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Composition to inhibit staining of porcelain surfaces by manganese
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1982-03-22
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Granted: 1984-01-31
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Expires: 2002-03-22
Abstract
Abstract Composition to inhibit the staining of water-contacting surfaces, such as those in a toilet bowl, which is caused by manganese present in household water in the presence of an oxidizing material. Manganese staining is inhibited by supplying to the water 0.1 to 10 ppm of a substance selected from sodium polyacrylates and ethylene-maleic anhydride copolymers.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Callicott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:50
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F5/00; C02F5/08; C02F5/10; C02F5/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A composition adapted to deliver ingredients which inhibit manganese soiling in the toilet bowl comprising: A. about 5% of a material adapted to inhibit manganese staining, consisting essentially of copolymers of alternating ethylene and maleic acid anhydride having a molecular weight between about 20,000 and 100,000 atomic mass units; B. about 50% of a water-soluble surfactant consisting essentially of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of the hypochlorite-stable alkyl sulfates and paraffin sulfonates; and C. about 45% of optional ingredients selected from the group consisting of dyes, perfumes, isobornyl acetate, sodium chloride, sodium bromide and mixtures thereof; wherein said composition is essentially free of manganese (II) oxidating material and phosphate esters.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A composition adapted to deliver ingredients which inhibit manganese soiling in the toilet bowl comprising: A. about 5% of a material adapted to inhibit manganese staining, consisting essentially of copolymers of alternating ethylene and maleic acid anhydride having a molecular weight between about 20,000 and 100,000 atomic mass units; B. about 50% of a water-soluble surfactant consisting essentially of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of the hypochlorite-stable alkyl sulfates and paraffin sulfonates; and C. about 45% of optional ingredients selected from the group consisting of dyes, perfumes, isobornyl acetate, sodium chloride, sodium bromide and mixtures thereof; wherein said composition is essentially free of manganese (II) oxidating material and phosphate esters.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-01-30 | 1987-08-01 | 1988-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-30 | 1991-08-01 | 1992-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-30 | 1995-08-01 | 1996-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |