Patents Assigned to Ecolab
  • DISH RACK FOR OVERSIZED CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20140021153
    Abstract: The invention is a dish rack for accommodating oversized containers in an automated dish machine. The rack includes a generally porous base surrounded by upstanding sidewalls and at least a pair of notches in one sidewall or opposing sidewalls configured for receiving an edge of the an oversized container. One form of the invention includes a wire framework having a base and one or more stanchions that extend generally upwardly from the base. The notches and wire framework are configured for supporting an oversized container at an angled position within an automated dish machine to inhibit spray from being directed out of the dish machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Michael Jensen, Wesley Mark Nelson, Bryan John Henneman
  • Apparatus, method and system for dispensing liquid products to two or more appliances
    Patent number: 8631824
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and system provides for dispensing liquid products to two or more appliances. Liquid diluent is communicated through an anti-siphon valve (64) connected in fluid communication to an aspirator (14). A mixed solution from the aspirator (14) is communicated to a distribution valve (36) for directing flow of a liquid product to two or more appliances using a single aspirating dispenser (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: John Thomas Pelkey, Richard Jondall Mehus, Ryan Jacob Urban, Nicholas Donald Parent, Scott Russell Limback
  • TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS WITH ACIDIC TETRA SODIUM L-GLUTAMIC ACID, N, N-DIACETIC ACID (GLDA)
    Publication number: 20140014137
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats with a souring composition that acts as both a souring agent and a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with acidic GLDA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • ELECTROLYTIC CELL WITH CATHOLYTE RECYCLE
    Publication number: 20140014528
    Abstract: An improved electrolytic cell, its method and system is disclosed. The electrolytic cell (12) is configured, at least in one design, to recycle the catholyte to increase chlorine capture and concentration in the output solution. The cell (12) includes at least an anode chamber (39) and a cathode chamber (35). And in one design, a chamber or reservoir (31) for that serves as a source of anions and cations for the anode and cathode chambers. The outlet (38) of the cathode chamber is preferably connected in fluid communication with the inlet (44) of a degassing chamber (14) and the outlet (46) of the degassing chamber is preferably connected in fluid communication with the inlet (40) of the anode chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor, Kevin A. Wuebben, Marvin C. Trulsen, Lylien Tan
  • APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RAPID SERVICE, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL
    Publication number: 20140013580
    Abstract: An improved electrolytic cell, its method and system configured for simple and rapid troubleshooting, removal and replacement of the cell or a component of the cell during service and maintenance procedures is disclosed. The electrolytic cell (12) is includes a host manifold (27) housing a degassing chamber (125) and various flow paths for routing liquid and gases into and out of a guest device (33) and the host manifold (27). The host manifold (27) is connected to input sources and output collections. The guest device (33) generally houses an anode chamber (104), a cathode chamber (112), and a brine chamber or reservoir (108) that serves as a source of anions and cations for the anode and cathode chambers. The guest device (33) is separable from the host manifold (27) to repair, maintain and/or replace the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor, Kevin A. Wuebben
  • ON SITE GENERATION OF ALKALINITY BOOST FOR WARE WASHING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20140014526
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Clinton Hunt, JR., Barry R. Taylor
  • Terpolymer containing maleic acid, vinyl acetate, and alkyl acrylate monomers for aluminum protection
    Patent number: 8623151
    Abstract: A cleaning composition includes an alkali metal silicate, a polymer including maleic acid, vinyl acetate and alkyl acrylate monomers, and optionally water. The cleaning composition can include approximately 10% and approximately 90% by weight of at least one alkali metal silicate, greater than or equal to approximately 0.1% by weight of the polymer containing maleic acid, vinyl acetate and alkyl acrylate monomers, and approximately 0% to approximately 80% by weight water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter Silvernail
  • Fluid reservoir docking station
    Patent number: 8622246
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing system may include a fluid outlet connected to a flexible fluid reservoir and a docking station configured to receive the fluid outlet and align the fluid outlet. In some examples, a fluid pump that defines a driveshaft aperture that is connected to the fluid outlet. In some additional examples, a drive motor is attached to the docking station that includes a driveshaft for driving the fluid pump. The docking station may align the fluid outlet so that the driveshaft aperture defined by the fluid pump is co-axially aligned with the driveshaft. This may allow an operator to efficiently take an empty reservoir out of service and replace it with a new reservoir full of fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Jondall Mehus, David Falbaum, Brandon Schirmer
  • Acid cleaning and corrosion inhibiting compositions comprising a blend of nitric and sulfuric acid
    Patent number: 8623805
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous, sulfuric acid cleaners which employ the use of nitric acid as a corrosion inhibitor for cleaning metal and other surfaces, particularly stainless steel and for inhibiting corrosion. Method of use and manufacturing of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Paul F. Schacht, Eric V. Schmidt
  • METERED DOSING BOTTLE
    Publication number: 20140001214
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for accurately measuring and dispensing a predetermined amount of product from a dispensing system to a given surface area is disclosed. The dispensing system (100) includes a container (102) having a main chamber (106) to hold product and a dosing chamber (108) having an opening (110) in communication with the main chamber (106). The dosing chamber (108) is configured to hold a metered amount of product (112) received from the main chamber (106). A spray head (128) when connected to the container (102) is brought into operable and fluid communication with a dip tube (114), optionally cut to a selected length, which is positioned within the dosing chamber (108) for dispensing by activation of a trigger (136) product (112) to a given surface area or air space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Ryan A. Chernik, Brian Philip Carlson, Richard J. Mehus
  • VISUAL TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE FEEDBACK FOR CHEMICAL PRODUCT DISPENSING
    Publication number: 20140000718
    Abstract: A temperature sensitive feedback mechanism may be mounted or positioned on a heat conducting diluent conduit. The temperature sensitive feedback mechanism provides visually readable feedback regarding the temperature of the diluent to help ensure that the temperature of the diluent delivered to a chemical product dispenser satisfies a target temperature or falls within a target temperature range. The temperature sensitive feedback mechanism may include one or more temperature sensitive elements that change color in response to a change in surface temperature of diluent conduit. A user may view the visually readable temperature feedback and manually adjust the temperature of the diluent if necessary until the desired diluent temperature is reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jared R. Freudenberg, Brian P. Carlson, John D. Morey
  • GLYCERIN ETHER ETHOXYLATE SOLFACTANTS
    Publication number: 20140005273
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel glycerin ether ethoxylate solfactant compounds, compositions employing the same, and methods of using these compounds. Beneficially the compounds have efficacy as both solvents and surfactants with low foam and low viscosity. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials and/or sanitizing agents in various formulations. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as solvents and/or hydrotropes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Gregory G. Griese, Carter Martin Silvernail, David D. McSherry
  • WETTING AGENTS FOR ASEPTIC FILLING
    Publication number: 20140000221
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to wetting agent compositions and methods for making and using the wetting agent compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The wetting agent compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional wetting agents. The wetting agent compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Janel M. Kieffer, Michael C. Denoma, Yvonne M. Killeen, Joshua P. Magnuson
  • Electrolytic degradation systems and methods usable in industrial applications
    Patent number: 8617466
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of a split and single electrical cells in industrial applications, and particularly in aseptic packaging applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Junzhong Li
  • All-purpose cleaners with natural, non-volatile solvent
    Patent number: 8617317
    Abstract: Renewable, non-volatile cleaning compositions incorporating ethyl ester solvents are disclosed. Preferred compositions employ non-volatile C8-16 ethyl ester solvents. All-purpose cleaning compositions incorporating the non-volatile C8-16 ethyl ester solvents, further include an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant, an alcohol ethoxylate surfactant, and water. Preferably the compositions are free of anionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants and/or co-solvents. The invention also discloses methods employing the non-volatile solvent all-purpose cleaning compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Dennis Levitt
  • Aqueous acid cleaning, corrosion and stain inhibiting compositions in the vapor phase comprising a blend of nitric and sulfuric acid
    Patent number: 8618037
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfuric/nitric blended acid cleaners which employ the use of ethoxylated amines and/or ethoxylated alcohols as a corrosion and stain inhibitor in the vapor phase for cleaning metal and other surfaces, particularly stainless steel. Method of use and manufacturing of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Paul F. Schacht, Eric V. Schmidt
  • SOLID FAST DRAINING/DRYING RINSE AID FOR HIGH TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLID WATER CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20130345111
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. Applicants have surprisingly found that the crystal modifier sodium xylene sulfonate (short chain alkyl benzene or alkyl naphthalene sulfonates) at higher percentage can act as a solidification agent. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes an short chain alkyl benzene or alkyl naphthalene sulfonates solidification agent and an effective amount of a surfactant which can include a sheeting agent component, defoamer component and/or association disruption agent. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Melissa Hunter
  • FERRIC HYDROXYCARBOXYLATE AS A BUILDER
    Publication number: 20130345109
    Abstract: The use of ferric hydroxycarboxylate as a chelator and builder for cleaning compositions is disclosed. The cleaning composition may be formulated for warewashing, laundering, and for other means of removing soils and includes a ferric hydroxycarboxylate, an alkalinity source and a surfactant system. The cleaning composition has a pH of between about 9 and about 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: Altony Miralles
  • SOLID RINSE AID COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20130345112
    Abstract: The invention includes a solid rinse aid that is particularly designed for pressed or extrusion solid formation and which is effective for spotless surfaces after rinsing, especially rinsing metals without corrosion. According to the invention, a solid acid is combined with a short-chain alkylbenzene and alkyl naphthalene sulfonate. The short-chain alkylbenzene and alkyl naphthalene sulfonate act as a solidification agent as well as a hydrotrope, and total dissolved solid (TDS) active and are combined with at least one nonionic low foaming surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Xin Sun, Derrick Anderson, Kelsey West, Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Melissa Hunter
  • Flow chamber for online fluorometer
    Patent number: 8614793
    Abstract: A fluorescence analysis system may include a sensor head that has a light source configured to emit light into a flow of fluid, a detector configured to detect fluorescent emissions from the flow of fluid, and a temperature sensor. The system may also include a flow chamber that includes a housing defining a cavity into which the sensor head can be inserted. In some examples, the housing is configured such that, when a flow of fluid enters the housing, the flow of fluid divides into at least a major stream passing adjacent the light source and the detector and a minor stream passing adjacent the temperature sensor. Such a flow chamber may direct fluid past different sensors components while inhibiting a build-up of solids particles, the generation of air locks, or other flow issues attendant with continuous or semi-continuous online operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Tokhtuev, William M. Christensen