Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Gutzmann
Timothy A. Gutzmann 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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Patent number: 10342231Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods can control microbial growth in aqueous streams used for transporting or processing food products.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: John D. Hilgren, Francis L. Richter, Joy A. Salverda, Heidi M. Hanson, Paul F. Schacht, Timothy A. Gutzmann
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Patent number: 10188121Abstract: A system and method for reducing or preventing bacterial contamination in food includes application of a bacteriophage treatment to any type of food product at any stage of processing the food product. The bacteriophage treatment may also be applied to non-food surfaces and water systems, which may be susceptible to bacterial contamination and subsequent spread of bacteria. The bacteriophage treatment comprises at least one bacteriophage in a concentration sufficient to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination from pathogenic bacteria and/or spoilage bacteria. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage is able to reduce or eliminate bacteria introduced to a food product after the bacteriophage treatment was applied to the food product. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage treatment includes a buffering agent to maintain the bacteriophage at a pH level that sustains the bacteriophage. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage treatment includes a surfactant and/or a thickener to aid in applying the bacteriophage.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Scott L. Burnett, Timothy A. Gutzmann, Bruce R. Cords
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Publication number: 20180064123Abstract: Described is a method of sanitizing animal carcasses using aqueous streams having an antimicrobial composition added to the stream. Preferably, the antimicrobial composition includes a mixture of one or more carboxylic acids having up to 18 carbon atoms and one or more peroxycarboxylic acids having up to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a mixture of a C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acid and a C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acid. Also described is a novel antimicrobial composition adapted for sanitizing animal carcasses containing a mixture of one or more C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acids and one or more C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acids and an alpha-hydroxy mono- or dicarboxylic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. GUTZMANN, Brian J. ANDERSON, Pamela J. REED, Bruce R. CORDS, Lawrence A. GRAB, Edward H. RICHARDSON
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Patent number: 9770040Abstract: Described is a method of sanitizing animal carcasses using aqueous streams having an antimicrobial composition added to the stream. Preferably, the antimicrobial composition includes a mixture of one or more carboxylic acids having up to 18 carbon atoms and one or more peroxycarboxylic acids having up to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a mixture of a C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acid and a C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acid. Also described is a novel antimicrobial composition adapted for sanitizing animal carcasses containing a mixture of one or more C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acids and one or more C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acids and an alpha-hydroxy mono- or dicarboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. Gutzmann, Brian J. Anderson, Pamela J. Reed, Bruce R. Cords, Lawrence A. Grab, Edward H. Richardson
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Publication number: 20170094985Abstract: Described is a method of sanitizing animal carcasses using aqueous streams having an antimicrobial composition added to the stream. Preferably, the antimicrobial composition includes a mixture of one or more carboxylic acids having up to 18 carbon atoms and one or more peroxycarboxylic acids having up to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a mixture of a C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acid and a C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acid. Also described is a novel antimicrobial composition adapted for sanitizing animal carcasses containing a mixture of one or more C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acids and one or more C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acids and an alpha-hydroxy mono- or dicarboxylic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. GUTZMANN, Brian J. ANDERSON, Pamela J. REED, Bruce R. CORDS, Lawrence A. GRAB, Edward H. RICHARDSON
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Publication number: 20170064972Abstract: A system and method for reducing or preventing bacterial contamination in food includes application of a bacteriophage treatment to any type of food product at any stage of processing the food product. The bacteriophage treatment may also be applied to non-food surfaces and water systems, which may be susceptible to bacterial contamination and subsequent spread of bacteria. The bacteriophage treatment comprises at least one bacteriophage in a concentration sufficient to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination from pathogenic bacteria and/or spoilage bacteria. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage is able to reduce or eliminate bacteria introduced to a food product after the bacteriophage treatment was applied to the food product. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage treatment includes a buffering agent to maintain the bacteriophage at a pH level that sustains the bacteriophage. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage treatment includes a surfactant and/or a thickener to aid in applying the bacteriophage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Scott L. Burnett, Timothy A. Gutzmann, Bruce R. Cords
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Patent number: 9560873Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of using an antimicrobial composition on a food product where the antimicrobial composition is applied to a food product, the food product is packaged and sealed, and then activation energy is applied to the sealed food product.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Scott L. Burnett, Jocelyn H. Chopskie, Joy G. Herdt, Teresa C. Podtburg, Timothy A. Gutzmann, Daniel G. Brown, Richard J. Christianson, Harriet L. E. Ulland
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Patent number: 9560874Abstract: Described is a method of sanitizing animal carcasses using aqueous streams having an antimicrobial composition added to the stream. Preferably, the antimicrobial composition includes a mixture of one or more carboxylic acids having up to 18 carbon atoms and one or more peroxycarboxylic acids having up to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a mixture of a C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acid and a C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acid. Also described is a novel antimicrobial composition adapted for sanitizing animal carcasses containing a mixture of one or more C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acids and one or more C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acids and an alpha-hydroxy mono- or dicarboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. Gutzmann, Brian J. Anderson, Pamela J. Reed, Bruce R. Cords, Lawrence A. Grab, Edward H. Richardson
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Patent number: 9560875Abstract: Described is a method of sanitizing animal carcasses using aqueous streams having an antimicrobial composition added to the stream. Preferably, the antimicrobial composition includes a mixture of one or more carboxylic acids having up to 18 carbon atoms and one or more peroxycarboxylic acids having up to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a mixture of a C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acid and a C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acid. Also described is a novel antimicrobial composition adapted for sanitizing animal carcasses containing a mixture of one or more C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acids and one or more C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acids and an alpha-hydroxy mono- or dicarboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. Gutzmann, Brian J. Anderson, Pamela J. Reed, Bruce R. Cords, Lawrence A. Grab, Edward H. Richardson
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Patent number: 9486007Abstract: A system and method for reducing or preventing bacterial contamination in food includes application of a bacteriophage treatment to any type of food product at any stage of processing the food product. The bacteriophage treatment may also be applied to non-food surfaces and water systems, which may be susceptible to bacterial contamination and subsequent spread of bacteria. The bacteriophage treatment comprises at least one bacteriophage in a concentration sufficient to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination from pathogenic bacteria and/or spoilage bacteria. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage is able to reduce or eliminate bacteria introduced to a food product after the bacteriophage treatment was applied to the food product. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage treatment includes a buffering agent to maintain the bacteriophage at a pH level that sustains the bacteriophage. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage treatment includes a surfactant and/or a thickener to aid in applying the bacteriophage.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Scott L. Burnett, Timothy A. Gutzmann, Bruce R. Cords
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Publication number: 20160106096Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods can control microbial growth in aqueous streams used for transporting or processing food products.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: John D. Hilgren, Francis L. Richter, Joy A. Salverda, Heidi M. Hanson, Paul F. Schacht, Timothy A. Gutzmann
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Patent number: 9247738Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods can control microbial growth in aqueous streams used for transporting or processing food products.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: John D. Hilgren, Francis L. Richter, Joy A. Salverda, Heidi M. Hanson, Paul F. Schacht, Timothy A. Gutzmann
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Patent number: 8424493Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry. The methods include the step of applying a mixed peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: John D. Hilgren, Timothy A. Gutzmann, Robert D. Hei
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Publication number: 20130017301Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods can control microbial growth in aqueous streams used for transporting or processing food products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: John Dennis Hilgren, Francis Lawrence Richter, Joy Ann Salverda, Heidi Margarete Hanson, Paul Frazer Schacht, Timothy A. Gutzmann
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Publication number: 20120129936Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, and specifically antimicrobial compositions that are useful at sanitizing food products. The compositions of the present invention include octanoic acid, an acidulant, a coupling agent, an optional buffer, and water. The compositions of the present invention are composed of GRAS or food additive raw materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Joy G. Herdt, Jocelyn H. Chopskie, Scott L. Burnett, Teresa C. Podtburg, Timothy A. Gutzmann
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METHOD OF TREATING A FOOD PRODUCT WITH AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT COMPOSITION AND A TREATED FOOD PRODUCT
Publication number: 20120070549Abstract: A method of treating a food product with an antimicrobial agent composition is described. The method includes steps of applying an antimicrobial agent composition to a food product, subjecting the food product to a negative pressure environment wherein the negative pressure environment comprises a pressure that is at least 10 mm Hg below atmospheric pressure, and releasing the negative pressure environment to atmospheric pressure at a rate sufficient to cause a reduction in the amount of microbes as compared to applying an antimicrobial agent without the application of negative pressure. The method of the invention may cause infusion of at least a portion of the antimicrobial agent composition into the food product. A food product treated with an antimicrobial agent composition is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Timothy A. Gutzmann, John D. Hilgren -
Patent number: 8124132Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods can control microbial growth in aqueous streams used for transporting or processing food products.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: John Dennis Hilgren, Francis Lawrence Richter, Joy Ann Salverda, Heidi Margarete Hanson, Paul Frazer Schacht, Timothy A. Gutzmann
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Publication number: 20110311691Abstract: Described is a method of sanitizing animal carcasses using aqueous streams having an antimicrobial composition added to the stream. Preferably, the antimicrobial composition includes a mixture of one or more carboxylic acids having up to 18 carbon atoms and one or more peroxycarboxylic acids having up to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a mixture of a C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acid and a C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acid. Also described is a novel antimicrobial composition adapted for sanitizing animal carcasses containing a mixture of one or more C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acids and one or more C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acids and an alpha-hydroxy mono- or dicarboxylic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. GUTZMANN, Brian J. ANDERSON, Pamela J. REED, Bruce R. CORDS, Lawrence A. GRAB, Edward H. RICHARDSON
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Patent number: 8080502Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, and specifically antimicrobial compositions that are useful at sanitizing food products. The compositions of the present invention include octanoic acid, an acidulant, a coupling agent, an optional buffer, and water. The compositions of the present invention are composed of GRAS or food additive raw materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Joy G. Herdt, Jocelyn H. Chopskie, Scott L. Burnett, Teresa C. Podtburg, Timothy A. Gutzmann
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Publication number: 20110305805Abstract: Described is a method of sanitizing animal carcasses using aqueous streams having an antimicrobial composition added to the stream. Preferably, the antimicrobial composition includes a mixture of one or more carboxylic acids having up to 18 carbon atoms and one or more peroxycarboxylic acids having up to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a mixture of a C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acid and a C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acid. Also described is a novel antimicrobial composition adapted for sanitizing animal carcasses containing a mixture of one or more C2-C4 peroxycarboxylic acids and one or more C8-C12 peroxycarboxylic acids and an alpha-hydroxy mono- or dicarboxylic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. GUTZMANN, Brian J. Anderson, Pamela J. Reed, Bruce R. Cords, Lawrence A. Grab, Edward H. Richardson