Steve Reece

US Patent:

20030224030, Dec 4, 2003

Filed:

Mar 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/402806

Inventors:

Hirotaka Uchiyama - Loveland OH, US
Janese O'Brien - Wyoming OH, US
Steve Reece - Hamilton OH, US
Mario Alonso - Loveland OH, US
Jonathan Cetti - Mason OH, US

International Classification:

A01N025/00
A61K007/06

US Classification:

424/405000, 424/070100

Abstract:

Methods for reducing airborne particulates from surfaces comprise contacting the surface with an aqueous composition comprising a particulate-controlling polymer, aqueous carrier, and optional ingredients. Suitable optional ingredients include plasticizers, solvents, odor control agents, aerosol propellants, surfactants, microcapsules containing an active material, perfume, preservatives/antimicrobial actives, wrinkle control agents, and the like. Preferred optional ingredients include plasticizers and/or odor control agents. Articles of manufacture for reducing airborne particulates from surfaces comprise an aqueous composition comprising a particulate-controlling polymer and aqueous carrier, the composition being contained in a package and information in association with the package to instruct a consumer to reducing airborne particulates by contacting a surface with the composition.