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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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