Cheryl L Rodriguez

US Patent:

20040063597, Apr 1, 2004

Filed:

Sep 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/259179

Inventors:

Matha Adair - Pleasanton CA, US
Leslie Finn - Pleasanton CA, US
Michael Petrin - Pleasanton CA, US
Cheryl Rodriguez - Pleasanton CA, US
Philip Shanks - Oakland CA, US
Gregory Buskirk - Pleasanton CA, US
Malcolm De Leo - Pleasanton CA, US
Hanneliese Selbach - Pleasanton CA, US
Maria Ochomogo - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

C12S009/00

US Classification:

510/276000, 510/392000

Abstract:

A non-liquid, liquid, liquid-gel or gelled fabric care composition and method of use comprising: (a) one or more fabric care enzymes, the fabric care enzymes effective for aiding in preventing pilling fuzzing, staining and other deterioration of fabric fibers during the wash process; (b) one or more UV protectants, the one or more UV protectants for brightening and preventing light caused photo fading or other damage to fabrics; (c) one or more surface active dispersing, emulsifying and/or solubilizing agent, the one or more surface active dispersing, emulsifying and/or solubilizing agent principally comprised of surfactants, co-surfactants, hydrotropes and solvents selected to solubilize or stabilize the composition; (d) one or more dye-transfer inhibitors, anti-redeposition agents or dye sequestrants, the one or more dye-transfer inhibitors, anti-redeposition agents or dye sequestrants to prevent re-deposition of dyes which have become transient from other fabrics; (e) one or more dye, pigment and fabric color fixative or finish protectant, the dye, pigment and fabric color fixative or finish protectant to lock-in dyes and pigments to prevent their loss in quantity or quality during soaking or washing; (f) optionally, one or more textile lubricant and/or textile softening agent, the lubricant and/or textile softening agent to coat the textiles and reduce inter-fiber and fiber surface friction; (g) one or more hardness and metal ion sequestrants and crystal growth inhibitors, the hardness and metal ion sequestrants and crystal growth inhibitors to bind free ions to prevent formation of insoluble precipitate compounds; (h) one or more chlorine and/or active oxygen scavengers or neutralizers which act to neutralize oxidizing agents, i.e., those species with oxidation potential; and (i) optionally, one or more from the following: handling, storage, processing agents to modify elastic and viscous phase properties, anti-foaming or frothing agents, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial or anti-fungal agents, pH buffer, adjustment, aesthetic dyes and/or fragrances.

US Patent:

20050155628, Jul 21, 2005

Filed:

Jan 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/758722

Inventors:

Andrew Kilkenny - Pleasanton CA, US
Maha El-Sayed - Pleasanton CA, US
Lafayette Foland - Pleasanton CA, US
Shona Nelson - Pleasanton CA, US
Cheryl Rodriguez - Pleasanton CA, US
David Scheuing - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

B08B007/00
A47L013/17

US Classification:

134006000, 134026000, 015104940

Abstract:

A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning pad is impregnated with an acidic cleaning composition. The cleaning pad may be dry to the touch. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.

US Patent:

20050155630, Jul 21, 2005

Filed:

Apr 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/836303

Inventors:

Andrew Kilkenny - Pleasanton CA, US
Cheryl Rodriguez - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

A47L013/17

US Classification:

134006000, 015104940

Abstract:

A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning pad comprises a scrubbing layer, an interior layer, and an attachment layer. The cleaning pad is impregnated with a cleaning composition and is substantially dry-to-the-touch. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop; an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.

US Patent:

20050155631, Jul 21, 2005

Filed:

Jun 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/882001

Inventors:

Andrew Kilkenny - Pleasanton CA, US
Cheryl Rodriguez - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

B08B007/00

US Classification:

134006000, 134026000, 015104940

Abstract:

A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces, especially shower and bathroom surfaces. The absorbency of the cleaning pad controls soap release to enable extended cleaning efficacy. The cleaning pad has wet flexibility when in use to effectively clean a variety of surfaces and still remain disposable. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.

US Patent:

20050204477, Sep 22, 2005

Filed:

Mar 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/806850

Inventors:

Victor Casella - Pleasanton CA, US
Thomas Kaaret - Pleasanton CA, US
Scott Mills - Pleasanton CA, US
Gregory Buskirk - Pleasanton CA, US
Malcolm DeLeo - Pleasanton CA, US
Cheryl Rodriguez - Pleasanton 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 and soil 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 treatment liquor, that is either 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:

20050229327, Oct 20, 2005

Filed:

Apr 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/829110

Inventors:

Victor Casella - Pleasanton CA, US
Thomas Kaaret - Pleasanton CA, US
Scott Mills - Pleasanton CA, US
Gregory Buskirk - Pleasanton CA, US
Malcolm DeLeo - Pleasanton CA, US
Cheryl Rodriguez - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

D06M010/00

US Classification:

008115510

Abstract:

A fabric treatment composition that includes a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100 C. and optionally, a fluoropolymer, that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved stain and soil resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Compositions may further include a zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater, than zero millivolts. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to drying or ironing, through soaking or direct spray application, or used prior to or during the drying cycle of an automatic drying machine or clothing refresher machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device. The fabric treatment is complete when the fabric treated by contact with the protective composition is then cured by drying and/or heating. The invention further includes a kit providing a means for convenient dispensing of the protective composition to effect treatment and curing of fabric articles.

US Patent:

20070094827, May 3, 2007

Filed:

Dec 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/567800

Inventors:

Andrew Kilkenny - Livermore CA, US
Cheryl Rodriguez - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

A47L 13/10

US Classification:

015209100, 015210100

Abstract:

A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces, especially shower and bathroom surfaces. The absorbency of the cleaning pad controls soap release to enable extended cleaning efficacy. The cleaning pad has wet flexibility when in use to effectively clean a variety of surfaces and still remain disposable. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.

US Patent:

20070191252, Aug 16, 2007

Filed:

Apr 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/737950

Inventors:

Andrew Kilkenny - Pleasanton CA, US
Maha El-Sayed - Pleasanton CA, US
Lafayette Foland - Pleasanton CA, US
Shona Nelson - Pleasanton CA, US
Cheryl Rodriguez - Pleasanton CA, US
David Scheuing - Pleasanton CA, US

Assignee:

The Clorox Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

C11D 17/00

US Classification:

510424000, 510439000

Abstract:

A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning pad is impregnated with an acidic cleaning composition. The cleaning pad may be dry to the touch. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.