Abstract

An indicator composition can be used to measure calcium hardness within a sample of water from a process water system. The indicator composition can include a calcium indicator, a range extender, and a buffer. The indicator composition can accurately measure calcium concentrations within the sample of water at low, moderate, and high calcium levels, including at calcium concentrations of greater than 50 ppm. The indicator composition can measure calcium hardness without the use of masking agents at a pH of less than about 7.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/18 - Water
• C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
• G01N 21/64 - Fluorescence; Phosphorescence

Abstract

An automated cleaning machine may include one or more short cleaning cycles in which the duration of a cleaning cycle is shortened relative to the duration of a default cleaning cycle. During a short cleaning cycle, other cleaning cycle parameters may also be adjusted to ensure that the articles subjected to the short cleaning cycle are adequately cleaned and sanitized. For example, the wash temperature, rinse temperature, and/or cleaning product amounts or concentrations, may be adjusted to account for the shortened duration of the cleaning cycle. The automated cleaning machine may further include one or more short cycle mode(s) during which short cleaning cycle parameters are used and one or more default cycle mode(s) during which default cleaning cycle parameters are used.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
• A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents
• B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid
• D06F 33/44 - Control of the operating time, e.g. reduction of overall operating time
• D06F 33/70 - Control of the operating time, e.g. reduction of overall operating time

Abstract

Peroxyformic acid compositions for removal of biofilm growth and other contaminants and impurities from industrial processing hard surfaces are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions may be dosed on site and/or generated in situ for the reduction and prevention of biofilms on the hard surfaces. Methods of employing the peroxyformic acid compositions for removal of biofilm growth and other impurities such as aldehydes and alcohols from industrial CO2 effluent are also disclosed which beneficially provide ambient biofilm control and break down more rapidly than other peracids, allowing for extended runs between CIP cleaning, including a reduction and/or elimination of cleaning of the scrubbers and other industrial surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 37/16 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group ; Thio-analogues thereof
• A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
• A01N 37/02 - Saturated carboxylic acids or thio-analogues thereof; Derivatives thereof
• A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
• A61L 2/18 - Liquid substances

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a method for scrub-free cleaning of a soiled solid surface. Additionally disclosed herein is a method of using a cleaning composition for scrub-free cleaning of a soiled solid surface. Further disclosed herein is a unit dose article including the cleaning composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/83 - Mixtures of non-ionic with anionic compounds
• C11D 1/12 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof
• C11D 1/722 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylenes having mixed oxyalkylene groups
• C11D 1/825 - Mixtures of compounds all of which are non-anionic
• C11D 17/04 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects

Abstract

Lubricity additives for fuels compositions are provided which are hydrocarbyl-containing oxygenated polyamines according to Formula I: Lubricity additives for fuels compositions are provided which are hydrocarbyl-containing oxygenated polyamines according to Formula I: Lubricity additives for fuels compositions are provided which are hydrocarbyl-containing oxygenated polyamines according to Formula I: wherein one or more of —R1, —R2, —R3, and —R4 is a carbon- and oxygen-containing group including a hydrophobic hydrocarbyl portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 10/08 - Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes for reducing wear
• C10L 1/222 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen containing at least one carbon-to-nitrogen single bond

Abstract

The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaner compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an antimicrobial amine, and an anionic scale inhibitor. Beneficially, the compositions provide sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. The compositions are suitable for inactivating and/or reducing infectious agents, particularly Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Polyomavirus.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/22 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing ingredients stabilising the active ingredients
• A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
• A01N 33/04 - Nitrogen directly attached to aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carbon atoms
• A01N 33/12 - Quaternary ammonium compounds
• A01N 57/20 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic phosphorus compounds having phosphorus-to-carbon bonds containing acyclic or cycloaliphatic radicals

Abstract

Surfactants capable of releasing and/or dissolving polymers to form water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer solutions are disclosed. In addition, polymer compositions containing a water-in-oil emulsion comprising the surfactant are provided and can be used, for example, in methods of dissolving a polymer. Also disclosed are detergent compositions and methods of cleaning articles and/or membranes using the surfactants herein. These surfactants and polymer compositions can be used in various industries including for water clarification, papermaking, sewage and industrial water treatment, drilling mud stabilizers, and enhanced oil recovery.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/72 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols
• B01D 65/02 - Membrane cleaning or sterilisation
• C07C 43/315 - Compounds having groups containing oxygen atoms singly bound to carbon atoms not being acetal carbon atoms
• C07C 211/45 - Monoamines
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

Abstract

A concentrated liquid sanitizing and rinse composition containing peroxycarboxylic acid(s) and compatible rinse aid surfactants is disclosed. The sanitizing and rinsing compositions are formulated in a single liquid concentrate, replacing a traditional dual product of a sanitizer and rinse aid. The sanitizing and rinsing chemistries are particularly effective at neutral pHs against gram negative organisms at elevated temperatures. Methods of using the concentrated liquid sanitizing and rinse composition are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/18 - Liquid substances
• A01N 37/02 - Saturated carboxylic acids or thio-analogues thereof; Derivatives thereof
• A01N 37/16 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group ; Thio-analogues thereof
• A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
• A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
• B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid

Abstract

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for lithium ore beneficiation. The methods and compositions are suitable for use in flotation of lithium ore sources such as pegmatite, Zinnwaldite, Jadarite, or lithium mica. The methods include combining a lithium ore source, a water source, a collector, and optionally a frother to form a lithium beneficiation slurry; sparging the lithium beneficiation slurry; separating the sparged lithium beneficiation slurry to form a lithium beneficiary and a gangue; and collecting the lithium beneficiary, where the collector includes an oleic acid source, a hydroxycarboxylic acid, and a surfactant. The collectors obtain improved performance in terms of purity of lithium recovered from the ore, as a function of percent lithium recovery.

IPC Classes  ?

• B03D 1/008 - Organic compounds containing oxygen

Abstract

The invention includes a solid rinse aid that is particularly designed for pressed or extrusion solid formation and which is effective for spotless surfaces after rinsing, especially rinsing metals without corrosion. According to the invention, a solid acid is combined with a short-chain alkylbenzene and alkyl naphthalene sulfonate. The short-chain alkylbenzene and alkyl naphthalene sulfonate act as a solidification agent as well as a hydrotrope, and total dissolved solid (TDS) active and are combined with at least one nonionic low foaming surfactant.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/34 - Organic compounds containing sulfur
• C11D 1/72 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols
• C11D 1/722 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylenes having mixed oxyalkylene groups
• C11D 1/825 - Mixtures of compounds all of which are non-anionic
• C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

Abstract

Disclosed herein are detergent compositions containing extended chain surfactants that form microemulsions with and can remove greasy and oily stains. In certain embodiments the extended nonionic surfactant includes Guerbet C10 or C12(PO)8(EO)n. The detergent compositions and methods of employing the same beneficially clean soils from textiles including difficult to remove cosmetic soils and food oils, even those comprised of non-trans fats.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/72 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols
• C11D 1/83 - Mixtures of non-ionic with anionic compounds
• C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

Abstract

Cleaning systems employing detergent compositions in combination with builders comprising alkalinity and chelants are provided. The detergent compositions include amine oxide surfactant and alcohol ethoxylate surfactant blends having a mixture of chain lengths and branching provided. The detergent compositions are particularly efficacious for flexible cleaning systems for cosmetic and other soils as they provide the benefit of separate dosing of surfactants in the detergent from alkalinity sources in a builder composition. Methods of using the detergent compositions and/or the cleaning systems are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/75 - Amino oxides
• C11D 1/72 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols
• C11D 1/722 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylenes having mixed oxyalkylene groups
• C11D 3/04 - Water-soluble compounds
• C11D 3/33 - Amino carboxylic acids
• C11D 3/36 - Organic compounds containing phosphorus
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 3/39 - Organic or inorganic per-compounds
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 17/04 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects

Abstract

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for lithium ore beneficiation. The methods and compositions are suitable for use in froth flotation of lithium ore sources. The methods include combining a lithium ore source, a water source, and a collector composition to form a lithium beneficiation slurry; sparging the lithium beneficiation slurry; separating the sparged lithium beneficiation slurry to form a lithium beneficiary and a gangue; and collecting the lithium beneficiary, where the collector includes a C10 to C28 hydroxycarboxylic acid, a surfactant, and a solvent. The collectors obtain high yield of lithium and excellent selectivity for lithium species in the froth flotation of lithium ores.

IPC Classes  ?

• B03D 1/008 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• B03D 1/02 - Froth-flotation processes

Abstract

Detergent compositions effective for controlling hard water scale accumulation are disclosed. Detergent compositions employing phosphinosuccinic acid and mono-, bis- and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives with alkali metal carbonate and/or alkali metal hydroxide reduce hard water scale accumulation on treated surfaces at alkaline conditions between about pH of 9 and 12.5. Methods employing the detergent compositions and preventing hard water scale accumulation are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/36 - Organic compounds containing phosphorus
• C11D 3/04 - Water-soluble compounds
• C11D 3/08 - Silicates
• C11D 3/10 - Carbonates
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

The disclosure relates to hard surface cleaning compositions, methods of making the hard surface cleaning compositions, and methods of using the hard surface cleaning compositions. In particular, the hard surface cleaning compositions have reduced surface tension for cleaning surfaces with low surface free energy. Preferably, the hard surface cleaning compositions have low contact angles on a variety of surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/22 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aromatic compounds
• C11D 1/04 - Carboxylic acids or salts thereof
• C11D 1/14 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons or mono-alcohols
• C11D 1/52 - Carboxylic amides, alkylolamides or imides
• C11D 1/75 - Amino oxides
• C11D 1/83 - Mixtures of non-ionic with anionic compounds
• C11D 3/40 - Dyes
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for inhibiting corrosion of metallic surfaces and dissolving iron sulfide deposits in aqueous systems. A method may include adding a composition to the aqueous medium. The composition may include malic acid or a salt thereof. The composition may optionally include an organic solvent and/or a corrosion inhibitor.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23F 11/14 - Nitrogen-containing compounds
• C09K 8/532 - Sulfur
• C09K 8/54 - Compositions for in situ inhibition of corrosion in boreholes or wells

Abstract

The invention relates to solidification of liquid anionic surfactants with a binder, carrier, or both binder and carrier to form a solidified surfactant composition. In particular, the invention relates to solidification of liquid surfactants utilizing drying device(s), wherein the feed composition contains at least one liquid surfactant and the binder, carrier, or binder and carrier to form a solidified surfactant composition. The solidified surfactant compositions can be useful in various cleaning compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 1/14 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons or mono-alcohols
• C11D 1/22 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aromatic compounds
• C11D 1/24 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aromatic compounds containing ester or ether groups directly attached to the nucleus
• C11D 1/29 - Sulfates of polyoxyalkylene ethers
• C11D 3/04 - Water-soluble compounds
• C11D 3/10 - Carbonates
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 3/22 - Carbohydrates or derivatives thereof
• C11D 3/32 - Amides; Substituted amides
• C11D 3/34 - Organic compounds containing sulfur
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 3/38 - Products with no well-defined composition
• C11D 11/02 - Preparation in the form of powder by spray-drying

Abstract

A device, system, and method of controlling pests are disclosed. A pest control device includes a sensor having a sensor cell and a controller. A surface of the sensor cell is coated with an agent that reacts with a targeted biochemical analyte secreted by pests. The controller is coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor cell indicative of a rate of change in sensor mass detected on the surface of the sensor cell, determine whether the rate of change in the sensor mass based on the received sensor data exceeds a predefined threshold rate, and transmit a pest detection alert notification to a server in response to a determination that the rate of change exceeds the predetermined threshold rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 9/6571 - Heterocyclic compounds, e.g. containing phosphorus as a ring hetero atom having phosphorus atoms, with or without nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, selenium or tellurium atoms, as ring hetero atoms having phosphorus and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms
• A01M 1/02 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices attracting the insects
• A01M 1/20 - Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
• C07F 9/17 - Esters of thiophosphoric acids with hydroxyalkyl compounds without further substituents on alkyl

Abstract

The invention is directed to adhesive remover compositions and methods of their use. The adhesive remover compositions generally comprise a glycol ether solvent system comprising an aliphatic glycol ether, an aromatic glycol ether, a hydrophobic glycol ether, and a hydrophilic glycol ether, and a surfactant system. In further embodiment of the invention, the surfactant system may comprise three surfactants. In another aspect of the invention, the composition effectively removes medical adhesives from healthcare textiles. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the surfactant system may comprise one or more nonionic surfactants.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 3/43 - Solvents
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

This disclosure relates to transfer plate lubricant compositions and methods of transporting open containers across stationary transfer plates.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 173/02 - Lubricating compositions containing more than 10% water not containing mineral or fatty oils
• C10M 173/00 - Lubricating compositions containing more than 10% water

Abstract

The invention relates to a non-corrosive degreasing concentrate and ready to use formulation. In particular, non-corrosive compositions capable of removing polymerized grease as effectively as some alkali metal hydroxide (i.e. caustic) based degreasers without requiring the use of personal protective equipment are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/30 - Amines; Substituted amines
• C11D 1/22 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aromatic compounds
• C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
• C11D 3/08 - Silicates
• C11D 3/10 - Carbonates
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 3/43 - Solvents
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/83 - Mixtures of non-ionic with anionic compounds
• B01D 65/02 - Membrane cleaning or sterilisation
• B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

Alkaline sprayable aqueous compositions for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting are disclosed. In particular, the sprayable compositions include an alkali soluble emulsion polymer, an alkalinity source, a foaming agent, and water. Beneficially, the sprayable cleaning compoistions have reduced misting and are environmentally safe for users to apply. Further the compositions exhibit less running on non-horizontal surfaces than acrylamide-based compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
• C11D 1/94 - Mixtures with anionic, cationic or non-ionic compounds
• C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
• C11D 3/22 - Carbohydrates or derivatives thereof
• C11D 3/43 - Solvents
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

Abstract

Compositions and colloidal particles are provided that may be used to improve a papermaking process. The compositions and colloidal particles may include a polymer and an inorganic salt. A papermaking process carried out using the presently disclosed compositions and colloidal particles may produce a paper product that has increased strength properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents
• D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups
• D21H 17/66 - Salts, e.g. alums
• D21H 17/67 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments
• D21H 23/04 - Addition to the pulp; After-treatment of added substances in the pulp

Abstract

Peroxyhydroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions and methods for forming peroxyhydroxycarboxylic acids, preferably in situ, using the peroxyhydroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions are disclosed. Methods of using the peroxyhydroxycarboxylic acids, including for treating a surface or a target in need of antimicrobial or sanitizing treatment are also disclosed. Particular applications of using odor-free, low volatility peroxyhydroxycarboxylic acid sanitizers for direct food contact are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 407/00 - Preparation of peroxy compounds
• A01N 37/16 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group ; Thio-analogues thereof
• C12P 7/42 - Hydroxy carboxylic acids

Abstract

Solid laundry fabric softening compositions for laundry applications of use are disclosed. In particular, solid laundry fabric softening compositions combining quaternary dialkyl actives with low iodine values and silicone provide softness without causing any significant yellowing or loss of water absorption or wicking to the treated linen. The solid laundry fabric softening compositions can be provided as a multi-use block having uniform dispensing rates and without block sloughing. Beneficially, the combination of processing aids for solidification comprising one or more of (A) polyethylene glycol and an acidulant, (B) a surfactant and an acidulant, or (C) polyethylene glycol, a surfactant and an acidulant, are combined with the quaternary ammonium compounds and silicone to provide the stable solid composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 3/30 - Amines; Substituted amines
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a process and a system for assessing the performance of cleaning operations by utilizing an automatic read out routine for test strips subjected to a cleaning operation. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a computer program product capable of performing the process.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
• A61L 2/28 - Devices for testing the effectiveness or completeness of sterilisation, e.g. indicators which change colour
• G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices

Abstract

A wearable computing device may be used to track the efficacy of one or more cleaning actions performed. The device can include one or more sensors that detect and measure motion associated with a cleaning event. In different examples, the movement data generated by the device can be compared to reference movement data to determine if the individual has cleaned all the objects they were expected to clean and/or if the individual has cleaned a given object sufficiently well. As another example, the movement data generated by the device can be analyzed to distinguish cleaning and non-cleaning movement actions as well as to distinguish different types of cleaning actions during cleaning movement. The quality of each cleaning action can be evaluated. In any configuration, the device may perform an operation in response to determining that ineffective cleaning is being performed, causing corrected cleaning action to be performed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms

Abstract

A dishwashing apparatus may include a sump. The sump may include a sump pan configured to couple with a wash chamber of the dishwashing apparatus. The sump may include a sump well coupled to the sump pan and configured to collect the liquid from the sump pan. The sump well may include a well inlet in communication with the sump pan. The sump pan may convey the liquid to the well inlet. A recirculation port extending through a first wall of the sump well. A drain port may extend through a second wall of the sump well. The second wall defines a bottom of the sump well. The dishwashing apparatus may include a controller. The controller may monitor electrical characteristics of a pump. The controller may provide a notification if fluid is not flowing through the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
• A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents

Abstract

The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactant blends and cleaning compositions employing the same. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes an extended anionic surfactant with novel linker surfactants including one or more of an alkyl glycerol ether, an ethoxylated alkyl glycerol ether, an alcohol ethoxylate and/or a Gemini surfactant. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/83 - Mixtures of non-ionic with anionic compounds
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

Abstract

The present invention comprises a hard surface cleaning composition including an environmentally friendly alkyl amide solvent, derived from renewable bio-based resources that works at least as well as d-limonene. In one embodiment, the present invention is a cleaning composition including an anionic surfactant salt, a saturated C8 to C10 alkyl amide solvent, a cosolvent and water. The composition is substantially free of d-limonene and can remove red food soils with up to 20 percent protein, and also functions as an asphalt removal composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/43 - Solvents
• C11D 1/65 - Mixtures of anionic with cationic compounds
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 1/02 - Anionic compounds
• C11D 3/32 - Amides; Substituted amides

Abstract

Detergent compositions that contain an enzyme, alkaline source, and phosphonate or amine phosphonate salt are described here. A use solution of the detergent compositions containing disclosed phosphonates can retain its enzyme activity for an extended period of time. Specifically, one specific type of phosphonates and another specific type of amine phosphonate salts were discovered to stabilize enzymes in detergent compositions. Solid detergent compositions that contain disclosed phosphonate or amine phosphonate salts are more effective to remove soils and can save production and use costs.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/386 - Preparations containing enzymes
• C11D 3/07 - Phosphates, including polyphosphates in a mixture with alkylolamides of carbocyclic acids
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
• C11D 3/36 - Organic compounds containing phosphorus
• C11D 17/06 - Powder; Flakes; Free-flowing mixtures; Sheets
• C11D 3/30 - Amines; Substituted amines

Abstract

The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. Applicants have surprisingly found that the crystal modifier sodium xylene sulfonate (short chain alkyl benzene or alkyl naphthalene sulfonates) at higher percentage can act as a solidification agent. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes a short chain alkyl benzene or alkyl naphthalene sulfonates solidification agent and an effective amount of a surfactant which can include a sheeting agent component, defoamer component and/or association disruption agent. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/34 - Organic compounds containing sulfur
• C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
• C11D 1/825 - Mixtures of compounds all of which are non-anionic
• C11D 1/722 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylenes having mixed oxyalkylene groups
• C11D 1/72 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

A lighting array including one or more antimicrobial light segments, each light segments including one or more antimicrobial light sources, is configured to emit light sufficient to inactivate one or more microorganisms on a touch screen display surface. The lighting array may individually control activation of the one or more antimicrobial light segments based on user presence information, time of day information, and/or touch screen display usage information. A touch screen display assembly includes a housing, a touch screen display and a lighting array including one or more antimicrobial light segments.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
• A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation

Abstract

A method of adjusting dispense rate of a solid detergent block of a detergent composition is described here. A solid detergent block is produced from this method may have a predetermined dispense rate or a comparable dispense rate as a solid detergent block produced by extruding method. A process for producing a solid detergent block and a solid detergent composition are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/14 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons or mono-alcohols
• C11D 3/08 - Silicates
• C11D 3/10 - Carbonates
• C11D 3/30 - Amines; Substituted amines
• C11D 3/32 - Amides; Substituted amides
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 13/18 - Shaping by extrusion or by pressing
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
• C11D 1/22 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aromatic compounds
• C11D 3/48 - Medicinal or disinfecting agents
• C11D 3/04 - Water-soluble compounds

Abstract

The invention provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic surfactants or acids. The invention further provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic chelants or polymers. Activated antimicrobial compositions comprised of a quaternary ammonium compound having less than a C20 chain length, and an anionic carboxylate surfactant having C6-C10 chain length are disclosed. Activated compositions of the invention have a pH of between about 1 and 7 and are substantially free of silanes, sulfates and oxidants. Inactivated antimicrobial compositions comprised of a quaternary ammonium compound having less than a C-20 chain length, and an anionic sulfate or sulfonate surfactant are disclosed. Compositions of the invention have a 10 mole to 1 moles ratio of quaternary ammonium compound to anionic surfactant or about 1 mole to 10 moles ratio. Methods of making and employing the compositions are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 33/12 - Quaternary ammonium compounds
• A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants

Abstract

The invention is directed towards methods, compositions, and apparatus for accurately detecting the presence and amounts of contaminants in wastewater. The method comprises the steps of adding to a volume of wastewater at least one tracer molecule, observing the tracer for indications of particular contaminants, conducting at least one second form of contamination detection, and interrelating the two measured properties to identify the specific composition of the contamination. Using a tracer molecule allows for the detection of otherwise hard to detect oils and grease. Use of the second method however compensates for tracer interfering contaminants and allows for more accurate readings. The invention includes feeding of functional chemicals in response to the detections and conducting the detections online and continuously.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/64 - Fluorescence; Phosphorescence

Abstract

The invention includes a solid rinse aid that is particularly designed for extrusion solid formation and which is effective for creating spotless surfaces after rinsing. According to the invention, application has identified the critical combination of solid surfactants, coupling agents, hydrotrope, and hardening agents that is acceptable in the extrusion process to create a solid. The hydrotrope includes one or more short-chain alkylbenzene and/or alkyl naphthalene sulfonates. The composition hardens quickly but not so quick as to negatively impact the extrusion process. The compositions may also be used to form pressed or cast solids.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/32 - Amides; Substituted amides
• C11D 3/34 - Organic compounds containing sulfur
• C11D 1/825 - Mixtures of compounds all of which are non-anionic
• C11D 3/04 - Water-soluble compounds
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

Abstract

A chiller bath includes a tank for holding a volume of chiller water; a dosing system for dosing a first solution and a second solution into the chiller water, arranged to create a plurality of zones within the volume of water, wherein each zone has a higher concentration of either the first or the second solution than surrounding portions of the volume of water; and a meat or poultry immersion arrangement for immersing and moving carcasses in the chiller water. A method for reducing bacterial load on meat or poultry includes generating a plurality of zones within a chiller bath containing water by dosing a source of alkalinity and antimicrobial into the water, wherein the plurality of zones comprises at least one alkaline zone with a pH above 8.5, and at least one antimicrobial zone with pH below 8.5; and submersing meat or poultry in the bath. The zones can also be generated using spray nozzles in a meat or poultry operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23B 4/12 - Preserving with acids; Acid fermentation
• A23B 4/26 - Apparatus for preserving using liquids
• A23B 4/06 - Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling
• A22B 5/00 - Accessories for use during or after slaughtering
• A23B 4/09 - Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling with addition of chemicals before or during cooling with direct contact between the food and the chemical, e.g. liquid N2, at cryogenic temperature
• A23B 4/20 - Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes
• A23B 4/24 - Inorganic compounds
• A22C 21/00 - Processing poultry
• A23B 4/08 - Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling with addition of chemicals before or during cooling
• A22C 29/00 - Processing shellfish, e.g. oysters, lobsters
• A22C 25/02 - Washing or descaling fish
• A22C 17/08 - Cleaning, e.g. washing, meat or sausages

Abstract

The disclosure includes undecyl alcohol extended surfactants according to the general formula: The disclosure includes undecyl alcohol extended surfactants according to the general formula: R-(EO)x(PO)y(EO)z, The disclosure includes undecyl alcohol extended surfactants according to the general formula: R-(EO)x(PO)y(EO)z, wherein x is either 0 or 1, y is from 2 to 25, and z is at least 1 and R is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, substituted, or unsubstituted, aliphatic, or aromatic alcohol with 11 carbon atoms. The disclosure also includes cleaning compositions comprising the undecyl alcohol extended surfactants described above, methods of cleaning using the cleaning composition comprising the novel, readily biodegradable surfactants disclosed herein in particular the removal so oily and/or greasy soils from a surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/722 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylenes having mixed oxyalkylene groups
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

A solid block detergent composition is described which can be dispensed with a water spray to form an aqueous detergent for cutting and removing grease, removing and suspending soils and rinsing easily leaving cleaned ware. The solid block detergent contains a neutralized sulfonated anionic surfactant in combination with various processing aids to optimize soil removal in a formulation that can be pressed for form a solid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/24 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aromatic compounds containing ester or ether groups directly attached to the nucleus
• C11D 1/94 - Mixtures with anionic, cationic or non-ionic compounds
• C11D 1/22 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aromatic compounds
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
• C11D 3/04 - Water-soluble compounds
• C11D 3/10 - Carbonates
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

Detergent compositions designed to prevent aluminum discoloration while providing high cleaning performance on soils and stains are disclosed. Detergent compositions substantially free of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) are disclosed. Methods of using the detergent compositions are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/33 - Amino carboxylic acids
• C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 3/10 - Carbonates
• C11D 3/04 - Water-soluble compounds
• C11D 3/08 - Silicates
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
• C11D 17/06 - Powder; Flakes; Free-flowing mixtures; Sheets
• C11D 1/72 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols
• C11D 1/722 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylenes having mixed oxyalkylene groups

Abstract

A spray dispenser is provided, the spray dispenser comprising a container for holding a liquid to be dispensed and a dispensing assembly for extracting liquid from said container, the dispensing assembly comprising a pressure-relief valve for release of excessive pressure in the container and a filter arranged to permit egress of gas through the filter, inhibit egress of liquid from the container and to inhibit ingress of contaminants into the container through the pressure relief valve. A dispensing assembly for use is a spray dispenser is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
• B05B 11/02 - Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
• B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for detecting and controlling the dosing and residual concentration of hard surface cleaners and rinse aids in an automotive parts washer. In particular, the methods and systems are particularly suitable for washing systems employed prior to exterior plastic part painting. The methods and systems comprise a UV meter, a controller, and a metering pump; wherein the controller is in electrical communication with the UV meter and the metering pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• B08B 3/14 - Removing waste, e.g. labels, from cleaning liquid
• B08B 7/00 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass

Abstract

A method of analyzing water in a continuous casting process and controlling chemical addition to the water may involve measuring, with a plurality of sensors, at least one characteristic of a water in a plurality of different locations of a water recycle system for the continuous casting process. The continuous casting process can have multiple spray nozzles that spray water on a metal being cast, and the water recycle system may include a gravity settling tank, a filter, and a cooling tower. A processor can determine, using the measured at least one characteristic of the water from the plurality of sensors, a composite water quality value for the water in the water recycle system. A chemical additive can be controllably added into the water recycle system based on the determine composite water quality value.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22D 11/06 - Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into moulds with travelling walls, e.g. with rolls, plates, belts, caterpillars
• C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
• C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
• B22D 11/124 - Accessories for subsequent treating or working cast stock in situ for cooling
• C02F 103/16 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from metallurgical processes, i.e. from the production, refining or treatment of metals, e.g. galvanic wastes

Abstract

Polymerization inhibitor compositions are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical or a derivative thereof, a second inhibitor compound having a phenothiazine or a derivative thereof, and a functional solvent. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, (meth)acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, acrylic acid esters, methacrylamide sulfate, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrolein, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 15/30 - Anti-oxidant compositions; Compositions inhibiting chemical change containing organic compounds containing heterocyclic ring with at least one nitrogen atom as ring member

Abstract

A soil-based coupon having an electronically readable verification code printed thereon is used for verification of soil removal by a cleaning process. The coupon includes a soil overlay covering the verification code. The verification code is at least partially revealed by removal of all or part of the soil overlay during the cleaning process. If the data encoded in the verification code can be correctly decoded after completion of the cleaning process, the cleaning process can be verified. The soil overlay can be designed to match the application. The coupons may be used in a cleaning process verification procedure in which one or more computing devices analyze images of the verification codes to determine whether or not cleaning processes can be verified.

IPC Classes  ?

• B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid
• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

Polymerization inhibitor compositions are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a phenothiazine or a derivative thereof, a second inhibitor compound having a phenylenediamine or a derivative thereof, and a solvent. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, (meth)acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, acrylic acid esters, methacrylamide sulfate, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrolein, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
• C07D 279/26 - [b, e]-condensed with two six-membered rings with carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom with hydrocarbon radicals, substituted by amino radicals, attached to the ring nitrogen atom without other substituents attached to the ring system
• C07D 279/22 - [b, e]-condensed with two six-membered rings with carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom
• C07D 279/20 - [b, e]-condensed with two six-membered rings with hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of washing textile articles that can be carried out, for example, in a continuous batch tunnel washer. Embodiments of the present method can include treating the textile with an aqueous composition including cleaning agent and halogen-containing bleaching agent for a time sufficient to remove soil from the textile and contacting the halogen-treated textile with an aqueous composition including a peroxycarboxylic acid. The concentration of halogen after the sufficient time can be at a level that does not result in adverse interaction between the halogen-containing bleaching agent and the peroxycarboxylic acid. The present invention relates to a method of washing textile articles that can be carried out, for example, in a continuous batch tunnel washer. Embodiments of the present method can include treating the textile with an aqueous composition including cleaning agent and halogen-containing bleaching agent for a time sufficient to remove soil from the textile and contacting the halogen-treated textile with an aqueous composition including a peroxycarboxylic acid. The concentration of halogen after the sufficient time can be at a level that does not result in adverse interaction between the halogen-containing bleaching agent and the peroxycarboxylic acid. Embodiments of the present method can clean textiles with the results of more effective stain removal and less waste through destruction of the textile article. Further, the present invention can clean a textile contacted soiled by a composition including chlorhexidine gluconate without resulting staining of the textile, which staining could have been permanent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/395 - Bleaching agents
• C11D 3/39 - Organic or inorganic per-compounds
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

Solid cleaning compositions that are safe for contact without the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and have optimal dissolution rate and degreasing performance. In particular, the solid cleaning compositions include a non-hydroxide alkali metal alkalinity source(s), acid(s), water conditioning agent(s), a cleaning surfactant comprising an amphoteric, anionic and/or nonionic surfactant(s) and/or a coating surfactant comprising a nonionic surfactant(s) to provide the optimal dissolution and performance while being PPE-free are disclosed. Methods of providing concentrate and/or use solutions of the solid cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/10 - Carbonates
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 17/04 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
• C11D 3/08 - Silicates
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 1/88 - Ampholytes; Electroneutral compounds

Abstract

Sanitizing cleaning/rinse aid compositions for various applications including institutional machine warewash sanitizing are disclosed. In particular, concentrated and use compositions, such as concentrated liquid rinse aid compositions or ware wash detergents, employing an amine-based surfactant and a defoaming agent are disclosed. In particular, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for providing a sanitizing rinse with desired antimicrobial efficacy against a broad spectrum of gram-negative microbes, suitable foaming profiles, and beneficial applications of use of the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/835 - Mixtures of non-ionic with cationic compounds
• A61L 2/18 - Liquid substances
• C11D 3/386 - Preparations containing enzymes
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

Methods of employing corrosion inhibitors with oxidizing and/or non-oxidizing biocides, such as peroxycarboxylic acids, to provide corrosion protected compositions are disclosed. Various corrosion inhibitors further provide biocidal efficacy in addition to the corrosion protection providing further benefits for application of use. Methods of employing corrosion protected biocide compositions, such as peroxycarboxylic acid compositions, for corrosion protection are particularly well suited for treating fluids intended to flow through pipes, namely in the energy industry, water and paper industries, etc. Methods providing suitable corrosion protection in comparison to untreated systems and corrosion protected systems using conventional corrosion inhibitors, such as quaternary amines and imidazolines commonly used in the industry, are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/08 - Anti-corrosive paints
• C23F 11/14 - Nitrogen-containing compounds
• C23F 11/12 - Oxygen-containing compounds
• C23F 11/16 - Sulfur-containing compounds
• C23F 11/10 - Inhibiting corrosion of metallic material by applying inhibitors to the surface in danger of corrosion or adding them to the corrosive agent in other liquids using organic inhibitors
• C09K 8/54 - Compositions for in situ inhibition of corrosion in boreholes or wells
• C09K 8/60 - Compositions for stimulating production by acting on the underground formation
• A01N 37/16 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group ; Thio-analogues thereof
• C09D 5/14 - Paints containing biocides, e.g. fungicides, insecticides or pesticides
• C09D 5/16 - Anti-fouling paints; Underwater paints
• C23F 11/04 - Inhibiting corrosion of metallic material by applying inhibitors to the surface in danger of corrosion or adding them to the corrosive agent in markedly acid liquids
• C23F 11/173 - Macromolecular compounds

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of a detergent composition for removing hydrophobic residues and pigments on manufacturing or packaging devices or any other hardware used for manufacturing or packaging cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, said detergent composition including: a non-ionic surfactant selected from among the alkoxylated fatty alcohols; a non-aromatic co-surfactant selected from among the amine oxides, alkyl sulfates and alkyl sulfonates; and an organic alkaline agent selected from among the amino alcohols, excluding monoethanolamine, the non-aromatic co-surfactant being contained in the detergent composition in an amount of from 1 to 15 wt % in relation to the total weight of the composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/825 - Mixtures of compounds all of which are non-anionic
• C11D 1/83 - Mixtures of non-ionic with anionic compounds
• C11D 3/30 - Amines; Substituted amines
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 1/12 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof
• C11D 1/14 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons or mono-alcohols
• C11D 3/34 - Organic compounds containing sulfur
• C11D 1/72 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols
• B08B 3/10 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration
• B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect

Abstract

The invention provides a method of inhibiting corrosion of a metal in an industrial water system, the method comprising: (i) treating water of the industrial water system with a corrosion inhibiting-effective amount of a phosphorus-based treatment program comprising a phosphorus-based compound to provide a first treated industrial water, and (ii) treating the first treated industrial water with a corrosion inhibiting-effective amount of a metal-containing treatment program to provide a second treated industrial water, to inhibit corrosion of metal in the system.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 5/14 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing phosphorus

Abstract

Solid detergent compositions designed to maintain solid integrity throughout production of the pressed solid, during mechanical conveying and during ejection from molds, are disclosed. Solid detergent compositions having unexpected immediate block hardness without a curing step are provided by inclusion of a hardness additive composition comprising a synergistic ratio of polycarboxylic acid polymer chelants to aminocarboxylate chelants. Methods of making solid detergent compositions and solid detergent compositions having at least substantially similar cleaning performance to solid detergent compositions without the hardness additive composition are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 1/72 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols
• C11D 3/10 - Carbonates
• C11D 3/33 - Amino carboxylic acids
• C11D 3/386 - Preparations containing enzymes
• C11D 17/04 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects

Abstract

Chlorine dioxide compositions and methods of using the chlorine dioxide compositions on animal skin are disclosed. The chlorine dioxide compositions are formed by mixing an acidic composition and a chlorite salt composition together. The acidic composition includes an acid and an aldehyde.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 33/20 - Elemental chlorine; Inorganic compounds releasing chlorine
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• C01B 11/02 - Oxides of chlorine

Abstract

A non-Newtonian concentrate composition includes a sensitizer or irritant, a surfactant, an anti-mist component and optionally a stability component. Example sensitizers and irritants include, but are not limited to, acids, quaternary compounds, and amines, and example anti-mist components include, but are not limited to, polyethylene oxide and polyacrylamide.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 1/04 - Carboxylic acids or salts thereof
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• C11D 1/62 - Quaternary ammonium compounds
• C11D 3/04 - Water-soluble compounds
• C11D 3/33 - Amino carboxylic acids
• C11D 3/34 - Organic compounds containing sulfur

Abstract

A flying insect station includes a surface that is treated with a bait product, such as a pesticide. The surface of the station is an attractant to flying insects, such as large flies, due to contrasting colors and/or a pattern surface, which increases interaction by flies with the surface and also aids in the retention of the pesticide at the surface. The patterns can take many forms. In addition, the surface can include portions that are smooth at the molecular level and other portions that are textured in order to better hold and retain the pesticide. The station, in conjunction with the pesticide, allows a service specialist to use the product on a placement surface in more places indoors than they could by spraying during non-operational hours.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 1/20 - Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
• A01M 1/04 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices attracting the insects using illumination

Abstract

Liquid detergent compositions with polymer blends to provide a stable aqueous use solution of a highly alkaline detergent composition are provided. The liquid detergent composition include concentrates and use solutions with blends of alkali-swellable polymers (ASE) and hydrophobically-modified alkali-swellable polymers (HASE). Methods for washing textiles using the liquid detergent compositions are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 1/66 - Non-ionic compounds
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

Abstract

A method of producing chlorine dioxide is disclosed. The method may include feeding a reaction mixture into a separator. The reaction mixture may follow a helical path through the separator and produce gaseous chlorine dioxide within the separator. Gaseous chlorine dioxide may be withdrawn from the separator and used to disinfect process water.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 11/02 - Oxides of chlorine
• C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water

Abstract

An example of a system for removing target animals such as birds from an area in a humane manner includes a cage with a substantially unidirectional entry and a device for attracting the target animals into the cage through the entry. The target animals captured in the cage can be released to another area as needed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 23/08 - Collecting-traps with approaches permitting entry only
• A01K 7/02 - Automatic devices

Abstract

Disclosed herein are polymers formed by the condensation of bis(hydroxycarbyl)-aminophenolic compounds with aldehydes. The condensation polymers include one or more repeat units having bis(hydroxycarbyl)amino functionality. The polymers are useful as antifoulants, antipolymerants, rheology modifiers, dehazers, polymerization retardants, surfactants, or a combination of these in one or more industrial process streams.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 8/36 - Chemically modified polycondensates by etherifying
• C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
• C08G 8/16 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with phenols only of aldehydes of formaldehyde, e.g. of formaldehyde formed in situ with amino- or nitrophenols
• C08G 8/10 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with phenols only of aldehydes of formaldehyde, e.g. of formaldehyde formed in situ with phenol
• C08G 8/22 - Resorcinol
• C10G 29/22 - Organic compounds not containing metal atoms containing oxygen as the only hetero atom

Abstract

A computing device and/or computer-implemented method determines whether acoustic data associated with operation of a cleaning machine represents normal or anomalous operation of the cleaning machine. In some examples, upon determining that the acoustic data represents anomalous operation of the cleaning machine, the computing device further identifies a root cause(s) of the anomalous operation and/or one or more remedial actions that may be taken in response the root cause of the anomalous operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
• G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
• G08C 23/00 - Non-electric signal transmission systems, e.g. optical systems

Abstract

Solid and liquid enzymatic rinse aid compositions for ware washing applications are disclosed and provide soil removal during the rinse cycle. In particular, compositions and methods of using the same provide enhanced soil removal in a rinse step of ware washing.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/386 - Preparations containing enzymes
• C11D 1/825 - Mixtures of compounds all of which are non-anionic

Abstract

Lubricity additives for hydrocarbon fuels are presented according to formula I: Lubricity additives for hydrocarbon fuels are presented according to formula I: R1[(—O—R2)n-Q]p  (I) Lubricity additives for hydrocarbon fuels are presented according to formula I: R1[(—O—R2)n-Q]p  (I) wherein p is 3 or greater; each n is independently selected from integers equal to 2 or greater; R1 is a C3-C20 aliphatic hydrocarbon group of valence p which is branched or linear and which is substituted or unsubstituted; each R2 is independently selected from C2-C20 divalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups which are branched or linear and which are substituted or unsubstituted; and each Q is independently selected from —NH2 or a moiety according to formula II: Lubricity additives for hydrocarbon fuels are presented according to formula I: R1[(—O—R2)n-Q]p  (I) wherein p is 3 or greater; each n is independently selected from integers equal to 2 or greater; R1 is a C3-C20 aliphatic hydrocarbon group of valence p which is branched or linear and which is substituted or unsubstituted; each R2 is independently selected from C2-C20 divalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups which are branched or linear and which are substituted or unsubstituted; and each Q is independently selected from —NH2 or a moiety according to formula II: Lubricity additives for hydrocarbon fuels are presented according to formula I: R1[(—O—R2)n-Q]p  (I) wherein p is 3 or greater; each n is independently selected from integers equal to 2 or greater; R1 is a C3-C20 aliphatic hydrocarbon group of valence p which is branched or linear and which is substituted or unsubstituted; each R2 is independently selected from C2-C20 divalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups which are branched or linear and which are substituted or unsubstituted; and each Q is independently selected from —NH2 or a moiety according to formula II: wherein each R3 is independently selected from C8-C60 alkenyl groups which are substituted or unsubstituted, providing that at least one Q is the moiety according to formula II.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 10/08 - Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes for reducing wear
• C07D 207/12 - Oxygen or sulfur atoms

Abstract

The disclosure relates to floor stripping compositions, methods of making the floor stripping compositions, and methods of using the floor stripping compositions. In particular, the floor stripping compositions have a low surface tension. Preferably, the floor stripping compositions have low contact angles on a variety of surfaces. Most preferably, the floor stripping compositions are suitable for stripping acrylic floor finishes and acrylic polyurethane hybrid floor finishes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/825 - Mixtures of compounds all of which are non-anionic
• C11D 3/43 - Solvents
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 1/20 - Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects

Abstract

The invention relates to compositions, methods of manufacture, and methods for reducing metal corrosion during alkaline cleaning. In particular, the method employs an alkylamino hydroxy acid, secondary amine, or combination thereof in alkaline cleaning of hard surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/33 - Amino carboxylic acids
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 3/04 - Water-soluble compounds
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
• C11D 3/30 - Amines; Substituted amines
• B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
• B08B 3/10 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration
• C11D 1/00 - Detergent compositions based essentially on surface-active compounds; Use of these compounds as a detergent

Abstract

Hard surface rinse aid compositions incorporating surfactant systems compatible with plastics and plastics containing metals, such as aluminum, are disclosed. The hard surface rinse aid compositions are particularly well suited for use in high concentrations at low temperatures without causing foaming and/or debris or film on the treated surface. In particular, the plastic and aluminum-compatible hard surface rinse aid compositions containing a surfactant system combining nonionic alcohol alkoxylates and a polymer surfactant can be used in treating hard surfaces requiring good sheeting, wetting and drying properties. The methods are particularly well suited for rinsing automotive parts, including those needing painting.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 1/825 - Mixtures of compounds all of which are non-anionic
• C11D 3/34 - Organic compounds containing sulfur
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C11D 3/04 - Water-soluble compounds

Abstract

A method applying a composition to a dryer cylinder is provided. The method includes determining an amount of water to apply onto a surface of a dryer cylinder based on a total evaporation rate of the dryer cylinder and spraying a composition including the water and a coating chemistry onto the surface of the dryer cylinder. Systems for applying composition to dryer cylinders are also provided herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21F 5/18 - Drying webs by hot air
• D21F 7/00 - Other details of machines for making continuous webs of paper

Abstract

A composition, method and kit for quantifying the concentration of one peracid or the total concentration of two or more peracids in a water source are disclosed. In particular, an oxidation sensitive or peroxycarboxylic acid selective leuco dye is used to react only with one or more peroxycarboxylic acids in a water source but not with peroxide usually co-existing in the water source. Not only does the oxidation sensitive or peroxycarboxylic acid selective leuco dye react with peracid(s) but also the reaction generates a color species that can be used visually or through absorbance measurement to quantify the peracid concentration. The method disclosed here is not a titration method, it involves a simple mixing step. The kit or composition disclosed here does not utilize a catalyst, such as iodine.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroups; Apparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
• G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
• G01N 33/18 - Water

Abstract

Methods and compositions for biofilm remediation are disclosed. Biofilm is reduced and removed from soiled surfaces by providing to a surface in need an effective amount of a composition comprising a biocidal surfactant and at least one organic solvent. According to the invention, the biofilm remediation compositions reduce and remove biofilm formation by administering a one-step cleaner and disinfectant. The biofilm remediation compositions are stable and effective in concentrated and diluted ready-to-use formulations comprising an anionic sulfated or sulfonated surfactant that is not an organocarboxylic acid, a sparingly soluble organic solvent and optionally a soluble organic solvent.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 41/04 - Sulfonic acids; Derivatives thereof

Abstract

A strainer basket system may include a reservoir in which a strainer basket is positioned and a chemical dispensing docking station. The chemical dispensing docking station may have a cavity that receives a container of chemical to be dispensed and a retention mechanism that is configured to mechanically engage and retain the container of chemical, when inserted into the cavity. The docking station may also include a piercing member positioned to pierce the container of chemical as the container of chemical is inserted into the cavity, thereby releasing chemical into the reservoir and/or strainer basket.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 3/3463 - Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes
• B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect

Abstract

Peroxyhydroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions and methods for forming peroxyhydroxycarboxylic acids, preferably in situ, using the peroxyhydroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions are disclosed. Methods of using the peroxyhydroxycarboxylic acids, including for treating a surface or a target in need of antimicrobial or sanitizing treatment are also disclosed. Particular applications of using odor-free, low volatility peroxyhydroxycarboxylic acid sanitizers for direct food contact are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 407/00 - Preparation of peroxy compounds

Abstract

The disclosure provides methods and compositions for coating substrates. A method of coating a substrate may include applying a formulation having a metal cation to a surface of the substrate to form a treated substrate, adding a solution having a biopolymer to the treated substrate, and allowing the biopolymer and the metal cation to react to form a coated substrate. The formulation may be applied to the substrate before the solution is added. A composition may include a reaction product of a biopolymer and a metal cation. The reaction product may be disposed on a coated substrate and the coated substrate may comprise a fibrous material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
• B05D 1/38 - Successively applying liquids or other fluent materials, e.g. without intermediate treatment with intermediate treatment

Abstract

The present application is directed to creping adhesives. The adhesive forms from a solution/dispersion of a polyelectrolyte complex that is composed of a mixture of one or more cationic polyelectrolytes, and one or more anionic polyelectrolytes. This adhesive complex offers several desirable features when compared to conventional, non-complex adhesives such as improved coating durability, wet tack and tunable coating softness, which are key properties for an adhesive to function as a creping adhesive.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper

Abstract

Warewash detergent compositions with reducing agents to overcome corrosion challenges in stainless steel dish machines subject to conditions from chlorine sanitizing rinse steps (or other oxidizing chlorine containing compositions) are provided. Detergent compositions or booster compositions used in combination with detergents beneficially containing a reducing agent that reacts with chlorine introduced in sanitizing rinse steps that follow detergent cleaning steps are provided. Methods for ware washing using the detergent compositions with reducing agents and methods for reducing residual chlorine in a ware washing cycle are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 3/33 - Amino carboxylic acids
• C11D 3/06 - Phosphates, including polyphosphates

Abstract

A device, system, and method of controlling pests are disclosed. A pest control device includes a sensor having a sensor cell and a controller. A surface of the sensor cell is coated with an agent that reacts with a targeted biochemical analyte secreted by pests. The controller is coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor cell indicative of a rate of change in sensor mass detected on the surface of the sensor cell, determine whether the rate of change in the sensor mass based on the received sensor data exceeds a predefined threshold rate, and transmit a pest detection alert notification to a server in response to a determination that the rate of change exceeds the predetermined threshold rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 1/02 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices attracting the insects

Abstract

The present invention provides improved methods for purifying and/or removing oily particles, and/or contaminants suspended or dissolved in water. In particular the process relates to an additive composition that has the appropriate surfactant characteristics for effectively removing an oil phase from an oil/aqueous mixed phase via foam fractionation. According to the invention, a hydrophobically modified polymer that acts as an associative thickener is combined with surfactant in appropriate ratios to facilitate oil removal for water purification in any of a number of commercial, environmental and industrial applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 1/24 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flotation
• B01D 17/04 - Breaking emulsions
• B01D 19/02 - Foam dispersion or prevention
• B01D 19/04 - Foam dispersion or prevention by addition of chemical substances
• B03D 1/004 - Organic compounds
• B03D 1/008 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• B03D 1/24 - Flotation machines pneumatic
• B09C 1/08 - Reclamation of contaminated soil chemically

Abstract

Methods of generating performic acid by contacting aqueous oxidizing agent and aqueous formic acid source in liquid phase are disclosed. A system and apparatus for the in situ production of the performic acid chemistries is further disclosed. In particular, a continuous flow reactor is provided to generate performic acid at variable rates. Methods of employing the oxidizing biocide for various disinfection applications are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-anal
• A01N 37/16 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group ; Thio-analogues thereof
• B01J 19/18 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside
• C07C 407/00 - Preparation of peroxy compounds
• A23L 3/3463 - Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes
• A23L 3/3481 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C23F 11/10 - Inhibiting corrosion of metallic material by applying inhibitors to the surface in danger of corrosion or adding them to the corrosive agent in other liquids using organic inhibitors
• A23L 3/3499 - Organic compounds containing oxygen with doubly-bound oxygen
• B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
• C07C 51/367 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by reactions not involving formation of carboxyl groups by introduction of functional groups containing oxygen only in singly bound form

Abstract

Polyhydroxy multiple charged ionic compounds that are the reaction product from either a single amidation and aza-Michael addition reaction or a two-step process of synthesizing a gluconamide intermediate and thereafter undergoing an aza-Michael Addition reaction between the gluconamide intermediate and an ionic monomer are disclosed. Methods of making the multiple charged ionic compounds, and uses thereof are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 233/36 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to a carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by amino groups with the substituted hydrocarbon radical bound to the nitrogen atom of the carboxamide group by an acyclic carbon atom having the carbon atom of the carboxamide group bound to a hydrogen atom or to a carbon atom of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton

Abstract

Systems and/or methods for the monitoring and/or control of thermal sanitization in automated cleaning machines are described. A cleaning machine controller may predict a number of heat unit equivalents that will be delivered during a cleaning process based on a sump temperature difference (i.e., a change in the temperature of the cleaning solution in the sump) experienced at or near the beginning of the cleaning process. One or more cleaning process parameters may be adjusted and/or controlled based on the sump temperature difference in order to ensure that a target number of heat unit equivalents are delivered in order to achieve thermal sanitization of the wares subjected to the cleaning process.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
• A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware

Abstract

A system for dispensing a detergent solution from a solid detergent into a dishwasher includes a dispenser that can collect water sprayed into the dishwasher and use the collected water to produce the detergent solution by dissolving a portion of the solid detergent, controlling the amount of the detergent solution produced, and releasing the produced detergent solution between cleaning cycles. The dispenser can perform these functions automatically without being electrically powered.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents
• A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to peroxyformic acid forming compositions, methods for forming peroxyformic acid, preferably in situ, using the peroxyformic acid forming compositions. The present invention also relates to the peroxyformic acid formed by the above compositions and methods. The present invention further relates to the uses of the peroxyformic acid, preferably in situ, for treating a surface or a target. The present invention further relates to methods for treating a biofilm using peroxyformic acid, including peroxyformic acid generated in situ.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 37/16 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group ; Thio-analogues thereof
• C07C 407/00 - Preparation of peroxy compounds
• C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
• C12P 7/40 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a carboxyl group
• C11D 3/39 - Organic or inorganic per-compounds
• C11D 3/48 - Medicinal or disinfecting agents
• C07C 409/24 - Peroxy compounds the —O—O— group being bound between a C=O group and hydrogen, i.e. peroxy acids
• A01N 37/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids
• A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
• A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
• A61K 8/38 - Percompounds, e.g. peracids
• A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparations; Preparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings

Abstract

A floor cleaning system may include a docking station to which an autonomous floor cleaning machine can dock between cleaning operations. The docking station can provide power to the autonomous floor cleaning machine to recharge the batteries of the machine when not in use. The docking station may also supply fresh cleaning fluid to the floor cleaning machine and remove collected waste from the machine. In practice, the floor cleaning machine may itself become dirty over repeated use, such as when cleaning greasy floor surfaces. Accordingly, the docking station may include flushing orifices to clean the floor cleaning machine itself, such as with a degreasing composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• A47L 11/29 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid

Abstract

A method for operating a recirculating chemical-sanitizing dishwasher includes filling a wash tank of the dishwasher with water, and performing a first cycle of washing by circulating the water through a wash chamber of the dishwasher. A partial drain is performed of a first amount of water from the wash tank, and new water (for example, rinse water) is added to the wash tank for a second amount of water approximately equal to the first amount. A second cycle of washing is performed by circulating the water through the wash chamber of the dishwasher.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
• A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents

Abstract

Inhibitor compositions for abating undesirable polymerization during processing of hydrocarbon stream laden with reactive vinylic monomers are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical and a second inhibitor including phenylenediamine. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, (meth)acrylic acid, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 7/20 - Use of additives, e.g. for stabilisation

Abstract

Polymerization inhibitor compositions are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound including a hydroxylamine, a second inhibitor including phenylenediamine, and a third inhibitor including a benzoquinone or naphthoquinone. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, (meth)acrylic acid, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 2/40 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents using retarding agents

Abstract

Inhibitor compositions for abating undesirable polymerization in the vapor space during purification of reactive vinylic monomers are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical and a second inhibitor including phenylenediamine. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers in the vapor-space using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 227/08 - Oxygen atoms
• C07C 211/51 - Phenylenediamines

Abstract

This disclosure is directed to a system for detecting when an individual performs a prohibited action during a cleaning event. A wearable computing device that is worn by an individual performing cleaning in an environment detects movement associated with the wearable device during a cleaning event. One or more processors determines, based at least in part on the movement associated with the wearable computing device detected during the cleaning event, whether the individual has performed a prohibited action during the cleaning event. Responsive to determining that the individual performed the prohibited action during the cleaning event, the one or more processors may perform an operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
• B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning

Abstract

Liquid peroxycarboxylic acid laundry compositions, namely bleaching and disinfecting compositions combining mixed peroxycarboxylic acids to provide synergistic efficacy are disclosed. Methods of using the liquid peroxycarboxylic acid laundry compositions for low temperatures and a use pH with detergent and water from about 6 to about 10 are also disclosed. Beneficially, the liquid peroxycarboxylic acid laundry compositions and methods of using the same do not include sulfonated peroxycarboxylic acids and sulfonated carboxylic acid, such as peroxy sulfonated oleic acid/sulfonated oleic acid (PSOA/SOA).

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/48 - Medicinal or disinfecting agents
• C11D 1/14 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons or mono-alcohols
• C11D 3/395 - Bleaching agents
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for strengthening paper. The methods may include a step of spraying an anionic polymer onto a paper sheet to increase the strength of the paper sheet. The anionic polymer may have amino groups, amide groups, or a combination of amino groups and amide groups. These groups may be functionalized with an aldehyde. Methods may also include a step of adding a wet end composition to a wet end of the papermaking process.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents
• D21H 23/28 - Addition before the dryer section, e.g. at the wet end or press section
• D21H 17/42 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing ionic groups anionic
• D21H 23/50 - Spraying or projecting
• D21H 27/30 - Multi-ply
• D21H 17/44 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing ionic groups cationic

Abstract

Polymerization inhibitor compositions are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical and a second inhibitor compound having a hydroxylamine. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, (meth)acrylic acid, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 2/00 - Processes of polymerisation
• C07D 295/24 - Oxygen atoms

Abstract

Inhibitor compositions for abating undesirable emulsion polymerization during processing of hydrocarbon stream laden with reactive vinylic monomers are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical and a second inhibitor including phenylenediamine. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to a process stream. The process stream includes an ethylenically unsaturated monomer that is suspended in the bulk-phase and highly polar solvents as distractive distillation solvents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 7/20 - Use of additives, e.g. for stabilisation
• C09K 15/30 - Anti-oxidant compositions; Compositions inhibiting chemical change containing organic compounds containing heterocyclic ring with at least one nitrogen atom as ring member
• C09K 15/18 - Anti-oxidant compositions; Compositions inhibiting chemical change containing organic compounds containing nitrogen containing an amine or imine moiety
• C07C 7/08 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbons; Use of additives by distillation with the aid of auxiliary compounds by extractive distillation
• B01D 3/40 - Extractive distillation

Abstract

The method of improving an evaporative performance of a porous evaporative media in a cooling system that utilizes water evaporation for heat transfer, the method comprising contacting the porous evaporative media with a nonionic surfactant, optionally in combination with an antiscalant.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
• F24F 6/04 - Air-humidification by evaporation of water in the air using stationary unheated wet elements

Abstract

Clean-in-place methods applicable to improve production of fermentation operations are disclosed herein to monitor, report, and control the cleaning reagents applied, residual components thereof, and clean-in-place conditions within levels that are compatible with fermentation processes, without limiting the effectiveness of the clean-in-place protocol with respect to cleaning or sanitizing the fermentation system.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

Disclosed are molybdenum-containing complexes used in compositions and methods for inhibiting or reducing the deposition of foulant on equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 8/524 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning organic depositions, e.g. paraffins or asphaltenes
• C07F 11/00 - Compounds containing elements of Groups 6 or 16 of the Periodic System
• C09K 8/52 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning

Abstract

The present invention relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion of a lipophilic compound and also including an emulsifier and/or an anionic surfactant. The present invention also relates to methods employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the method includes applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10M 173/02 - Lubricating compositions containing more than 10% water not containing mineral or fatty oils
• C10M 105/38 - Esters of polyhydroxy compounds
• C10M 129/44 - Carboxylic acids; Salts thereof having carboxyl groups bound to acyclic or cycloaliphatic carbon atoms having 8 or more carbon atoms containing hydroxy groups
• B65G 45/02 - Lubricating devices
• B65G 45/10 - Cleaning devices
• C10M 129/40 - Carboxylic acids; Salts thereof having carboxyl groups bound to acyclic or cycloaliphatic carbon atoms having 8 or more carbon atoms monocarboxylic
• C10M 129/68 - Esters
• C10M 133/06 - Amines, e.g. polyalkylene polyamines; Quaternary amines having amino groups bound to acyclic or cycloaliphatic carbon atoms
• C10M 137/04 - Phosphate esters