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Detergent that reduces electrostatic cling of synthetic fabrics
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1973-12-14
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Granted: 1976-04-20
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Expires: 1993-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A laundry detergent which simultaneously cleans and substantially reduces the static-cling on synthetic fabrics comprising essentially an organic detergent, a maximum of 1% quaternary ammonium compound and 0.5-1.0% of a water soluble inorganic or organic calcium or magnesium salt by weight of the total formulation.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Eugene Wixon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:01
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D3/00; C11D3/02; C11D3/04; C11D3/046; C11D1/00; C11D1/38; C11D1/62; C11D3/0005; C11D3/001; C11D3/16; C11D3/20; C11D3/2075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A laundry product which cleans and eliminates static electricity on synthetic fabrics comprising an organic detergent selected from the class consisting of anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof wherein the amount of anionic ranges from about 5-24%, the amount of nonionic from about 2-20% and the amount of amphoteric from about 2-20% and about 0.5 to 1% of a water-soluble organic or inorganic magnesium or calcium salt, and about 0.25 to 1% of a quaternary ammonium compound, all percents by weight of the total composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A laundry product which cleans and eliminates static electricity on synthetic fabrics comprising an organic detergent selected from the class consisting of anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof wherein the amount of anionic ranges from about 5-24%, the amount of nonionic from about 2-20% and the amount of amphoteric from about 2-20% and about 0.5 to 1% of a water-soluble organic or inorganic magnesium or calcium salt, and about 0.25 to 1% of a quaternary ammonium compound, all percents by weight of the total composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The composition of claim 1 which also contains one or more water soluble builder salts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the quaternary compound is dimethyl distearyl ammonium chloride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the salt is calcium chloride.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the salt is magnesium sulfate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method of simultaneously cleaning and eliminating the static on synthetic fabrics which comprises applying to said fabrics in an aqueous bath, an amount of the composition of claim 1 sufficient to clean and eliminate the static properties of fabrics.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the composition of claim 1 is added to the wash cycle during laundering.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method of simultaneously washing and eliminating the static on synthetic fabrics which comprises laundering said fabrics with the composition of claim 2.
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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) | 1979-04-20 | 1979-10-20 | 1980-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-20 | 1983-10-20 | 1984-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-20 | 1987-10-20 | 1988-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |