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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2011
Troy R. Graham, Milford, CT (US);
Anne E. Nixon, Bridgeport, CT (US);
Patrick S. A. Harewood, West Haven, CT (US);
Narcisse N. Toussa, Westbrook, CT (US);
Edison A. Ordoñez, Hamden, CT (US);
Troy R. Graham, Milford, CT (US);
Anne E. Nixon, Bridgeport, CT (US);
Patrick S. A. Harewood, West Haven, CT (US);
Narcisse N. Toussa, Westbrook, CT (US);
Edison A. Ordoñez, Hamden, CT (US);
The Sun Products Corporation, Wilton, CT (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides unit dose detergent products, such as those in the form of compositions comprising: a water-soluble single-chamber container, such as a pouch; and a cleaning system comprising at least one detersive surfactant, and optionally one or more additional components. The invention also provides methods of production of such compositions, and methods use of such compositions in processes for cleaning dishware and/or fabrics, including garments, by introducing one or more of the unit dose products of the invention into an automatic washing machine suitable for washing dishware or laundry, whereby the cleaning system is released such that it comes into contact with a soiled article (e.g., dishware or fabrics) under conditions favoring the removal of one or more soils from the article.