US4820449A
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Cleaning block for flush toilet tanks
Assignee: Henkel AG and Co KGaA
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Filing: 1987-11-24
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Granted: 1989-04-11
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Expires: 2007-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A cleaning block for the tank of flush toilets comprising: 10 to 30% by weight of monoalkyl sulfate, Na salt, 5 to 40% by weight of fatty acid alkanolamide, and 15 to 60% by weight of a water-soluble inorganic alkali salt, and optionally calcium-complexing carboxylic acids or alkali salts thereof, perfume, dye and other auxiliaries. The block is distinguished by a particularly long useful life, by uniform dissolving behavior and by high cleaning power. A method for use and process for manufacture are also afforded.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Menke
- 👤 Bernd-Dieter Holdt
- 👤 Gerd Praus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:43
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D3/00; C11D3/02; C11D3/04; C11D3/046; C11D1/00; C11D1/38; C11D1/52; C11D1/523; C11D1/65; C11D1/652; C11D17/00; C11D17/0047; C11D17/0056; C11D1/02; C11D1/12; C11D1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A cleaning block for insertion in the tank of flush toilets, consisting essentially of (all percentages being by weight and based upon the total composition weight): (a) 10 to 30% of at least one mono- C 12-14 - alkyl sulfate, sodium salt; (b) 5 to 40% of at least one amide selected from the group consisting of monoalkanolamide of a 12 to 18 carbon atom fatty acid with a 3-6 carbon atoms amine, and a dialkanolamide of a 12 to 18 carbon atom fatty acid with a 2 to 6 carbon atoms amine; (c) 15 to 60% of at least one water-soluble inorganic alkali salt; (d) 0 to 20% of at least one solid, water-soluble, low molecular weight carboxylic acid having a complexing constant for calcium above 10 1 as determined at room temperature in aqueous solutions having an ionic strength of 0.2, or an equivalent quantity of an alkali salt thereof; (e) 0 to 15% of at least one perfume oil; (f) 0 to 20% of at least one water-soluble dye; (g) 0 to 5% of at least one antimicrobial agent; and (h) 0 to 10% of at least one auxiliary.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A cleaning block for insertion in the tank of flush toilets, consisting essentially of (all percentages being by weight and based upon the total composition weight): (a) 10 to 30% of at least one mono- C 12-14 - alkyl sulfate, sodium salt; (b) 5 to 40% of at least one amide selected from the group consisting of monoalkanolamide of a 12 to 18 carbon atom fatty acid with a 3-6 carbon atoms amine, and a dialkanolamide of a 12 to 18 carbon atom fatty acid with a 2 to 6 carbon atoms amine; (c) 15 to 60% of at least one water-soluble inorganic alkali salt; (d) 0 to 20% of at least one solid, water-soluble, low molecular weight carboxylic acid having a complexing constant for calcium above 10 1 as determined at room temperature in aqueous solutions having an ionic strength of 0.2, or an equivalent quantity of an alkali salt thereof; (e) 0 to 15% of at least one perfume oil; (f) 0 to 20% of at least one water-soluble dye; (g) 0 to 5% of at least one antimicrobial agent; and (h) 0 to 10% of at least one auxiliary.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cleaning block of claim 1 wherein (a) consists essentially of fatty alcohol derivatives.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The cleaning block of claim 1 wherein (a) consists essentially of at least one alkyl sulfate salt selected from the group consisting of sodium cocosalkyl sulfate and/or lauryl sulfate, sodium salts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cleaning block of claim 1 wherein (b) consists essentially of at least one C 12-14 fatty acid amide derived from mono- or di-ethanolamine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cleaning block of claim 1 wherein (b) consists essentially of coconut oil fatty acid monoethanolamide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cleaning block of claim 1 wherein (c) consists essentially of one or more of sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, borax, sodium sulfate, or sodium chloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cleaning block of claim 1 wherein more than 50% by weight of (c) consists essentially of sodium sulfate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cleaning block of claim 1 containing a calcium complexing effective amount of (d) consisting essentially of at least one carboxylic acid having a complexing constant for calcium of 10 1 to 10 4 .
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cleaning block of claim 1 containing a calcium complexing effective amount of (d) consisting essentially of at least one of succinic, tartaric, diglycolic, hydroxyethyliminodiacetic, nitriloacetic, ethylenediaminetetracetic, citric, malic, or gluconic acid, or an alkali salt thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A cleaning block of claim 1 containing a calcium complexing effective amount of (d) consisting essentially of at least one of citric, malic, or gluconic acid, or an alkali salt thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A cleaning block of claim 1 containing a fragrance enhancing amount of (e).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
A cleaning block of claim 1 containing a visual indicating effective amount of (f).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cleaning block of claim 1 containing a hygienic effect enhancing amount of (g) consisting essentially of at least one of: isothiazolone mixtures, combinations of sodium benzoate and chloroacetamide, or an antimicrobially active phenol or chlorine donor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cleaning block of claim 1 containing a hygienic effect enhancing amount of (g) consisting essentially of isothiazolone mixtures or a combination of sodium benzoate and chloroacetamide.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cleaning block of claim containing an effective amount of (h) wherein (h) is at least one member selected from the group consisting of plasticizing aid, dissolution regulator, cleaning enhancer, production facilitator, or coating composition.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
84 words
A cleaning block of claim 1 wherein: (a) consists essentially of a sodium salt of a fatty alcohol sulfonate; (b) consists essentially of at least one C 12-14 fatty acid amide derived from mono- or di-ethanolamine; (c) consists essentially of one or more of sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, borax, sodium sulfate, or sodium chloride; and containing a calcium complexing effective amount of (d) consisting essentially of at least one carboxylic acid having a complexing constant for calcium of 10 1 to 10 4 .
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cleaning block of claim 16 containing a hygienic effect enhancing amount of (g) consisting essentially of at least one of isothiazolone mixtures, combinations of sodium benzoate and chloroacetamide, or an antimicrobially active phenol or chlorine donor.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
66 words
A cleaning block of claim 1 wherein: (a) consists essentially of cocosalkyl sulfate and/or lauryl sulfate, sodium salts; (b) consists essentially of coconut oil fatty acid monoethanolamide; (c) consists essentially of more than 70% sodium sulfate; and containing a calcium complexing effective amount of (d) consisting essentially of at least one of succinic, tartaric, diglycolic, hydroxyethyliminodiacetic, citric, malic, or gluconic acid, or an alkali salt thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
A cleaning block of claim 18 wherein (g) consists generally of at least one of isothiazolone mixtures, combinations of sodium benzoate and chloroacetamide, or an antimicrobially active phenol or chlorine donor.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cleaning block of claim 18 wherein (d) is at least one of citric, malic, or gluconic acid, or an alkali salt thereof.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cleaning block of claim 19 wherein (d) is at least one of citric, malic, or gluconic acid, or an alkali salt thereof.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cleaning block of claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in: (a) 15 to 25%; (b) 10 to 35%; and (c) 20 to 55%.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cleaning block of claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in: (a) 15 to 25%; (b) 10 to 35%; (c) 20 to 55%; (d) 3 to 10%.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cleaning block of claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in: (a) 15 to 25%; (b) 10 to 35%; (c) 20 to 55%; (d) 3 to 10%; and (e) 0.1 to 5%.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cleaning block of claim 16 wherein the ingredients are present in: (a) 15 to 25%; (b) 10 to 35%; (c) 20 to 55%; (d) 3 to 10%.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cleaning block of claim 18 wherein the ingredients are present in: (a) 15 to 25%; (b) 10 to 35%; (c) 20 to 55%; (d) 3 to 10%.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cleaning block of claim 20 wherein the ingredients are present in: (a) 15 to 25%; (b) 10 to 35%; (c) 20 to 55%; (d) 3 to 10%.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cleaning block of claim 17 wherein the ingredients are present in: (a) 15 to 25%; (b) 10 to 35%; (c) 20 to 55%; (d) 3 to 10%; and (e) 0.1 to 5%.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cleaning block of claim 19 wherein the ingredients are present in: (a) 15 to 25%; (b) 10 to 35%; (c) 20 to 55%; (d) 3 to 10%; and (e) 0.1 to 5%.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cleaning block of claim 21 wherein the ingredients are present in: (a) 15 to 25%; (b) 10 to 35%; (c) 20 to 55%; (d) 3 to 10%; and (e) 0.1 to 5%.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method for cleaning a flush toilet comprising placing the cleaning block of claim 1 in a tank or cistern operatively connected to said toilet.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
48 words
A process for the manufacture of the cleaning block of claim 1 comprising: (a) mixing all dry ingredients in powder form; (b) adding all liquid ingredients; (c) mixing further; (d) extruding the mixture through a plodder into a noodle; and (e) cutting the extruded noodle into cleaning blocks.
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