Scott A Mills

US Patent:

20030192130, Oct 16, 2003

Filed:

Jan 8, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/338350

Inventors:

Thomas Kaaret - Alamo CA, US
Malcolm DeLeo - Castro Valley CA, US
Scott Mills - Livermore CA, US
Victor Casella - Martinez CA, US
Gregory Buskirk - Danville CA, US

International Classification:

D06M010/00

US Classification:

008/115510

Abstract:

A fabric treatment composition that includes at least one zeta potential modifier and a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100 C. that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved stain resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Particularly preferred compositions include at least one zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater than zero millivolts. Particularly preferred compositions also include a fluoropolymer. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to washing, through soaking or direct spray application, or added to the wash or rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine, or used prior to or during the drying cycle of an automatic drying machine or refresher machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device. The fabric treatment is complete when the fabric is cured by drying and/or heating.

US Patent:

20050166333, Aug 4, 2005

Filed:

Mar 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/091671

Inventors:

Thomas Kaaret - Alamo CA, US
Malcolm DeLeo - Castro Valley CA, US
Scott Mills - Livermore CA, US
Victor Casella - Martinez CA, US
Gregory van Buskirk - Danville CA, US

International Classification:

D06M010/00

US Classification:

008115510

Abstract:

A fabric treatment composition that includes at least one zeta potential modifier and a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100 C. that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved stain resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Particularly preferred compositions include at least one zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater than zero millivolts. Particularly preferred compositions also include a fluoropolymer. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to washing, through soaking or direct spray application, or added to the wash or rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine, or used prior to or during the drying cycle of an automatic drying machine or refresher machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device. The fabric treatment is complete when the fabric is cured by drying and/or heating.

US Patent:

54684234, Nov 21, 1995

Filed:

Oct 8, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/134348

Inventors:

Aram Garabedian - Fremont CA
Scott C. Mills - Livermore CA
William P. Sibert - Stockton CA
Clement K. Choy - Alamo CA
Fernando J. Rebelo do Couto - Pleasanton CA

Assignee:

The Clorox Company - DE

International Classification:

C11D 166
C11D 326
C11D 328
C11D 343

US Classification:

252546

Abstract:

The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising: (a) an effective amount of a solvent selected from C. sub. 1-6 alkanol, C. sub. 3-24 alkylene glycol ether, and mixtures thereof; (b) an effective amount of at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer selected from the group consisting of: ammonium or alkaline earth carbamates, guanidine derivatives, alkoxylalkylamines and alkyleneamines; and (d) the remainder as substantially all water.

US Patent:

59487410, Sep 7, 1999

Filed:

Mar 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/827546

Inventors:

Maria Ochomogo - Danville CA
Teressa Brandtjen - Pleasanton CA
Scott C. Mills - Livermore CA
Jennifer C. Julian - Castro Valley CA
Michael H. Robbins - Pleasanton CA

Assignee:

The Clorox Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

C11D 333

US Classification:

510191

Abstract:

An aerosol cleaning composition for hard surfaces is provided. The dispensable includes: (a) an anionic, nonionic, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof with optionally, a quaternary ammonium surfactant, the total amount of said surfactant being present in a cleaning effective amount; (b) at least one water-soluble or dispersible organic solvent having a vapor pressure of at least 0. 001 mm Hg at 25. degree. C. , said at least one organic solvent present in a solubilizing--or dispersion--effective amount; (c) a chelating agent selected from the group consisting of tetrapotassium ethylenediamine-tetraacetate (potassium EDTA), tetraammonium ethylenediamine-tetraacetate (ammonium EDTA) and mixtures thereof, said chelating agent present in an amount effective to enhance soil removal in said composition; (d) an effective amount of a propellant; and (e) the remainder, water. The forming action of the aerosol composition facilitates the dispersement of the cleaning components.

US Patent:

55230245, Jun 4, 1996

Filed:

Aug 23, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/518384

Inventors:

Aram Garabedian - Fremont CA
Scott C. Mills - Livermore CA
William P. Sibert - San Ramon CA
Clement K. Choy - Alamo CA

Assignee:

The Clorox Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

C11D 166
C11D 326
C11D 328
C11D 343

US Classification:

252547

Abstract:

The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising: (a) an effective amount of at least one organic solvent with a vapor pressure of at least 0. 001 mm Hg at 25. degree. C. , and mixtures of such solvents; (b) an effective amount of at least one semi-polar nonionic surfactant, said surfactant having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R. sup. 1 is C. sub. 5-20 alkyl, R. sup. 2 and R. sup. 3 are both C. sub. 1-4 alkyl, or --(CH. sub. 2). sub. p --OH, although R. sup. 2 and R. sup. 3 do not have to be equal, and p is 1-6; (c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer which will result in a pH of greater than 6. 5; and (d) the remainder as substantially all water.

US Patent:

54378079, Aug 1, 1995

Filed:

Oct 8, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/134349

Inventors:

Aram Garabedian - Fremont CA
Scott C. Mills - Livermore CA
William P. Sibert - Stockton CA

Assignee:

The Clorox Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

C11D 150
C11D 326

US Classification:

252153

Abstract:

The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising: (a) an effective amount of a solvent selected from C. sub. 1-6 alkanol, C. sub. 3-24 alkylene glycol ether, and mixtures thereof; (b) an effective amount of a surfactant selected from amphoteric, nonionic and anionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; (c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer selected from the group consisting of: ammonium or alkaline earth carbamates, guanidine derivatives, alkoxylalkylamines and alkyleneamines; and (d) the remainder as substantially all water.

US Patent:

52522458, Oct 12, 1993

Filed:

Feb 7, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/832275

Inventors:

Aram Garabedian - Fremont CA
Scott C. Mills - Livermore CA
William P. Sibert - Stockton CA

Assignee:

The Clorox Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

C11D 150
C11D 326
C11D 175
C11D 900

US Classification:

252153

Abstract:

The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removed and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising: (a) an effective amount of a solvent selected from C. sub. 1-6 alkanol, C. sub. 3-24 alkylene glycol ether, and mixtures thereof; (b) an effective amount of a surfactant selected from amphoteric, nonionic and anionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; (c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer selected from the group consisting of: ammonium or alkaline earth carbamates, guanidine derivatives, alkoxylalkylamines and alkyleneamines; and (d) the remainder as substantially all water.

US Patent:

58176152, Oct 6, 1998

Filed:

Jun 3, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/657075

Inventors:

Aram Garabedian - Fremont CA
Scott C. Mills - Livermore CA
William P. Sibert - San Ramon CA
Clement K. Choy - Alamo CA

Assignee:

The Clorox Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

C11D 175
C11D 344
C11D 712

US Classification:

510503

Abstract:

The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising: (a) an effective amount of at least one organic solvent with a vapor pressure of at least 0. 001 mm Hg at 25. degree. C. , and mixtures of such solvents; (b) an effective amount of at least one semi-polar nonionic surfactant, said surfactant having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R. sup. 1 is C. sub. 5-20 alkyl, R. sup. 2 and R. sup. 3 are both C. sub. 1-4 alkyl, or --(CH. sub. 2). sub. p --OH, although R. sup. 2 and R. sup. 3 do not have to be equal, and p is 1-6; (c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer which will result in a pH of greater than 6. 5; and (d) the remainder as substantially all water.