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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 20, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2009
Patrick D Moore, Pacolet, SC (US);
Lacey Hillard, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Leonard J. Starks, Duncan, SC (US);
Steven E. Brown, Spartanburg, SC (US);
David E. Green, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Daniel Y. West, Chesnee, SC (US);
Patrick D Moore, Pacolet, SC (US);
Lacey Hillard, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Leonard J. Starks, Duncan, SC (US);
Steven E. Brown, Spartanburg, SC (US);
David E. Green, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Daniel Y. West, Chesnee, SC (US);
Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to improved powder cleaning compositions and methods for cleaning textile substrates, especially carpet and upholstery fabrics. More particularly, this invention relates to powder cleaning compositions that contain absorbent particulate materials in a flowable form, which dries to a soil ladened powder, that can be removed by vacuum, brushing, and/or laundering methods. The improvement lies in the ability of the composition to remain a flowable powder, while containing a higher water content than previous powder cleaning compositions. The composition comprises an absorbent particulate material, a super absorbent polymer, and other ingredients.