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).

  • Patent number: 5871590
    Abstract: A touchless car wash composition, that can be made from a concentrate and diluted to use concentration using commonly available service water can comprise an ether amine or diamine in particular a fatty ether amine or diamine. The novel compositions are typically free of hydrocarbon solvents and silicone materials that are common in prior art compositions. The compositions are used in touchless car wash processes in which the materials are sprayed in the form of an aqueous dilute solution to remove soil from the vehicle surface. The aqueous compositions are self removing and very small amounts of the aqueous solutions remain to create water spotting on cleaned vehicle surfaces. The novel compositions of the invention can also contain a variety of other ingredients in a fully formulated system. Such ingredients include rapid dewatering of painted surfaces, improved cleanliness of glass and painted surfaces. A substantial reduction of water spotting and concentrates stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. P. Hei, Michael E. Besse, Terry J. Klos, Keith D. Lokkesmoe, James J. Tarara, Kimberly L. Person Hei
  • Patent number: 5810201
    Abstract: An interactive dispenser, used to provide a powdered, liquid or personal use or care chemical, can provide a message prompted by the proximity of a user to a sensor. Personal care liquids can include hand cleaners, hand and body lotion, sun blocks, sun screens, poison ivy treatment materials, burn ointments, body powders, solid hand soap bars, etc. A variety of messages can be provided to the user including a reminder to use the materials provided by the dispenser, instructional information, safety information, use directions for the chemical, use directions for the dispenser, or any other message. The message can be provided in a visual message such as an electronic scroll, an aural message derived from an electronic voice synthesizer. Such a message can be combined with a musical program, other light displays, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Besse, Thomas E. Heinzen, Terry J. Klos, Keith D. Lokkesmoe, John J. Rolando, James J. Tarara