US3042623A
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Synthetic detergents and surfaceactive agents
Assignee: Universal Detergents Inc
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Filing: 1959-08-24
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Granted: 1962-07-03
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Expires: 1979-08-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David H Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:09
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D1/00; C11D1/02; C11D1/12; C11D1/22; C11D3/00; C11D3/02; C11D3/04; C11D3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A COMPOSITION HAVING ENHANCED CLEANING AND DETERGENT AND WATER-SOFTENING PROPERTIES CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF ON A DRY WEIGHT BASIS: (A) FROM 40 TO 55 PARTS OF A MIXTURE OF (1) AN ALKYL ARYL SULFONATE NORMALLY INCAPABLE OF FORMING SOLUTIONS AND TRUE LIQUIDS AT CONCONCENTRATIONS OF ABOVE ABOUT 2 TO 10% IN WATER, AND (2) AN ALKALI METAL SULFONATE OF MIXED HYDROCARBONS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPRISING ALPHA AND BETA METHYL NAPHTHALENES AND DIMETHYL NAPHTHALENES, SAID ALKALI METAL SULFONATE BEING VIRTUALLY FREE FROM OLEFINS AND CONSTITUTING FROM 40 TO 70% OF SAID MIXTURE; (B) FROM 30 TO 38 PARTS OF A WATER-SOLUBLE POLYPHOSPHATE AND (C) FROM 20 TO 30 PARTS OF AN AMMONIUM SULFATE; SAID COMPOSITION BEING ADAPTED TO FROM WATER SOLUTIONS AT ALL CONCENTRATIONS UP TO ABOUT 48% OF SAID SOLIDS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURES, DETERGENT PROPERTIES OF SAID COMPOSITION MATERIALLY EXCEEDING THE DETERGENT PROPERTIES OF THE SAID MIXTURE WHEN USED ALONE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A COMPOSITION HAVING ENHANCED CLEANING AND DETERGENT AND WATER-SOFTENING PROPERTIES CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF ON A DRY WEIGHT BASIS: (A) FROM 40 TO 55 PARTS OF A MIXTURE OF (1) AN ALKYL ARYL SULFONATE NORMALLY INCAPABLE OF FORMING SOLUTIONS AND TRUE LIQUIDS AT CONCONCENTRATIONS OF ABOVE ABOUT 2 TO 10% IN WATER, AND (2) AN ALKALI METAL SULFONATE OF MIXED HYDROCARBONS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPRISING ALPHA AND BETA METHYL NAPHTHALENES AND DIMETHYL NAPHTHALENES, SAID ALKALI METAL SULFONATE BEING VIRTUALLY FREE FROM OLEFINS AND CONSTITUTING FROM 40 TO 70% OF SAID MIXTURE; (B) FROM 30 TO 38 PARTS OF A WATER-SOLUBLE POLYPHOSPHATE AND (C) FROM 20 TO 30 PARTS OF AN AMMONIUM SULFATE; SAID COMPOSITION BEING ADAPTED TO FROM WATER SOLUTIONS AT ALL CONCENTRATIONS UP TO ABOUT 48% OF SAID SOLIDS AT NORMAL TEMPERATURES, DETERGENT PROPERTIES OF SAID COMPOSITION MATERIALLY EXCEEDING THE DETERGENT PROPERTIES OF THE SAID MIXTURE WHEN USED ALONE.
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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) | 1965-07-02 | 1966-01-01 | 1966-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-02 | 1970-01-01 | 1970-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-02 | 1974-01-01 | 1974-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |