Patents Assigned to Ecolab
  • Alkyl diols for crude oil treatment
    Patent number: 10487278
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and compounds for reducing paraffin or wax deposition in crude oil during processing, storage, or transportation. More specifically, the method comprises contacting the crude oil with a composition in an amount effective to reduce paraffin or was deposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Kim R. Solomon
  • Mixing apparatus for crushing sludge
    Patent number: 10486996
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus has a chemical moving part, a motor, a paddle, and a plate. The chemical moving part is configured to receive and output a chemical in a pipe. The motor is configured to rotatably drive a shaft coupled to the motor at a first end of the shaft. The shaft defines a central rotational axis. The paddle is connected to a second end of the shaft and configured to rotate with the shaft. The plate is configured to secure the motor to the pipe and has a first side facing the motor and a second opposite side facing a projection of the paddle. The first side defines a first length extending in a direction perpendicular to the shaft and the second side defines a second length extending in a direction perpendicular to the shaft. The first length is greater than the second length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Seung-Nyung Huh, Jin Nyung Huh
  • Apparatus for, system for and methods of maintaining sensor accuracy
    Patent number: 10481127
    Abstract: Methods of maintaining accuracy in the measurement of one or more parameters of industrial water in industrial water systems are provided. The methods include the use of physical and/or chemical procedures to prevent and/or remove deposition from one or more surfaces utilized in measurement of the one or more parameters. The deposition may be caused by, for example, corrosion, fouling, or microbiological growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kun Xiong, Brandon M. Davis, William A. Von Drasek
  • In situ generation of peroxycarboxylic acids at alkaline pH, and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10477862
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to percarboxylic acid compositions formed in situ in non-equilibrium reactions. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are formed using ester based starting materials. Methods for using the percarboxylic acid compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Richard Staub
  • Creping adhesives containing functionalized crosslinked resins
    Patent number: 10472549
    Abstract: Creping adhesives can include one or more crosslinked resins having the chemical formula (O), (P), or (Q), where RX can be a crosslinking moiety, each RY can independently be a substituted or unsubstituted organic diyl moiety, and each A? can independently be an anion. The creping adhesive can have a cylinder probe adhesion of about 100 gram-force to about 300 gram-force. The creping adhesive can have a peel adhesion of about 20 g/cm to about 110 g/cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Clay E. Ringold, Cornel Hagiopol
  • Non-phosphorous transition metal control in laundry applications
    Patent number: 10472596
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving laundry quality in multiple areas including detergency, bleaching and wastewater operations are provided by a laundry additive composition. The laundry additive composition and methods of using the composition control iron and other transition metals in water utilized within laundry applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Lang, Jimmy Stokes, Carter M. Silvernail, David Dotzauer, Steven Lundberg, Krista Otting
  • Highly random acrylamide-acrylic acid copolymers
    Patent number: 10472443
    Abstract: Highly random acrylamide-acrylic acid copolymers are described. Ionic crosslinking of the highly random copolymers in dilute solution results in improved viscosity and gel strength compared to copolymers prepared by conventional methods. The ionically crosslinked copolymers are useful in enhanced oil recovery processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Marrou, Xiangyang Zhu, Heqing Huang
  • High molecular weight polyacrylates for aluminum protection in warewash applications
    Patent number: 10472438
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
  • Corrosion inhibitors and kinetic hydrate inhibitors
    Patent number: 10466175
    Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor and kinetic hydrate inhibitor formulations, and methods of using each are provided. Each formulation optionally includes a fluorophore, which can be used to fluorometrically control dosage of each formulation into an aqueous liquid utilized in a downhole application, thereby providing improved precision of dosage into aqueous liquids having relatively high turbidity, and consequently relatively high light absorbance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Issa Abla, Jeffery Dennis Breshears, John E. Hoots, Jeremy Moloney, Allan Scott, Peter A. Webber
  • Triamine solidification using diacids
    Patent number: 10463041
    Abstract: Stable, solid triamine compositions are disclosed. The pressed, cast, extruded or other solid compositions are suitable for antimicrobial, sanitizing and disinfectant applications. Ready-to-use solutions are obtained by dissolving the solid triamine compositions with water and the methods of use thereof are particularly suitable for cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, rinsing and/or lubricating. Beneficially, the solid triamine compositions are at least partially neutralized, allowing activity of 90% and greater of the biocidal triamine, and provide at least substantially similar or superior performance and micro efficacy to liquid formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail, Gregory G. Griese
  • Temperature-stable paraffin inhibitor compositions
    Patent number: 10465854
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions including up to 20 wt % of a paraffin inhibiting polymer, a refined petroleum distillate and one or more low Log P molecules, wherein the compositions are stable and flow at a temperature between about 0° C. and ?40° C., in many cases between about ?20° C. and ?40° C. The low Log P molecules are non-polymeric, have a Log P of less than 1, are liquids at 20° C. (1 atm), and have boiling points over 60° C., in many cases over 100° C. The compositions are useful paraffin inhibitor concentrates for use in the petroleum industry wherein the concentrates are stable, pumpable, and pourable at temperatures as low as ?40° C. and as high as 60° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Kousik Kundu
  • Use of fluorescent polymers in marking compositions for the diagnostic determination of cleaning performance
    Patent number: 10463756
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to fluorescent marking compositions and their use to determine whether a surface has been cleaned. More particularly, the marking compositions comprise fluorescent polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Wegner, Erin Brown, Jeffery Atkins, Paul Zinn, Robert Walicki, Lanhua Hu
  • Solid tablet unit dose oven cleaner
    Patent number: 10457902
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, a water charge, an anhydrous metasilicate, a polycarboxylic acid polymer or salt or derivative thereof, and additional functional ingredients. The sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, a water charge, an anhydrous metasilicate, a polycarboxylic acid polymer, and additional functional ingredients interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition. Methods of making solid detergent compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Caleb Jones, Katherine Molinaro, Darryl Bowling, Karen Rigley, Brenda Lynn Tjelta, Lisa Maureen Sanders, Michael Edward Besse
  • Alternative additives to enhance slurry dewatering
    Patent number: 10457584
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for improving dewatering of mineral slurry. The method comprises adding an R-Succinic Compound (such as octadecenyl succinic acid, hexadecenyl succinic acid, and/or dodecenyl succinic acid) to the slurry. The R-Succinic Compound removes water that would otherwise be trapped within the filtered slurry cake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Carl N. Urbani
  • 2-mercaptobenzimidazole derivatives as corrosion inhibitors
    Patent number: 10457817
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and compounds for preventing metal corrosion. More specifically, the method comprises contacting a hydrocarbon-containing liquid with a composition in an effective amount to prevent metal corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kekeli Ekoue-Kovi, Neetu Tomar, Deepak Jadhav, Kim B. Peyton, Jennifer L. Sorrells, Ian Michael Jones
  • Compositions and methods of product application to target and kill all life stages of bed bugs
    Patent number: 10455832
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes compositions and methods of product application to target and kill all life stages of bed bugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joelle Francine Olson, Larry Mitchell Lark, Staci Jo Johnson, Erin Fransen Loosbrock, William Jeffery Pattison
  • Solid chemistry enclosure with safety lock for dispensing applications
    Patent number: 10456756
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining a product chemistry from a slid block of caustic material is provided. The product is housed within a capsule which is positioned inside a turbulent flow dispenser, which utilizes fluid to erode the block and produce a concentrated solution. The fluid characteristics can be adjusted in the field to achieve a predetermined concentrate level of the solution. The capsule provides a safe and convenient means for handling, storing and shipping the caustic block without exposing the operator or handler to the hazardous material. The capsule includes nested components which can be rotated between a closed or sealed position and an open use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Ronald Schwartz, Ryan Joseph Drake
  • System and method for monitoring of floor conditions
    Patent number: 10458938
    Abstract: A floor monitoring device monitors the condition of various flooring substrates. The floor monitoring device may traverse a route through an environment and collect data concerning the condition of the floor. The device may also communicate the floor condition data to another computing device. In some examples, the floor monitoring device may analyze the floor condition data and identify any notable floor conditions within the monitored environment. Alternatively or in addition, the computing device may analyze the floor condition data and identify and/or address notable floor conditions within the monitored environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew S. Wold, Robert D. Hei, Catherine F. Hanson, Ryan J. Drake, Ramakrishnan Balsubramanian
  • TURBINE DEPOSIT CLEANER
    Publication number: 20190323379
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for cleaning silica deposits from a turbine. A method of cleaning a turbine is disclosed that can include contacting a deposit on a surface of the turbine with a composition and removing at least a portion of the deposit from the surface of the turbine. The composition can include a tetrafluoroboric acid and a urea component, and the deposit includes silica.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jasbir S. Gill, Dinesh Mantri
  • Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods of using same
    Patent number: 10450659
    Abstract: We disclose the use of an aliphatic tertiary amino functional compound to suppress H2S formation of a sulfur-based corrosion inhibitor during storage of the sulfur-based corrosion inhibitor in a substantially enclosed container. Thus, disclosed herein is a stabilized corrosion inhibitor composition comprising a sulfur-based corrosion inhibitor and an aliphatic tertiary amino functional compound. Also disclosed herein is a method of storing a corrosion inhibitor composition by combining a sulfur-based corrosion inhibitor and an aliphatic tertiary amino functional compound to form a stabilized corrosion inhibitor composition; and storing the stabilized corrosion inhibitor composition in a substantially enclosed container for a storage period, wherein substantially no H2S is formed within the container during the storage period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Moloney, Prakasa Anantaneni