US3844959A
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Detergent composition with an amido-amine fabric softening agent
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1972-10-16
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1992-10-16
Abstract
Abstract Detergent compositions consisting essentially of an anionic surface-active agent and an amido-amine fabric softening agent. The compositions provide in laundering operations combined cleansing and fabric softening effects.
Inventors
- 👤 Connell I O
- 👤 F Cracco
- 👤 P Pacini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:42
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06M; D06M13/00; D06M13/322; D06M13/402; D06M13/405; C; C11; C11D; C11D1/00; C11D1/38; C11D1/52; C11D1/528; C11D1/65; C11D1/652; C11D3/00; C11D3/0005; C11D3/001; C11D1/02; C11D1/12; C11D1/14; C11D1/22; C11D1/66; C11D1/75; C11D1/755; C11D1/79
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
32 words
A DETERGENT COMPOSITION WITH SOFTENING CHARACTERISTICES CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN ANIONIC SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT, AND FROM ABOUT 2 PERCENT TO ABOUT 40 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF A FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
32 words
A DETERGENT COMPOSITION WITH SOFTENING CHARACTERISTICES CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN ANIONIC SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT, AND FROM ABOUT 2 PERCENT TO ABOUT 40 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF A FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The detergent composition of claim 1 wherein radicals R1 and R4 are each alkyl of from 15 to 17 carbon atoms and X is oxygen or -NH-.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The detergent composition of claim 1 wherein the fabric softening compound is present in an amount of from 5 percent to about 18 percent by weight of the composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The detergent composition of claim 1 wherein the anionic surface-active agent is an anionic sulfonate or sulfate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The detergent composition of claim 1 wherein the fabric softening compound is selected from the group consisting of: methyl-(trimethylene-tallowamide)-(ethylene tallowacid)-amine, ethyl-di(ethylene tallowamide)-amine, and methyl-(trimethylene tallowamide)-(ethylene N-methyl tallowamide)-amine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The detergent composition of claim 1 which, in addition, contains up to 30 percent by weight of a peroxy bleach component.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The detergent composition of claim 5 wherein the fabric softening compound is methyl-(trimethylene-tallow-amide)-(ethylene tallowacid)-amine.
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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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |