Patents Assigned to Ecolab
  • REDUCED CAUSTIC LAUNDRY DETERGENTS BASED ON EXTENDED CHAIN SURFACTANTS
    Publication number: 20120066840
    Abstract: The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactants blends and cleaning composition. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended anionic surfactants, linker surfactants, and a multiply charged cation component. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. In another embodiment anionic surfactants are combined with a solvent, and amine oxide to remove sunscreen stains. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: VICTOR FUK-PONG MAN, MICHAEL CHARLES DeNOMA, YVONNE MARIE KILLEEN, STEVEN EUGENE LENTSCH
  • BETAINE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20120071389
    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: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
  • CLEANING COMPOSITIONS EMPLOYING EXTENDED CHAIN ANIONIC SURFACTANTS
    Publication number: 20120066839
    Abstract: The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactants blends and cleaning composition. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended anionic surfactants, linker surfactants, and a multiply charged cation component. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: VICTOR FUK-PONG MAN, MICHAEL CHARLES DeNOMA, SUSAN MALONEY VIALL, STEVEN EUGENE LENTSCH, YVONNE MARIE KILLEEN
  • POLY QUATERNARY FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20120071386
    Abstract: A cleaning composition including a poly quaternary 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 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: CHARLES ALLEN HODGE, ERIN JANE DAHLQUIST, AMANDA RUTH BLATTNER
  • LAUNDRY COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT OF SUNSCREEN STAINS BASED ON EXTENDED CHAIN SURFACTANTS
    Publication number: 20120071384
    Abstract: The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactants blends and cleaning composition. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended anionic surfactants, linker surfactants, and a multiply charged cation component. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. In another embodiment anionic surfactants are combined with a solvent, and amine oxide to remove sunscreen stains. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: STEPHEN B. CHRISTENSEN, JOANNA A. PHAM, VICTOR FUK-PONG MAN, MICHAEL CHARLES DeNOMA, YVONNE MARIE KILLEEN, STEVEN EUGENE LENTSCH
  • QUATERNARY FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20120071385
    Abstract: A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 quaternary 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 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: CHARLES ALLEN HODGE, ERIN JANE DAHLQUIST, AMANDA RUTH BLATTNER
  • Solidification matrix using a polycarboxylic acid polymer
    Patent number: 8138138
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. Exemplary polycarboxylic acid polymers include a polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, a modified polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, and a polymaleic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 500 and about 5,000. The polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • POLY PHOSPHATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20120058926
    Abstract: A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 poly phosphate 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: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
  • Polyurethane coating cure enhancement using ultrafine zinc oxide
    Patent number: 8128998
    Abstract: Ultrafine zinc oxide can initiate hardening of polyurethane coatings and decrease the coating tack-free time. The decreased tack-free times facilitate earlier application of additional polyurethane layers and earlier return of a coated article to service, and can provide improved floor finishes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Minyu Li, Robert D. P. Hei, Mark D. Levitt, Lauren K. Carlson
  • Methods for washing poultry during processing with medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions
    Patent number: 8128976
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry, or on surfaces used in processing poultry, employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry or to the surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, John D. Hilgren
  • SULFOPEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS, THEIR PREPARATION AND METHODS OF USE AS BLEACHING AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
    Publication number: 20120052134
    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: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Richard K. Staub, David D. McSherry, Keith G. Lascotte, Steven J. Lange, Frank Everts
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS WITH COMBINATIONS OF ACRYLIC AND MALEIC ACID HOMOPOLYMERS AND/OR SALTS THEREOF FOR ALUMINUM PROTECTION
    Publication number: 20120053105
    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: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Erik Christian Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
  • USE OF SUGARS IN A STABILIZATION MATRIX AND SOLID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120053110
    Abstract: The use of sugars in a stabilization matrix and solid detergent compositions is disclosed along with methods of making and using the solid detergent compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Kiesel, Matthew Zurbey, Dorothy Williams, Michael E. Besse
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20120048307
    Abstract: A method and system provides for dispensing incompatible products. Separate aspirator assemblies (12A and 12B) are connected in fluid communication with a single liquid diluent source (54). A first set of liquid products (48A-51A) are drawn through aspirator assembly (12A) and a second set of liquid products (48B-51B) having a product incompatible with the first set are drawn through another aspirator assembly (12B). Incompatible liquid products are thereby dispensed independent of and in separation from one another to an appliance for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: JOHN THOMAS PELKEY, RYAN JACOB URBAN, SCOTT RUSSELL LIMBACK
  • ALKYL POLYPENTOSIDES AND ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES (C8-C11) USED FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20120053111
    Abstract: The invention comprises a hard surface cleaning composition including an environmentally friendly, surfactant derived from renewable bio-based resources. The cleaning composition includes a mixture of alkyl polypentosides and alkyl polyglucosides having primarily between 8 and 11 carbon atoms as a surfactant, an acid source, an optional solvent, a water conditioning agent and water. The hard surface cleaner is preferably substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates and is effective at removing food soils including 20% protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
  • APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING LIQUID PRODUCTS TO TWO OR MORE APPLIANCES
    Publication number: 20120048306
    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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC
    Inventors: John Thomas Pelkey, Richard Jondall Mehus, Ryan Jacob Urban, Nicholas Donald Parent, Scott Russell Limback
  • HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYACRYLATES FOR ALUMINUM PROTECTION IN WAREWASH APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20120053104
    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: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: ERIK CHRISTIAN OLSON, DEVON BEAU HAMMEL
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A DISPENSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120049999
    Abstract: A method and system provides for monitoring, troubleshooting and acquiring diagnostics information from an aspirating dispensing system (10). The dispensing system (10) uses an aspirator (12) with a plurality of liquid inlet ports and a flow meter (30) connected in liquid communication with at least one of the liquid inlet ports and a liquid source. The system monitors, troubleshoots and acquires diagnostics information from one or more components of the dispensing system by monitoring operation of the flow meter (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC
    Inventors: JOHN THOMAS PELKEY, ROBERT EUGENE MAY, RYAN JACOB URBAN, QUANG VAN DAO
  • METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR ACCURATELY MEASURING AND CALIBRATING LIQUID COMPONENTS DISPENSED FROM A DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20120047988
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system provides for accurately measuring and calibrating liquid products dispensed from a dispenser. A liquid diluent enters an aspirator assembly (12). A liquid product is drawn from a product container through a flow meter (36) into the aspirator assembly (12), wherein liquid product and diluent are mixed to dispense at the outlet of the aspirator (14). The flow meter (36) monitors the amount of liquid product drawn into and dispensed from the aspirator (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC
    Inventors: RICHARD JONDALL MEHUS, JOHN THOMAS PELKEY, RYAN JACOB URBAN, QUANG VAN DAO, SCOTT RUSSELL LIMBACK
  • Method and composition for inhibition of microbial growth in aqueous food transport and process streams
    Patent number: 8124132
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods can control microbial growth in aqueous streams used for transporting or processing food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: John Dennis Hilgren, Francis Lawrence Richter, Joy Ann Salverda, Heidi Margarete Hanson, Paul Frazer Schacht, Timothy A. Gutzmann