U.S. patent application number 13/717754 was filed with the patent office on 2013-05-16 for malodor control composition having an acid catalyst and methods thereof.
This patent application is currently assigned to THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY. The applicant listed for this patent is The Procter & Gamble Company. Invention is credited to Steven Anthony HORENZIAK, Rhonda Jean JACKSON, Zaiyou LIU, Michael-Vincent Nario MALANYAON, Jason John OLCHOVY, Christine Marie READNOUR, Ricky Ah-Man WOO.
Application Number | 20130121950 13/717754 |
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Filed Date | 2013-05-16 |
United States Patent
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20130121950 |
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A1 |
WOO; Ricky Ah-Man ; et
al. |
May 16, 2013 |
MALODOR CONTROL COMPOSITION HAVING AN ACID CATALYST AND METHODS
THEREOF
Abstract
A malodor control composition having at least one volatile
aldehyde and an acid catalyst, and methods thereof are provided.
The malodor control composition is suitable for a variety of
applications, including use in fabric and air freshening
products.
Inventors: |
WOO; Ricky Ah-Man;
(Hamilton, OH) ; HORENZIAK; Steven Anthony;
(Cincinnati, OH) ; JACKSON; Rhonda Jean;
(Cincinnati, OH) ; LIU; Zaiyou; (West Chester,
OH) ; MALANYAON; Michael-Vincent Nario; (Indian
Springs, OH) ; OLCHOVY; Jason John; (West Chester,
OH) ; READNOUR; Christine Marie; (Ft. Mitchell,
KY) |
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Applicant: |
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The Procter & Gamble Company; |
Cincinnati |
OH |
US |
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Assignee: |
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE
COMPANY
Cincinnati
OH
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Family ID: |
43708290 |
Appl. No.: |
13/717754 |
Filed: |
December 18, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
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424/76.21 |
Current CPC
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A61L 9/044 20130101;
A61F 2013/51076 20130101; A61L 2300/216 20130101; A61F 2013/5109
20130101; A61F 13/8405 20130101; A61L 2209/21 20130101; A61F
2013/8408 20130101; A61L 2300/21 20130101; A61L 15/20 20130101;
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424/76.21 |
International
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A61L 9/015 20060101
A61L009/015 |
Claims
1. A malodor control composition comprising: at least one volatile
aldehyde; and an effective amount of an acid catalyst selected from
the group consisting of: acetic acid, benzoic acid, succinic acid,
and mixtures thereof.
2. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said at least
one volatile aldehyde has a VP of about 0.001 torr to about 50
torr.
3. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said at least
one volatile aldehyde has a VP of about 0.001 torr to about 15
torr.
4. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said at least
one volatile aldehyde is selected from the group consisting of
2-ethoxy benzylaldehyde, 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-2-hexenal, 5-methyl
furfural, 5-methyl-thiophene-carboxaldehyde, adoxal,
p-anisaldehyde, benzylaldehyde, bourgenal, cinnamic aldehyde,
cymal, decyl aldehyde, 4,8-dimethyl-4,9-decadienal, florhydral,
helional, lauric aldehyde, ligustral, lyral, melonal,
o-anisaldehyde, pino acetaldehyde, P.T. bucinal, thiophene
carboxaldehyde, trans-4-decenal, trans trans 2,4-nonadienal,
undecyl aldehyde, and mixtures thereof.
5. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said at least
one volatile aldehyde is selected from the group consisting of
4,8-dimethyl-4,9-decadienal, o-anisaldehyde, and mixtures
thereof.
6. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said at least
one volatile aldehydes is present in an amount from about 1% to
about 10%, by weight of said malodor control composition.
7. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said at least
one volatile aldehyde is present in an amount from about 1% to
about 5%, by weight of said malodor control composition, and said
acid catalyst is present in an amount of about 0.4% to about 1.5%,
by weight of said malodor control composition.
8. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said at least
one volatile aldehyde comprises a mixture of volatile aldehydes
selected from the group consisting of Accord A, Accord B, Accord C,
and mixtures thereof.
9. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said at least
one volatile aldehyde comprises a mixture of volatile aldehydes,
said mixture comprising about 1% to about 10% of Accord A, by
weight of said malodor control composition.
10. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said acid
catalyst is present in an amount from about 0.1% to about 0.4%, by
weight of said malodor control composition.
11. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said acid
catalyst is present in an amount of about 0.4%, by weight of said
malodor control composition.
12. The malodor control composition of claim 1 wherein said
composition has a pH of about 4 to about 6.5.
13. The malodor control composition of claim 1 further comprising
an ingredient selected from the group consisting of: odor masking
agents, odor blocking agents, diluents, and mixtures thereof.
14. A malodor control composition comprising: at least one volatile
aldehyde; and about 0.05% to about 1.5%, by weight of said malodor
control composition, of an acid catalyst having a vapor pressure of
about 0.01 torr to about 2 torr at 25.degree. C.
15. The malodor control composition of claim 14 wherein said acid
catalyst is present in an amount from about 0.4% to about 1.5%, by
weight of said malodor control composition.
16. The malodor control composition of claim 14 wherein said at
least one volatile aldehyde is selected from the group consisting
of 4,8-dimethyl-4,9-decadienal, o-anisaldehyde, and mixtures
thereof.
17. The malodor control composition of claim 14 wherein said at
least one volatile aldehyde is present in an amount from about 1%
to about 10%, by weight of said malodor control composition.
18. The malodor control composition of claim 14 wherein said at
least one volatile aldehyde comprises a mixture of volatile
aldehydes selected from the group consisting of Accord A, Accord B,
Accord C, and mixtures thereof.
19. The malodor control composition of claim 14 wherein said at
least one volatile aldehyde comprises a mixture of volatile
aldehydes, said mixture comprising about 1% to about 10% of Accord
A, by weight of said malodor control composition.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a malodor control
composition having at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid
catalyst, and methods thereof. The malodor control composition is
suitable for use in a variety of applications, including use in
fabric and air freshening products.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Products for reducing or masking malodors are well known in
the art and are widely described in patent literature. These
products may be designed to work specifically in air or on fabrics
or other surfaces. See, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,942,217; 5,955,093;
and 6,033,679. However, not all odors are effectively controlled by
products on the market as amine-based malodors such as fish and
urine malodors, and sulfur-based malodors such as garlic, onion,
foot, and fecal malodors are difficult to combat. Further, the time
required for a composition to noticeably combat malodors may create
consumer doubt as to a product's efficacy on malodors. For example,
the consumer may leave the treated space before the product begins
to noticeably reduce the malodor.
[0003] The difficulty in overcoming a broad range of malodors has
spawned a diverse assortment of products to neutralize, mask, or
contain the malodors. There remains a need for a fast acting
malodor control composition that neutralizes malodors and is
effective on a broad range of malodors, including amine-based and
sulfur-based malodors, while not overpowering malodors with an
overwhelming perfume.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] In one embodiment, the malodor control composition comprises
at least one volatile aldehyde; an acid catalyst having a vapor
pressure of about 0.01 to about 13 at 25.degree. C.
[0005] In another embodiment, there is provided a method of
neutralizing malodor comprising contacting a malodor with a malodor
control composition comprising at least one volatile aldehyde; an
acid catalyst having a vapor pressure of about 0.01 to about 13 at
25.degree. C.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 is a graph showing butanethiol reduction by thiophene
carboxaldehyde in combination with various acid catalysts.
[0007] FIG. 2 is a graph showing the performance of one embodiment
of a malodor control composition, in accordance with the present
invention, on a sulfur-based malodor.
[0008] FIG. 3 is a graph showing the performance of one embodiment
of a malodor control composition, in accordance with the present
invention, on an amine-based malodor.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The present invention relates to a malodor control
composition having at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid
catalyst for neutralizing malodors, and methods thereof.
[0010] "Malodor" refers to compounds generally offensive or
unpleasant to most people, such as the complex odors associated
with bowel movements.
[0011] "Neutralize" or "neutralization" refers to the ability of a
compound or product to reduce or eliminate malodorous compounds.
Odor neutralization may be partial, affecting only some of the
malodorous compounds in a given context, or affecting only part of
a malodorous compound. A malodorous compound may be neutralized by
chemical reaction resulting in a new chemical entity, by
sequestration, by chelation, by association, or by any other
interaction rendering the malodorous compound less malodorous or
non-malodorous. Odor neutralization may be distinguished from odor
masking or odor blocking by a change in the malodorous compound, as
opposed to a change in the ability to perceive the malodor without
any corresponding change in the condition of the malodorous
compound.
I. Malodor Control Composition
[0012] The malodor control composition includes a mixture of
volatile aldehydes and is designed to deliver genuine malodor
neutralization and not function merely by covering up or masking
odors. A genuine malodor neutralization provides a sensory and
analytically measurable (e.g. gas chromatograph) malodor reduction.
Thus, if the malodor control composition delivers a genuine malodor
neutralization, the composition will reduce malodors in the vapor
and/or liquid phase.
1. Volatile Aldehydes
[0013] The malodor control composition includes a mixture of
volatile aldehydes that neutralize malodors in vapor and/or liquid
phase via chemical reactions. Such volatile aldehydes are also
called reactive aldehydes (RA). Volatile aldehydes may react with
amine-based odors, following the path of Schiff-base formation.
Volatiles aldehydes may also react with sulfur-based odors, forming
thiol acetals, hemi thiolacetals, and thiol esters in vapor and/or
liquid phase. It may be desirable for these vapor and/or liquid
phase volatile aldehydes to have virtually no negative impact on
the desired perfume character of a product. Aldehydes that are
partially volatile may be considered a volatile aldehyde as used
herein.
[0014] Suitable volatile aldehydes may have a vapor pressure (VP)
in the range of about 0.0001 ton to 100 torr, alternatively about
0.0001 torr to about 10 torr, alternatively about 0.001 torr to
about 50 torr, alternatively about 0.001 torr to about 20 torr,
alternatively about 0.001 torr to about 0.100 torr, alternatively
about 0.001 torr to 0.06 torr, alternatively about 0.001 torr to
0.03 ton, alternatively about 0.005 torr to about 20 torr,
alternatively about 0.01 torr to about 20 torr, alternatively about
0.01 torr to about 15 torr, alternatively about 0.01 torr to about
10 torr, alternatively about 0.05 torr to about 10 torr, measured
at 25.degree. C.
[0015] The volatile aldehydes may also have a certain boiling point
(B.P.) and octanol/water partition coefficient (P). The boiling
point referred to herein is measured under normal standard pressure
of 760 mmHg The boiling points of many volatile aldehydes, at
standard 760 mm Hg are given in, for example, "Perfume and Flavor
Chemicals (Aroma Chemicals)," written and published by Steffen
Arctander, 1969.
[0016] The octanol/water partition coefficient of a volatile
aldehyde is the ratio between its equilibrium concentrations in
octanol and in water. The partition coefficients of the volatile
aldehydes used in the malodor control composition may be more
conveniently given in the form of their logarithm to the base 10,
logP. The logP values of many volatile aldehydes have been
reported. See, e.g., the Pomona92 database, available from Daylight
Chemical Information Systems, Inc. (Daylight CIS), Irvine, Calif.
However, the logP values are most conveniently calculated by the
"CLOGP" program, also available from Daylight CIS. This program
also lists experimental logP values when they are available in the
Pomona92 database. The "calculated logP" (ClogP) is determined by
the fragment approach of Hansch and Leo (cf., A. Leo, in
Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 4, C. Hansch, P. G.
Sammens, J. B. Taylor and C. A. Ramsden, Eds., p. 295, Pergamon
Press, 1990). The fragment approach is based on the chemical
structure of each volatile aldehyde, and takes into account the
numbers and types of atoms, the atom connectivity, and chemical
bonding. The ClogP values, which are the most reliable and widely
used estimates for this physicochemical property, are preferably
used instead of the experimental logP values in the selection of
volatile aldehydes for the malodor control composition.
[0017] The ClogP values may be defined by four groups and the
volatile aldehydes may be selected from one or more of these
groups. The first group comprises volatile aldehydes that have a
B.P. of about 250.degree. C. or less and ClogP of about 3 or less.
The second group comprises volatile aldehydes that have a B.P. of
250.degree. C. or less and ClogP of 3.0 or more. The third group
comprises volatile aldehydes that have a B.P. of 250.degree. C. or
more and ClogP of 3.0 or less. The fourth group comprises volatile
aldehydes that have a B.P. of 250.degree. C. or more and ClogP of
3.0 or more. The malodor control composition may comprise any
combination of volatile aldehydes from one or more of the ClogP
groups.
[0018] In some embodiments, the malodor control composition of the
present invention may comprise, by total weight of the malodor
control composition, from about 0% to about 30% of volatile
aldehydes from group 1, alternatively about 25%; and/or about 0% to
about 10% of volatile aldehydes from group 2, alternatively about
10%; and/or from about 10% to about 30% of volatile aldehydes from
group 3, alternatively about 30%; and/or from about 35% to about
60% of volatile aldehydes from group 4, alternatively about
35%.
[0019] Exemplary volatile aldehydes which may be used in a malodor
control composition include, but are not limited to, Adoxal
(2,6,10-Trimethyl-9-undecenal), Bourgeonal
(4-t-butylbenzenepropionaldehyde), Lilestralis 33
(2-methyl-4-t-butylphenyl)propanal), Cinnamic aldehyde,
cinnamaldehyde(phenyl propenal, 3-phenyl-2-propenal), Citral,
Geranial, Neral (dimethyloctadienal,
3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al), Cyclal C
(2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-carbaldehyde), Florhydral
(3-(3-Isopropyl-phenyl)-butyraldehyde), Citronellal (3,7-dimethyl
6-octenal), Cymal, cyclamen aldehyde, Cyclosal, Lime aldehyde
(Alpha-methyl-p-isopropyl phenyl propyl aldehyde), Methyl Nonyl
Acetaldehyde, aldehyde C12 MNA (2-methyl-1-undecanal),
Hydroxycitronellal, citronellal hydrate (7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl
octan-1-al), Helional
(alpha-methyl-3,4-(methylenedioxy)-hydrocinnamaldehyde,
hydrocinnamaldehyde (3-phenylpropanal, 3-phenylpropionaldehyde),
Intreleven aldehyde (undec-10-en-1-al), Ligustral, Trivertal
(2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde), Jasmorange,
satinaldehyde (2-methyl-3-tolylproionaldehyde,
4-dimethylbenzenepropanal), Lyral (4-(4-hydroxy-4-methyl
pentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde), Melonal
(2,6-Dimethyl-5-Heptenal), Methoxy Melonal
(6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal), methoxycinnamaldehyde
(trans-4-methoxycinnamaldehyde), Myrac aldehyde isohexenyl
cyclohexenyl-carboxaldehyde, trifernal ((3-methyl-4-phenyl
propanal, 3-phenyl butanal), lilial, P.T. Bucinal, lysmeral,
benzenepropanal (4-tert-butyl-alpha-methyl-hydrocinnamaldehyde),
Dupical, tricyclodecylidenebutanal
(4-Tricyclo5210-2,6decylidene-8butanal), Melafleur
(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-8,8-dimethyl-2-naphthaldehyde), Methyl
Octyl Acetaldehyde, aldehyde C-11 MOA (2-mehtyl deca-1-al),
Onicidal (2,6,10-trimethyl-5,9-undecadien-1-al), Citronellyl
oxyacetaldehyde, Muguet aldehyde 50 (3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl)
oxyacetaldehyde), phenylacetaldehyde, Mefranal (3-methyl-5-phenyl
pentanal), Triplal, Vertocitral dimethyl tetrahydrobenzene aldehyde
(2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde),
2-phenylproprionaldehyde, Hydrotropaldehyde, Canthoxal,
anisylpropanal 4-methoxy-alpha-methyl benzenepropanal
(2-anisylidene propanal), Cylcemone A
(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-8,8-dimethyl-2-naphthaldehyde), and
Precylcemone B (1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde).
[0020] Still other exemplary aldehydes include, but are not limited
to, acetaldehyde (ethanal), pentanal, valeraldehyde, amylaldehyde,
Scentenal
(octahydro-5-methoxy-4,7-Methano-1H-indene-2-carboxaldehyde),
propionaldehyde (propanal), Cyclocitral, beta-cyclocitral,
(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde), Iso Cyclocitral
(2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde), isobutyraldehyde,
butyraldehyde, isovaleraldehyde (3-methyl butyraldehyde),
methylbutyraldehyde (2-methyl butyraldehyde, 2-methyl butanal),
Dihydrocitronellal (3,7-dimethyl octan-1-al), 2-Ethylbutyraldehyde,
3-Methyl-2-butenal, 2-Methylpentanal, 2-Methyl Valeraldehyde,
Hexenal (2-hexenal, trans-2-hexenal), Heptanal, Octanal, Nonanal,
Decanal, Lauric aldehyde, Tridecanal, 2-Dodecanal,
Methylthiobutanal, Glutaraldehyde, Pentanedial, Glutaric aldehyde,
Heptenal, cis or trans-Heptenal, Undecenal (2-, 10-),
2,4-octadienal, Nonenal (2-,6-), Decenal (2-,4-), 2,4-hexadienal,
2,4-Decadienal, 2,6-Nonadienal, Octenal, 2,6-dimethyl 5-heptenal,
2-isopropyl-5-methyl-2-hexenal, Trifernal, beta methyl
Benzenepropanal, 2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde,
phenyl Butenal (2-phenyl 2-butenal),
2.Methyl-3(p-isopropylphenyl)-propionaldehyde,
3-(p-isopropylphenyl)-propionaldehyde, p-Tolylacetaldehyde
(4-methylphenylacetaldehyde), Anisaldehyde (p-methoxybenzene
aldehyde), Benzaldehyde, Vemaldehyde
(1-Methyl-4-(4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexenecarbaldehyde),
Heliotropin (piperonal) 3,4-Methylene dioxy benzaldehyde,
alpha-Amylcinnamic aldehyde, 2-pentyl-3-phenylpropenoic aldehyde,
Vanillin (4-methoxy 3-hydroxy benzaldehyde), Ethyl vanillin
(3-ethoxy 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde), Hexyl Cinnamic aldehyde, Jasmonal
H (alpha-n-hexyl-cinnamaldehyde), Floralozone,
(para-ethyl-alpha,alpha-dimethyl Hydrocinnamaldehyde), Acalea
(p-methyl-alpha-pentylcinnamaldehyde), methylcinnamaldehyde,
alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde (2-methyl 3-pheny propenal),
alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde (2-hexyl 3-phenyl propenal),
Salicylaldehyde (2-hydroxy benzaldehyde), 4-ethyl benzaldehyde,
Cuminaldehyde (4-isopropyl benzaldehyde), Ethoxybenzaldehyde,
2,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde, Veratraldehyde
(3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde), Syringaldehyde (3,5-dimethoxy
4-hydroxybenzaldehyde), Catechaldehyde (3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde),
Safranal (2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-diene methanal), Myrtenal
(pin-2-ene-1-carbaldehyde), Perillaldehyde
L-4(1-methylethenyl)-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde),
2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, 2-Methyl-2-pentenal,
2-methylpentenal, pyruvaldehyde, formyl Tricyclodecan, Mandarin
aldehyde, Cyclemax, Pino acetaldehyde, Corps Iris, Maceal, and
Corps 4322.
[0021] In one embodiment, the malodor control composition includes
a mixture of two or more volatile aldehydes selected from the group
consisting of 2-ethoxy Benzylaldehyde,
2-isopropyl-5-methyl-2-hexenal, 5-methyl Furfural,
5-methyl-thiophene-carboxaldehyde, Adoxal, p-anisaldehyde,
Benzylaldehyde, Bourgenal, Cinnamic aldehyde, Cymal, Decyl
aldehyde, Floral super, Florhydral, Helional, Lauric aldehyde,
Ligustral, Lyral, Melonal, o-anisaldehyde, Pino acetaldehyde, P.T.
Bucinal, Thiophene carboxaldehyde, trans-4-Decenal, trans trans
2,4-Nonadienal, Undecyl aldehyde, and mixtures thereof.
[0022] In some embodiments, the malodor control composition
includes fast reacting volatile aldehydes. "Fast reacting volatile
aldehydes" refers to volatile aldehydes that either (1) reduce
amine odors by 20% or more in less than 40 seconds; or (2) reduce
thiol odors by 20% or more in less than 30 minutes.
[0023] In one embodiment, the malodor control composition includes
a mixture of the volatile aldehydes listed in Table 1 and referred
to herein as Accord A.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Accord A ClogP VP(torr) Material Wt. % CAS
Number Group @25.degree. C. Intreleven Aldehyde 5.000 112-45-8 3
0.060 Florhydral 10.000 125109-85-5 4 0.008 Floral Super 25.000
71077-31-1 3 0.030 Scentenal 10.000 86803-90-9 2 0.010 Cymal 25.000
103-95-7 4 0.007 o-anisaldehyde 25.000 135-02-4 1 0.032
[0024] In another embodiment, the malodor control composition
includes a mixture of the volatile aldehydes listed in Table 2 and
referred to herein as Accord B.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Accord B ClogP VP (torr) Material Wt. % CAS
Number Group @25.degree. C. Intreleven Aldehyde 2.000 112-45-8 3
0.060 Florhydral 20.000 125109-85-5 4 0.008 Floral Super 10.000
71077-31-1 3 0.030 Scentenal 5.000 86803-90-9 2 0.010 Cymal 25.000
103-95-7 4 0.007 Floralozone 10.000 67634-14-4 4 0.005 Adoxal 1.000
141-13-9 4 0.007 Methyl Nonyl 1.000 110-41-8 3 0.030 Acetaldehyde
Melonal 1.000 106-72-9 3 0.670 o-anisaldehyde 25.000 135-02-4 1
0.032
[0025] In another embodiment, the malodor control composition
includes a mixture of about 71.2% volatile aldehydes, the remainder
being other an ester and an alcohol perfume raw material. This
mixture is listed in Table 3 and referred to herein as Accord
C.
TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Accord C ClogP VP (torr) Material Wt. % CAS
Number Group @25.degree. C. Intreleven Aldehyde 2.000 112-45-8 3
0.060 Florhydral 10.000 125109-85-5 4 0.008 Floral Super 5.000
71077-31-1 3 0.030 Scentenal 2.000 86803-90-9 2 0.010 Cymal 15.000
103-95-7 4 0.007 Floralozone 12.000 67634-14-4 4 0.005 Adoxal 1.000
141-13-9 4 0.007 Methyl Nonyl 1.000 110-41-8 3 0.030 Acetaldehyde
Melonal 1.000 106-72-9 3 0.670 Flor Acetate 11.800 5413-60-5 1
0.060 Frutene 7.000 17511-60-3 4 0.020 Helional 5.000 1205-17-0 2
0.0005 Bourgeonal 2.000 18127-01-0 4 0.004 Linalool 10.000 78-70-6
3 0.050 Benzaldehyde 0.200 100-52-7 1 1.110 o-anisaldehyde 15.000
135-02-4 1 0.320
[0026] Accords A, B, or C can be formulated in with other perfume
raw materials in an amount, for example, of about 10% by weight of
the malodor control composition. Additionally, the individual
volatile aldehydes or a various combination of the volatile
aldehydes can be formulated into a malodor control composition. In
certain embodiments, the volatile aldehydes may be present in an
amount up to 100%, by weight of the malodor control composition,
alternatively from 1% to about 100%, alternatively from about 2% to
about 100%, alternatively from about 3% to about 100%,
alternatively about 50% to about 100%, alternatively about 70% to
about 100%, alternatively about 80% to about 100%, alternatively
from about 1% to about 20%, alternatively from about 1% to about
10%, alternatively from about 1% to about 5%, alternatively from
about 1% to about 3%, alternatively from about 2% to about 20%,
alternatively from about 3% to about 20%, alternatively from about
4% to about 20%, alternatively from about 5% to about 20%, by
weight of the composition.
[0027] In some embodiments where volatility is not important for
neutralizing a malodor, the present invention may include
poly-aldehydes, for example, di-, tri-, tetra-aldehydes. Such
embodiments may include laundry detergents, additive, and the like
for leave-on, through the wash, and rinse-off type of
applications.
2. Acid Catalyst
[0028] The malodor control composition of the present invention may
include an effective amount of an acid catalyst to neutralize
sulfur-based malodors. It has been found that certain mild acids
have an impact on aldehyde reactivity with thiols in the liquid and
vapor phase. It has been found that the reaction between thiol and
aldehyde is a catalytic reaction that follows the mechanism of
hemiacetal and acetal formation path. When the present malodor
control composition contains an acid catalyst and contacts a
sulfur-based malodor, the volatile aldehyde reacts with thiol. This
reaction may form a thiol acetal compound, thus, neutralizing the
sulfur-based odor. Without an acid catalyst, only hemi-thiol acetal
is formed.
[0029] Suitable acid catalysts have a VP, as reported by Scifinder,
in the range of about 0.001 ton to about 38 torr, measured at
25.degree. C., alternatively about 0.001 torr to about 14 torr,
alternatively from about 0.001 to about 1, alternatively from about
0.001 to about 0.020, alternatively about 0.005 to about 0.020,
alternatively about 0.010 to about 0.020.
[0030] The acid catalyst may be a weak acid. A weak acid is
characterized by an acid dissociation constant, K.sub.a, which is
an equilibrium constant for the dissociation of a weak acid; the
pKa being equal to minus the decimal logarithm of K.sub.a. The acid
catalyst may have a pKa from about 4.0 to about 6.0, alternatively
from about 4.3 and 5.7, alternatively from about 4.5 to about 5,
alternatively from about 4.7 to about 4.9. Suitable acid catalyst
include those listed in Table 4.
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 VP (torr) Material @ 25.degree. C. Formic
Acid 36.5 Acetic Acid 13.9 Trimethyl Acetic Acid 0.907 Phenol
(alkaline in liquid apps yet 0.610 acidic in vapor phase) Tiglic
acid 0.152 Caprylic acid 0.0222 5-Methyl thiophene carboxylic acid
0.019 Succinic acid 0.0165 Benzoic acid 0.014 Mesitylenic acid
0.00211
[0031] Depending on the desired use of the malodor control
composition, one may consider the scent character or the affect on
the scent of the malodor control composition when selecting an acid
catalyst. In some embodiments of the malodor control composition,
it may be desirable to select an acid catalyst that provides a
neutral to pleasant scent. Such acid catalysts may have a VP of
about 0.001 torr to about 0.020 torr, measured at 25.degree. C.,
alternatively about 0.005 torr to about 0.020 torr, alternatively
about 0.010 torr to about 0.020 torr. Non-limiting examples of such
acid catalyst include 5-methyl thiophene carboxaldehyde with
carboxylic acid impurity, succinic acid, or benzoic acid.
[0032] The malodor control composition may include about 0.05% to
about 5%, alternatively about 0.1% to about 1.0%, alternatively
about 0.1% to about 0.5%, alternatively about 0.1% to about 0.4%,
alternatively about 0.4% to about 1.5%, alternatively about 0.4% of
an acid catalyst by weight of the malodor control composition.
[0033] In an acetic acid system, the present malodor control
composition may include about 0.4% of acetic acid (50:50 TC:DPM,
0.4% acetic acid).
TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 % butanethiol Actual % acetic reduction @
Sample Formulated acid in DPM 30 min. 50:50 TC:DPM 0% Acetic Acid
0.00 12.00 50:50 TC:DPM 0.05% Acetic Acid 0.04 14.65 50:50 TC:DPM
0.1% Acetic Acid 0.10 25.66 50:50 TC:DPM 0.2% Acetic Acid 0.42
34.68 50:50 TC:DPM 0.5% Acetic Acid 1.00 24.79 50:50 TC:DPM 1.0%
Acetic Acid 2.00 7.26
[0034] When an acid catalyst is present with a volatile aldehyde
(or RA), the acid catalyst may increase the efficacy of the
volatile aldehyde on malodors in comparison to the malodor efficacy
of the volatile aldehyde on its own. For example, 1% volatile
aldehyde and 1.5% benzoic acid provides malodor removal benefit
equal to or better than 5% volatile aldehyde alone.
[0035] The malodor control composition may have a pH from about 3
to about 8, alternatively from about 4 to about 7, alternatively
from about, alternatively from about 4 to about 6.
3. Optional Ingredients
[0036] The malodor control composition may, optionally, include
odor masking agents, odor blocking agents, and/or diluents. For
example, the malodor control composition may include a mixture of
volatile aldehydes for neutralizing a malodor, perfume ionones, and
a diluent. Alternatively, the malodor control composition may
include 100% volatile aldehydes.
[0037] "Odor-masking agents" refer to known compounds (e.g. perfume
raw materials) that mask or hide a malodorous compound.
Odor-masking may include a compound with a non-offensive or
pleasant smell that is dosed such it limits the ability to sense a
malodorous compound. Odor-masking may involve the selection of
compounds which coordinate with an anticipated malodor to change
the perception of the overall scent provided by the combination of
odorous compounds.
[0038] "Odor blocking agents" refer to known compounds that dull
the human sense of smell.
[0039] Exemplary diluents include dipropylene glycol methyl ether,
and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, and mixtures thereof.
[0040] The malodor control composition may also, optionally,
include perfume raw materials that solely provide a hedonic benefit
(i.e. that do not neutralize malodors yet provide a pleasant
fragrance). Suitable perfumes are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.
6,248,135, which is incorporated in its entirety by reference.
II. Methods of Use
[0041] The malodor control composition of the present invention may
be used in a wide variety of applications that neutralize malodors
in the vapor and/or liquid phase. In some embodiments, the malodor
control composition may be formulated for use in energized vapor
phase systems. "Energized" as used herein refers to a system that
operates by using an electrical energy source, such as a battery or
electrical wall outlet, to emit a targeted active. For such
systems, the VP of the volatile aldehyes may be about 0.001 torr to
about 20 torr, alternatively about 0.01 torr to about 10 torr,
measured at 25.degree. C. One example of an energized vapor phase
system is a liquid electric plug-in type air freshening device.
[0042] In some embodiments, the malodor control composition may be
formulated for use in non-energized vapor phase systems.
"Non-energized" as used herein refers to a system that emits a
targeted active passively or without the need for an electrical
energy source. Aerosol sprayers and traditional trigger/pump
sprayers are considered non-energized systems. For such
non-energized systems, the VP of the volatile aldehydes may be
about 0.01 torr to about 20 torr, alternatively about 0.05 torr to
about 10 torr, measured at 25.degree. C. Non-limiting examples of a
non-energized vapor phase system are passive air freshening
diffusers such as those known by the trade name Renuzit.RTM.
Crystal Elements; and aerosol sprays such as fabric and air
freshening sprays and body deodorants.
[0043] In other embodiments, the malodor control composition may be
formulated for use in a liquid phase system. For such systems, the
VP may be about 0 torr to about 20 torr, alternatively about 0.0001
torr to about 10 torr, measured at 25.degree. C. Non-limiting
examples of a liquid phase system are liquid laundry products, such
as laundry detergents and additives; dish detergents; personal
hygiene products such as body washes, shampoos, conditioners.
[0044] The malodor control composition may also be formulated for
use in substrates such as plastics, wovens, or non-wovens (e.g
cellulose fibers for paper products). Such substrates may be used
as pet food packaging; paper towels; tissues; trash bags; diapers;
baby wipes; adult incontinence products; feminine hygiene products
such as sanitary napkins and tampons. The malodor control
composition may also be formulated for use in commercial or
industrial systems such as in septic tanks or sewage treatment
equipment.
EXAMPLES
Analytical Test--Effect of Volatile Aldehydes on Amine-Based and
Sulfur-Based Malodors
[0045] Malodor standards are prepared by pipeting 1 mL of
butylamine (amine-based malodor) and butanethiol (sulfur-based
malodor) into a 1.2 liter gas sampling bag. The bag is then filled
to volume with nitrogen and allowed to sit for at least 12 hours to
equilibrate.
[0046] A 1 .mu.L sample of each volatile aldehyde listed in Table 6
and of each Accord (A, B, and C) listed in Tables 1 to 3 is pipeted
into individual 10 mL silanized headspace vials. The vials are
sealed and allowed to equilibrate for at least 12 hours. Repeat 4
times for each sample (2 for butylamine analysis and 2 for
butanethiol analysis).
[0047] After the equilibration period, 1.5 mL of the target malodor
standard is injected into each 10 mL vial. For thiol analysis, the
vials containing a sample +malodor standard are held at room
temperature for 30 minutes. Then, a 1 mL headspace syringe is then
used to inject 250 .mu.L of each sample/malodor into a GC/MS
split/splitless inlet. For amine analysis, a 1 mL headspace syringe
is used to inject 500 .mu.L of each sample/malodor immediately into
the GC/MS split/splitless inlet. A GC pillow is used for the amine
analysis to shorten the run times.
[0048] Samples are then analyzed using a GC/MS with a DB-5, 20 m, 1
.mu.m film thickness column with an MPS-2 autosampler equipment
with static headspace function. Data is analyzed by ion extraction
on each total ion current (56 for thiol and 30 for amine) and the
area is used to calculate the percent reduction from the malodor
standard for each sample.
[0049] Table 6 shows the effect of certain volatile aldehydes on
neutralizing amine-based and sulfur based malodors at 40 seconds
and 30 minutes, respectively.
TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 6 At least 20% At least 20% butylamine
butanethiol reduction at 40 reduction at 30 Perfume Raw Material
(R--CHO) secs.? mins.? 2,4,5 Trimethoxy Benzaldehyde No No
2,4,6-Trimethoxy-benzylaldehyde No No 2-ethoxy benzylaldehyde Yes
Yes 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-2-hexenal Yes Yes
2-methyl-3-(2-furyl)-propenal No No 3,4,5 Trimethoxy Benzaldehyde
No No 3,4-Trimethoxy-benzylaldehyde No No 4-tertbutyl
benzylaldehyde Yes No 5-methyl furfural Yes Yes
5-methyl-thiophene-carboxaldehyde No Yes Adoxal Yes No Amyl
cinnamic aldehyde No No Benzylaldehyde Yes No Bourgenal No Yes
Cinnamic aldehyde Yes Yes Citronelyl Oxyacetaldehyde No No Cymal
Yes No Decyl aldehyde Yes No Floral Super Yes Yes Florhydral Yes
Yes Floralozone No No Helional Yes No Hydroxycitronellal No No
Lauric aldehyde Yes No Ligustral Yes No Lyral Yes No Melonal Yes No
Methyl nonyl acetaldehyde No No o-anisaldehyde Yes Yes
p-anisaldehyde Yes No Pino acetaldehyde Yes Yes P.T. Bucinal Yes No
Thiophene Carboxaldehyde Yes No Trans-4-decenal Yes Yes Trans Trans
2,4-Nonadienal Yes No Undecyl aldehyde Yes No
[0050] Table 7 shows the percent reduction of butylamine and
butaniethiol at 40 seconds and 30 minutes, respectively, for
Accords A, B, and C.
TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 7 % reduction of butylamine % reduction of
butanethiol Accord at 40 secs. at 30 mins. Accord A 76.58 25.22
Accord B 51.54 35.38 Accord C 65.34 24.98
Analytical Test--Effect of Acid Catalysts on Sulfur-Based
Malodors
[0051] The above analytical test is repeated using samples
containing an acid catalyst to test their effect on sulfur-based
malodors. Specifically, a 1 .mu.L aliquot of each of the following
controls and acid catalyst samples are pipeted into individual 10
mL silanized headspace vials in duplicate: thiophene
carboxyaldehyde as a control; a 50/50 mixture of thiophene
carboxaldehyde and each of the following acid catalysts at 0.04%,
0.10%, 0.43% in DPM, 1.02% in DPM, and 2.04% in DPM: phenol,
mesitylenic acid, caprylic acid, succinic acid, pivalic acid,
tiglic acid, and benzoic acid.
[0052] FIG. 1 demonstrates that low vapor pressure acid catalysts
provide up to 3 times better reduction of sulfur-based malodors in
comparison to the control.
Analytical Test--Effect of Volatile Aldehydes and Acid Catalyst on
Amine-Based and Sulfur-Based Malodors
[0053] The above analytical test is repeated using sample
formulations containing volatile aldehydes (or RA) and an acid
catalyst, as outlined in Tables 8 and 9.
[0054] Tables 8 and 9 show that a perfume mixture having as little
as 1% volatile aldehyde along with 1.5% acid catalyst performs
better at reducing butylamine and butanethiol than the same perfume
mixture having 5% volatile aldehyde.
TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 8 % butylamine reduction % butanethiol
reduction Formulation at 40 secs. at 30 mins. Perfume Mixture 34.21
-- 2.40 -- w/5% RA (Control) Perfume Mixture 41.63 +7.42 11.95
+9.55 w/1% RA and w/ 1.5% Benzoic Acid Perfume Mixture 36.19 +1.98
13.56 +11.16 w/3% RA and w/ 1.5% Benzoic Acid Perfume A Mixture
41.26 +7.05 9.56 +5.02 w/5% RA and w/ 1.5% Benzoic Acid
TABLE-US-00009 TABLE 9 % butylamine Reduction % butanethiol
reduction Formulation at 40 secs. at 30 mins. Perfume mixture 4.94
-- 10.52 -- w/5% RA (Control) Perfume mixture 11.61 +6.67 18.82
+8.30 w/1% RA and w/ 1.5% Benzoic Acid Perfume mixture 26.89 +21.95
14.85 +4.33 w/3% RA and w/ 1.5% Benzoic Acid Perfume mixture 20.27
+15.33 16.84 +6.32 w/5% RA and w/ 1.5% Benzoic Acid
Sensory Test--Effect of Volatile Aldehydes on a Sulfur-Based
Malodor
[0055] Place Presto.TM. skillet into fume hood and turn on to
250.degree. F. Place 80 grams of Crisco.RTM. oil into skillet and
cover with skillet lid. Allow 10 minutes for equilibration. Remove
skillet lid and check oil temperature with thermometer. Place 50
grams of chopped, commercially prepared garlic in water into
skillet. Cover skillet with lid. Cook for 2 5 minutes or until
garlic is translucent, with a portion staring to turn brown but not
burn. Remove garlic from the skillet. Place 5 grams of garlic in
each of 4 Petri dishes. Place covers on each Petri dish.
[0056] Place each covered Petri dish into individual test chambers.
Each test chamber is 39.25 inches wide, by 25 inches deep, by 21.5
inches high with a volume of 12.2 cubic feet (0.34 cubic meters).
The test chamber can be purchased from Electro-Tech Systems,
Glenside, Pa. Each test chamber is equipped with a fan (Newark
catalog #70K9932, 115 VAC, 90CFM) purchased from Newark
Electronics, Chicago, Ill.
[0057] Remove the lids of the Petri dishes to expose the malodor
for a dwell time sufficient to provide an initial odor intensity
grade of 70-80 (about 1 minute). Once the initial odor intensity
grade has been reached in a test chamber, remove the Petri dish
from the test chamber.
[0058] Next, 3 Febreze.RTM. Noticeables.TM. air freshening devices,
marketed by The Procter and Gamble Company, are each filled with
the Control composition shown in Table 10.
TABLE-US-00010 TABLE 10 Control Composition Material Name Wt %
Benzaldehyde 0.150 Floralozone 0.097 Helional 1.455
Hydroxycitronellal 3.880 Ligustral Or Triplal 1.028 Esters 12.950
Ethers 50.190 Ketones 3.010 Lactones 0.490 Alcohols 21.610 Terpenes
5.140
[0059] The devices are set to the low intensity position and
plugged into 3 of the 4 test chambers. All doors on chamber are
closed.
[0060] At 5, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes, trained evaluators
open each chamber, smell the chamber for malodor intensity, and
assign a malodor score, based on the scale in Table 11. The chamber
door is closed but not locked between sequential evaluators. The
scores are tabulated and the average score for each time interval
is recorded.
TABLE-US-00011 TABLE 11 Expert Sensory Grader Malodor Evaluation
Scale Score Description corresponding to Score 0 No malodor present
10 Very slight malodor--"I think there is a malodor present." 20
Slight malodor--"I detect something but cannot identify specific
malodor." 25 Slight malodor 50 Moderate 75 Strong Malodor 100
Extremely Strong Malodor
[0061] The above protocol is repeated using Prototype 1 shown in
Table 12 (instead of Control composition in Table 10).
TABLE-US-00012 TABLE 12 Prototype 1 Material Name Wt. %
Benzaldehyde 0.135 Floralozone 0.087 Helional 1.310
Hydroxycitronellal 3.492 Ligustral Or Triplal 0.925 o-anisaldehyde
2.500 Intreleven Aldehyde 0.500 Florhydral 1.000 Floral Super 2.500
Scentenal 1.000 Cymal 2.500 esters 11.662 ethers 45.171 ketones
2.705 lactones 0.437 alcohols 19.446 terpenes 4.632
[0062] The above protocol is repeated using Prototype 2 shown in
Table 13.
TABLE-US-00013 TABLE 13 Protoype 2 Material Name Wt. % Benzaldehyde
0.135 Floralozone 0.087 Helional 1.310 Hydroxycitronellal 3.492
Ligustral Or Triplal 0.925 o-anisaldehyde 2.250 Intreleven Aldehyde
0.450 Florhydral 0.900 Floral Super 2.250 Scentenal 0.900 Cymal
2.250 5-Methyl Thiophene Carboxaldehyde 1.000 Esters 11.662 Ethers
45.171 Ketones 2.705 Lactones 0.437 Alcohols 19.446 Terpenes
4.632
[0063] FIG. 2 shows that the formulation having 10% of the malodor
control composition of the present invention reduces the garlic
malodor more than the Control composition that lacks such malodor
control composition.
Sensory Test--Effect of Volatile Aldehydes on an Amine-Based
Malodor
[0064] Separate fresh ocean perch fillets from skin and add to a
Magic Bullet.TM. food chopper. Fish meat is chopped for 35-40
seconds. 25 grams of chopped fish is weighed and fashioned into a
patty suitable to fit into a 60.times.15 mm Petri dish. Repeat 3
more times so there is one fish patty in each of 4 Petri dishes.
Add 40 g of Crisco.RTM. oil to PrestoTM skillet. Place lid on
skillet and turn on to 350.degree. F. Allow 10 minutes for
equilibration. Remove lid. Cut a slit in the middle of each patty,
place 1 patty into skillet, and begin frying. Replace lid. After 2
5 minutes, flip fish patty and fry an additional 2.5 minutes.
Remove fish patty from skillet and blot briefly onto a paper towel
for 10 seconds. Fry the remaining 3 patties in the same manner.
Place each fish patty into a 60.times.15 mm Petri dish and cover
with a lid.
[0065] Introduce each Petri dish containing a fish patty into
individual test chambers. The specifications of the test chamber
are the same as those in the above sulfur-based (i.e. garlic)
malodor test. Remove the lids to expose the malodor for a dwell
time sufficient for providing an initial odor intensity grade of
70-80 (about 1 minute). Once the initial odor intensity grade has
been reached in a test chamber, remove the Petri dish from the test
chamber.
[0066] Next, 3 Febreze Noticeables air freshening devices, marketed
by The Procter and Gamble Company, are each filled with the Control
composition outlined in Table 10. The devices are set to the low
intensity position and plugged into 3 of the 4 test chambers. All
doors on chamber are closed.
[0067] At 5, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes, trained evaluators
open each chamber, smell the chamber for malodor intensity, and
assign a malodor score, based on the scale in Table 9. The chamber
door is closed but not locked between sequential evaluators. The
scores are tabulated and the average score for each time interval
is recorded.
[0068] The above protocol is repeated using Prototype 1 shown in
Table 12 (instead of Control composition); and then using Prototype
2 shown in Table 13.
[0069] FIG. 3 shows that the formulation having 10% of the malodor
control composition of the present invention reduces the fish
malodor more than the Control that lacks such malodor control
composition.
Sensory Test--Effect of Volatile Aldehyde and Acid Catalyst on an
Amine-Based and Sulfur-Based Malodors
[0070] The above sensory test protocols for amine-based and
sulfur-based malodors are repeated using the 2 formulations
outlined in Table 14; and then using the 2 formulations outlined in
Table 15, except the Table 15 formulations are separately loaded
into 2 Febreze.RTM. Set & Refresh passive air fresheners,
marketed by The Procter and Gamble Company (vs. Febreze Noticeables
devices). Results are shown in Tables 14 and 15.
[0071] Tables 14 and 15 demonstrates that perfume formulations with
1% volatile aldehyde and 1.5% acid catalyst provide malodor removal
benefit equal to or better than perfume formulations with 5%
volatile aldehyde alone.
TABLE-US-00014 TABLE 14 Sensory testing for malodor reduction with
Febreze Noticeables air (10 replicates per test): Amine - Fish
Thiol - Garlic Formulation Malodor Removal Malodor Removal Perfume
mixture w/5% RA *20 mins. -- *22 mins. -- (Control) Perfume mixture
w/1% RA and *16 mins. +4 *20 mins. +2 w/1.5% benzoic acid *Meets
Success Criteria: Olfactive Grade < 20 at defined time.
TABLE-US-00015 TABLE 15 Sensory testing for malodor reduction with
Febreze Set & Refresh (10 replicates per test): Amine - Fish
Formulation Malodor Removal Perfume mixture w/5% RA *23 mins. --
(Control) Perfume mixture w/1% RA and *12 mins. +11 w/1.5% benzoic
acid *Meets Success Criteria: Olfactive Grade < 20 at defined
time.
[0072] The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be
understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values
recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension
is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally
equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension
disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm."
[0073] Every document cited herein, including any cross referenced
or related patent or application, is hereby incorporated herein by
reference in its entirety unless expressly excluded or otherwise
limited. The citation of any document is not an admission that it
is prior art with respect to any invention disclosed or claimed
herein or that it alone, or in any combination with any other
reference or references, teaches, suggests, or discloses any such
invention. Further, to the extent that any meaning or definition of
a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of
the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning
or definition assigned to that term in this document shall
govern.
[0074] While particular embodiments of the present invention have
been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those
skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can
be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the
invention. It is, therefore, intended to cover in the appended
claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope
of this invention.
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