US3965026A
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Germicidal all-purpose liquid cleaner
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1974-09-20
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Granted: 1976-06-22
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Expires: 1994-09-20
Abstract
Abstract Germicidal, all-purpose liquid cleaner contains a quaternary ammonium compound germicide and nitrilotriacetic acid or its salts. A nonionic surfactant and sodium bicarbonate stabilizer may be included.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Jay Lancz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:02
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D3/00; C11D3/48; C11D1/00; C11D1/38; C11D1/62; C11D1/66; C11D1/83; C11D3/16; C11D3/26; C11D3/33; C11D1/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An aqueous germicidal liquid cleaner which is stable, homogeneous and clear at temperatures between 30°F. and 120°F. consisting essentially of 1. from about 0.10% to about 15.0% by weight of a quaternary ammonium compound selected from the group consisting of trimethyl stearyl ammonium chloride, trimethyl cetyl ammonium chloride, dimethyl ethyl lauryl ammonium chloride and dimethyl propyl myristyl ammonium chloride, 2. from about 1.0% to about 25.0% by weight of nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt, 3. from about 0% to about 10.0% by weight of a polyethoxylate of a C 10 -C 16 fatty alcohol having a mole ratio of combined ethylene oxide to said fatty alcohol of at least 5, and
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An aqueous germicidal liquid cleaner which is stable, homogeneous and clear at temperatures between 30°F. and 120°F. consisting essentially of 1. from about 0.10% to about 15.0% by weight of a quaternary ammonium compound selected from the group consisting of trimethyl stearyl ammonium chloride, trimethyl cetyl ammonium chloride, dimethyl ethyl lauryl ammonium chloride and dimethyl propyl myristyl ammonium chloride, 2. from about 1.0% to about 25.0% by weight of nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt, 3. from about 0% to about 10.0% by weight of a polyethoxylate of a C 10 -C 16 fatty alcohol having a mole ratio of combined ethylene oxide to said fatty alcohol of at least 5, and
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
3 words
the balance water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
3 words
the balance water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A germicidal liquid cleaner according to claim 1 in which the ingredients (1), (2), and (3) are in a quantity, respectively: 1. from about 4.5% to about 10.0% by weight of germicidal quaternary ammonium compound, 2. from about 2.5% to about 12.5% by weight of nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt, 3. from about 1.0% to about 5.0% by weight of fatty alcohol polyethoxylate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A germicidal liquid cleaner according to claim 1 containing up to about 0.8% by weight of sodium bicarbonate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A germicidal liquid cleaner according to claim 2 containing about 0.8% by weight of sodium bicarbonate.
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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) | 1979-06-22 | 1979-12-22 | 1980-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-22 | 1983-12-22 | 1984-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-22 | 1987-12-22 | 1988-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |