Timothy O Morris

US Patent:

6566317, May 20, 2003

Filed:

Apr 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/829455

Inventors:

Timothy C. Morris - Morton PA
Robert J. Valesky - Hatboro PA
Stephen F. Gross - Souderton PA
Charles B. Allen - Clinton NJ

Assignee:

Cognis Corporation - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 1700

US Classification:

510298, 510356, 510421, 510446, 510470, 510506, 510535

Abstract:

A process for inhibiting gel formation of a tablet-form detergent composition upon hydration, the process involving: (a) providing a detergent composition containing a surfactant component selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof; (b) providing an anti-gelling agent selected from the group consisting of an alkyl polyglycoside, a polymeric surfactant, an alkyl sulfate, and mixtures thereof; and (c) mixing the surfactant with the anti-gelling prior to introducing the tablet-form detergent composition into water.

US Patent:

6528475, Mar 4, 2003

Filed:

Oct 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/680086

Inventors:

Stephen F. Gross - Souderton PA
Robert J. Valesky - Hatboro PA
Timothy C. Morris - Morton PA
Robert J. Coakley - Cranford NJ
George Smith - Austin TX

Assignee:

Cognis Corporation - Gulph Mills PA

International Classification:

C11D 1100

US Classification:

510457, 510350, 510445, 510452, 510499

Abstract:

A process for making a solid primary alkyl amine salt, and its use in a powdered laundry detergent.

US Patent:

6532973, Mar 18, 2003

Filed:

May 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/578645

Inventors:

Stephen F. Gross - Souderton PA
Timothy C. Morris - Morton PA
Michael S. Wiggins - Lansdale PA
Robert J. Valesky - Hatboro PA

Assignee:

Cognis Corporation - Gulph Mills PA

International Classification:

B08B 304

US Classification:

134 252, 134 39, 134 40, 134 42, 510238, 510239, 510240, 510241, 510421, 510470, 510474, 510475

Abstract:

A cleaning composition containing: (A) an alkyl polyglycoside corresponding to formula I: wherein R is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R is a divalent alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; b is a number having a value from 0 to about 12; a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6; and (B) at least one product of a reaction between: a) at least one linking agent of formula IV: âwherein each Y group is a halogen atom or one Y group is a halogen atom and two Y groups with two adjacent carbon atoms in the R group and an oxygen atom form an epoxy group, and R is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and (b) at least one compound of formula (II) âwherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic oxy or thio group having from 1 to about 36 carbon atoms or a secondary amino group having from 2 to about 36 carbon atoms; n, m, and p are independently numbers of from 0 to about 50; X is hydrogen, or a mercapto group or an amino group in place of a terminal âOH group, provided that when X is mercapto or amino, the sum of n, m, and p must be at least 1; and wherein the mole ratio of component a) to component b) is from about 0. 2/1 to about 5/1.

US Patent:

6851433, Feb 8, 2005

Filed:

Oct 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/284871

Inventors:

Stephen F. Gross - Souderton PA, US
Robert J. Valesky - Hatboro PA, US
Timothy C. Morris - Morton PA, US

Assignee:

Cognis Corporation - Ambler PA

International Classification:

B08B003/04
C11D001/722
C11D003/24
C11D003/37

US Classification:

134 252, 134 39, 134 40, 134 42, 422 28, 422 37, 510199, 510238, 510239, 510240, 510365, 510370, 510379, 510470

Abstract:

Aqueous liquid concentrates for use when diluted as all purpose spray cleaners comprising the following components:.

US Patent:

6982244, Jan 3, 2006

Filed:

Jun 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/879340

Inventors:

Stephen F. Gross - Souderton PA, US
John F. Hessel - Doylestown PA, US
Timothy C. Morris - Morton PA, US

Assignee:

Cognis Corporation - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 1/83
C11D 3/44
C11D 3/22
C11D 17/00
B08B 3/04

US Classification:

510365, 510199, 510238, 510239, 510240, 510417, 510426, 510473, 510492, 510506, 134 252, 134 253, 134 39, 134 40, 134 42

Abstract:

A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1. 0 to about 15. 0% by weight of a monoethanolamine salt of an alkyl sulfonic acid; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C–Cmethyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1. 0 to about 15. 0% by weight of a short-chain cosurfactant; (d) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of a polar solvent having a water solubility of from about 1 to 5 g/100 ml; (e) up to about 10. 0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (f) from about 0. 05 to about 3. 0% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; and (g) remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is terpene-free.

US Patent:

7018969, Mar 28, 2006

Filed:

Dec 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/736190

Inventors:

Stephen F. Gross - Souderton PA, US
John F. Hessel - Doylestown PA, US
Timothy C. Morris - Morton PA, US

Assignee:

Cognis Corporation - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 1/83
C11D 3/44
C11D 3/22
C11D 17/00
B08B 3/04

US Classification:

510365, 510199, 510238, 510239, 510240, 510417, 510426, 510473, 510492, 510506, 134 252, 134 253, 134 39, 134 40, 134 42

Abstract:

A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1. 0 to about 15. 0% by weight of an anionic surfactant; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C–Cmethyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1. 0 to about 15. 0% by weight of a short-chain cosurfactant; (d) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of a polar solvent having a water solubility of from about 1 to 5 g/100 ml; (e) up to about 10. 0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (f) from about 0. 05 to about 3. 0% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; and (g) remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is terpene-free.

US Patent:

7503332, Mar 17, 2009

Filed:

Jul 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/781376

Inventors:

Stephen F. Gross - Souderton PA, US
Anna Kvecher - Philadelphia PA, US
Virginia Lazarowitz - Hatfield PA, US
Timothy C. Morris - Morton PA, US

Assignee:

Cognis IP Management GmbH - Duesseldorf

International Classification:

B08B 3/04
C11D 1/72
C11D 1/722
C11D 1/825
C11D 3/22

US Classification:

134 252, 134 253, 134 39, 134 42, 510238, 510239, 510240, 510421, 510470, 510474, 510535

Abstract:

A surfactant composition including an alkyl polyglycoside, an ethoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol, and an alkoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide and about 2 to about 60 moles of propylene oxide per mole of alcohol, with a ratio of moles of ethylene oxide to moles of propylene oxide of about 1:2 is provided. The surfactant composition including about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an ethoxylated alcohol, and, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkoxylated alcohol is also provided. A cleaning composition including the surfactant compositions described above is also provided. A method for cleaning hard surfaces includes applying to a hard surface the surfactant and cleaning compositions described above is also provided.

US Patent:

7547670, Jun 16, 2009

Filed:

Sep 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/524147

Inventors:

Stephen F. Gross - Souderton PA, US
Markus Doerr - Glenmoore PA, US
Timothy C. Morris - Morton PA, US

Assignee:

Cognis IP Management GmbH - Dusseldorf

International Classification:

C11D 1/22
C11D 3/44

US Classification:

510197, 510234, 510365, 510417, 510426, 510427, 510428, 510432, 510525

Abstract:

Disclosed is a hard surface cleaning composition employing dibasic esters as a primary solvent in combination with a primary emulsifier, a short-chain cosurfactant, a secondary emulsifier and water. Optional components include a polar solvent and a thickener. The disclosed composition is preferably in the form of an oil continuous microemulsion and is provided as a component of a liquid or spray formulation for use, depending upon the application. The disclosed cleaning agents have a low odor and satisfy the 2005 CARB VOC requirements of less than 8% by weight for oven cleaners.