous Highly Acidic Hard Surface Cleaning Compositions - Provided are highly aqueous liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition having a pH of about 3 or less which comprise: an acid constituent, preferably comprising sulfamic acid and preferably at least one or more further co-acids, and preferably wherein the acid constituent comprises both sulfamic acid and formic acid; at least one nonionic surfactant based on monobranched alkoxylated C10/C11-fatty alcohols; an organic solvent constituent which comprises at least one glycol ether solvent, preferably a glycol ether solvent which desirably mitigates or masks malodors of the acid constituent, especially when the acid constituent comprises formic acid; optionally a cosurfactant constituent, including one or more nonionic, cationic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants; optionally one or more further constituents selected 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, opacifying agents, hydrotropes, abrasives, and preservatives, as well as other optional constituents known to the art; and the balance, water, wherein water comprises at least 80% wt. of the composition. | 02-09-2012 |
20110269659 | ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE ACIDIC LAVATORY TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS - Aqueous, thickened, acidic compositions which exhibit a pH of about 7 or less preferably 5 or less, and comprise an organic acid constituent selected from formic acid, citric acid and oxalic acid, a thickening constituent or constituents based on one or more gums, particularly xanthan gum which form a thickener system in the inventive composition, and at least one detersive surfactant based on glycoside surfactants, water in an amount of at least 85% wt., preferably at least about 90% wt., and one or more further optional constituents, wherein the compositions exclude: (a) surfactant compounds which include a nitrogen atom in the surfactant compound, and (b) inorganic acids. | 11-03-2011 |
20110223059 | Method for Production of Dispensing Devices - The present invention relates to a process for the production of improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance particularly a toilet, and methods of using the same. | 09-15-2011 |
20110209276 | Dispensing device for toilet bowl - The present invention relates to improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance particularly a toilet, and methods for their use. | 09-01-2011 |
20110194993 | CARTRIDGE-TYPE DISPENSER - The present invention relates to improved cartridge-type dispenser for a chemical treatment composition which, when contacted with water or other liquid will at least partially dissolve or disperse, and thereby elute one or more chemical compounds to the water or other liquid. The improved cartridge-type dispense may be used itself, or in conjunction with a further apparatus. | 08-11-2011 |
20110123645 | Topical Antimicrobial Compositions - Provided are topical antimicrobial compositions for application to the epidermis, e.g., hands, arms, legs, face, scalp as well as other body areas which are characterized in being free of conventional anionic soaps and conventional anionic surfactants, which preferably exhibits an acidic pH. The compositions exhibit at least 3 log kill efficacy, preferably at least 4 log kill efficacy at 60 seconds contact time of at least two, preferably at least three and most preferably at least four of microorganisms selected from the group consisting of: | 05-26-2011 |
20110065744 | Method Of Inhibiting Mucin Secretion - A method of inhibiting mucus secretion in an individual that includes administering an effective amount of a composition which comprises guaifenesin. | 03-17-2011 |
20110052689 | SUSTAINED RELEASE OF GUAIFENESIN - The invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical sustained release formulation of guaifenesin. The formulation may comprise a hydrophilic polymer, preferably a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and a water-insoluble polymer, preferably an acrylic resin, in a ratio range of about one-to-one (1: 1) to about nine-to-one (9: 1), more preferably a range of about three-to-two (3:2) to about six-to-one (6: 1), and most preferably in a range of about two-to-one (2: 1) to about four-to-one (4: 1) by weight. This formulation capable of providing therapeutically effective bioavailability of guaifenesin for at least twelve hours after dosing in a human subject. The invention also relates to a modified release product which has two portions: a first portion having an immediate release formulation of guaifenesin and a second portion having a sustained release formulation of guaifenesin. The modified release product has a maximum guaifenesin serum concentration equivalent to that of an immediate release guaifenesin tablet, and is capable of providing therapeutically effective bioavailability of guaifenesin for at least twelve hours after dosing in a human subject. | 03-03-2011 |
20110039754 | Aqueous Highly Acidic Hard Surface Cleaning Compositions - Provided are highly aqueous liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition having a pH of about 3 or less which comprise: an acid constituent, preferably comprising sulfamic acid and preferably at least one or more further co-acids, and preferably wherein the acid constituent comprises both sulfamic acid and formic acid; at least one nonionic surfactant based on monobranched alkoxylated C10/C11-fatty alcohols; an organic solvent constituent which comprises at least one glycol ether solvent, preferably a glycol ether solvent which desirably mitigates or masks malodors of the acid constituent, especially when the acid constituent comprises formic acid; optionally a cosurfactant constituent, including one or more nonionic, cationic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants; optionally one or more further constituents selected 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, opacifying agents, hydrotropes, abrasives, and preservatives, as well as other optional constituents known to the art; and the balance, water, wherein water comprises at least 80% wt. of the composition. | 02-17-2011 |
20110039748 | Hob Cleaning Composition - Hard surface cleaning composition particularly suited for the cleaning of kitchen or cooking stove having a cooktop which includes a glass plate which is effective in the cleaning treatment of stained glass plates, and which is especially effective in the treatment of dried or baked on milk stains. | 02-17-2011 |
20110028369 | Environmentally Acceptable Acidic Lavatory Treatment Compositions - Aqueous, thickened, acidic compositions which exhibit a pH of about (7) or less preferably (5) or less, and comprise an organic acid constituent selected from formic acid, citric acid and oxalic acid, a thickening constituent or constituents based on one or more gums, particularly xanthan gum which form a thickener system in the inventive composition, and at least one detersive surfactant based on glycoside surfactants, water in an amount of at least 85% wt, preferably at least about 90% wt, and one or more further optional constituents, wherein the compositions exclude: (a) surfactant compounds which include a nitrogen atom in the surfactant compound, and (b) inorganic acids. | 02-03-2011 |
20110011867 | Dispensing Container and Closure - A dispensing container comprising a container, and a one-piece closure removably affixed thereto. The one-piece closure includes at least one hinged portion, and at least one stationary portion which are hingedly interconnected, whereby the hinged portion may be temporarily locked into an open configuration at a desired angle relative to the stationary portion to permit for the dispensing of the contents of the container. Alternately the one-piece closure may be removed from the container to permit for the dispensing of the contents of the container, and thereafter the one-piece closure may be returned to reseal the container. | 01-20-2011 |
20100314420 | Aerosol Composition - A single phase aerosol composition comprising the following constituents:
| 12-16-2010 |
20100308125 | Liquid Spray Dispenser - The present invention provides a compressible spray dispensing container which includes a quantity of a liquid treatment composition contained therein, and a dispensing means which dispensing means includes a fluidic oscillator which provides for oscillation of the liquid exiting the dispensing means, and particularly via a nozzle. | 12-09-2010 |
20100299818 | LAVATORY TREATMENT BLOCK COMPOSITIONS WITH SUBSTANTIVE FOAMING BENEFITS AND IMPROVED LIFESPAN - Lavatory treatment blocks which provide improved foaming benefit and improved foam substantivity are provided. The lavatory treatment blocks may be used with or without a lavatory treatment device, such as an in the bowl type, or in the cistern type device. Preferred embodiments of the lavatory treatment blocks provide a cleaning and/or sanitizing and/or disinfecting benefit to a sanitary appliance being treated using the lavatory treatment blocks. | 12-02-2010 |
20100263693 | Hard Surface Treatment Compositions - An improved hard surface treatment compositions which comprises (preferably consists essentially of; yet more preferably consists of) the following constituents: a detersive anionic surfactant; a detersive nonionic surfactant; an alkylene glycol ether solvent; a phenyl containing glycol ether solvent; an organic acid, preferably an organic acid selected from citric acid, lactic acid and mixtures thereof; optionally but preferably a film forming polymer based on quaternized copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, optionally one or more further constituents which may improve aesthetic or functional features of the compositions, and, water. | 10-21-2010 |
20100240752 | Aqueous Acidic Hard Surface Cleaning and Disinfecting Compositions - A highly aqueous liquid acidic hard surface treatment composition having a pH of about 3.5 or less which necessarily comprises:
| 09-23-2010 |
20100239476 | CARTRIDGE-TYPE DISPENSER - The present invention relates to improved cartridge-type dispenser for a chemical treatment composition which, when contacted with water or other liquid will at least partially dissolve or disperse, and thereby elute one or more chemical compounds to the water or other liquid. The improved cartridge-type dispense may be used itself, or in conjunction with a further apparatus. | 09-23-2010 |
20100235975 | Solid treatment blocks for sanitary appliances - Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which comprise at least one detersive surfactant, a film forming constituent, optionally a bleach constituent and one or more further optional constituents. The improved treatment blocks provide good detersive characteristics and further provide a film forming material which contacts the surfaces of the lavatory appliance, e.g., toilet, in which the block compositions are used. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed. | 09-23-2010 |
20100234269 | Environmentally Acceptable Hard Surface Treatment Compositions - An environmentally acceptable ready-to-use, alkaline hard surface cleaning composition comprising (preferably consisting essentially of):
| 09-16-2010 |
20100233098 | Method and Composition for Disinfecting Hard Surfaces - Aqueous hard surface treatment compositions necessarily comprise an alcohol constituent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, benzyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof which alcohol constituent comprises from about 40 and 70 weight percent (“% wt”) of the total weight of the composition of which it forms a part. Preferably however the alcohol constituent is present in an amount of from about 50% wt to about 70% wt, more preferably is present in amounts of from about 60% wt to about 70% wt. | 09-16-2010 |
20100206328 | Alkaline Hard Surface Cleaning Composition - Improved aqueous, alkaline hard surface cleaning compositions useful in the cleaning of hard surfaces, particularly hard surfaces bearing greasy stains or soils also provide a disinfecting and/or sanitizing benefit to the treated hard surfaces. Preferred compositions comprise amine oxide as the sole surfactant constituent, an alkalinity constituent, preferably an alkanolamine and as the sole organic solvent constituent, an alkylene glycol phenyl ether, an antimicrobially active constituent, and water, optionally further including a dye and/or fragrance composition. The compositions provide excellent cleaning of greasy soils on hard surfaces and provide a disinfecting or sanitizing benefit thereto. | 08-19-2010 |
20100192291 | Cageless Dispensing Device - The present invention relates to improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance particularly a toilet. | 08-05-2010 |
20100146687 | Lavatory Dispensing Devices - The present invention relates to improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance, particularly a toilet. | 06-17-2010 |
20100008962 | Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Articles Comprising an Antimicrobial Compound - Foamed polyurethane articles, such as a sponges, sheets, tapes or ribbons, blocks or other molded, extruded or cast article which foamed polyurethane articles exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and are particularly useful in the formation of cleaning articles. Processes for the manufacture of such cleaning articles based on hydrophilic polyurethane foams exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and their use are also described. | 01-14-2010 |
20090325842 | Foaming Hard Surface Cleaning Composition - Alkaline ready to use cleaning composition which is particularly directed for the effective removal of soap scum stains on hard surfaces and which is essentially free of a chelating agent based on a nitrogen containing organic acid compound. | 12-31-2009 |
20090312214 | Disinfecting Compositions Containing a Polymer Complex of Organic Acid - The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter. | 12-17-2009 |
20090302073 | Liquid Dispenser with Anti-Retraction Feature - An improved nozzle assembly with an anti-retraction feature which is useful in conjunction with a container, such as a bottle, for the dispensing of a liquid, and particularly for the targeted delivery of a thickened liquid. The nozzle assembly is advantageously provided as an element of a combination package and delivery article useful for both storing and dispensing a liquid treatment composition which package and delivery article comprises the improved nozzle assembly. The improved nozzle assembly, especially when part of a combination package and delivery article is especially useful for the targeted delivery of a drain treatment composition used to treat slow running but especially clogged drains. | 12-10-2009 |
20090235443 | Dispensing Devices - The present invention relates to a cageless lavatory dispensing device comprising a hanger ( | 09-24-2009 |
20090143273 | Hard Surface Cleaning and Disinfecting Compositions - Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprising cationic surfactants having germicidal properties, fluorosurfactant compounds, film-forming polymers and, optionally, detersive surfactants and or organic solvents. The hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions provide excellent cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces. | 06-04-2009 |
20090099057 | Hard Surface Cleaning Composition - Improved highly aqueous, alkaline hard surface cleaning compositions useful in the cleaning of hard surfaces, particularly hard surfaces bearing greasy stains or soils. Preferred compositions comprise amine oxide as the sole surfactant constituent, an alkalinity constituent, preferably an alkanolamine and as the sole organic solvent constituent, an alkylene glycol phenyl ether, and water, optionally further including a dye and/or fragrance composition. The compositions provide excellent cleaning of greasy soils on hard surfaces. | 04-16-2009 |
20090036345 | Light-Duty Dishwashing Detergent Compositions - Disclosed are light duty liquid detergent compositions which are particularly useful in the manual cleaning of dishes and tableware, as well as being useful in the cleaning of other surfaces particularly hard surfaces. The compositions exhibit excellent and rapid dispersability into larger volumes of water and provide excellent cleaning performance. | 02-05-2009 |
20080313795 | Dispensing Devices and Compositions Therefor - The present invention relates to improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance, particularly a toilet. | 12-25-2008 |
20080312327 | Organic Compositions - Provided is an improved liquid composition for the treatment of surfaces, preferably the skin and/or hair in order to provide a cleaning and/or sanitizing effect thereto, which necessarily comprises: one or more detersive surfactants selected from anionic, nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants; a first biocidal constituent(s) which provide a biocidal effect in conjunction with at least one or more second biocidal constituent(s) selected from benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and salts thereof or farnesol, one or more pH adjusting constituents, optionally one or more organic solvents, hydrotropes, and further additive constituents, and water. In preferred embodiments the hydrotrope and/or organic solvents are desirably excluded from the compositions, and the composition is thickened. The compositions are particularly useful as a hand wash composition, body wash or shampoo. | 12-18-2008 |
20080303186 | Method for Manufacturing Cageless Lavatory Dispensing Devices - The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a lavatory dispensing device useful for the delivery of at least one treatment composition, preferably a cleaning composition and/or a sanitizing composition to a sanitary appliance. | 12-11-2008 |
20080279787 | Hard Surface Disinfecting Compositions Comprising Poorly Aqueous Soluble Quaternary Ammonium Compounds - Disinfecting compositions based on one or more poorly aqueous soluble quaternary ammonium compounds which exhibit reduced corrosion tendencies, one or more nonionic surfactants, optionally one or more further constituents particularly those which enhance the appearance of the compositions, wherein the compositions are largely aqueous in nature and includes little or no organic solvents. The compositions may be formulated as aerosol compositions, or may be provided as non-pressurized liquid compositions. The disinfecting compositions provide excellent efficacy against | 11-13-2008 |
20080269097 | Lavatory Block Compositions - Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which provide an extended service life, particularly when used in an ITB device. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
20080247960 | Foaming Tropical Compositions - Improved aqueous foaming topical compositions for the application to the human body particularly to the skin which composition provides both a cleaning benefit, and a durable antimicrobial benefit. | 10-09-2008 |
20080237915 | Process for Manufacturing Improved Dispensing Devices - The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a lavatory dispensing device useful for the delivery of at least one treatment composition, preferably a cleaning composition and/or a sanitizing composition to a sanitary appliance. | 10-02-2008 |
20080227682 | Acidic Hard Surface Cleaning Compositions - The present invention is directed to an acidic hard surface treatment composition which provides a cleaning benefit comprising: an acidic constituent which comprises water soluble organic acid; at least one anionic surfactant constituent; at least one nonionic surfactant constituent; at least one organic solvent constituent; at least one inorganic chloride salt; optionally one or more further constituents and the balance, water. | 09-18-2008 |