US3909461A
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Process for preparing powdered cleaning and detergent composition
Assignee: Clorox Co
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Filing: 1973-07-09
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1993-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A process for incorporating pine oil in a dry, powdered cleaning or detergent composition containing various solid components is provided which comprises first contacting the pine oil with a powdered silica sorbing material whereby the pine oil and the sorbing material form a dry, free flowing, non-caking powder and combining the resulting dry, free flowing, non-caking powder with the other various components to form a dry, free flowing, noncaking powdered cleaning or detergent composition comprising pine oil.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent A Culmone
- 👤 Thaddeus J Kaniecki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:55
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D3/00; C11D3/16; C11D3/18; C11D3/02; C11D3/12; C11D3/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A PROCESS FOR INCOROPORATING PINE OIL IN A DRY, POWDERED CLEANING OR DETERGENT COMPOSITION CONTAINING VARIOUS SOLID COMPONENTS WHICH COMPRISES FIRST CONTACTING THE PINE OIL WITH A POWDERED SILICA SORBING MATERIAL HAVING A PARTICLE SIZE OF FROM ABOUT 0.007 TO 0.05 MICRONS AND A SURFACE AREA OF FROM ABOUT 95 TO ABOUT 600 SQUARE METERS PER GRAM, THE AMOUNT OF PINE OIL BEING UP TO ABOUT TWO TIMES BY WEIGHT AS THE AMOUNT OF SILICA, WHEREBY THE PINE OIL AND THE SORBING MATERIAL FORM A DRY, FREE FLOWING, NON-CAKING POWDER AND COMBINING THE RESULTING DRY, FREE FLOWING NON-CAKING POWDER WITH THE OTHER VARIOUS COMPONENTS TO FORM A DRY, FREE FLOWING NON-CAKING POWDERED CLEANING OR DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING PINE OIL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A PROCESS FOR INCOROPORATING PINE OIL IN A DRY, POWDERED CLEANING OR DETERGENT COMPOSITION CONTAINING VARIOUS SOLID COMPONENTS WHICH COMPRISES FIRST CONTACTING THE PINE OIL WITH A POWDERED SILICA SORBING MATERIAL HAVING A PARTICLE SIZE OF FROM ABOUT 0.007 TO 0.05 MICRONS AND A SURFACE AREA OF FROM ABOUT 95 TO ABOUT 600 SQUARE METERS PER GRAM, THE AMOUNT OF PINE OIL BEING UP TO ABOUT TWO TIMES BY WEIGHT AS THE AMOUNT OF SILICA, WHEREBY THE PINE OIL AND THE SORBING MATERIAL FORM A DRY, FREE FLOWING, NON-CAKING POWDER AND COMBINING THE RESULTING DRY, FREE FLOWING NON-CAKING POWDER WITH THE OTHER VARIOUS COMPONENTS TO FORM A DRY, FREE FLOWING NON-CAKING POWDERED CLEANING OR DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING PINE OIL.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the silica sorbing material is calcium silicate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the pine oil is present in a concentration of about 2 percent by weight of the total composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process according to claim 2 wherein the calcium silicate is present in a concentration of about 1.25 percent by weight of the total composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein kerosene is substituted for pine oil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the silica sorbing material is fumed silica.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the silica sorbing material is amorphous silica gel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
A cleaning or detergent composition produced by the process of claim 1.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |