IP Library Granted Patent US 12,044,489
Granted Patent B2
US 12,044,489 · App. 17/651,862 · Granted Jul 23, 2024

Foaming evaporator coil cleaner

Inventor: Jacob Bonta (Lexington, KY)
Assignee: VGP IPCO LLC
F28G9/00C11D1/14C11D1/22C11D1/72C11D1/722C11D1/75C11D3/044C11D3/2068C11D3/30
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12,044,489
App. No.
17/651,862
Granted
Jul 23, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A foaming cleaner includes a composition that includes water about 50 wt. % to about 60 wt. %, a solvent about 20 wt. % to about 50 wt. %, a surfactant about 0.5 wt. % to about 2.5 wt. %, and a pH and corrosion control agent comprising 30% ammonia solution about 1.25 wt. % to about 1.75 wt. %. The composition is configured to form a foam for cleaning an evaporator coil.

Claims (14)

1. A foaming cleaner for cleaning an evaporator coil consisting of:

from about 50 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of water;

from about 35 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether or propylene glycol monomethyl ether;

from about 1.25 wt. % to about 1.75 wt. % of isodecyl alcohol ethoxylate;

from about 1.25 wt. % to about 1.75 wt. % of 30% ammonia solution, which is a pH and corrosion control agent, and optionally, about 0.25 wt. % of a fragrance, wherein the composition is configured to form a foam and cover a surface of the evaporator coil for about 15 minutes.

2. The foaming cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the pH and corrosion control agent is configured achieve a pH between 8 and 10 for the foam.

3. The foaming cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the foam is configured to substantially dissipate in less than about 20 minutes.

4. A foaming cleaner in the form of a pressurized aerosol for cleaning an evaporator coil consisting of:

from about 50 weight percent (wt. %) to about 60 wt. % of water;

from about 35 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether or propylene glycol monomethyl ether;

from about 1.25 wt. % to about 1.75 wt. % of isodecyl alcohol ethoxylate;

from about 1.25 wt. % to about 1.75 wt. % of 30% ammonia solution, which is a pH and corrosion control agent, and optionally, about 0.25 wt. % of a fragrance, wherein the pressurized aerosol upon spraying is configured to form a foam and cover a surface of the evaporator coil for about 15 minutes.

5. The foaming cleaner of claim 4 , wherein the pressurized aerosol is pressurized to 70 to 100 pounds per square inch (psi).

6. The foaming cleaner of claim 4 , wherein the propellant is propane and/or butane.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 21, 2023
From: VALVOLINE LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
To: VGP IPCO LLC
Reel/Frame 063411/0655 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 28, 2023
From: VALVOLINE LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
To: VGP IPCO LLC
Reel/Frame 063174/0450 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 21, 2022
From: BONTA, JACOB
To: VALVOLINE LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
Reel/Frame 059059/0638 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 63152919 · Feb 24, 2021
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