Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090183755 | Cleaning 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 t | 07-23-2009 |
20100016203 | CLEANING 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 |
20100160204 | Detergents - Dishwasher detergents containing: a) 10 to 60 percent by weight of a builder; and b) non-ionic surfactant of the general formula | 06-24-2010 |
20100163076 | Method 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 |
20100222247 | Cleaning 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 |
20110132411 | ADAPTER 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 |
20110139816 | DOSING 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 |
20110139818 | CARTRIDGE 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 |
20110139820 | METERING 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 |
20110174341 | CONNECTABLE 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 |
20110174346 | DOSING 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 |
20110197927 | AUTOMATIC 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 |
20110204096 | ACTUATOR 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 |
20110232692 | AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING AGENT - An automatic dishwashing agent includes builder(s), enzyme(s) and a) a nonionic surfactant A of the general formula R | 09-29-2011 |
20110237482 | DISHWASHER 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 |
20110240063 | AUTOMATIC 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 |
20110290281 | CLEANING AGENT - Liquid washing or cleaning agent preparations includes
| 12-01-2011 |
20110315709 | METHOD 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 |
20120006358 | CLEANING 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 |
20120017953 | DISPENSER HAVING A TRANSMITTER AND/OR RECEIVER UNIT FOR THE WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF SIGNALS - The invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing at least one preparation into the interior of a dishwasher, the dispenser being non-detachably connected to the dishwasher. The invention is characterized in that the dispenser comprises at least one transmitter unit and/or at least one receiver unit for the wireless transmission of signals towards the interior of the dishwasher or for the wireless reception of signals from the interior of the dishwasher. | 01-26-2012 |
20120018451 | CARTRIDGE HAVING LIGHT GUIDE - The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a metering device for dispensing at least one washing and/or cleaning agent preparation from the cartridge into the inside of a household appliance, wherein the cartridge comprises at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing or pourable washing and/or cleaning agent preparation, wherein at least one light guide into which a light signal can be coupled from outside of the cartridge is arranged in or on the cartridge. | 01-26-2012 |
20120021965 | CLEANING AGENT - Liquid detergent or cleaning agent preparations include a) at least 5 wt % of at least one enzyme preparation active in washing or cleaning; and b) at least 0.5 wt % cumenesulfonate, wherein the liquid detergent or cleaning agent preparations are characterized by a good phase stability and enzyme stability and good cleaning performance. | 01-26-2012 |
20120031930 | CARTRIDGE - The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a dosing device which may be positioned within a domestic device for dispensing at least one washing or cleaning agent preparation, the cartridge having at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing liquid or powder washing or cleaning agent preparation and the cartridge is protected against ingress of rinsing water into the chamber(s) when coupled to the dosing device. The cartridge is provided with at least one outlet opening on the lower side in gravity direction, in particular for gravity fed dispensing of preparation from at least one chamber and at least one ventilation opening on the underside in the direction of gravity for ventilation of at least one chamber, wherein the ventilation opening is separate from the outlet opening and the ventilation opening has a communicating connection with at least one chamber of the cartridge. | 02-09-2012 |
20120088709 | DETERGENT FOR USE IN APPLIANCES - Disclosed are liquid alkaline detergent preparations that are to be dispensed automatically when washing dishes in a dishwasher, comprising: a) 15 to 60 percent by weight of builder; b) 30 to 80 percent by weight of water; and c) less than 5 percent by weight of surfactant. Because of their thermal stability, the detergent preparations are particularly suitable for carrying out automatic dispensing processes when washing dishes in a dishwasher and washing fabrics in a washing machine. Furthermore, the detergent preparations are characterized by significantly improved cleaning power compared with conventional methods. | 04-12-2012 |
20120088710 | MACHINE CLEANING AGENT - A liquid alkaline cleaning agent preparation for automatic dispensing during automatic dishwashing or textile cleaning includes a) 15 to 60% by weight of a builder, b) <5% by weight of silicate and c) 30 to 80% by weight of water. These cleaning agents have a good thermal stability and are therefore suitable for automatic dispensing methods and are furthermore characterized by a substantially improved cleaning performance. | 04-12-2012 |
20120090638 | METHOD FOR OPERATION OF AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER - A method for operating an automatic dishwasher is disclosed. Provided are a dispenser, a cartridge with a chamber of rinse aid, a washing program including a cleaning program, and a sensor for measuring soil on the dishware or in the wash. The soiling is compared to a reference value and if less than reference, the temperature of the wash is held to ≦65° C., and at the end of the cleaning program and/or the intermediate rinse cycle, rinse aid is dispensed and drying immediately follows the cleaning program and/or intermediate rinse cycle without execution of a rinse aid program. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090644 | MACHINE DISHWASHER DETERGENT - Cleaning agent combinations comprising a cleaning agent preparation B further comprising: (b1) at least one non-ionic surfactant; and (b2) at least one active cleaning enzyme; and a rinsing composition C further comprising: (c1) at least one non-ionic surfactant, are by virtue of their thermal stability particularly suitable for automatic dosing in automatic dishwashing. The cleaning agent combinations of the present invention also have the characterizing feature of markedly improved cleaning performance in comparison to conventional methods. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090645 | MACHINE CLEANING AGENT - The invention relates to a liquid alkaline cleaning agent preparation A for automatic dispensing during automatic dishwashing, comprising a) 15 to 60% by weight of a builder, b) <10% by weight of phosphate and c) 30 to 80% by weight of water. These cleaning agents have a good thermal stability and are therefore suitable for automatic dispensing methods used for automatic dishwashing and automatic washing of textiles and are furthermore characterized by a substantially improved cleaning performance as compared to conventional methods. | 04-19-2012 |
20120167922 | DISHWASHER DETERGENT - The invention relates to a phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agent containing a builder, comprising a) 0.5 to 7.0 wt % of a nonionic surfactant A; b) 0.2 to 5.0 wt % of a nonionic surfactant B with a melting point above 25° C., each based on the total weight of the automatic dishwashing agent, wherein the nonionic surfactant A has a melting point which is at least 5° C. below the melting point of nonionic surfactant B, wherein said washing agent is characterized by excellent residue inhibition and good cleaning and clear rinsing performance. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167923 | DISHWASHER DETERGENT - The present invention is a phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agent containing a builder, said agent comprising: a) a copolymer A comprising i) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acid monomer, ii) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated sulfonic acid monomer, and iii) at least one additional nonionic monomer; and b) an acrylic acid homopolymer B, wherein the weight ratio of copolymer A to homopolymer B is between 10:1 and 1:3. The present agent is characterized by excellent residue inhibition, good cleaning, and clear rinsing performance in automatic dishwashing. | 07-05-2012 |
20120178663 | DISHWASHER DETERGENT - A phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agent is described comprising from 0.05 to 20 wt. % amphoteric polymer and from 2 to 40 wt. % ethylene diamine disuccinic acid. The novel combination of amphoteric polymer with ethylene diamine disuccinic acid (EDDS) results in excellent performance compared to traditional phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agents, especially with regard to good cleaning, clear rinsing, and the overall inhibition of deposits. | 07-12-2012 |
20120199165 | MACHINE DISHWASHER DETERGENT - Cleaning agent combinations comprising a cleaning agent preparation B further comprising: (b1) at least one non-ionic surfactant; and (b2) at least one active cleaning enzyme; and a rinsing composition C further comprising: (c1) at least one non-ionic surfactant, are by virtue of their thermal stability particularly suitable for automatic dosing in automatic dishwashing. The cleaning agent combinations of the present invention also have the characterizing feature of markedly improved cleaning performance in comparison to conventional methods. | 08-09-2012 |
20120204355 | MACHINE CLEANING METHOD - A dishwashing or textile washing method for dispensing a cleaning-agent into a dishwasher or textile washer comprises: (1) providing a cleaning-agent presentation form comprising (a) a preparation B comprising at least one bleach activator; and (b) a preparation D comprising at least one bleaching agent, in a multi-chambered cartridge; (2) dispensing sub-quantity b of B such that the quantity of B remaining is at least two times the sub-quantity b dispensed; and (3) dispensing a sub-quantity d of D such that the quantity of D remaining is at least two times the sub-quantity d dispensed. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204356 | MACHINE CLEANING METHOD - An automatic dishwashing or automatic textile washing method includes the step of dispensing a cleaning-agent presentation form into the interior of an automatic dishwasher or textile washing machine from a cartridge located in the interior of the automatic dishwasher or textile washing machine. The cleaning-agent presentation form includes a liquid cleaning-agent preparation A having a pH (10% solution in H | 08-16-2012 |
20120208734 | LIQUID DISHWASHER DETERGENT - The invention relates to dishwasher detergents, comprising a packaging means and two liquid washing or cleaning agents A and B, which are present in said packaging means separate from each other and which have the following composition: A: −10 to 55 wt. % builder(s); −0.1 to 15 wt. % enzyme(s); −0.001 to 30 wt. % bleach activator; −20 to 70 wt. % water; and B: −50 to 99.9 wt. % water; −0.1 to 50 wt. % oxygen bleaching agent, −<20 wt. % further ingredients, characterized in that the liquid cleaning agents A and B have a pH value (20° C.) of less than 9. The dishwasher detergents are characterized by good cleaning power when dishes are washed in the dishwasher. | 08-16-2012 |
20120214723 | MACHINE CLEANING METHOD - An automatic dishwashing method or automatic textile washing method uses a cleaning-agent including: a) a liquid cleaning-agent preparation A including at least one bleach activator as well as at least one builder; and b) a liquid cleaning-agent preparation D including at least one oxygen bleaching agent. The cleaning-agent preparations A and D are dispensed into the interior of the machine from a cartridge located in the interior of the machine. Sub-quantities a and d of the cleaning-agent preparations A and D are respectively dispensed into the interior of the machine, residual quantity of the cleaning-agent preparations A and D remaining in the cartridge until the end of the washing method, the residual quantities corresponding to at least twice the sub-quantities a and d, respectively. | 08-23-2012 |
20120222712 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A METERING DEVICE ARRANGED MOVABLY ON THE INSIDE OF A DISHWASHER - The present invention is a method for controlling a dispenser reversibly positioned in a dishwasher. The dispenser or dishwasher is configured with light transmission and receiving units. Light pulses are transmitted into the interior of the dishwasher and received by the receiving unit. The time difference (t | 09-06-2012 |
20120264672 | MACHINE CLEANING METHOD - An automatic dishwashing method using a bleaching-agent-free cleaning-agent presentation form comprising a plurality liquid cleaning agent preparations being dispensed into the interior of an automatic dishwasher, in the course of the cleaning method, from a cartridge located preferably in the interior of the cleaning machine, wherein a sub-quantity of each of the cleaning-agent preparation located in the cartridge is dispensed into the interior of the cleaning machine, a residual quantity of each of the cleaning-agent preparations located in the cartridge remaining in the cartridge until the end of the cleaning method, and said residual quantity corresponding to at least twice the quantity of the sub-quantity dispensed. | 10-18-2012 |
20130036772 | METERING SYSTEM FOR RELEASING AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENT PREPARATIONS DURING A WASHING PROGRAMME OF A WASHING MACHINE - The invention relates to a dispensing system for releasing preparations in the interior of a washing machine comprising at least one dispenser and at least one cartridge couplable to the dispenser, in which the cartridge comprises at least three chambers, which contain different flowable preparations, in which the first chamber stores at least one enzyme protein, one enzyme stabilizer and one surfactant at a pH value of 6-8, the second chamber stores at least one bleach, one complexing agent at a pH value of 8-10, the third chamber stores at least one scent and/or one optical brightener at a pH value of 6-8. | 02-14-2013 |
20130036775 | METERING SYSTEM FOR RELEASING AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENT PREPARATIONS DURING A WASHING PROGRAMME OF A WASHING MACHINE - The invention relates to a dispensing system for releasing preparations in the interior of a washing machine, comprising a dispenser and a cartridge couplable to the dispenser, in which the cartridge comprises at least three chambers, which contain different flowable preparations, in which the first chamber stores at least one enzyme, selected from the group of amylases, mannanases, cellulases, lipases and/or pectate lyases and at least one surfactant and/or complexing agent, the second chamber stores at least one protease and at least one surfactant and/or complexing agent, the third chamber stores at least one scent and/or one optical brightener. | 02-14-2013 |
20130042652 | METERING SYSTEM FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A WATER-CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE SUCH AS A WASHING MACHINE, DISHWASHER, CLOTHES DRYER OR THE LIKE - A dispensing system includes at least one reservoir for storing a plurality of flowable preparations, at least one dispenser, which is couplable with a reservoir and which does not include any connection to a water-conveying line of the water-conveying domestic appliance, at least one sensor, which at least detects the presence of water in the water-conveying domestic appliance and/or the operation of the water-conveying domestic appliance, at least one pump or vibratory atomizer for delivering or releasing preparation from the reservoir or dispenser, at least one control unit, which cooperates with the sensor and the pump or vibratory atomizer such that, if a defined sensor signal is present, at least one preparation is delivered from the reservoir or dispenser, and at least one fluid line, which connects the reservoir or the dispenser with the treatment compartment of the water-conveying domestic appliance, such that a preparation may be supplied from the dispenser positioned outside the treatment compartment of the water-conveying domestic appliance. | 02-21-2013 |
20130061889 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DOSING SYSTEM WHICH CAN BE POSITIONED INSIDE A WATER-CONDUCTING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a method for controlling a dispensing system positionable in the interior of an automatic dishwasher, encompassing a cartridge filled with at least one preparation, a dispenser that is couplable to the cartridge, the dispenser encompassing at least a temperature sensor and a conductivity sensor, such that the temperature sensor and/or the conductivity sensor can be arranged in and/or on and/or outside the dispenser; and a delivery means for releasing a preparation from the cartridge into the interior of the automatic dishwasher. | 03-14-2013 |
20130079268 | MACHINE DISHWASHER DETERGENT - A liquid cleaning agent containing: a) 20 to 70 wt % water, b) at least one amylase preparation, c) at least one Ca | 03-28-2013 |
20130137621 | METERING CARTRIDGE FOR A WATER-CONDUCTING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A cartridge, in particular for use in water-conveying household appliances, encompassing an enzyme-containing preparation that contains at least one enzyme protein and has a specific heat capacity c | 05-30-2013 |
20140084024 | DOSING SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER MACHINE - The invention relates to a dispensing system ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140130831 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING A WATER CHANGE IN A WATER-BEARING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A DISHWASHER - The present invention relates to a method and device for dispensing a rinse aid preparation into the interior of a dishwasher comprising a sensor for detecting water, a sensor for detecting temperature, a control unit for processing the sensor data, wherein the control unit is configured to perform the method according to the invention. | 05-15-2014 |