US4362638A
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Gelled laundry pre-spotter
Assignee: SC Johnson and Son Inc
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Filing: 1981-09-04
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Granted: 1982-12-07
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Expires: 2001-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A mobile gel laundry pre-spotting composition including approximately equal amounts of a nonyl phenol having 8 moles of ethylene oxide and a nonyl phenol having 6 moles of ethylene oxide in combination with an isoparaffinic hydrocarbon solvent, d-Limonene, n-butoxy propanol and water. The composition may also be dispensed from an aerosol container.
Inventors
- 👤 Michele M. Caskey
- 👤 John A. Sramek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:30
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D1/00; C11D1/66; C11D1/825; C11D1/8255; C11D17/00; C11D17/0043; C11D3/00; C11D3/43; C11D1/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A laundry pre-spotting composition comprising from about 13-17% by weight of an ethoxylated nonyl phenol having 8 moles of ethylene oxide; from about 13-17% by weight of an ethoxylated nonyl phenol having 6 moles of ethylene oxide; from about 22-28% by weight of an isoparaffinic hydrocarbon solvent having a boiling range of 97°-206° C.; from about 8-12% by weight of d-Limonene; from about 4-6% by weight of n-butoxy propanol; and from about 25-35% by weight of water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A laundry pre-spotting composition comprising from about 13-17% by weight of an ethoxylated nonyl phenol having 8 moles of ethylene oxide; from about 13-17% by weight of an ethoxylated nonyl phenol having 6 moles of ethylene oxide; from about 22-28% by weight of an isoparaffinic hydrocarbon solvent having a boiling range of 97°-206° C.; from about 8-12% by weight of d-Limonene; from about 4-6% by weight of n-butoxy propanol; and from about 25-35% by weight of water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the composition is pressurized in an aerosol container utilizing from 5-20% by weight of a hydrocarbon propellent selected from the group consisting of propane, isobutane and butane and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the isoparaffinic hydrocarbon has a boiling range of 188°-206° C.
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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) | 1985-12-06 | 1986-06-07 | 1986-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-06 | 1990-06-07 | 1990-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-06 | 1994-06-07 | 1994-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |