Patents by Inventor Carter M. Silvernail

Carter M. Silvernail has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11814609
    Abstract: Detergent compositions designed to prevent aluminum discoloration while providing high cleaning performance on soils and stains are disclosed. Detergent compositions substantially free of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) are disclosed. Methods of using the detergent compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: John Mansergh, Lisa M. Sanders, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Publication number: 20230357672
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, methods of manufacture, and methods for reducing metal corrosion during alkaline cleaning. In particular, the method employs an alkylamino hydroxy acid, secondary amine, or combination thereof in alkaline cleaning of hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jennifer Stokes, Carter M. Silvernail, Paul Frazer Schacht, Anthony W. Erickson
  • Publication number: 20230339849
    Abstract: Polyhydroxy multiple charged ionic compounds that are the reaction product from either a single amidation and aza-Michael addition reaction or a two-step process of synthesizing a gluconamide intermediate and thereafter undergoing an aza-Michael Addition reaction between the gluconamide intermediate and an ionic monomer are disclosed. Methods of making the multiple charged ionic compounds, and uses thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Ashish Dhawan, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Patent number: 11788032
    Abstract: Solid detergent compositions designed to maintain solid integrity throughout production of the pressed solid, during mechanical conveying and during ejection from molds, are disclosed. Solid detergent compositions having unexpected immediate block hardness without a curing step are provided by inclusion of a hardness additive composition comprising a synergistic ratio of polycarboxylic acid polymer chelants to aminocarboxylate chelants. Methods of making solid detergent compositions and solid detergent compositions having at least substantially similar cleaning performance to solid detergent compositions without the hardness additive composition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jesus Cabanas, Gerald Phan, Yoshiyuki Sato, Tomoko Nakabayashi, Masahiro Takaoka, John Mansergh, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Patent number: 11788033
    Abstract: Detergent compositions effective for controlling hard water scale accumulation are described herein. In particular, the compositions combine a tetrapolymer with an alkaline composition to effectively prevent or remove calcium carbonate scale formations. Methods of employing the detergent compositions and of preventing scale accumulation are provided for use in alkaline warewash and other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kelly Anne Rightmire, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Patent number: 11767393
    Abstract: Polymers are formed by the condensation of bis(hydroxycarbyl)-aminophenolic compounds with aldehydes. The condensation polymers include one or more repeat units having bis(hydroxycarbyl)amino functionality. The polymers are useful as antifoulants, antipolymerants, rheology modifiers, dehazers, polymerization retardants, surfactants, or a combination of these in one or more industrial process streams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Ashish Dhawan, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Publication number: 20230288395
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to various testing methods that can be applied to oils, such as pyrolysis oils. Different testing methods can be used to determine the oxidative stability of an oil. The testing methods may also be used to differentiate between various oils and to determine the effectiveness of various antioxidants on the oxidative stability of an oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Ashish DHAWAN, Carter M. SILVERNAIL, Emily Rebecca WOOD, Kameswara VYAKARANAM, Daniel Robert DREYER, Karina EURESTE
  • Publication number: 20230278949
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel class of multiple charged cationic or anionic compounds that are derived from an aza-Michael Addition reaction between a polyamine (Michael donor) and an activated olefin (Michael acceptor), methods of making the same, and use thereof. Also disclosed herein are the methods of using multiple charged cationic or anionic compounds disclosed herein in a reverse emulsion breaker composition to break reverse emulsion commonly found in a produced fluid in oil and gas operations. The disclosed REB methods or compositions are found to be more effective than those methods or compositions including commonly used for oil/solid and water separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Ashish Dhawan, Keith A. Monk, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Patent number: 11730167
    Abstract: Stable, solid triamine compositions are disclosed. The pressed, cast, extruded or other solid compositions are suitable for antimicrobial, sanitizing and disinfectant applications. Ready-to-use solutions are obtained by dissolving the solid triamine compositions with water and the methods of use thereof are particularly suitable for cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, rinsing and/or lubricating. Beneficially, the solid triamine compositions are at least partially neutralized, allowing activity of 90% and greater of the biocidal triamine, and provide at least substantially similar or superior performance and micro efficacy to liquid formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail, Gregory G. Griese
  • Patent number: 11725162
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, methods of manufacture, and methods for reducing metal corrosion during alkaline cleaning. In particular, the method employs an alkylamino hydroxy acid, secondary amine, or combination thereof in alkaline cleaning of hard surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Stokes, Carter M. Silvernail, Paul Frazer Schacht, Anthony W. Erickson
  • Patent number: 11718813
    Abstract: Sanitizing cleaning/rinse aid compositions for various applications including institutional machine warewash sanitizing are disclosed. In particular, concentrated and use compositions, such as concentrated liquid rinse aid compositions or ware wash detergents, employing an amine-based surfactant and a defoaming agent are disclosed. In particular, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for providing a sanitizing rinse with desired antimicrobial efficacy against a broad spectrum of gram-negative microbes, suitable foaming profiles, and beneficial applications of use of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Derrick Richard Anderson, Kelly Anne Rightmire, Erik C. Olson, Jesse Ray Murphy, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Patent number: 11702617
    Abstract: Methods of cleaning waxy, oily and/or greasy soils, including lipsticks and lip gloss, are disclosed. Methods of removing lipstick and lip gloss stains in laundry applications are disclosed through application of alkaline cleaning compositions comprising branched polyamines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kerrie E. Walters, Jennifer Stokes, Carter M. Silvernail, Paige Owens, Ali Bichler, Sukhwan Soontravanich
  • Patent number: 11702586
    Abstract: Multiple charged cationic compounds, which are derived from polyamines through an aza-Michael addition with an ?, ?-unsaturated carbonyl compound, in a clay treatment composition to reduces clay swelling, clay migration, and sludge formation in a subterranean formation in oil and gas operations are provided. The disclosed methods or compositions are found to be more effective than those methods or compositions commonly used for reducing clay swelling, clay migration, and sludge formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: ChampionX USA Inc.
    Inventors: Ashish Dhawan, Kellen Harkness, Carter M. Silvernail, Keith A. Monk
  • Publication number: 20230203404
    Abstract: Solid rinse aid compositions, methods of use, and methods of making said composition are disclosed. Rinse aid is provided by a solidification agent, a sheeting agent, a defoamer component, and a polyacrylic acid homopolymer or alkali metal salt thereof forming a solid compositions. Preferred solidification agents include aromatic sulfonates. Preferred sheeting agents include one or more alcohol ethyoxylates. Preferred defoamer components include a polymer compound including one or more ethylene oxide groups. The solid rinse aid compositions are preferably substantially free of sulfate and sulfate-containing compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • Patent number: 11685882
    Abstract: Methods of dishwashing to remove soils are disclosed, including a first detergent wash step, wherein the detergent is substantially-free of water conditioning agents including polycarboxylic acid polymers and phosphonates, followed by a second step of rinsing under high temperature with a water conditioning agent, namely polycarboxylic acid polymers. The methods result in little to no precipitation forming on the treated ware due to the treating of the hard water before it contacts the alkalinity source which prevents precipitation and/or flocculation from occurring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Patent number: 11685709
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel class of multiple charged cationic or anionic compounds that are derived from an aza-Michael Addition reaction between a polyamine (Michael donor) and an activated olefin (Michael acceptor), methods of making the same, and use thereof. Also disclosed herein are the methods of using multiple charged cationic or anionic compounds disclosed herein in a reverse emulsion breaker composition to break reverse emulsion commonly found in a produced fluid in oil and gas operations. The disclosed REB methods or compositions are found to be more effective than those methods or compositions including commonly used for oil/solid and water separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Ashish Dhawan, Keith A. Monk, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Publication number: 20230192929
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel class of multiple charged cationic polymers that are derived from an aza-Michael Addition reaction between a polyamine (Michael donor) and an activated olefin (Michael acceptor), methods of making the same, and use thereof. Also disclosed herein are the methods of using multiple charged cationic polymers disclosed herein on a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Ashish Dhawan, Paige Mary Owens-Polta, Carter M. Silvernail, Soni Basnet, Sukhwan Soontravanich
  • Publication number: 20230193011
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to color changing resin compositions for various applications. In particular, the color changing resin compositions are pH sensitive and indicate changes in pH that can reflect sufficient concentrations of sanitizing, disinfecting or other cleaning compositions in various applications of use. Kits for use of the color changing resin compositions, methods of synthesizing color changing resin compositions, and methods of using the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Ashish Dhawan, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Publication number: 20230159858
    Abstract: The invention includes ware detergent compositions which provides superior cleaning and removal of oily and fatty soils, without the production of excessive foam. According to the invention applicants have discovered that use of a quaternary cationic surfactant in combination with a nonionic low foaming surfactant can provide oily soil removal from ware that is superior to traditional warewash detergent formulations. Compositions for alkaline, preferably solid, warewash detergents are disclosed, as well as their use in dish machines and methods of manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: David Dotzauer, Richard Fu, Lisa M. Sanders, Monique Roerdink Lander, John Mansergh, Carter M. Silvernail, Matthew Luedtke
  • Publication number: 20230157937
    Abstract: The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a foam boosting surfactant, a foam boosting copolymer, a foam stabilizer, and a chelating agent. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agent triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4?-trichloro-2?hydroxy-diphenylether), have rapid cidal activity, provide stable copious foam and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Carter M. Silvernail, Kerrie E. Walters, Hilina Emiru