# US 10,306,884 B1 · Organosilane-based multi-purpose cleaning compositions and methods

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- Number: US 10,306,884 B1
- Document ID: US10306884B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 15/613,260
- Filed: 2017-06-04
- Granted: 2019-06-04
- Earliest claimed: 2016-06-04
- Applicants: James Joseph Howard, Jr.; Tyler Howard
- Inventors: James Joseph Howard, Jr.; Tyler Howard
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10306884B1

## CPC

- A01N 33/12: Quaternary ammonium compounds
- A01N 25/02: containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
- A01N 25/30: characterised by the surfactants
- A01N 55/00: Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, containing organic compounds containing elements other than carbon, hydrogen, halogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur (containing organo-phosphorus compounds A01N57/00)
- A01N 59/00: Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
- C08K 5/0058: {Biocides; (macromolecular substances as carriers for biocide material A01N25/10)}
- A01N 2300/00: Combinations or mixtures of active ingredients covered by classes A01N27/00 - A01N65/48 with other active or formulation relevant ingredients, e.g. specific carrier materials or surfactants, covered by classes A01N25/00 - A01N65/48
- A01N: PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF (preservation of food or foodstuff A23); BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES (preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes which kill or prevent the growth or proliferation of unwanted organisms A61K); PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
- C08K: Use of inorganic or non-macromolecular organic substances as compounding ingredients (paints, inks, varnishes, dyes, polishes, adhesives C09)

## Abstract

Multi-purpose cleaning compositions and methods of manufacture and application thereof. The multipurpose cleaning compositions comprise a mixture of an aqueous solution of an organosilane. The solution may also contain surfactants and fragrance from natural and artificial sources. The multi-purpose cleaning solutions are sprayed on any surface, allowed to cure, and result in long-lasting cleaning effects such as odor reduction, pest repellency, antifouling, antibacterial, biocidal, and surface resilience. The cleaning compositions have a long shelf life and resistance to thermal degradation.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A multi-purpose cleaning composition, the cleaning composition comprising an aqueous mixture of:
a) an organosilane with hydrolyzable groups selected from the group consisting of:
i) 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl octadecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride,
ii) 3-(trihydroxysilyl) propyl methylphosphonate monosodium, (3-N,N-dimethyl-3-N-n-octylammoniopropyl) trimethoxysilane chloride,
iii) 3-(trihydroxysilyl) propyldimethyl octadecyl ammonium chloride,
iv) (3-N,N,N-triethanolammoniopropyl) trimethoxysilane chloride,
v) (3-glycidoxypropyl) diethoxysilane, (3-N,N-dimethyl-3-N-n-hexadecylammoniopropyl) trimethoxysilane chloride, and combinations thereof;
b) a surfactant;
c) a fragrance; and
d) water.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The composition of claim 1 wherein the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of lye soap, polyethylene glycol ether, hydroxy sulfonate, xylene sulfonate, arylalkyl sulfonate, olefin sulfonate, nonylphenol ethoxylate, octylphenol ethoxylate, alkyl ethoxylate, ethoxylated amine salts, alkylphenol ethoxylate, and combinations thereof, wherein the composition may further comprise ethylene glycol.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The composition of claim 1 wherein the fragrance is selected from the group consisting of esters, linear terpenes, cyclic terpenes, aromatics, amines, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, lactones, or thiols and combinations thereof.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The composition of claim 1 further comprising an additive.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The composition of claim 4 wherein the additive is selected from the group consisting of citranellol, capsaicinoid, 3-[N-butyl-N-acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester, para-menthane-3,8-diol, 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid 1-methylpropyl ester, N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, N,N-diethyl-3-methyl-benzamide, tea tree oil, lemon oil, eucalyptus oil, capsaicinoids, and combinations thereof.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The composition of claim 1 wherein the organosilane is present at approximately 1% volume, the surfactant is present at approximately 3% volume, the fragrance is present at approximately 3% volume, and the water is present at approximately 93% volume.

### Claim 7 (depends on 4)

The composition of claim 4 wherein the organosilane is present at approximately 0.05% volume, the surfactant is present at approximately 1% volume, the additive is present at approximately 1% volume, the fragrance is present at approximately 1% volume, and the water is present at approximately 96.5% volume.

### Claim 8 (depends on 4)

The composition of claim 4 wherein the organosilane is present at approximately 3% volume, the surfactant is present at approximately 2% volume, the additive is present at approximately 4% volume, the fragrance is present at approximately 1% volume, and the water is present at approximately 90% volume.

### Claim 9 (depends on 4)

The composition of claim 4 wherein the organosilane is present at approximately 5% volume, the surfactant is present at approximately 3% volume, the additive is present at approximately 2% volume, the fragrance is present at approximately 5% volume, and the water is present at approximately 85% volume.

### Claim 10 (depends on 6)

A method of applying the composition of claim 6 to reduce odor from a compost bin and its compost, the method comprising the steps:
spraying the compost bin compost from a distance of approximately 1 to 3 meters;
allowing the composition to cure for approximately 15 to 25 minutes; and
re-applying the composition in approximately 7 days.

### Claim 11 (depends on 7)

A method of applying the composition of claim 7 to reduce odor from a non-solid surface such as fabric or carpet, the method comprising the steps:
spraying the non-solid surface from a distance of approximately 1 to 3 meters allowing the composition to cure for approximately 15 to 25 minutes; and
re-applying the composition in approximately 14 days.

### Claim 12 (depends on 8)

A method of applying the composition of claim 8 to reduce odor from spaces frequented by rodents and repelling the rodents, the method comprising the steps:
spraying the spaces frequented by rodents, including items such as pipes, wires, drywall, and insulation, from a distance of approximately 1 to 3 meters;
allowing the composition to cure for approximately 15 to 25 minutes; and
re-applying the composition in approximately 20 days.

### Claim 13 (depends on 9)

A method of applying the composition of claim 9 to reduce odor from municipal waste such as sewer sludge and trash, the method steps comprising:
connecting a container of the composition to a spray or mist system at a source of municipal waste such as trash and sludge in a processing room or a landfill;
intermittently spraying the source of municipal waste at intervals of either four times a day, three times a day, twice a day, once a day, every other day, or once a week;
allowing the composition to cure for approximately 20 minutes; and
re-applying the composition at an interval of either four times a day, three times a day, twice a day, once a day, every other day, or once a week.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

A method of providing the composition of claim 1, the method steps comprising:
creating a liquor by combining an organosilane, a surfactant, and fragrance;
diluting the liquor with water at a 1 to 10 ratio;
stirring mechanically the mixture for 10 minutes;
decanting the mixture into a plastic container;
closing the plastic container; and
storing the mixture in the plastic container until needed.

### Claim 15 (depends on 4)

A method of providing the composition of claim 4 the method steps comprising:
creating a liquor by combining an organosilane, a surfactant, a fragrance, and an additive;
diluting the liquor with water at a 1 to 10 ratio;
stirring mechanically the mixture for 10 minutes;
decanting the mixture into a plastic container;
closing the plastic container; and
storing the mixture in the plastic container until needed.

### Claim 16 (depends on 1)

The composition of claim 1 whereby the composition has a pH from approximately 6 to approximately 8.

### Claim 17 (depends on 4)

The composition of claim 4 whereby the composition has a pH from approximately 6 to approximately 8.

### Claim 18 (depends on 1)

The composition of claim 1 whereby the shelf life is greater than 1 year when stored in a closed plastic container at a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius.

### Claim 19 (depends on 4)

The composition of claim 4 whereby the shelf life is greater than 1 year when stored in a closed plastic container at a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius.