WO1998016437A1 - A package and a sudsing product combination - Google Patents

A package and a sudsing product combination

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Publication number
WO1998016437A1
WO1998016437A1 PCT/US1996/016403 US9616403W WO9816437A1 WO 1998016437 A1 WO1998016437 A1 WO 1998016437A1 US 9616403 W US9616403 W US 9616403W WO 9816437 A1 WO9816437 A1 WO 9816437A1
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Prior art keywords
orifice
sudsing
package
product
container
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PCT/US1996/016403
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French (fr)
Inventor
Kimiko Fukushima
Akiko Taneko
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The Procter & Gamble Company
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Priority to JP9536156A priority Critical patent/JPH10512836A/en
Priority to PCT/US1996/016403 priority patent/WO1998016437A1/en
Priority to JP10518311A priority patent/JP2000504064A/en
Priority to PCT/US1997/013728 priority patent/WO1998016622A1/en
Priority to EP97938115A priority patent/EP1014847A1/en
Priority to JP10518314A priority patent/JP2000504969A/en
Priority to AU40518/97A priority patent/AU4051897A/en
Priority to JP10518312A priority patent/JP2000510902A/en
Priority to AU37444/97A priority patent/AU3744497A/en
Priority to AU39077/97A priority patent/AU3907797A/en
Priority to CN97180508A priority patent/CN1239873A/en
Priority to BR9712338-2A priority patent/BR9712338A/en
Priority to PCT/US1997/013730 priority patent/WO1998016438A1/en
Priority to AU38273/97A priority patent/AU3827397A/en
Priority to PCT/US1997/013731 priority patent/WO1998016148A1/en
Priority to EP97934367A priority patent/EP0932556A1/en
Priority to JP10518313A priority patent/JP2000503951A/en
Priority to PCT/US1997/013729 priority patent/WO1998016623A1/en
Priority to BR9712337-4A priority patent/BR9712337A/en
Priority to CNA011394730A priority patent/CN1491864A/en
Priority to CN97180495A priority patent/CN1086670C/en
Priority to US08/922,554 priority patent/US5971645A/en
Priority to ARP970104765A priority patent/AR009999A1/en
Priority to ARP970104763A priority patent/AR009997A1/en
Priority to ARP970104764A priority patent/AR009998A1/en
Priority to ARP970104762A priority patent/AR009996A1/en
Publication of WO1998016437A1 publication Critical patent/WO1998016437A1/en

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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D11/00—Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
    • C11D11/0094—Process for making liquid detergent compositions, e.g. slurries, pastes or gels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L25/00—Domestic cleaning devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass 
    • A47L25/08—Pads or the like for cleaning clothes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D17/00—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
    • C11D17/04—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
    • C11D17/041—Compositions releasably affixed on a substrate or incorporated into a dispensing means
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • D06F39/024—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents mounted on the agitator or the rotating drum; Free body dispensers

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  • a package having applicators for coating an object, for example, such as a fabric or a human body, with any variety of fluid products, are known to those skilled in the art.
  • These packages known to those skilled in the art include i) roll-on types (e.g., a package having a rolling ball as an applicator) in which the rolling ball is used with a liquid, ii) sponge types (e.g., a package having a soft porous material as an applicator) in which a sponge is soaked with a liquid, iii) hard porous types (e.g., a container having a hard porous material as an applicator) in which a hard porous material is soaked with a liquid, iv) brush types (e.g., a package having an opening with a brush as an applicator) in which a brush is used with a liquid, and v) tubular types (e.g., a package having a tubular nozzle opening as an applicator) in which
  • the present invention is directed to a package having a suds control dispensing orifice and a sudsing product combination.
  • the package includes a container for housing the sudsing product and a dispensing orifice.
  • the dispensing orifice includes a first end distal to the container for housing the sudsing product, and a second end proximate to the container for housing the sudsing product.
  • the first end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of at least from about 2 mm to about 5 mm.
  • the second end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of from about 11 mm to about 70 mm.
  • Such a combination satisfies the need for a package and sudsing product combination which is capable of controlling the unwanted flow of suds from the package applicator, while providing a convenient means for applying the sudsing product to a desired location.
  • the present invention is further directed to a method for pre- dissolving a granular detergent solution, employing the package and product combination set forth herein.
  • the present invention is further directed to a method for pre- treating soiled fabric, employing the package and product combination set forth herein.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of an embodiment of a package having a suds control dispensing orifice for use in the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is the same view of the same embodiment set forth in Figure 1 , with the overcap removed;
  • Figure 3 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the embodiment of Figure 2, taken along line 2-2 of Figure 2, illustrating one embodiment of the suds control dispensing orifice;
  • Figure 4 is a top plan view of the first end of the suds control dispensing orifice of Figure 3;
  • Figure 5 is a top plan view showing an alternative embodiment of the first end of the suds control dispensing orifice of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the dispensing orifice portion of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of yet another embodiment of the dispensing orifice portion of the present invention.
  • the present invention is directed to a package having a suds control dispensing orifice and a sudsing product combination.
  • the package includes a container for housing the sudsing product and a dispensing orifice.
  • the dispensing orifice includes a first end distal to the container for housing the sudsing product, and a second end proximate to the container for housing the sudsing product.
  • the first end includes one or more orifices, preferably from about 1 to about 10, more preferably from about 1 to about 5, more preferably from about 1 to about 3, more preferably from about 1 to about 2, more preferably 1.
  • the first end orifice preferably has a diameter of at least from about 2 mm to about 5 mm, more preferably from about 2 mm to about 3.5 mm, more preferably still 3 mm.
  • the second end includes one or more orifices, preferably from about 1 to about 10, more preferably from about 1 to about 5, more preferably from about 1 to about 3, more preferably from about 1 to about 2, more preferably 1.
  • the second end orifice preferably has a diameter of at least from about 11 mm to about 70 mm, more preferably from about 11 mm to about 25 mm, more preferably from about 11 mm to about 20 mm, more preferably still from about 13 mm to about 15 mm.
  • the distance between the first end and the second end may be any distance convenient for the intended use of the product and package combination. For example, a particularly long distance would be desirable if the user wished to direct the sudsing product to a location at the end of a narrow opening.
  • a preferred distance between the first end and the second end is from about 10 mm to about 50 mm, more preferably from about 20 mm to about 40 mm, more preferably from about 30 mm to about 35 mm.
  • the package has a fluid capacity of from about 200 ml to about 500 ml, more preferably about 250 ml.
  • a fluid capacity of from about 200 ml to about 500 ml, more preferably about 250 ml.
  • the package 10 generally includes a container 11 and an overcap 15. Overcap 15, may be removably connected to the container by any method known to one skilled in the art, including for example, snapping or screwing the overcap onto the container.
  • Container 11 generally includes a housing portion 20 and a dispensing orifice 35 (shown in Figure 2).
  • the housing portion includes a housing top portion 25 and a housing bottom portion 30.
  • the housing top portion 25 and housing bottom portion 30 may be removably connected to one another by any method known to one skilled in the art, including for example, snapping or screwing the portions together.
  • the package is designed to house the sudsing product.
  • the housing top portion 25 and housing bottom portion 30 are separated to facilitate the addition of the sudsing product to the package by the user.
  • a gasket (not shown), is optionally placed between the housing top portion 25 and housing bottom portion 30 to prevent leakage of the sudsing product from between these portions.
  • the container 11 is designed to house the sudsing product.
  • the container 11 may be of virtually any shape, although the container 11 preferably includes an angled neck portion as seen in the present embodiment.
  • housing top portion 25 includes an angled neck portion which includes dispensing orifice 35.
  • Dispensing orifice 35 has cooperating threads 40 for receiving and securing the overcap 15 (not shown) to the dispensing orifice 35.
  • a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of Figure 2, taken along line 2-2 of Figure 2 includes a cross-sectional view of the dispensing orifice 35 embodiment from Figure 2.
  • Dispensing orifice 35 has a first end 45 and a second end 50. Dotted lines 47a and 47b identify the general position of the first end orifice. Referring to Figure 4, the first end orifice 47 is centered within the first end 45. Solid portion 75 of first end 45, surrounds first end orifice 47.
  • FIG. 5 an alternative embodiment of the first end orifice of the suds control dispensing orifice 45 is shown.
  • the first end orifice 51 in contrast to that shown in Figure
  • first end 46 is generally off-center from the dispensing orifice as a whole. Also in this embodiment, first end orifice 48 nearly makes up the entirety of first end 46. In other words, and in contrast to the embodiment of Figure 3, first end 46 does not include a significant amount of solid portion surrounding first end orifice 48.

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Abstract

The present invention is directed to a package (10) having a suds control dispensing orifice and a sudsing product combination. The package includes a container (11) for housing the sudsing product and a dispensing orifice (35). The dispensing orifice includes a first end (45) distal to the container for housing the sudsing product, and a second end (50) proximate to the container for housing the sudsing product. The first end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of at least from about 2.0 mm to about 5 mm. The second end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of from about 11 mm to about 70 mm. The present invention is further directed to a method for pre-dissolving a granular detergent, and a method for pre-treating a soiled fabric, each employing the subject package and product combination.

Description

A PACKAGE AND A SUDSING PRODUCT COMBINATION
BACKGROUND A package having applicators for coating an object, for example, such as a fabric or a human body, with any variety of fluid products, are known to those skilled in the art. These packages known to those skilled in the art include i) roll-on types (e.g., a package having a rolling ball as an applicator) in which the rolling ball is used with a liquid, ii) sponge types (e.g., a package having a soft porous material as an applicator) in which a sponge is soaked with a liquid, iii) hard porous types (e.g., a container having a hard porous material as an applicator) in which a hard porous material is soaked with a liquid, iv) brush types (e.g., a package having an opening with a brush as an applicator) in which a brush is used with a liquid, and v) tubular types (e.g., a package having a tubular nozzle opening as an applicator) in which a tubular nozzle is used to direct the dispensing of the liquid.
One disadvantage commonly attributed to many examples of the above containers is that a leakage or spillage of the contained liquid from the applicator during the periods of non-use or pre-use can occur. Leakage or spillage of the contained liquid from an applicator is a serious problem for consumers.
We have discovered this problem is exacerbated if one places a sudsing product in such a container. Specifically, we were investigating a new method for pre-treating a soiled fabric with a pre- dissolved granular detergent solution. We placed a granular detergent and water in a container having a tubular applicator nozzle. Such an applicator, we determined, provides a convenient means for the user to direct the pre-dissolved detergent to a desired location on the fabric. The detergent and water was agitated (e.g., by shaking the container) to dissolve the detergent in the water. However, upon removal of the cap, a significant quantity of resulting suds were discharged from the applicator, and ran down the sides of the dispenser.
Based on the foregoing, there is a need for a package and sudsing product combination which is capable of controlling the unwanted flow of suds from the package applicator, yet provides the user with a convenient means for applying the sudsing product to a desired location.
SUMMARY
The present invention is directed to a package having a suds control dispensing orifice and a sudsing product combination. The package includes a container for housing the sudsing product and a dispensing orifice. The dispensing orifice includes a first end distal to the container for housing the sudsing product, and a second end proximate to the container for housing the sudsing product. The first end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of at least from about 2 mm to about 5 mm. The second end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of from about 11 mm to about 70 mm.
Such a combination satisfies the need for a package and sudsing product combination which is capable of controlling the unwanted flow of suds from the package applicator, while providing a convenient means for applying the sudsing product to a desired location.
The present invention is further directed to a method for pre- dissolving a granular detergent solution, employing the package and product combination set forth herein.
The present invention is further directed to a method for pre- treating soiled fabric, employing the package and product combination set forth herein.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become evident to those skilled in the art from a reading of the present disclosure and accompanying drawings with the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS While the specification concludes with claims which particularly point out and distinctly claim the invention, it is believed the present invention will be better understood from the following description of preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals identify identical elements and wherein: Figure 1 is a side view of an embodiment of a package having a suds control dispensing orifice for use in the present invention.
Figure 2 is the same view of the same embodiment set forth in Figure 1 , with the overcap removed;
Figure 3 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the embodiment of Figure 2, taken along line 2-2 of Figure 2, illustrating one embodiment of the suds control dispensing orifice;
Figure 4 is a top plan view of the first end of the suds control dispensing orifice of Figure 3;
Figure 5 is a top plan view showing an alternative embodiment of the first end of the suds control dispensing orifice of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the dispensing orifice portion of the present invention; and Figure 7 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of yet another embodiment of the dispensing orifice portion of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION The following is a list of definitions for terms used herein. "Comprising" means that other steps and other ingredients which do not affect the end result can be added. This term encompasses the terms "consisting of and "consisting essentially of.
All percentages are by weight of total composition unless specifically stated otherwise.
All ratios are weight ratios unless specifically stated otherwise. The present invention, in its product and process aspects, is described in detail as follows. Package and Product Combination
The present invention is directed to a package having a suds control dispensing orifice and a sudsing product combination. The package includes a container for housing the sudsing product and a dispensing orifice. The dispensing orifice includes a first end distal to the container for housing the sudsing product, and a second end proximate to the container for housing the sudsing product.
The first end includes one or more orifices, preferably from about 1 to about 10, more preferably from about 1 to about 5, more preferably from about 1 to about 3, more preferably from about 1 to about 2, more preferably 1. The first end orifice preferably has a diameter of at least from about 2 mm to about 5 mm, more preferably from about 2 mm to about 3.5 mm, more preferably still 3 mm. The second end includes one or more orifices, preferably from about 1 to about 10, more preferably from about 1 to about 5, more preferably from about 1 to about 3, more preferably from about 1 to about 2, more preferably 1. The second end orifice preferably has a diameter of at least from about 11 mm to about 70 mm, more preferably from about 11 mm to about 25 mm, more preferably from about 11 mm to about 20 mm, more preferably still from about 13 mm to about 15 mm.
The distance between the first end and the second end may be any distance convenient for the intended use of the product and package combination. For example, a particularly long distance would be desirable if the user wished to direct the sudsing product to a location at the end of a narrow opening. Alternatively, when the package and product combination is used for pre-treating soiled fabric with a pre-dissolved granular detergent, a preferred distance between the first end and the second end is from about 10 mm to about 50 mm, more preferably from about 20 mm to about 40 mm, more preferably from about 30 mm to about 35 mm.
Preferably the package has a fluid capacity of from about 200 ml to about 500 ml, more preferably about 250 ml. Referring to Figure 1 , an exemplary embodiment of a package
10 for use in the present invention is provided. The package 10 generally includes a container 11 and an overcap 15. Overcap 15, may be removably connected to the container by any method known to one skilled in the art, including for example, snapping or screwing the overcap onto the container. Container 11 generally includes a housing portion 20 and a dispensing orifice 35 (shown in Figure 2). In this embodiment, the housing portion includes a housing top portion 25 and a housing bottom portion 30. The housing top portion 25 and housing bottom portion 30 may be removably connected to one another by any method known to one skilled in the art, including for example, snapping or screwing the portions together. The package is designed to house the sudsing product. The housing top portion 25 and housing bottom portion 30 are separated to facilitate the addition of the sudsing product to the package by the user. A gasket (not shown), is optionally placed between the housing top portion 25 and housing bottom portion 30 to prevent leakage of the sudsing product from between these portions. The container 11 is designed to house the sudsing product. The container 11 may be of virtually any shape, although the container 11 preferably includes an angled neck portion as seen in the present embodiment.
Referring to Figure 2, housing top portion 25 includes an angled neck portion which includes dispensing orifice 35. Dispensing orifice 35 has cooperating threads 40 for receiving and securing the overcap 15 (not shown) to the dispensing orifice 35. Referring to Figure 3, a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of Figure 2, taken along line 2-2 of Figure 2, includes a cross-sectional view of the dispensing orifice 35 embodiment from Figure 2. Dispensing orifice 35 has a first end 45 and a second end 50. Dotted lines 47a and 47b identify the general position of the first end orifice. Referring to Figure 4, the first end orifice 47 is centered within the first end 45. Solid portion 75 of first end 45, surrounds first end orifice 47.
Referring to Figure 5, an alternative embodiment of the first end orifice of the suds control dispensing orifice 45 is shown. In this embodiment, the first end orifice 51 , in contrast to that shown in Figure
4, is positioned off-center relative to the first end as a whole.
Consequently, solid portion 52 unevenely surrounds first end orifice 51.
Referring to Figure 6, a cross-sectional view (taken along a similar position as the cross-sectional view set forth in Figure 3) sets forth an alternative embodiment of the dispensing orifice. In this embodiment, first end 46 is generally off-center from the dispensing orifice as a whole. Also in this embodiment, first end orifice 48 nearly makes up the entirety of first end 46. In other words, and in contrast to the embodiment of Figure 3, first end 46 does not include a significant amount of solid portion surrounding first end orifice 48.
Referring to Figure 7, a cross-sectional view (taken along a similar position as the cross-sectional view set forth in Figure 3) sets forth yet another alternative embodiment of the dispensing orifice. In this embodiment, in contrast to the embodiments set forth in Figure 5, but similar to the embodiment set forth in Figure 3, first end 47 is generally centered relative to the dispensing orifice as a whole. However, in contrast to the embodiment set forth in Figure 3, but similar to the embodiment set forth in Figure 5, first end 47 does not include a significant amount of solid portion surrounding first end orifice 49.
Any sudsing product known to those skilled in the art may be employed in the package and product combination. A preferred sudsing product is any laundry detergent well known to those skilled in the art. Preferably, a granular laundry detergent capable of rapid and substantial dissolution in water is employed.
Method for Predissolvinq a Dry Sudsing Product
The present invention is further directed to a method for pre- dissolving a dry sudsing product employing the package and product combination set forth herein. Specifically, the method for pre- dissolving a dry sudsing product (e.g., a granular detergent) comprises adding a granular detergent and water to a package having a sudsing control dispensing orifice of the present invention. The detergent and water mixture is then agitated by, e.g., shaking the package.
Preferably the water is from about 20° to about 40°C, more preferably from about 25° to about 38°C, more preferably from about 30° to about 35°C, more preferably still about 32°C.
Preferably the ratio of detergent to water placed in the package is from about is from about 1g/15ml to about 8g/15ml, more preferably from about 2.5g/15ml to about 4g/15ml, more preferably still about 3.4g/15ml. Preferably, the consumer adds about 150 ml of water and the corresponding ratio amount (e.g., 10-80g) of granule detergent to the package. After pretreating soiled fabric with some of the pre- dissolved solution, the remaining solution may be added to the wash water for the general washing of the soiled fabric. Preferably the package containing the dry sudsing product and water is shaken vigorously, preferably from about 10 seconds to about 1 minute, more preferably from about 15 seconds to about 30 seconds, more preferably still from about 20 seconds to about 25 seconds. Method for Pretreating Soiled Fabric The present invention is further directed to a method for pretreating soiled fabric, employing the package and product combination set forth herein. Specifically, a granular detergent is pre-dissolved in water, as set forth above, in a package having a suds control dispensing orifice of the present invention. The dissolved detergent is then dispensed from the dispensing orifice of the package directly onto the soiled portion of the fabric.
Preferably the soiled portion is completely coated with the detergent solution.
Preferably the pre-treated fabric is allowed to stand for from about 0 minutes to about 24 hours, before washing the clothes per the user's usual method; more preferably from about 5 minutes to about 20 hours, more preferably still from about 1 hour to about 18 hours.
The aspects and embodiments of the present invention set forth in this document have many surprising advantages, including controlling the premature ejection of any suds (resulting from the agitation of the dry sudsing material and water) from the dispensing orifice prior to use. Consequently, the exterior of the package remains clean and free of the sudsing solution, as does the user's hands during use of the package and product combination. Examples
The following examples further describe and demonstrate the preferred embodiments within the scope of the present invention. The examples are given solely for the purpose of illustration, and are not to be construed as limitations of the present invention since many variations thereof are possible without departing from its spirit and scope.
Example 1
This example shows a granule detergent composition useful in the package/product combination of the present invention.
% by weight
Component of composition
Surfactant linear alkyl benzene sulfonate 21.47 alkyl sulfate 6.55 nonionic surfactant 3.30
Builder-Alkalinity
SKS-6 3.29
Zeolite 8.40
PEG4000 0.19
Carbonate, Na 17.84
Silicate (2.0R) 11.40
Bleach nonanoyloxy benzene sulfonate 4.05 perborate bleach 3.92
Enzyme protease 0.85 amylase 1.20
Others brightener 0.21 hydrophobic silica 0.30 suds control 0.17 sulfate, Na 5.14 perfume 0.25 minors and moisture balance Total: 100
Example 2
This example shows a package and pre-dissolved granular detergent combination of the present invention. A package having a fluid capacity of 250 ml, similar in design to that set forth in Figure 1 is employed. The dispensing orifice has a first end and a second end as set forth in Figure 3. The first end has a diameter of 20 mm; while the first end orifice has a diameter of 2 mm, and is centered in the first end, as set forth in Figure 4. The second end orifice has a diameter of 11 mm. The distance between the first end and the second end is 36 mm. A gasket is inserted between the housing top portion and the housing bottom portion, to prevent leakage from the seal between these housing portions. 20 g of the granular detergent composition of Example 1 , and
150 ml of water at 35°C is placed in the housing bottom portion. The housing top portion is securely fastened to the housing bottom portion, and the overcap is securely fastened to the dispensing orifice.
Upon vigorous shaking of the contents, and subsequent removal of the overcap, no suds are prematurely ejected from the dispensing orifice prior to the intended dispensing of the pre-dissolved detergent.
Example 3 This example shows a method of the present invention for pre- dissolving a granular detergent composition. 25g of the granular detergent composition of Example 1 , and
150 ml of water at 35°C is placed in the package of Example 2. The package is closed, and shaken approximately 150 times at a speed of 100 times per 25 seconds. The detergent becomes thoroughly dissolved in the water. Example 4
This example shows a method for pre-treating a soiled fabric employing the package and product combination of the present invention.
A package, as set forth in Example 2 is filled with 25g of the granular detergent set forth in Example 1 , and 150 ml of water at 38°C. The package is closed and shaken approximately 150 times at a speed of 100 times per 25 seconds.
The overcap is removed, with the result of no premature ejection of suds or solution. The first end of the dispenser orifice is directed towards the soiled portion of the fabric. The housing is gently squeezed, thereby forcing solution out the dispenser and onto the fabric. The pretreated fabric is allowed to stand for about 18 hours. The fabric and remaining pre-dissolved detergent solution is subsequently added to the wash water for general washing of the fabric.
These embodiments represented by the previous examples and in the accompanying drawings have many advantages. For example, the present invention can provide increased solvation of the granule detergent in the general wash water, by adding the pre-dissolved detergent solution to the wash water rather than adding dry granule detergent directly to the wash water. This results in more efficient use of the detergent by the wash system, and less detergent (e.g., undissolved portion) is wasted. It has also been discovered that the use of a detergent predissolved by the method of the present invention reduces the rinsing time required in the wash cycle.
It is understood that the examples and embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and that various modifications or changes in light thereof will be suggested to one skilled in the art and are to be included in the spirit and purview of this application and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. A package having a suds control dispensing orifice and a sudsing product combination, comprising:
A) a sudsing product; and
B) a package including
1) a container for housing the sudsing product, and
2) a dispensing orifice, wherein the dispensing orifice includes
a) a first end distal to the container for housing the sudsing product;
b) a second end proximate to the container for housing the sudsing product;
wherein the first end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of from about 2.0 mm to about 5 mm and the second end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of from about 11 mm to about 70 mm.
2. The package having a suds control dispensing orifice and a sudsing product combination of Claim 1 , wherein the sudsing product comprises granular laundry detergent and water.
3. The package having a suds control dispensing orifice and a sudsing product combination of Claim 1 , wherein the first end orifice has a diameter of from about 2.0 mm to about 3.5 mm, the second end orifice has a diameter of from about 11 mm to about 20 mm, and wherein the distance between the first end orifice and the second end orifice is from about 10 mm to about 50 mm.
4. The package having a suds control dispensing orifice and a sudsing product combination of Claim 1 , wherein the first end has one orifice and the second end has one orifice.
5. A method for pre-dissolving a dry sudsing product, comprising:
A) adding a granular detergent and water to a package having a suds control dispensing orifice, wherein the package includes
1) a container for housing the detergent and water, and
2) a dispensing orifice, wherein the dispensing orifice includes
a) a first end distal to the container for housing the sudsing product;
b) a second end proximate to the container for housing the sudsing product;
wherein the first end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of from about 2.0 mm to about 5 mm and the second end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of from about 11 mm to about 70 mm; and
B) agitating the detergent and water solution to dissolve the detergent.
6. The method of Claim 5, wherein the first end orifice has a diameter of from about 2.0 mm to about 3.5 mm, the second end orifice has a diameter of from about 11 mm to about 20 mm, and wherein the distance between the first end orifice and the second end orifice is from about 10 mm to about 50 mm.
7. The method of Claim 6, wherein the first end has one orifice and the second end has one orifice.
8. A method for pre-treating soiled fabric, comprising
A) pre-dissolving a granular detergent in water in a package having a suds control dispensing orifice, wherein the package includes 1) a container for housing the detergent and water, and
2) a dispensing orifice, wherein the dispensing orifice includes
a) a first end distal to the container for housing the sudsing product;
b) a second end proximate to the container for housing the sudsing product;
wherein the first end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of from about 2.0 mm to about 5 mm and the second end includes one or more orifices having a diameter of from about 11 mm to about 70 mm; and
B) dispensing the dissolved detergent solution from the package directly onto the soiled portion of the fabric.
9. The method of Claim 8, wherein the first end orifice has a diameter of from about 2.0 mm to about 3.5 mm, the second end orifice has a diameter of from about 11 mm to about 20 mm, and wherein the distance between the first end orifice and the second end orifice is from about 10 mm to about 50 mm.
10. The method of Claim 9, wherein the first end has one orifice and the second end has one orifice.
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