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Arnd Kessler

Arnd Kessler, Monheim Am Rhein DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090183755Cleaning Process - A method of machine cleaning dishes in a dishwasher, wherein over the course of a cleaning program, having a pre-rinsing operation and a cleaning operation, two liquid cleansers A and B having the following composition: A: −10 to 75 wt % of builder(s); −0.1 to 10 wt % of enzyme(s); −24.9 to 89.9 wt % of solvent; and B: −10 to 74.9 wt % of builder(s); −25 to 89.9 wt % of solvent; are metered into the wash bath at two successive times t07-23-2009
20100016203CLEANING AGENTS - The invention relates to machine diswahing agents containing specific polycarbonate-, polyurethane-, and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds or precursor compounds thereof of the reactive cyclic carbonate and urea type which help to avoid the formation of water spots and filming after the use of the agents and accelerate the drying of dishes.01-21-2010
20100160204Detergents - Dishwasher detergents containing: a) 10 to 60 percent by weight of a builder; and b) non-ionic surfactant of the general formula06-24-2010
20100163076Method for Machine-Washing Dishes - Method for machine-washing dishes comprising at least one wash or rinse cycle wherein the dishes are washed in each wash or rinse cycle with an aqueous washing liquor that, for multiple wash or rinse cycles, is at least partially replaced between wash or rinse cycles, wherein 07-01-2010
20100222247Cleaning Agent - Liquid, low-alkaline and bleach-free dishwasher detergent having a pH value (20° C.) of 8 to 12 and containing: a) 10 to 60 percent by weight of a builder; b) more than 1.5 percent by weight of a phosphonate; c) 0.1 to 20 percent by weight of an anionic copolymer comprising: i) unsaturated carboxylic acid(s) and ii) sulfonic acid group-containing monomer(s). Detergents according to the invention exhibit a good cleaning power on bleachable dirt, particularly tea stains.09-02-2010
20110132411ADAPTER FOR COUPLING A DOSING SYSTEM TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE - Adapter for coupling a dosing system to a water supply line, comprising a water inlet and a water outlet, which may be coupled to a water supply line, such that water can flow through the adapter and means for fixing a dosing device on or in the adapter, wherein the dosing device comprises a controller, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, connected to a power source and the controller such that a control signal from the controller brings about a movement of the actuator whereupon a product release is carried out or stopped. The means for foxing the dosing device on or in the adapter and the dosing device are designed such that in the coupled state a fluid-tight connection is formed between the adapter and the dosing device which prevents inflow of water into the adapter and an outflow of flowing water from the adapter.06-09-2011
20110139816DOSING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED PRODUCT RELEASE IN THE INCLINED POSITION - The invention relates to a dosing system configured for positioning inside a dishwashing machine, and in particular between the tines of the dish rack as per a dinner plate, comprising a detachable cartridge comprising a number of chambers used to physically separate and contain various washing or cleaning agents, wherein the outlet openings of the dosing system are positioned downward in the direction of gravity when the system is in operation in the dishwasher. The chambers of the cartridge and the various outlets are of such size and arrangement that complete emptying of the cartridge chambers is possible by gravity even if the dosing system is tilted from vertical by 2°-20° degrees during use.06-16-2011
20110139818CARTRIDGE FOR A DOSING SYSTEM - A cartridge for flowable washing or cleaning agents for use in a dispenser includes at least two elements, each having a connecting edge by which the at least two elements are connected and bonded together to define an interior space; a plurality of chambers within the interior space for spatially separate accommodation of different preparations of a flowable washing or cleaning agent; a cartridge bottom surface which in a service position is directed downwards in the direction of gravity; and at least two chambers, each of which comprises at least one outlet orifice arranged on the cartridge bottom, wherein the connecting edge of the elements extends across the cartridge bottom surface at a distance from the outlet orifices such that the connecting edge does not intersect with or come into contact with the outlet orifices.06-16-2011
20110139820METERING SYSTEM WITH COMPONENT SUPPORT - A dispensing system for the interior of a dishwashing machine includes a component carrier on which components are detachably or nondetachably arranged, including at least a dispensing chamber, an actuator, and a closing element as well as an energy source and/or a control unit and/or a sensor unit. The closing element is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator displaces the closing element into a closure or a release position. The at least one dispensing chamber is connected in communicating manner with at least one cartridge chamber and includes an inlet for inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dispensing chamber into its surrounding environment. The outlet of the dispensing chamber is closable or openable by the closing element.06-16-2011
20110174341CONNECTABLE DOSING DEVICE - A dosing system, in particular for positioning on or within a dishwasher, comprising at least one cartridge for free-flowing washing or cleaning agents with a number of chambers for physically separate housing of different preparations of a washing or cleaning agent and a dosing device which may be connected to the cartridge, comprising at least one power source, a controller, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, connected to the power source and the controller such that a control signal from the controller brings about a movement of the actuator, a sealing element, coupled to the actuator such that a movement of the actuator puts the sealing element in a sealing or an open position, at least one dosing chamber, in communication with at least one of the cartridge chambers when the cartridge and dosing device are assembled, wherein the dosing chamber has an inlet for the inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for the outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dosing chamber into the surroundings, wherein at least the outlet of the dosing chamber may be sealed or opened by the sealing element, wherein the dosing device has a least one first interface which interacts with a corresponding interface on a water-using device such as in particular a domestic water-using device, preferably a dishwasher or washing machine such that a transmission of signals and/or electric power from the water-using device to the dosing device is possible.07-21-2011
20110174346DOSING SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER - A dispensing system, in particular for a user to position in the interior of a dishwashing machine, comprising at least one cartridge for flowable washing or cleaning agents with a plurality of chambers for spatially separate accommodation of in each case different preparations of a washing or cleaning agent, and a dispenser couplable with the cartridge and comprising an energy source, a control unit, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, which is connected with the energy source and the control unit in such a manner that a control signal from the control unit brings about movement of the actuator, a closing element, which is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator displaces the closing element into a closure or a release position, at least one dispensing chamber which, when cartridge and dispenser are assembled, is connected in communicating manner with at least one of the cartridge chambers, wherein the dispensing chamber comprises an inlet for inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dispensing chamber into the surrounding environment, wherein at least the outlet of the dispensing chamber is closable or openable by the closing element.07-21-2011
20110197927AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING AGENT - The invention relates to low-alkaline and bleach-free dishwasher detergents having a pH value (20° C.) between 8 and 12, comprising 08-18-2011
20110204096ACTUATOR FOR A DOSING SYSTEM - An actuator/closing element combination for a dispenser of a dispensing system for flowable washing or cleaning agents includes a closing element in the form of an open/close valve element, and an actuator coupled to the closing element in such a manner that the closing element may be displaced by the actuator into a closure position and into a passage position, the actuator being configured such that, when driven by an appropriate pulse, it determinably occupies alternately one of two end positions and, without actuation, stably retains the end position reached, such that the actuator/closing element combination forms a pulse-controlled, bistable open/close valve.08-25-2011
20110232692AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING AGENT - An automatic dishwashing agent includes builder(s), enzyme(s) and a) a nonionic surfactant A of the general formula R09-29-2011
20110237482DISHWASHER DETERGENT - Phosphate-free, bleach-free automatic dishwashing agents comprising 10 to 60 wt % citrate and from 1 to 30 wt % maleic acid are described, wherein the automatic dishwashing agents are characterized by good cleaning performance, particularly in the improved cleaning of tea stains.09-29-2011
20110240063AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING AGENT - The invention relates to a phosphate- and bleach-free automatic dishwashing agent containing: a) 5 to 60 wt % citrate, b) (hydrogen) carbonate, c) 2 to 40 wt % ethylenediamine disuccinic acid, wherein the weight ratio of the components b) and c) is between 1:5 and 10:1, and wherein said automatic dishwashing agent is characterized by good cleaning performance, particularly improved cleaning of tea.10-06-2011
20110290281CLEANING AGENT - Liquid washing or cleaning agent preparations includes 12-01-2011
20110315709METHOD FOR OPERATING A METERING DEVICE ARRANGED IN A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE METERING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a method of operation for a dispenser to dispense at least one washing and/or cleaning agent preparation into the interior of a household appliance while the dispenser is detachably connected to the household appliance. The dispenser comprises a control unit in which at least one dispensing program is stored. The control unit interacts with at least one actuator mounted in the dispenser in such a way that the dispenser releases washing and/or cleaning agent preparation into the interior of the household appliance. The dispenser further comprises at least one receiving unit for control and/or monitoring signals that are emitted by at least one transmitting unit arranged in the household appliance. At least a portion of the signals is converted by the control unit of the dispenser to control instructions from the actuators of the dispenser. The reception of the signals is monitored by the control unit and if the signals are not received in the dispenser, a dispensing program within the control unit of the dispenser is activated.12-29-2011
20120006358CLEANING AGENTS - The invention relates to machine dishwashing agents containing specific polycarbonate-, polyurethane-, and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds or precursor compounds thereof of the reactive cyclic carbonate and urea type which help to avoid the formation of water spots and filming after the use of the agents and accelerate the drying of dishes.01-12-2012

Patent applications by Arnd Kessler, Monheim Am Rhein DE

Arnd Kessler, Monheim-Baumberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090004234DOSING DEVICE - A dosing device for dosing active substances in washing or cleaning processes, encompassing a container and a) a first active substance composition, present in said container, that contains at least one carrier material and at least one active substance; and b) a second active substance composition, present in said container, that likewise contains at least one carrier material and at least one active substance, but differs in terms of at least one of its ingredients from the first active substance composition, wherein the carrier material in at least one active substance composition is water-insoluble, is suitable for the release of different active substances and is notable for an improved release profile as compared with conventional dosing devices.01-01-2009
20090165821Detergents - Disclosed are combination products comprising a packaging means and two separate liquid detergents A and B located in said packaging means. Detergent A contains 10 to 75 percent by weight of detergent builder/s, 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of enzymes, and 24.9 to 89.9 percent of water while detergent B contains 10 to 75 percent by weight of detergent builder/s and 25 to 90 percent by weight of water. The inventive combination products are characterized in that liquid detergent A has a pH value (20° C.) ranging from 6 to 9 while liquid detergent B has a pH value (20° C.) ranging from 9 to 14. Neither detergent A nor detergent B contains more than two percent by weight of a bleaching agent. Compared to conventional dishwashing agents, the inventive combination products are characterized by improved cleaning power, especially on bleachable dirt.07-02-2009
20090239778Cleaning Agent - The invention relates to a combination product comprising a packaging means and two liquid washing or cleaning agents A and B of composition A, which are located in said packaging means while being separated from one another therein. Composition A consists of: 10 to 75% by weight of builder(s); 0.1 to 10% by weight of enzyme(s); 24.9 to 89.9% by weight of water, and composition B consists of: 10 to 74.9% by weight of builder(s); 25 to 89.9% by weight of water, and; 0.1 to 15% by weight of bleaching agent. The invention is characterized in that the liquid cleaning agent A has a pH value (20° C.) ranging from 6 to 9 and is characterized by having an improved cleaning efficiency compared to that of conventional solid or liquid dishwashing cleaning agents.09-24-2009
20100132748MOBILE DOSING SYSTEM - Mobile release and dosing system, particularly for preparations containing washing or cleaning agents, comprising at least one receptacle for receiving at least one first product capable of flow or dispersion, wherein the receptacle has at least one release opening which is arranged in such a way that a release of the product by gravity from the receptacle is effected in the operational position of the release system; a control apparatus which can be coupled with the release opening of the receptacle and which drives a dosing and release of at least the first flow or dispersion-capable product from the receptacle into the surrounding area. Said control apparatus comprises at least one sensor which detects physical and/or chemical properties and/or the material condition of the surrounding area of the sensor, measured either qualitatively or quantitatively; a control unit which transforms the signals of the sensor into at least one control signal usable for an actuator by means of at least one control program stored in the control unit; an actuator which transforms a control signal of the control unit into a different output quantity with which an object is moved or caused to move, wherein the actuator affects at least one dispenser directly or indirectly; at least one dispenser which is affected directly or indirectly by the actuator, wherein as a result of this influence, the opening and/or the closing of the release opening of the receptacle is effected; at least one energy source which supplies at least the control unit and the actuator with a suitable form of energy.06-03-2010

Patent applications by Arnd Kessler, Monheim-Baumberg DE

Arnd Kessler, Monheim And Rhein DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120015858CLEANING AGENT - The invention relates to a packed form of a washing or cleaning agent comprising (a) a first liquid washing or cleaning agent preparation A comprising (i) builder and (ii) complexing agent; (b) a second liquid washing or cleaning agent preparation B, of different composition than preparation A, comprising (i) greater than 1 wt. % water; (ii) at least 5 wt. % of at least one active washing or cleaning enzyme preparation; (iii) less than 10 wt. % phosphate; and (iv) less than 2.5 wt. % complexing agent; and (c) a packaging means, in which the washing or cleaning agent preparations A and B are contained and physically separate from one another, and wherein the inventive packaged form of a washing or cleaning agent is characterized by good storage stability and temperature stability, and good washing and cleaning performance.01-19-2012