US4240921A
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Liquid cleaning concentrate
Assignee: Chemed Corp
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Filing: 1979-03-28
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1999-03-28
Abstract
Abstract An aqueous cleaning concentrate containing alkali metal hydroxide, at least two nonionic surfactants and an alkyl glucoside or alkoxylated glycidyl ether. The concentrate can be diluted with water or additional aqueous alkali metal hydroxide to provide a low foaming composition useful for washing bottles and other food and beverage containers.
Inventors
- 👤 Thaddeus J. Kaniecki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:55
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D3/00; C11D3/0005; C11D3/0026; C11D1/00; C11D1/66; C11D1/825; C11D1/8255; C11D3/02; C11D3/04; C11D3/044; C11D1/662; C11D1/72; C11D1/721; C11D1/722
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A liquid cleaning concentrate consisting essentially of: (a) from about 10% to about 35% by weight of alkali metal hydroxide; (b) from about 10% to about 50% by weight of (i) a mixture of a first nonionic surfactant which is a polyoxypropylene polyoxyethylene condensate having foam depressing tendencies at less than about 40° C. and a second nonionic surfactant which is a capped ethoxylated alcohol, the weight of the first surfactant and the second surfactant are about equal; and (ii) an alkyl glycoside or a glycidyl ether of an alcohol having 12 to 24 carbon atoms or an alkyl phenol; wherein the weight ratio of (ii) and (i) is about 5:1 to about 10:1; and (c) the balance being water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A liquid cleaning concentrate consisting essentially of: (a) from about 10% to about 35% by weight of alkali metal hydroxide; (b) from about 10% to about 50% by weight of (i) a mixture of a first nonionic surfactant which is a polyoxypropylene polyoxyethylene condensate having foam depressing tendencies at less than about 40° C. and a second nonionic surfactant which is a capped ethoxylated alcohol, the weight of the first surfactant and the second surfactant are about equal; and (ii) an alkyl glycoside or a glycidyl ether of an alcohol having 12 to 24 carbon atoms or an alkyl phenol; wherein the weight ratio of (ii) and (i) is about 5:1 to about 10:1; and (c) the balance being water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The concentrate of claim 1, wherein the total of the nonionic surfactants and the alkyl glucoside or glycidyl ether is in the range of about 20% to about 35% by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The concentrate of claim 1 or 2, wherein the alkali metal hydroxide is sodium hydroxide.
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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) | 1983-12-23 | 1984-06-23 | 1984-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-23 | 1988-06-23 | 1988-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-23 | 1992-06-23 | 1992-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |