Patents by Inventor James J. Tarara
James J. Tarara 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).
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Publication number: 20160366872Abstract: A device for controlling blood-feeding insects is disclosed. The device includes a membrane containing a solution suitable for consumption by blood-feeding insects wherein the solution is comprised of a base, the base selected from the group consisting of up to 70 wt % NaCl in water, phosphate buffer, citric acid in water, and sodium lauryl sulfate in water, and wherein the solution has a pH of between about 6 and 8. An additional active ingredient may be added to the solution. The solution may be referred to as liquid bait. The membrane is suitable for blood-feeding insects to pierce or puncture in order to feed. A method of exterminating or controlling blood feeding insects is also disclosed along with novel bait solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
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Patent number: 9511161Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing the population of (e.g., killing) arthropods employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid composition to an arthropod or a surface or area suspected of housing an arthropod.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2005Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Emory H. Matts, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, S. John Barcay, James J. Tarara, Thomas D. Nelson
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Patent number: 9295247Abstract: A device for controlling blood-feeding insects is disclosed. The device includes a membrane containing a solution suitable for consumption by blood-feeding insects wherein the solution is comprised of a base, the base selected from the group consisting of up to 70 wt % NaCl in water, phosphate buffer, citric acid in water, and sodium lauryl sulfate in water; and wherein the solution has a pH of between about 6 and 8. An additional active ingredient may be added to the solution. The solution may be referred to as liquid bait. The membrane is suitable for blood-feeding insects to pierce or puncture in order to feed. A method of exterminating or controlling blood feeding insects is also disclosed along with novel bait solutions.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
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Publication number: 20160015019Abstract: A device for controlling blood-feeding insects is disclosed. The device includes a membrane containing a solution suitable for consumption by blood-feeding insects wherein the solution is comprised of a base, the base selected from the group consisting of up to 70 wt % NaCl in water, phosphate buffer, citric acid in water, and sodium lauryl sulfate in water, and wherein the solution has a pH of between about 6 and 8. An additional active ingredient may be added to the solution. The solution may be referred to as liquid bait. The membrane is suitable for blood-feeding insects to pierce or puncture in order to feed. A method of exterminating or controlling blood feeding insects is also disclosed along with novel bait solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
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Patent number: 9089122Abstract: A device for controlling blood-feeding insects is disclosed. The device includes a membrane containing a solution suitable for consumption by blood-feeding insects wherein the solution is comprised of a base, the base selected from the group consisting of up to 70 wt % NaCl in water, phosphate buffer, citric acid in water, and sodium lauryl sulfate in water, and wherein the solution has a pH of between about 6 and 8. An additional active ingredient may be added to the solution. The solution may be referred to as liquid bait. The membrane is suitable for blood-feeding insects to pierce or puncture in order to feed. A method of exterminating or controlling blood feeding insects is also disclosed along with novel bait solutions.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
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Patent number: 8505234Abstract: A versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts includes a housing, a lock mechanism, a first insert, and a second insert. The housing includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and the lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a bottom surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The lock mechanism interlocks the base and the lid. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an entrance mechanism. The second insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insert includes a snap trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, Roberta L. Frederick, James J. Tarara
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Patent number: 8302345Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a method of interchanging inserts in a pest station. A lock mechanism interlocking a lid to a base of a pest station is unlocked and the lid is opened. A first insert including an entrance mechanism is removed from a cavity of the pest station and a second insert including at least one of a bait, an attractant, and a snap trap is placed within the cavity of the pest station. The lid is closed and the locking mechanism is secured to interlock the lid to the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, James J. Tarara
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Publication number: 20110239526Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a method of interchanging inserts in a pest station. A lock mechanism interlocking a lid to a base of a pest station is unlocked and the lid is opened. A first insert including an entrance mechanism is removed from a cavity of the pest station and a second insert including at least one of a bait, an attractant, and a snap trap is placed within the cavity of the pest station. The lid is closed and the locking mechanism is secured to interlock the lid to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, James J. Tarara
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Patent number: 7980023Abstract: A versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts includes a housing, a lock mechanism, a first insert, and a second insert. The housing includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and the lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a bottom surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The lock mechanism interlocks the base and the lid. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an entrance mechanism. The second insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insert includes a snap trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, James J. Tarara
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Publication number: 20100050498Abstract: A versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts includes a housing, a lock mechanism, a first insert, and a second insert. The housing includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and the lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a bottom surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The lock mechanism interlocks the base and the lid. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an entrance mechanism. The second insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insert includes a snap trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, Roberta L. Frederick, James J. Tarara
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Publication number: 20090313883Abstract: A device for controlling blood-feeding insects is disclosed. The device includes a membrane containing a solution suitable for consumption by blood-feeding insects wherein the solution is comprised of a base, the base selected from the group consisting of up to 70 wt % NaCl in water, phosphate buffer, citric acid in water, and sodium lauryl sulfate in water,; and wherein the solution has a pH of between about 6 and 8. An additional active ingredient may be added to the solution. The solution may be referred to as liquid bait. The membrane is suitable for blood-feeding insects to pierce or puncture in order to feed. A method of exterminating or controlling blood feeding insects is also disclosed along with novel bait solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
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Publication number: 20080236023Abstract: A pest-trapping device includes a frame, a catch mechanism sized to fully cover the frame, an actuator, and an optical sensor operatively connected to the actuator for detecting presence of a pest. The actuator moves the catch mechanism from a first position and a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: John E. Thomas, James J. Tarara
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Publication number: 20080072475Abstract: A versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts includes a housing, a lock mechanism, a first insert, and a second insert. The housing includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and the lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a bottom surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The lock mechanism interlocks the base and the lid. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an entrance mechanism. The second insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insert includes a snap trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, Roberta L. Frederick, James J. Tarara
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Patent number: 7153820Abstract: A solid detergent composition is provided including an effective amount of a cleaning agent to provide soil removal and a binding agent dispersed throughout the solid detergent composition. The binding agent comprises a result of mixing alkali metal carbonate, alkali metal bicarbonate, and water. The binding agent preferably includes alkali metal sesquicarbonate. A method for solidifying a detergent composition is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2001Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Elizabeth A. Trinkle, James J. Tarara, Victor F. Man
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Publication number: 20040157762Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid cleaning composition including effective amounts of solvent for removing soil, such as greasy or oily soil.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Melissa C. Meinke, Keith G. Lascotte, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Denise M. Chandler, James J. Tarara
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Publication number: 20040072714Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid enzyme cleaning composition in which the enzyme is stable in the presence of mixtures of carbonate and bicarbonate at alkaline pH, and methods employing this composition. The enzyme cleaning composition preferably employs weight ratios of carbonate and bicarbonate to stabilize one or more enzymes in a solid, a concentrate, and/or a use composition, and at temperatures higher than ambient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: James J. Tarara, Sally K. Swart, Tareasa Lynn Bradley, Reid Rabon, Denise Chandler
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Patent number: 6638902Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid enzyme cleaning composition in which the enzyme is stable in the presence of mixtures of carbonate and bicarbonate at alkaline pH, and methods employing this composition. The enzyme cleaning composition preferably employs weight ratios of carbonate and bicarbonate to stabilize one or more enzymes in a solid, a concentrate, and/or a use composition, and at temperatures higher than ambient.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: James J. Tarara, Sally K. Swart, Tareasa Lynn Bradley, Reid Rabon, Denise Chandler
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Publication number: 20030040458Abstract: A solid detergent composition is provided including an effective amount of a cleaning agent to provide soil removal and a binding agent dispersed throughout the solid detergent composition. The binding agent comprises a result of mixing alkali metal carbonate, alkali metal bicarbonate, and water. The binding agent preferably includes alkali metal sesquicarbonate. A method for solidifying a detergent composition is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Elizabeth A. Trinkle, James J. Tarara, Victor F. Man
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Publication number: 20020177541Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid enzyme cleaning composition in which the enzyme is stable in the presence of mixtures of carbonate and bicarbonate at alkaline pH, and methods employing this composition. The enzyme cleaning composition preferably employs weight ratios of carbonate and bicarbonate to stabilize one or more enzymes in a solid, a concentrate, and/or a use composition, and at temperatures higher than ambient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2001Publication date: November 28, 2002Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: James J. Tarara, Sally K. Swart, Tareasa Lynn Bradley, Reid Rabon, Denise Chandler
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Patent number: 6423280Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining an effective concentration of alkaline detergent in an aqueous medium in a warewashing machine, which apparatus comprises a batch-fill warewashing machine having an aqueous rinse system, an alkaline detergent dispenser and a sump sized for a predetermined volume of an aqueous solution of the alkaline detergent in the aqueous medium; a source of the aqueous medium fluidly connected to the rinse system; means for controlling the flow of the aqueous medium through the rinse system; diverting means for obtaining a predetermined portion of the aqueous flow from the rinse system and for directing the diverted portion through a metering cap and volume control to the alkaline detergent dispenser, thereby to dissolve the alkaline detergent; and means for directing the dissolved alkaline detergent to the sump; wherein the detergent is dispensed only in a rinse cycle and an effective concentration of alkaline detergent is maintained in the warewashing machine sump.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1998Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: James J. Tarara, Glen W. Davidson, Steven E. Lentsch