US4140641A
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Concentrated liquid detergent with fabric softener
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1978-03-17
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1998-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A highly concentrated single phase liquid detergent composition containing fabric softener is formulated from a nonionic surfactant and an imidazolinium quaternary ammonium fabric softener.
Inventors
- 👤 Pallassana Ramachandran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:27
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D3/00; C11D3/0005; C11D3/001; C11D3/0015; D; D06; D06M; D06M13/00; D06M13/322; D06M13/46; D06M13/47; D06M13/473
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A single-phase liquid detergent-softener composition comprising: (a) from about 40% to about 70% by weight nonionic surfactant; (b) from about 15% to about 30% by weight of a softener selected from the group consisting of methyl (1) oleylamido ethyl (2) oleyl imidazolinium methyl sulfate and 1-methyl-1-tallowamido-ethyl-2-tallowimidazolinium methosulfate; (c) a solvent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A single-phase liquid detergent-softener composition comprising: (a) from about 40% to about 70% by weight nonionic surfactant; (b) from about 15% to about 30% by weight of a softener selected from the group consisting of methyl (1) oleylamido ethyl (2) oleyl imidazolinium methyl sulfate and 1-methyl-1-tallowamido-ethyl-2-tallowimidazolinium methosulfate; (c) a solvent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detergent-softener composition of claim 1 wherein the softener is methyl (1) oleyl amido ethyl (2) imidazolinium sulfate methyl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The detergent-softener composition of claim 2 wherein the softener is present in an amount of 21% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detergent-softener composition of claim 3 wherein the nonionic surfactant is present in the amount of 60% by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The detergent-softener composition of claim 2 wherein the nonionic surfactant is an ethoxylated linear aliphatic alcohol.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The detergent-softener composition of claim 5 wherein the nonionic surfactant is a C 12 -C 13 alcohol ethoxylated with 6.5 moles of ethylene oxide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The detergent-softener composition of claim 1 including a compatible optical brightener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The detergent-softener composition of claim 1 wherein the solvent is water.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The detergent-softener composition of claim 1 wherein the solvent is a mixture of water and a solvent selected from the group consisting of water-soluble lower alkyl monohydric alcohols, dihydric alcohols, and polyhydric alcohols.
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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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |