Patents Assigned to Ecolab Inc.
  • Patent number: 7112559
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound. The invention also pertains to a method of applying to the skin of a human a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition that comprises a quaternary ammonium compound that evaporates off the skin. The invention further pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound with additional functional ingredients. Finally, the invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound composed of food additive ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Mayhall, Margaret Bissell, Anna Starobin
  • Publication number: 20060211584
    Abstract: The invention relates to lubricant compositions, and methods especially as lubricants for the transport of glass, aluminum, and PET containers. The lubricant compositions contain a phosphate ester, an amine salt, and a nonionic surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Colin Court, Antonella Petrella
  • Publication number: 20060211582
    Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricant composition comprising a water-miscible silicone material having a silicone emulsion wherein the silicone emulsion contains less than 500 ppm of a triethanolamine salts of alkyl benzene sulfonic acid compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Arturo Valencia Sil, Lawrence Grab, Bruce Schmidt, David Halsrud, Guang-Jong Wei, Eric Morrison, Hector DiBenedetto, Jessica Anacker, Richard Johnson, Megan Malvey, Scott Bennett, Stefan Seemeyer
  • Publication number: 20060211583
    Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide drier lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Arturo Valencia Sil, Lawrence Grab, Bruce Schmidt, David Halsrud, Guang-Jong Wei, Eric Morrison, Hector DiBenedetto
  • Patent number: 7109241
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions containing a carboxylic acid, for example, a fatty acid, and a carrier medium including a freezing point depressant are disclosed. The compositions can be formulated for use as a teat dip, for use on milk producing animals. In one particularly advantageous embodiment, a composition is formulated as a teat dip and includes suitable emollients, skin conditioners and lubricants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Lawrence Richter, Duane Joseph Reinhardt
  • Publication number: 20060205619
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound. The invention also pertains to a method of applying to the skin of a human a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition that comprises a quaternary ammonium compound that evaporates off the skin. The invention further pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound with additional functional ingredients. Finally, the invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound composed of food additive ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer Mayhall, Margaret Bissell, Anna Starobin
  • Publication number: 20060204467
    Abstract: The invention pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition. The invention also pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition with skin health benefits including moisturization and skin barrier maintenance effects. The invention further pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition that is a stable emulsion that has a certain viscosity to it that provides containment, for example on a user's hands. The invention pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition that may be used in the healthcare industry, for example as a surgical scrub, healthcare personnel handwash, or patient pre-operative site preparation. Finally, the invention pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition that is effective against a wide variety of microbes and methods of using the composition to kill a wide variety of microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Cheryl Littau, Mai Le
  • Publication number: 20060204466
    Abstract: The invention pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition. The invention also pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition with skin health benefits including moisturization and skin barrier maintenance effects. The invention further pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition that is a stable emulsion that has a certain viscosity to it that provides containment, for example on a user's hands. Finally, the invention pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition that may be used in the healthcare industry, for example as a surgical scrub, healthcare personnel handwash, or patient pre-operative site preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Cheryl Littau, Mai Le
  • Publication number: 20060201973
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a foot activated dispenser and more particularly to a foot activated dispenser for dispensing a liquid product such as a skin care product (i.e. hand soap, hand sanitizer, surgical scrub, lotion, etc.). More specifically, the foot activated dispenser includes a bladder connected to tubing that is connected to a piston pump. The piston pump is located within a shroud that is removably attached to a wall bracket. The wall bracket includes a bottle retainer for holding a bottle having a pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Darren Jahnke, Wesley Nelson, Joshua Lanz, Warren Pannkuk
  • Patent number: 7096621
    Abstract: A flying insect trap is described including a source of insect attractant light, an insect immobilization device, and a housing partially surrounding the source of light. The housing includes a chassis configured to be attached to a mounting surface, an upper housing pivotally attached to the chassis, and a lower housing that is removably attached to the lower portion of the chassis. In an alternative embodiment, the housing of the trap includes a chassis and a lower housing, where the lower housing includes a lip that surrounds a support structure for an insect immobilization device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, Paul A. Pilosi, Martijn F. Loerakker
  • Patent number: 7097068
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment proof of delivery system for use with a solid product dispenser includes an outlet conduit and a sensor mechanism. The outlet conduit is light transmissive and includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is exposed to humid conditions. The sensor mechanism is proximate the exterior surface of the outlet conduit, and the sensor mechanism senses delivery of a solid product through the outlet conduit. The outlet conduit provides a barrier to the humid conditions thereby protecting the sensor mechanism from exposure to the humid conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Louis M. Holzman
  • Patent number: 7094746
    Abstract: The dimensionally stable alkaline solid block warewashing detergent uses an E-form binder forming a solid comprising a sodium carbonate source of alkalinity, a sequestrant, a surfactant package and other optional material. The solid block is dimensionally stable and highly effective in removing soil from the surfaces of dishware in the institutional and industrial environment. The E-form hydrate comprises an organic phosphonate and a hydrated carbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Lentsch, Keith E. Olson, G. Jason Wei
  • Patent number: 7093771
    Abstract: A product dispenser and carrier (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) for attachment to a surface such as a dryer fin includes a plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) and a product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521). The plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) attaches to the surface and the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521) releasably attaches to the plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511). Product (31, 131, 431, 531) is operatively connected to the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory G. Griese, John E. Thomas, Brian A. Chute, Stephan M. Hubig, Terry J. Klos, Jamie W. Lerbs, Trevor J. Wihelmson, Scott T. Russell
  • Patent number: 7093772
    Abstract: A product dispenser and carrier (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) for attachment to a surface such as a dryer fin includes a plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) and a product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521). The plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) attaches to the surface and the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521) releasably attaches to the plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511). Product (31, 131, 431, 531) is operatively connected to the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory G. Griese, Brian A. Chute
  • Publication number: 20060183663
    Abstract: A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition is constructed for transferring the composition to wet fabric as a result of solubilizing the fabric treatment composition by contacting the fabric treatment composition with the wet fabric during a drying operation in a dryer. A method for treating fabric is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Lentsch, Victor Man, Jaclyn Tilleskjor, Stephan Hubig, Terry Klos
  • Patent number: 7092793
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for configuring and administering control over operations of a utility device. The utility device is described herein as being a warewash machine, but other utility devices are contemplated. A warewash controller administers control over operations of the warewash machine based on operational settings defined by the process disclosed herein. The operational settings are derived based on environmental parameters (e.g., water type, soil level, selected chemical product, etc.) specified by a field service person through a graphical user interface. If an environmental parameter is changed during the operational life cycle of the warewash machine, the operational settings are modified to accommodate for such a change. Thus, the service performed by the warewash machine is maintained at a consistent quality regardless of changes in the environment. A method for selecting the specific chemical product that will be input as an environmental parameter is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc
    Inventors: Jeff Peterson, Robert May, Dan Flesher, John Rolando, Ed Sowle, Steven Lentsch, Ronald Howes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7087190
    Abstract: A composition for the generation of chlorine dioxide including at least one non-iodo interhalide, polyhalide or salt thereof having the formula BrmClnFoXp wherein m=0–3, n=0–4, o=0–3, p=0–2, X is a cationic moiety and with the provisos that m+n+o cannot be zero; if m+n+p<2, or mixtures thereof, and at least one source of chlorite ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. P. Hei, David Daniel McSherry, Kim Smith
  • Patent number: 7087572
    Abstract: A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition is constructed for transferring the composition to wet fabric as a result of solubilizing the fabric treatment composition by contacting the fabric treatment composition with the wet fabric during a drying operation in a dryer. A method for treating fabric is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Stephan M. Hubig, Terry J. Klos, Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Jaclyn J. Tilleskjor
  • Patent number: 7087569
    Abstract: The dimensionally stable alkaline solid block warewashing detergent uses an E-form binder forming a solid comprising a sodium carbonate source of alkalinity, a metal corrosion protecting alkali metal silicate composition, a sequestrant, a surfactant package and other optional material. The solid block is dimensionally stable and highly effective in removing soil from the surfaces of dishware in the institutional and industrial environment. The E-form hydrate comprises an organic phosphonate and a hydrated carbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Keith E. Olson
  • Patent number: 7071829
    Abstract: A non-destructive flying insect detector is disclosed. The detector creates a sheet or curtain of light comprising a sensing zone and detects, by means of light extinction, individual flying insects that intersect the sensing zone. The sensing zone is created by a beam of light that enters the sensing zone area and is then bounced between opposing reflective surfaces. Preferably a laser is utilized to generate the beam of light. The beam of light leaves the sensing zone area and is incident on a light detection device (such as a photo cell) connected to an amplifier circuit. The light detection device monitors the light intensity and is arranged and configured to detect changes in the light intensity. The changes are electronically converted to a pest detection signal and/or to a flying insect count. Each flying pest detection signal may also be associated with other monitored data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Gardner, Jr., David N. Demattia