Patents Assigned to Ecolab
  • Liquid membrane-compatible detergent composition
    Patent number: 8278259
    Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid detergent concentrate composition comprising an emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase, the composition comprising 5-30 wt-% of one or more alkalinity source 1-70 wt-% of at least one nonionic surfactant 0.01-10 wt-% of at least one crosslinked or partly crosslinked polyacrylic acid or polymethacrylic acid. Furthermore the invention relates to a stable aqueous use solution, comprising a liquid detergent concentrate according to the invention and to a method for washing textiles with the aqueous use solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Khalil Shamayeli, Thomas Merz, Ralf-Erbo Knop
  • Apparatus and method for making a peroxycarboxylic acid
    Patent number: 8277733
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and apparatus can include one or more peroxycarboxylic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: David D. McSherry, Richard K. Staub, Dan N. Tallman, Junzhong Li, Keith D. Lokkesmoe
  • DRY LUBRICANT FOR CONVEYING CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20120245064
    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: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Arturo S. Valencia Sil, Lawrence A. Grab, Bruce E. Schmidt, David A. Halsrud, Guang-Jong Jason Wei, Eric D. Morrison, Hector R. Dibenedetto
  • CORROSION INHIBITION OF HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTIONS
    Publication number: 20120241679
    Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods of use are disclosed. Zinc and calcium corrosion inhibitors combined with hypochlorite sources provide use solutions for effective corrosion inhibition for metal surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch
  • ENHANCED MELTING POINT RINSE AID SOLID COMPOSITIONS WITH SYNERGISTIC PRESERVATIVE
    Publication number: 20120245074
    Abstract: The invention includes a GRAS preservative system including sodium bisulfate and a combination of specific organic acids that act in a synergistic capacity. The preservative further has the benefit of a higher melting point of approximately 110° or higher making it particularly suited for solid wash applications. According to the invention it has surprisingly been found that a combination of sodium bisulfate, sorbic acid, and benzoic acid produced better preservative properties than other organic acid combinations or each acid by itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
  • LUBRICANT FOR CONVEYING CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20120241289
    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: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Arturo S. Valencia Sil, Lawrance A. Grab, Bruce E. Schmidt, David A. Halsrud, Guang-Jong Jason Wei, Eric D. Morrison, Hector R. Dibenedetto, Jessica L. Anacker, Richard D. Johnson, Megan W. Malvey, Scott P. Bennett, Stefan Seemeyer
  • PHOSPHATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES USED FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20120238484
    Abstract: A method of removing food soil using a cleaning composition including a C12 phosphate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
  • HEAT SYSTEM FOR KILLING PESTS
    Publication number: 20120233907
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
  • LIQUID CONCENTRATED FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20120233786
    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: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jessica Carlson, Stephen Christensen, Robert D. P. Hei
  • Handheld fluorometer and method of use
    Patent number: 8269193
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a handheld fluorometer and method of determining a concentration of a product within a sample. In some cases the handheld fluorometer includes an immersible sensor head that measures a fluorescence of the product and a controller that calculates the concentration of product. In some cases the handheld fluorometer includes a handheld controller module, an immersible sensor head connected to the controller module, a sample cup for containing a water sample, and a fastener that removably fastens the sample cup about the immersible sensor head. In some cases the sensor head is angled with respect to the controller module and the fluorometer provides a substantially stable base. The sample cup can be removed to acquire a sample of water containing the product and then refastened about the sensor head for determining the concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Christensen, Eugene Tokhtuev, Brian Philip Carlson, Paul R. Kraus, Benedict F. Pesigan, Jill Marie Klegin, Adrian Eugene Hartz, Michael Patrick Kremer
  • SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX USING A CARBOXYMETHYL CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER BINDING AGENT
    Publication number: 20120231990
    Abstract: A cleaning composition includes a carboxymethyl carbohydrate polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. The carboxymethyl carbohydrate polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solid cleaning composition exhibits little or no swelling even when heated to temperatures up to 120° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
  • DIMENSIONALLY STABLE SOLID RINSE AID
    Publication number: 20120231992
    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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • ACIDIC BIOFILM REMEDIATION
    Publication number: 20120232153
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for biofilm remediation are disclosed. Biofilm is reduced and removed from soiled surfaces by providing to a surface in need an effective amount of a composition comprising a biocidal surfactant and at least one organic solvent. According to the invention, the biofilm remediation compositions reduce and remove biofilm formation by administering a one-step cleaner and disinfectant. The biofilm remediation compositions are stable and effective in concentrated and diluted ready-to-use formulations comprising an anionic sulfated or sulfonated surfactant that is not an organocarboxylic acid, a sparingly soluble organic solvent and optionally a soluble organic solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: GREGORY G. GRIESE, MARK LEVITT, RICHARD STAUB, STEFANIE GILBRETH
  • Detergent compositions with combinations of acrylic and maleic acid homopolymers and/or salts thereof for aluminum protection
    Patent number: 8263540
    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, a synergistic combination of polyacrylic and polymaleic polymers are used as corrosion inhibitors in traditional alkaline detergent compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Christian Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
  • Poly sulfonate functionalized alkyl polyglucosides for enhanced food soil removal
    Patent number: 8262805
    Abstract: A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 poly sulfonate 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
  • MODELING RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS OUTBREAKS
    Publication number: 20120226621
    Abstract: A foodborne illness risk model determines a relationship between health department inspection data and various factors known to contribute to the risk of foodborne illness. The model may identify a comparative risk value for foodborne illness outbreaks for one or more pathogens at a food establishment based on the food establishment's inspection data. The model may also identify a set of indicative violations more likely to be recorded at outbreak restaurants than non-outbreak restaurants. The model may also develop an outbreak profile continuum based on the number of indicative violations. The model may further determine a position on an outbreak profile continuum for a particular food establishment based on the food establishment's inspection data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Ruth L. Petran, Bruce W. White
  • DETERGENTS CAPABLE OF CLEANING, BLEACHING, SANITIZING AND/OR DISINFECTING TEXTILES INCLUDING SULFOPEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS
    Publication number: 20120225943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel combined laundry detergent, bleach, and antimicrobial composition incorporating novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds used in compositions of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Compositions of the invention may be in the form of a liquid, a solid, or a gel. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds useful in preparing compositions of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: David W. Gohl, Robert D.P. Hei, Thomas Merz, Peter Jens Forth, Matthias Kreysel, David D. McSherry, Junzhong Li, Jonathan P. Fast
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENHANCEMENT OF DETERGENT ALKALINITY
    Publication number: 20120225801
    Abstract: A device for in-situ production of caustic and increasing alkalinity of a detergent and methods for increasing alkalinity of a detergent are disclosed. In particular, in situ electrochemical conversion of bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate or carbonate sources into caustic provides a safe means for increasing alkalinity of a detergent for a variety of cleaning applications. The invention further discloses methods for cleaning using the electrochemically enhanced detergent according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson
  • FAST DRYING AND FAST DRAINING RINSE AID
    Publication number: 20120225805
    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: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Victor F. Man, Steven E. Lentsch
  • POT AND PAN SOAKING COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20120220512
    Abstract: A soaking composition including an alkalinity source, a metal protector, a surfactant, water, a threshold agent, a binding agent, and a polymer blend that functions as a binding agent and a hard water modifier. The polymer blend includes a polymaleic acid, a polycarboxylic acid and a sodium polyacrylate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Edward J. Snodgrass, Jaclyn J. Steep