Patents by Inventor Keith Lokkesmoe

Keith Lokkesmoe 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).

  • Automated chemical application system and method
    Patent number: 6994271
    Abstract: An automated chemical application system for automating the application of a chemical to a target. In a first embodiment, an automated chemical application system connects to and interacts with an individual's existing sprinkler system. The automated chemical application system may thereby deliver concentrations of agricultural chemicals to different zones of the lawn via the sprinkler system. In a second exemplary embodiment, an automated chemical application system automatically mixes a chemical with water to dispense a precise amount of the chemical to a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Tarara, Robert D. P. Hei, Keith Lokkesmoe, Terry Klos, Mike Besse
  • Container, such as a food or beverage container, lubrication method
    Publication number: 20050277556
    Abstract: A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to the use of a conventional dilute aqueous lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: Ecolab Center
    Inventors: Minyu Li, Keith Lokkesmoe, Guang-Jong Wei
  • Automated chemical application system and method
    Publication number: 20050061752
    Abstract: An automated chemical application system for automating the application of a chemical to a target. In a first embodiment, an automated chemical application system connects to and interacts with an individual's existing sprinkler system. The automated chemical application system may thereby deliver concentrations of agricultural chemicals to different zones of the lawn via the sprinkler system. In a second exemplary embodiment, an automated chemical application system automatically mixes a chemical with water to dispense a precise amount of the chemical to a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Jim Tarara, Robert Hei, Keith Lokkesmoe, Terry Klos, Mike Besse
  • Process for inhibition of microbial growth in aqueous transport streams
    Patent number: 5409713
    Abstract: The invention is a process for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams by applying peracetic acid to the aqueous stream. Generally, the process of the invention is applicable to aqueous streams used in any number of applications such as the application of streams for the transport of fruits or vegetables into the processing environment and through the various steps of processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Lokkesmoe, Keith Olson