| Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Patent applications |
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| 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 |
