Patents Assigned to Ecolab
  • COVER FOR PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130042409
    Abstract: A cover 10 for keeping an air assisted patient transfer mattress sanitary is disclosed. The cover includes generally a top panel 12 connected to a bottom panel 14. The cover 10 includes at least one opening 24 to allow a mattress, such as an air assisted patient transfer mattress to be inserted and removed. The bottom panel 14 includes air passing means to pass air through from an air assisted patient transfer mattress onto a supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Michael Alberto Gil Gomez, Michelle R. Wilson, Matthew S. Heinrich, Shelly Brackett
  • SYNERGISTIC INTERACTION OF WEAK CATION EXCHANGE RESIN AND MAGNESIUM OXIDE
    Publication number: 20130037056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, apparatuses, and systems for treating water. The methods, apparatuses and systems reduce scaling associated with solubilized water hardness using a sequence of water treatment agents, including a first threshold agent shedding weak cation exchange resin and a second magnesium compound conversion agent water treatment. The system or apparatus and methods according to the invention provide synergistic reduction of hard water scaling and elimination of cementing on the insoluble magnesium compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Lee Monsrud, Keith E. Olson, Kristen Mills, Erik C. Olson, Erin J. Dahlquist
  • SULFOPEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS, THEIR PREPARATION AND METHODS OF USE AS BLEACHING AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS (PSOA)
    Publication number: 20130041030
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Richard Staub, David D. McSherry, Keith G. Lascotte, Steven J. Lange, Frank Everts
  • Fluorometric sensor
    Patent number: 8373140
    Abstract: Embodiments provide an optical sensor head and method of making an optical sensor head. In some cases the sensor head can be used as a fluorometric sensor to measure concentrations of substances within a liquid sample of interest. The sensor head includes a light source window and a detector window that transmit light between the sensor head and an analytical area. In some cases the windows include a ball lens positioned within a channel such that the ball lens and the channel create a seal between the interior and exterior of the sensor head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Tokhtuev, William M. Christensen, Christopher J. Owen, Viktor Slobodyan, Anatoly Skirda
  • Solid cleaning products
    Patent number: 8372796
    Abstract: Solid cleaning products suitable for use as a floor cleaner are disclosed. The solid cleaning products are essentially free of unbound water and include an acid, an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant and a builder. The present invention also discloses methods of using the solid cleaning products by dissolving the solid cleaning product in water to form a use solution; and applying the use solution to a floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Karen O. Rigley, Tami Jo Tadrowski, Peter J. Barnett
  • COMPOSITION CONTAINING A POLYSACCHARIDE HYBRID POLYMER AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING HARD WATER SCALE
    Publication number: 20130035273
    Abstract: A composition includes a polysaccharide hybrid polymer and 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide hybrid polymer includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount between approximately 30% to 80% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer and a residue of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or a combination thereof present in an amount between approximately 5% to 75% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • CLEANING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A POLYSACCHARIDE HYBRID POLYMER COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING HARD WATER SCALE
    Publication number: 20130035274
    Abstract: A composition includes an anionic polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition and 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from approximately 5% to approximately 90% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition and a residue of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer present in an amount from approximately 10% to approximately 75% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • CLEANING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A POLYSACCHARIDE GRAFT POLYMER COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING HARD WATER SCALE
    Publication number: 20130035276
    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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • CLEANING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A POLYSACCHARIDE HYBRID POLYMER COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF IMPROVING DRAINAGE
    Publication number: 20130035277
    Abstract: A composition includes a polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from about 5% to about 90% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition and a residue of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer present in an amount from about 10% to about 75% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • CLEANING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A POLYSACCHARIDE GRAFT POLYMER COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF IMPROVING DRAINAGE
    Publication number: 20130035275
    Abstract: A composition includes a polysaccharide graft polymer composition. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide graft polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from about 5% to about 90% by weight of the polysaccharide graft polymer composition and a residue of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer present in an amount from about 10% to about 75% by weight of the polysaccharide graft polymer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • Liquid concentrated fabric softener composition
    Patent number: 8367601
    Abstract: Disclosed are concentrated liquid rinse cycle fabric softener compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium cation and benzylated alcohol solvent having between 50% to 90% weight active ingredients. Benzyl alcohol is disclosed as a preferred solvent to produce a clear liquid solution formulation rather than emulsion. The concentrated liquid rinse cycle fabric softener compositions of the present invention possess desirable stability, sustainability and fabric-softening properties. Methods of use are further described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Carlson, Stephen B. Christensen, Robert D. P. Hei
  • Dimensionally stable solid rinse aid
    Patent number: 8367600
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • ON SITE GENERATION OF ALKALINITY BOOST FOR WARE WASHING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20130026046
    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: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: KATHERINE M. SANVILLE, CLINTON HUNT, JR., BARRY R. TAYLOR
  • Treatment of non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent
    Patent number: 8361950
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen, Stephen B. Christensen, Joanna A. Pham, Dawn Lock
  • Stability enhancement agent for solid detergent compositions
    Patent number: 8361952
    Abstract: A stability enhancement agent for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions is described. Stability enhancement is provided by a hydratable salt, water and a polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salt binding agent forming a dimensionally stable composition. Preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salts have a molecular weight of between about 400 and about 1,500 g/mol. The stability enhancement composition for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions are preferably biodegradable and substantially free of phosphorus and NTA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Kerrie Walters
  • SUPPORT OF ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20130020206
    Abstract: A support member for an improved three-chambered electrolytic cell is disclosed. A porous synthetic support system for exchange membranes in electrolytic cells is used for exchange membrane protection in electrolytic cells for the in situ generation of electrolysis solutions, such as bleach or hypochlorous acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Wuebben, Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor
  • BETAINE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20130023458
    Abstract: A cleaning composition including a betaine functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
  • ANTIMICROBIAL PERACID COMPOSITIONS WITH SELECTED CATALASE ENZYMES AND METHODS OF USE IN ASEPTIC PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20130022496
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specially selected catalase enzymes and their use in reducing hydrogen peroxide in applications, and particularly in aseptic packaging applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Joshua P. Magnuson, David D. McSherry, Junzhong Li, Krista L. Owens
  • DEODORIZATION OF PERACIDS
    Publication number: 20130018099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of peracids, such as peroxycarboxylic acids, having reduced odor compared to conventional peracid compositions. The invention further relates to methods employing such compositions, and methods of making these compositions. Typically, the reduced-odor antimicrobial compositions include an alcohol for the esterification reaction to remove short- to mid-chain length malodorous carboxylic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: David D. McSherry
  • Patient transfer mattress cover
    Patent number: D675467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Alberto Gil Gomez, Michelle R. Wilson, Matthew S. Heinrich, Shelly Brackett