Michael James Howe

US Patent:

54946115, Feb 27, 1996

Filed:

Nov 24, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/158624

Inventors:

Michael Howe - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Armor All Products Corporation - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

C11D 183
C11D 114
C11D 318
B08B 302

US Classification:

252548

Abstract:

This invention relates to a dual-purpose cleaning composition for removing dirt and grease from painted and waxed surfaces without stripping the wax or paint from that surface. The composition contains nonionic amide and anionic surfactants, along with at least one of a terpene or a fatty acid alkyl ester.

US Patent:

57333777, Mar 31, 1998

Filed:

Jun 5, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/463020

Inventors:

Michael Howe - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Armor All Products Corporation - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

B08B 308
C11D 304
C11D 704
C11D 750

US Classification:

134 3

Abstract:

A method for cleaning automotive or truck wheel surfaces. A cleaning composition containing an acid fluoride salt and having a pH of about 3 to 6. 5 is applied to the automotive or truck wheel surface. The cleaning composition contains soluble salt in an amount which provides the composition with a molar ratio of soluble anion to hydrogen ion of about 3. 5 or greater. This protects the wheel surfaces cleaned, including those of untreated aluminum, from corrosive attack by the acid fluoride salt.

US Patent:

59139692, Jun 22, 1999

Filed:

Nov 13, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/748423

Inventors:

Michael W. Howe - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Armor All Products Corp. - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

C09G 116
C09G 118

US Classification:

106 2

Abstract:

A protective composition for automotive painted surfaces is provided, comprising emulsified silicone, an evaporation modifier and an agent which increases wetting speed, dispersed in water.

US Patent:

55568335, Sep 17, 1996

Filed:

Mar 29, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/413926

Inventors:

Michael Howe - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Armor All Products Corporation - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

C11D 304
C11D 343
C11D 704
C11D 750

US Classification:

510189

Abstract:

An aqueous cleaning composition is disclosed that is useful for cleaning wheel soils from surfaces of painted steel, painted aluminum, chrome, stainless steel, clear coated aluminum and plastic. The cleaning composition effectively removes organic and inorganic soils from these surfaces without pitting, etching or hazing. The cleaning composition is effective without scrubbing. The cleaning composition comprises at least one acid fluoride salt and at least one organic soil removing agent selected from the group consisting of detergents and organic solvents. The pH of the cleaning composition is from about 3. 5 to about 6.

US Patent:

55185339, May 21, 1996

Filed:

Jul 21, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/278454

Inventors:

Michael W. Howe - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Armor All Products Corporation - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

C09G 104
C09G 118

US Classification:

106 3

Abstract:

A protective composition for automotive painted surfaces is provided, which is used with a detergent. The protective composition comprises modified silicone, a cationic emulsifier, and a dispersant.

US Patent:

56606419, Aug 26, 1997

Filed:

Jun 5, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/460848

Inventors:

Michael Howe - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Armor All Products Corporation - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

B08B 304
C11D 318
C11D 183
C11D 114

US Classification:

134 26

Abstract:

The specification discloses compositions and methods for removing particulate and greasy soils from painted and waxed surfaces without stripping the paint or wax. The composition comprises terpene and a surfactant. When applied to a surface as a concentrate, the composition effectively removes greasy and oily soils such as tree sap, tar, and other soils of this type which are typically difficult to solubilize using standard detergents. The composition can be diluted with cold water and applied to a surface to remove particulate soils. The composition and method are particularly useful for cleaning greasy and particulate soils from automotive surfaces.