Frank J Mueller

US Patent:

41698061, Oct 2, 1979

Filed:

Aug 9, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/932109

Inventors:

Jerry E. Davis - Cincinnati OH
Frank J. Mueller - Cincinnati OH
Gerald W. Novosel - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

B01J 228
B01J 230
C11D 3075
C11D 1100

US Classification:

252 99

Abstract:

Agglomerated granular detergent compositions containing at least about 10% sodium tripolyphosphate on an anhydrous basis and from 4% to 20% of an alkoxylated nonionic surfactant are prepared by spraying on or otherwise adding an aqueous sodium silicate solution as an agglomerating agent. The rate of hydration of the sodium tripolyphosphate and the degree of agglomeration of the granular detergent composition is controlled by addition of a portion of the total surfactant to one or more dry ingredients other than a major part of the sodium tripolyphosphate and the addition of another portion of the surfactant to the major part of the sodium tripolyphosphate concurrent with or subsequent to the addition of the agglomerating agent to the sodium tripolyphosphate.

US Patent:

50009788, Mar 19, 1991

Filed:

Jun 29, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/373376

Inventors:

Todd B. Davidson - Cincinnati OH
Frank J. Mueller - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

B05D 724
B05D 106
B05D 312

US Classification:

427 27

Abstract:

A process for making coated detergent granules by producing detergent granules and then uniformly distributing finely divided powder onto the surfaces of the detergent granules by means of an electrostatic charging and delivery system. The detergent granules are comprised of from about 10 to 20 weight % water so that the finely divided powder adheres to the moist detergent granules even after the electrostatic change dissipates.

US Patent:

50452380, Sep 3, 1991

Filed:

Jun 9, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/364732

Inventors:

John M. Jolicoeur - Cincinnati OH
Frank J. Mueller - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 1100
C11D 114
C11D 183

US Classification:

252550

Abstract:

This is a process for making high active alkyl sulfate particles which are dispersible in cool or cold water. The process includes applying mechanical work to low moisture, neutralized C. sub. 12-18 alkyl sulfate paste. Included are detergent particles made by this process and a method for washing fabrics at cool or cold water temperatures using detergent particles made by this process.

US Patent:

42071976, Jun 10, 1980

Filed:

Aug 9, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/932107

Inventors:

Jerry E. Davis - Cincinnati OH
Frank J. Mueller - Cincinnati OH
Gerald W. Novosel - Cincinnati OH
Robert A. Staab - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 3075
C11D 308
C11D 3395
C11D 1100

US Classification:

252 99

Abstract:

Granular detergent compositions containing alkali metal polyphosphates are prepared by spraying an aqueous sodium silicate solution onto anhydrous alkali metal polyphosphates and optionally onto other dry ingredients, said aqueous sodium silicate solution containing from about 2% to about 20% by weight of a hydratable salt.

US Patent:

51529327, Oct 6, 1992

Filed:

Jan 28, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/647338

Inventors:

Frank J. Mueller - Cincinnati OH
Lester J. Hollihan - Alexandria KY

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 402
C11D 1320
C11D 1318

US Classification:

252550

Abstract:

A process for making high active detergent particles by: (a) reacting in a continuous neutralization system alkyl sulfuric acid and /or alkyl benzene sulfonic acid with concentrated sodium hydroxide solution, (b) adding to the system polyethylene glycol of molecular weight about 4,000-50,000 and/or certain ethoxylated nonionic surfactants, and (c) forming detergent particles. Granular detergent compositions containing the detergent granules are also described.

US Patent:

46718869, Jun 9, 1987

Filed:

Nov 25, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/801644

Inventors:

Frank J. Mueller - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C09C 306
C11D 314
C11D 1706

US Classification:

252140

Abstract:

Finely divided particulate pigments which form large visible agglomerates are admixed with a non-agglomerating granular diluent to break up the visible agglomerates of pigment in a premix, the premix being used to color granular products such as spray dried detergent granules.

US Patent:

41994671, Apr 22, 1980

Filed:

May 4, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/902577

Inventors:

Gerald W. Novosel - Cincinnati OH
Lawrence A. Gilbert - Fairfield OH
Maria L. S. Wee - Cincinnati OH
Frank J. Mueller - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 756

US Classification:

252103

Abstract:

Alkaline dishwasher detergent composition having a specific critical pH; a specific mixture of alkali metal silicates for corrosion prevention, improved spotting and filming, and improved processing and physical characteristics; and having a relatively high level of surfactant. The detergent composition is substantially free of highly alkaline materials and organic builders.

US Patent:

41152921, Sep 19, 1978

Filed:

Apr 20, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/789325

Inventors:

David L. Richardson - Forest Park OH
Frank J. Mueller - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 1704

US Classification:

252 90

Abstract:

A detergent article, particularly for use in an automatic dishwasher, comprising an enzyme enclosed in an inner water-soluble film carrier, combined with detergent and enclosed in an outer, water-soluble film packet, is disclosed.