Direct-Foam Cleaning Product Foam Compression Force
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional direct-foam dishwashing products lack effective surface area coverage and lasting foam, leading to inefficient cleaning, excessive product consumption, and potential inhalation risks due to bounce back.
Innovation Solution
A direct-foam cleaning product with a surfactant system and organic grease cleaning solvent, formulated to provide a foam with specific compression forces and density, dispensed from a pre-compression sprayer that minimizes bounce back and ensures thorough cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional direct-foam dishwashing products are used, then the cleaning process can be simplified, but the surface area foam coverage is insufficient and foam coverage does not last
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the physical and chemical parameters of the foam by adjusting surfactant concentrations (5-15% by weight), foam density (0.08-0.3 g/ml), and compression force (2.4-4.3 gf*mm) to achieve optimal surface coverage and foam longevity while maintaining ease of operation
2Area of stationary object
If multiple spray actions are used to compensate for poor coverage, then surface area coverage can be improved, but product consumption increases and bounce back occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The foam is pre-formulated with optimized surfactant systems and compression forces that ensure adequate surface coverage in a single spray application, eliminating the need for repeated spraying and thereby reducing product consumption and bounce back
3Area of stationary object
If multiple spray actions are used to achieve adequate coverage, then cleaning coverage can be improved, but cleaning efficiency decreases due to extended time
Solution Approach 1:
By optimizing foam compression force (2.4-4.3 gf*mm) and density (0.08-0.3 g/ml), the patent ensures that a single spray application provides sufficient and lasting coverage, thereby maintaining high cleaning efficiency without requiring multiple spray actions
4Area of stationary object
If spray pressure is increased to improve coverage, then surface area coverage can be improved, but product bounce back from surfaces increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the foam compression force to a specific range (2.4-4.3 gf*mm) that allows the foam to adhere to surfaces effectively without excessive pressure, thereby achieving good coverage while minimizing bounce back and associated harmful effects
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides improved cleaning efficiency with reduced product waste and inhalation risks, achieving effective surface coverage and easy rinsing while maintaining foam longevity.
Implementation Method 1
a cleaning composition comprising from about 5% to about 15%, by weight of said composition, of a surfactant system
Implementation Method 2
an effective amount of an organic grease cleaning solvent comprising a glycol ether solvent selected from the group consisting of: glycol ethers of Formula I: R1O(R2O)nR3
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AI summary
A direct-foam cleaning product comprising a foam having a compression force of about 2.4 gf*mm to about 4.3 gf*mm. Such direct-foam cleaning product provides good foaming properties and surface coverage when the composition is sprayed directly onto soiled dishware. This leads to efficient cleaning of soiled dishes via a direct-foam and rinse action, which avoids traditional methods of soaking soiled dishes in detergent baths and/or scrubbing soiled dishware with a sponge or cleaning implement.