Patents Represented by Attorney Andrew D. Sorensen
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Patent number: 7226898Abstract: The use of an agent containing surfactant components chosen from sulfonic acids or sulfonates, alkylamine oxides, ethercarboxylic acids, and alkylether sulfates, in total amounts of 0.01 to 1 wt. %, preferably 0.05 to 0.5 wt. %, with respect to the entire agent, and also one or more percarboxylic acids chosen from a) those peracids or salts of peracids with general formula (I) R2—O2C—(CH2)x—CO3H in which R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms and x is a number from 1 to 4, and/or b) phthalimido-percarboxylic acids (II), in which the percarboxylic acid segment contains 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and/or c) compounds of the formula (III) R1—CO3H in which R1 is an is an alkyl or alkenyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, for disinfection purposes in CIP processes.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: Siegfried Bragulla
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Patent number: 7179781Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Richard D. Stardig
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Patent number: 7169192Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions, particularly for cleaning textiles.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Gretchen Louise King, Richard D. Stardig
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Patent number: 7165353Abstract: An insect station for luring insects, baiting insects, trapping insects, monitoring insects or any combination of these functions includes a cover that can be moved to provide access to selected insect suppression devices, such as glueboards or baited pads. The insect station may have two changeable pad areas situated facing each other to provide a compact design. In addition, a base portion of the station may have a wall access opening to facilitate applying insecticide behind a wall. The insect station of the present invention may be used with any combination of attractant pads, bait, and glueboards, as well as many other insect suppression devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Emory Hutchins Matts, S. John Barcay, Scott Alan Meyer, Thomas D. Nelson, Jeremy John Hansen
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Patent number: 7160846Abstract: The invention relates to the field of cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces. The cleaning and disinfection of the surfaces is achieved by means of a deaning textile and an aqueous preparation, comprising disinfection agents and additives selected from a group comprising a quatemary ammonium compound of formula (II), polydialkyldiallylammonium salts and derivatives thereof and the copolymers of dialkyldiallylammonium salts with acrylamide, and/or acrylic acid, and/or vinyl acetate, and derivatives thereof. The invention further relates to an aqueous concentrate, an aqueous preparation produced therefrom and a method for the reduction of active ingredient losses in disinfection solutions when using said concentrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Holger Biering, Faubel Heiko, Rudolf Glasmacher, Veronika Heide
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Patent number: 7118785Abstract: A coating system for floors, containing a) one or more agents in which, together or separately, a polymer/wax dispersion and aziridine and, where desired, a flatting component are present, for application on the floor in order to form a crosslinked base film that is not capable of being removed by wet chemical means, as well as b) an aziridine-free agent containing conventional floor-maintenance components, in particular a polymer/wax dispersion, for the purpose of generating a sacrificial film on said base film that is capable of being removed by wet chemical means.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2001Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Karl-Heinz Rogmann, Ulrike Scheuvens, Heiko Faubel, Michael Decker
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Patent number: 7112559Abstract: The invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound. The invention also pertains to a method of applying to the skin of a human a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition that comprises a quaternary ammonium compound that evaporates off the skin. The invention further pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound with additional functional ingredients. Finally, the invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound composed of food additive ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Mayhall, Margaret Bissell, Anna Starobin
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Patent number: 7056874Abstract: Cleaning compositions are disclosed. Methods of making and using the cleaning compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Tami J. Tadrowski, Jennifer Mayhall, Kim R. Smith
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Patent number: 7056876Abstract: Hydrous, paste-like, thixotropic detergent or cleaning agent containing, based on the whole agent, a) an alkalinity support, selected from alkali hydroxide and/or alkali carbonate, in a quantity of 5 to 40 wt. %, preferably 8 to 30 wt. %, b) at least 5 wt. %, preferably 15 to 40 wt. % water, and c) more than 3 wt. %, preferably 5.5 to 30 wt. %, particularly preferably 6 to 15 wt. % non-ionic surfactants, wherein, at 25° C., the agent has a viscosity of 50,000 mPas to 250,000 mPas, measured using a Brookfield rotational viscometer (spindle no. 7) at 5 revolutions per minute and, under otherwise identical conditions, at 50 revolutions per minute has a viscosity of 12,000 mPas to 80,000 mPas.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2001Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: Khalil Shamayeli
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Patent number: 7051972Abstract: An adhesive tape or label roll dispenser is disclosed. The dispenser is preferable manufactured from a single piece and includes a front panel with connected adjacent side panels. Each side panel includes a protruding pin. The user centers the adhesive tape or label roll on one protruding pin and bends the front panel and the other side panel around the label, centering the other protruding pin through the roll. The distal end of each pin includes an engaging clip enabling the distal ends of each pin to fixedly engage and secure the roll within the dispenser. The dispenser also includes a hook on each side panel at the edge opposite the front panel, enabling the user to suspend the dispenser from a utility shelf or wall bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: James Michael Milliorn, Andrew Brian Milliorn
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Patent number: 6991685Abstract: The invention relates to a method of low temperature cleaning and applying an antimicrobial treatment to food and beverage plant equipment. In addition, the method includes carbon dioxide compatible chemistry. The method may be achieved through a multi-step method.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Joseph I. Kravitz, Francis L. Richter, Duane J. Reinhardt, Gerald K. Wichmann
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Patent number: 6991106Abstract: A modular container system for storing and dispensing labels, the container system including a plurality of individual container modules configured for mutual coupling. Each container module having a first engagement element on a first wall and a complementary second engagement element on a second wall and each container module further including a receptacle configured for receiving a roll of labels and an opening for dispensing the labels.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: J. Michael Milliorn
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Patent number: 6967189Abstract: A method of lubricating a moving surface is herein described wherein the lubricant composition contains a fatty acid, a neutralization agent, a pH buffer, and a carrier. Also described are compositions in both concentrate and dilute form. The compositions may also comprise additional functional ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Paul J. Wang, Lawrence A. Grab
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Patent number: 6953507Abstract: The invention relates to a method of low temperature cleaning and applying an antimicrobial treatment to food and beverage plant equipment. In addition, the method includes carbon dioxide compatible chemistry. The method may be achieved through a multi-step method.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Joseph I. Kravitz, Francis L. Richter, Duane J. Reinhardt, Gerald K. Wichmann
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Patent number: 6568570Abstract: Packaging for a paste product is provided in the form of a flexible, closed storage container which has a sealable outlet opening on the underside. The opening is adapted for connection to a metering device which conveys the product using negative pressure, permitting substantially complete emptying of the container. To this end, the flexible storage container is configured with a thinner wall in its upper section than in its lower section.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2000Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHGInventors: Guenther Amberg, Bernd Schenk
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Patent number: 6505761Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for delivering a paste from a flexible supply packing drum to a dosing device. The packing drum is arranged in a dimensionally stable container and has a descending passageway for product guidance. The dosing device draws paste from the packing drum by use of a low pressure. In addition, a follower plate is arranged for positioning on the top of the flexible supply packing drum. An opening is provided in the bottom of the container. The container is sealed against the dosing device, and the follower plate is sealed against and moveable within the container. A low pressure is applied between the container and the flexible supply packing drum for assisting the transfer of paste into the dosing device.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHGInventors: Guenther Amberg, Wolfgang Huber
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Patent number: 6372698Abstract: Chain conveyor lubricants, especially for the food industry, which form clear solutions in water and which contain in combination a) at least one compound corresponding to formula (I): in which R1 is a saturated or mono- or polyunsaturated, linear or branched alkyl group containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms, which may optionally be substituted by an —OH, —NH2, —NH—, —CO—, halogen or a carboxyl group, R2 is a carboxyl group containing 2 to 7 carbon atoms, M is hydrogen, alkali metal, ammonium, an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl group, and n is an integer of 1 to 6; b) at least one organic carboxylic acid selected from monobasic or polybasic, saturated or mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acids containing 2 to 22 carbon atoms; and, optionally, c) at least one of water, additives, and auxiliaries.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1994Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Henkel-Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHGInventors: Werner Strothoff, Birgit Winkelmann
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Patent number: 6360917Abstract: The invention relates to a canister comprising a first container (concentrate chamber) holding a concentrate, and a second container (solution chamber) holding a ready-to-use solution constituted by mixing a concentrate and a diluting fluid. According to the invention, the two containers of the canister are configured as chambers of the canister, connected to each other by a fluid jet pump, and can be operated from one side. Both the filling device of the concentrate chamber and the dispensing device of the chamber holding the ready-to-use solution are fitted with coded access control devices. The chambers are arranged partially above each other. The concentrate filling device and the fluid jet pump include a suction pipe and mixture outlet arranged in a canister lid.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Henkel-Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHGInventors: Gerold Carlhoff, Thomas Cosler, Horst Pruehs, Robert Scheurl, Jim Copeland, Stephan Muench
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Patent number: 6331518Abstract: A water-containing solid detergent having a delayed, controllable and variable hardening time after addition of all the components produced by providing a) aqueous 42 to 55% lye, in a quantity of 21 to 70% by weight, b) mixing with the aqueous lye a compound selected from the group corresponding to formula (I): HOCH2CH(R1)OR2 (I) in which R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R2, independent of R1, is a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a group CH2CH(R3)0R4 or a group CH2CH(R5)OCH2—CH(R6)OR7, where R3, R5, and R6 represent hydrogen atoms or methyl groups and R4and R7 represent hydrogen atoms or C1-4 alkyl groups, and compounds corresponding to formula II: [HOCH2CH(R8)3−xNHx (II) in which R8 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and x is the number 0, 1 or 2, in a total quantity of 0.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1999Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Henkel-Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHGInventors: Dieter Hemm, Guenter Hellmann
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Patent number: D501225Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: J. Michael Milliorn