US 6,440,927 B1 · Multi-layer detergent tablet having both compressed and non-compressed portions

Abstract

A detergent tablet comprises: (a) a compressed solid body portion having at least one mold in the compressed body portion; and (b) a non-compressed, gelatinous portion integrally mounted in the mold of the compressed body portion, wherein the gelatinous portion comprising a thickening system and at least one detergent active. The thickening system preferably includes a non-aqueous diluent and a gelling agent and the detergent active is preferably selected from the group consisting of enzymes, surfactants, effervescing agents, bleaching agents, silver care agents, builders;, and mixtures thereof.

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Dependent claims

A detergent tablet comprising:

a) a compressed solid body portion having at least one mold in said compressed body portion;
and
b) a non-compressed, gelatinous portion mounted in said mold of said compressed body portion;
wherein said gelatinous portion comprises a thickening system and at least one detergent active;
wherein said gelatinous portion is formulated so that at least 80% of said detergent active is delivered to the wash within the first 5 minutes of a domestic wash process;
and wherein at least 15% of said gelatinous portion is a suspended solid.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Multi-layer detergent tablet having both compressed and non-compressed portions

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Multi-layer detergent tablet having both compressed and non-compressed portions

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Abstract

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