Patents Assigned to Ecolab
  • LEATHER AND/OR VINYL CLEANER AND MOISTURIZER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20140102475
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a hard surface cleaning and treatment composition with a synergistic combination of mild surfactants that makes the composition particularly suited for leather, synthetic leather, vinyl and stainless steel. The composition is gentle and non-damaging to leather and synthetic leather, and leaves no sticky residue. The composition can clean food soils such as mustard, ketchup, shortening and grease and requires no personal protective equipment when being used. In addition, a method of preserving a leather surface or article by contacting said surface with said substrate is disclosed as well as specific methods associated with making the composition to form a stable water in oil emulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa Martinez-Crowley, Katie Gaynor, Jeffrey John Biggs, Stephen Todd Smith
  • Fast dissolving solid detergent
    Patent number: 8697625
    Abstract: A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
  • Cleaning compositions and emulsions or microemulsions employing extended chain nonionic surfactants
    Patent number: 8697622
    Abstract: Synergistic combinations of extended chain surfactants and co-surfactants, emulsions or microemulsions and cleaning compositions incorporating the same are provided. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended nonionic surfactants, and a linker surfactant. This system forms stable emulsions or microemulsions with oils, including non-trans fats and fatty acids and these emulsions or microemulsions are stable, irreversible and can be created at low temperature. The cleaning compositions may include the surfactant system alone, a stable emulsion or microemulsion with oil and the surfactant system, a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or soft surface and hard surface cleaning compositions comprising the surfactant combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Steven Eugene Lentsch, Michael Charles DeNoma
  • STABLE PERCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140097144
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Junzhong LI, David MCSHERRY, Allison BREWSTER, Richard STAUB, Renato DE PAULA, John Wilhelm BOLDUC, Robert J. RYTHER, Victor V. KEASLER
  • PRE-SOAK TECHNOLOGY FOR LAUNDRY AND OTHER HARD SURFACE CLEANING
    Publication number: 20140100153
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions that may be used in a pre-soak system which maintains whitening and eliminates concerns of chlorine stability. The compositions and methods may be used for laundry, toilet bowl cleaners, ware wash cleaners, floor cleaners and the like. The system and compositions are particularly suited for laundry in a pre-soak system that includes the use of a “strainer” or basket for accomplishing the pre-soak step. Heavier soils fall to the bottom of the receptacle while greasy soils float to the top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Melissa Martinez-Crowley, Amie Blanks, Rachel Moore
  • High molecular weight polyacrylates for aluminum protection in warewash applications
    Patent number: 8691018
    Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided for use for in cleaning of alkaline sensitive metals such as aluminum or aluminum containing alloys. The compositions include alternatives to sodium tripolyphosphate and/or other phosphorous containing raw materials, while retaining cleaning performance and corrosion prevention. According to the invention, high molecular weight polyacrylates (polyacrylic acid homopolymers) with a molecular weight of at least about 5000 are used as corrosion inhibitors and can be included for aluminum protection in a number of different detergent compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Christian Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
  • PALLET DAMPENING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140090581
    Abstract: A method and system for reducing the effects of vibration and shock during transfer of an item on a pallet is provided. The system includes sleeves having recesses therein. The recesses are used to house dampening members, which reduce the vertical movement of the item on the pallet during transport of the item. Blocks may be positioned on the sleeves and may include apertures therethrough to house feet of the item being shipped to aid in providing lateral stability for the item during transfer. In addition, a transition member may be positioned between the feet of the item and the dampening member to increase the surface area on the dampening member to further aid in stabilizing the vertical movement of the item during transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Michael Schultz
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REDUCING HYDRATE AGGLOMERATION
    Publication number: 20140094393
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of inhibiting the formation of hydrate agglomerates in fluids including water, gas, and optionally liquid hydrocarbons are disclosed. The compositions may include counterions, such as halides or carboxylates. The compositions may also include a thermodynamic hydrate inhibitor, a kinetic hydrate inhibitor, an additional anti-agglomerant, an asphaltene inhibitor, a paraffin inhibitor, a corrosion inhibitor, a scale inhibitor, an emulsifier, a water clarifier, a dispersant, an emulsion breaker, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter A. Webber
  • Amine salt activation of peroxycarboxylic acids
    Patent number: 8685112
    Abstract: Treated peroxycarboxylic acid bleaching compositions and methods of using the same are provided to enhancing bleaching performance of various peroxycarboxylic acids. Peroxycarboxylic acid peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are combined with non-metal bleach activators, preferably polyethyleneimines. The invention further relates to methods employing the enhanced bleaching compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Benjamin F. Reid
  • Cleaning composition containing a polysaccharide graft polymer composition and methods of controlling hard water scale
    Patent number: 8679366
    Abstract: A composition includes a polysaccharide graft polymer composition and 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide graft polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from approximately 5% to approximately 90% by weight of the polysaccharide graft polymer composition and a residue of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or a combination thereof present in an amount from approximately 10% to approximately 75% by weight of the polysaccharide graft polymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • FOAMING ALCOHOL COMPOSITIONS WITH SELECTED DIMETHICONE SURFACTANTS
    Publication number: 20140080919
    Abstract: Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants are disclosed. The dimethicone surfactants are PEG-8 to PEG-12 linear dimethicone surfactants and in particular PEG-10 linear dimethicone surfactant. The compositions are useful as antimicrobial products and in particular handcare or skincare products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Wegner, Cheryl A. Littau
  • DISPOSABLE HANDLE COVER FOR A SURGICAL LIGHTHEAD
    Publication number: 20140075721
    Abstract: The invention is a disposable cover handle cover for a surgical lighthead, and more particularly to a single-piece, integrally-formed disposable handle cover for a surgical lighthead and the like. The disposable cover includes a single-piece hollow member having a first open end adapted to receive the positioning handle of the surgical lighthead housing a camera and a second open end generally opposite the first end. The second end is closed off by a lens disposed within and integral with the hollow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Douglas Denmark
  • CLEANING METHOD FOR MACHINE DISHWASHING
    Publication number: 20140076364
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for cleaning tableware using temperatures lower than 80° C. whilst maintaining high hygienic standards by using two alkaline and one acidic cleaning step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Christoph Maul, Werner Strothoff, Gerold Carlhoff, Sven Klose, Patrick Schmidt-Dobrowolny, Dirk Kullwitz
  • Solid concentrated fabric softener composition
    Patent number: 8673838
    Abstract: A solid fabric softening composition is disclosed which includes a quaternary ammonium fabric softening compound which is stabilized to form a solid with a mixture of a water soluble organic salt and a medium to long chain carboxylic acid. This stabilizing combination has been shown to effectively form a solid quaternary ammonium based fabric softening composition with up to as much as 70% by weight of quaternary ammonium compound. The formulations are stable at typical storage temperatures of up to 110° F. and provide fabric softening similar to and even superior to other traditional liquid formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Christensen, Joanna A. Pham, Jessica Rose Carlson
  • Grill tool, associated pad, and associated methods
    Patent number: 8671500
    Abstract: A grill tool, a pad usable with the grill tool, and a method of making and using the grill tool are disclosed. Such a grill tool is configured for cleaning a surface while maintaining the surface at a temperature up to the operating temperature of the surface. The grill tool includes a tool head and a tool handle. The tool head includes an attachment mechanism for removably attaching a cleaning pad to the head so as to present a major cleaning surface and opposite minor cleaning surfaces. The tool handle may be configured to include handles capable of maintaining a user's hands horizontally and vertically spaced apart along the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian P. Carlson, Scott R. Limback, Christine M. Rock, Joseph P. Kaper
  • STABLE LIQUID MANUAL DISHWASHING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ENZYMES
    Publication number: 20140073036
    Abstract: Liquid stable enzyme compositions and methods of employing the same for cleaning, including warewashing and dishwashing, are disclosed. The stable enzyme compositions preferably employ an amphoteric surfactant stabilizing agent, such as disodium camphodiacetate (CADA), to stabilize a mixture of traditionally unstable enzymes, such as proteases and lipases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Steven Eugene Lentsch, Lylien Tan, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Terrence P. Everson
  • SCOPE PILLOW DRAPE WITH EXTENSION SHELF AND POWER CORD HOOK
    Publication number: 20140069436
    Abstract: A pillow drape for use with a thermal medical treatment apparatus or device is provided. The drape includes a sterilized sheet for covering the warming medical device that covers the device body and a basin that is used to store a warming liquid. The pillow drape includes an enclosure having a support member therein to support a medical instrument, such as a surgical scope, during warming of the scope. The support member can be housed between first and second sections of the pillow drape sheet in a pocket portion. The support member can be positioned on an extension shelf added to the warming device to provide additional storage room while not taking up room in the surgical or medical room. Additionally, a cord hook can be attached to the medical device to aid in routing a power cord for the device away from traffic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Heidi Frances Khalil, Raymond Wilson Tsang, David Alan Daugherty, John Alan Gibson
  • METHOD OF REDUCING SOIL REDEPOSITION ON A HARD SURFACE USING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID ADDUCTS
    Publication number: 20140069466
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing soil redeposition and accumulation on hard surfaces are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and gluconic acid or salts thereof, copolymers of acrylic acid and maleic acids or salts thereof, sodium hypochlorite, sodium dichloroisocyanurate or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USE INC.
    Inventors: Carter Martin Silvernail, John Mansergh, Erik C. Olson, David Dotzauer, Kent Brittain
  • SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX COMPRISING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20140073550
    Abstract: Stability enhancement agents for use in a solidification matrices and solid detergent compositions are described. Stability enhancement is provided by a hydratable salt, water and phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivative binding agents forming a dimensionally stable composition. Preferred phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives include phosphinosuccinic acid and mono-, bis- and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives. The stability enhancement composition for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions are preferably biodegradable and substantially free of phosphate and NTA-free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID ADDUCTS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140073549
    Abstract: Detergent compositions effective for controlling hard water scale accumulation are disclosed. Detergent compositions employing phosphinosuccinic acid and mono-, bis- and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives with alkali metal carbonate and/or alkali metal hydroxide reduce had water scale accumulation on treated surfaces at alkaline conditions between about pH of 9 and 12.5. Methods employing the detergent compositions and preventing hard water scale accumulation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Carter Martin Silvernail, Erik C. Olson