Patents Assigned to Ecolab USA Inc.
  • Mixed fatty acid soap/fatty acid based insecticidal, cleaning, and antimicrobial compositions
    Patent number: 11533911
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions including a fatty acid soap/fatty acid mixture, and methods of use thereof. The compositions include a C5 to C12 fatty acid or mixtures thereof. The compositions show increased activity, e.g., insecticidal, soil removal, antimicrobial activity, at a controlled pH range of about 7.5 to about 9.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Michael Charles DeNoma, Kelly J. Herrera, S. John Barcay, William J. Pattison
  • Dispensing a solid chemistry using an adjustable turbulent flow technology manifold
    Patent number: 11534726
    Abstract: A method for obtaining a chemical concentration from a chemical composition and a fluid includes introducing the fluid through ports in a manifold diffuse member positioned adjacent a chemical composition and adjusting, with a fluid valve, characteristics of the flow of the fluid through the ports in the diffuser manifold to obtain and maintain a chemical concentration. The amount of liquid allowed through the ports modifies the turbulence of the liquid, thereby modifying the erosion rate of the chemical composition. An apparatus for adjusting characteristics of the flow of a fluid contacting a solid product to form a product chemistry includes a diffuser manifold having a manifold diffuse member comprising ports therethrough and a fluid valve for controlling the flow rate of a fluid moving through the plurality of ports and diverting the fluid through various flow paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Doffing, Daniel Schwartz, Kayla Claassen, Ryan Jacob Urban
  • Process for removal of selenium from water by dithionite ions
    Patent number: 11535537
    Abstract: A method for efficiently removal of oxidised selenium from liquid, such as FGD wastewater. The method involves adding a non-iron-based reducing agent (e.g. sodium dithionite) and preferably Fe(II) ions to the liquid at a pH of above 7.5 or 8 and precipitating elemental selenium from the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Tarun Kumar Bera, Jitendra T. Shah, Vaideeswaran Sivaswamy
  • Method for onsite production of chlorine dioxide
    Patent number: 11535541
    Abstract: The methods disclosed generally relate to treatment of process water using chlorine dioxide. Specifically, reactants may be fed asynchronously into a diluent line or a tank where the reactants may mix and react to form chlorine dioxide. The chlorine dioxide levels may fluctuate in the diluent line or the tank thereby inhibiting or reducing the growth of microbes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: Amit Gupta
  • Corrosion inhibitor formulation for geothermal reinjection well
    Patent number: 11525186
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting corrosion of a metal surface in contact with geothermal system is provided. The method may include contacting the metal surface with a corrosion inhibitor composition by adding the composition to geothermal process water. The corrosion inhibitor composition may include an organic phosphonate, an ortho phosphate, and zinc or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jothibasu Seetharaman, Santanu Banerjee, Dinesh Mantri
  • Accurate biocide dosing for low concentration membrane biofouling control applications
    Patent number: 11524909
    Abstract: Biocide can be controllably added to a feed stream for a membrane. In some examples, the feed stream is separated into a primary feed stream and a secondary feed stream, for example, with the secondary feed stream having a lower flow rate than the primary feed stream. The secondary feed stream may be used to monitor and control the addition of the biocide, which is then diluted when the secondary feed stream is combined with the primary feed stream to form a combined stream for delivery to the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Seong-Hoon Yoon, Geoff Townsend, Bruno C. M. Fernandes, Alessandra Gerli, Ana Urmenyi, Muhammad Tariq Khan
  • Controller for a rinse water reuse system and methods of use
    Patent number: 11525200
    Abstract: A water reuse system and controller for controlling water levels, temperature, and quality in the rinse water reuse system and methods of using the same, in order to optimize water usage. More particularly, the application pertains to a controller and methods of using the controller to regulate water levels and water quality in a water reuse system. As part of detailing the controller and methods of using the same, an apparatus for a water reuse system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Barry R. Taylor, Loan Paulson-Vu, Brock Mueggenborg
  • Concentrated 2 in 1 dishmachine detergent and rinse aid
    Patent number: 11518961
    Abstract: Consumer and industrial 2-in-1 cleaning compositions providing both detergency and rinseability in a single cleaning composition are disclosed. Alkaline-based cleaning compositions containing a surface modification polymer and an alcohol alkoxylate nonionic surfactant, and methods of using the same provide user-friendly, solid, detergent compositions without the need for using a separate rinse aid composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Lundberg, Monique Roerdink Lander
  • Dispersion of hexamine in non-aqueous glycerine
    Patent number: 11518947
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to dispersions useful for scavenging hydrogen sulfide. The dispersions may be anhydrous and contain a solvent and a hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound. The hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound may be hexamine, for example. The solvent may be a C2-8 polyol, such as glycerin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA Inc.
    Inventor: Kim R. Solomon
  • Alkaline cleaning composition and methods for removing lipstick
    Patent number: 11518962
    Abstract: Methods of cleaning waxy, oily and/or greasy soils, including lipsticks and lip gloss, are disclosed. Methods of removing lipstick and lip gloss stains in warewash and laundry applications are disclosed through application of cleaning compositions comprising long chain polyamines, namely C6-C20 polyamines having between 1 and 5 nitrogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer Stokes, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Method for conditioning and processing whole or thin stillage to aid in the separation and recovery of protein and oil fractions
    Patent number: 11504649
    Abstract: A method of processing thin stillage in an ethanol refining operation is provided. The method comprises treating thin stillage upstream of a concentration or evaporation step with an aid comprising a sorbitan ester of a fatty acid, an ethoxylated sorbitan ester of a fatty acid, or a combination thereof, thereby forming treated thin stillage. The aid may include at least one of sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, and polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Collins, David W. Scheimann, Jason S. Van't Hul, Philip M. Eastin
  • Measured dosing and spray bottle for multi-use applications and associated method of using
    Patent number: 11504729
    Abstract: Embodiments include a bottle and method for cleaning a grill. An exemplary method may be applied to grills having an upper grill and a lower grill. Methods can include providing a bottle having a dosing chamber with a first outlet, a reservoir chamber configured to store a solution and including a second outlet, and a sprayer for dispensing solution via the second outlet. The sprayer includes a spray head and a trigger that, when actuated, draws solution from the reservoir chamber and dispenses it by spraying the solution from the spray head. Methods can include filing the dosing chamber with a predetermined dose of solution from the reservoir chamber and dispensing the solution onto the lower grill from the first outlet, and dispensing the solution onto the upper grill by spraying the solution onto the upper grill from the second outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Candice J. Thomas, Robin B. Harbaugh
  • ASPHALTENE AND PARAFFIN DISPERSANT COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220364002
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for reducing fouling by natural and synthetic foulants that tend to precipitate during hydrocarbon collecting, processing, transporting, and storing. The method includes applying a composition to a hydrocarbon containing the foulant. The composition includes an effective amount of a reaction product of an ?-olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer and an amino-hydroxy compound. The foulants may include wax and asphaltenes, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Ashish DHAWAN, Regan Andrew JONES
  • CRUDE OIL DEMULSIFIER COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220364000
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to demulsifier compositions and methods of resolving emulsions using the compositions. The demulsifiers include modified hydroxy-succinimide copolymers. For example, the demulsifiers may include ethoxylated or propoxylated hydroxy-succinimide copolymers. The demulsifier compositions are useful for resolving oil-in-water, water-in-oil, and complex emulsions of water and oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Ashish DHAWAN, Regan Andrew JONES
  • Verification of cleaning processes with electronically readable coded coupon
    Patent number: 11498099
    Abstract: A soil-based coupon having an electronically readable verification code printed thereon is used for verification of soil removal by a cleaning process. The coupon includes a soil overlay covering the verification code. The verification code is at least partially revealed by removal of all or part of the soil overlay during the cleaning process. If the data encoded in the verification code can be correctly decoded after completion of the cleaning process, the cleaning process can be verified. The soil overlay can be designed to match the application. The coupons may be used in a cleaning process verification procedure in which one or more computing devices analyze images of the verification codes to determine whether or not cleaning processes can be verified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Kraus, Rachel Marie Rahn
  • SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR INJECTING GAS-INFUSED ADDITIVES
    Publication number: 20220356079
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems, apparatuses, and processes for preparing a gas-infused additive that is useful within gas-floatation systems configured to separate solids and/or oils from a liquid within a suspension. The gas-infused additive can be injected into systems having a floatation consolidator to provide additional dissolved gas to the system. Advantageously, the processes and apparatuses disclosed herein are compatible with systems and processes having a single injection point for the addition of an additive or gas, without requiring substantial modification or reconfiguration of the system. The inventions described herein additionally teach that the gas-infused additive can be prepared and injected downstream of any pump present within the system, thereby protecting the pump from the damaging effects of cavitation corrosion and similar phenomena.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Franklin Defraine MACKIN, Jeffrey Gordon BACCHUS
  • Heavy amine neutralizing agents for olefin or styrene production
    Patent number: 11492277
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for neutralizing acidic streams in an olefin or styrene production plant. More specifically, the invention relates to neutralizing agents for dilution steam systems in the steam cracker process and their use for reducing acid corrosion and fouling in such systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Arnst, Neetu Tomar
  • VOLATILE FATTY ACID CONTROL
    Publication number: 20220340458
    Abstract: A method of controlling a volatile fatty acid in an aqueous industrial system is provided in the present disclosure. The method includes determining a level of dissolved oxygen in process water in the aqueous industrial system and adding an effective amount of a control agent to the process water if the determined level of dissolved oxygen is above a predetermined level. The compositions and methods can lower the amount of VFA present in the aqueous industrial system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: Herman Mark GRIMM
  • Fast drying and fast draining rinse aid with a ternary mixture of nonionic surfactants
    Patent number: 11479742
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Compositions to boost fabric softener performance
    Patent number: 11466233
    Abstract: Method for treating a textile under industrial and institutional fabric care conditions to impart softness within a single wash and/or rinse cycle are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combination of a liquid or solid fabric conditioning composition and a softening booster for treating a textile to impart softness within a single wash and/or rinse cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Ruth Blattner, Charles Allen Hodge, Claire Lucille Notermann, Julio R. Panama, Shaun Patrick Kennedy