Patents Assigned to Ecolab
  • Couplers for medium-chain fatty acids and disinfecting compositions
    Patent number: 9686981
    Abstract: A disinfecting shower cleaner composition including a medium-chain fatty acid coupled with a nonionic surfactant providing temperature stable antimicrobial compositions. The invention specifically relates to antimicrobial compositions including fatty acid antimicrobial agents coupled with an ethoxylated amine and methods of using the antimicrobial compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Kiesel, Michael E. Besse, Lisa A. Hellickson, Mark Levitt, Daniel E. Pedersen
  • Compositions to boost fabric softener performance
    Patent number: 9688945
    Abstract: Method for treating a textile under industrial and institutional fabric care conditions to impart softness within a single wash and/or rinse cycle are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combination of a liquid or solid fabric conditioning composition and a softening booster for treating a textile to impart softness within a single wash and/or rinse cycle. Compositions employed therein are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Ruth Blattner, Charles Allen Hodge, Claire Lucille Notermann, Julio R. Panama, Shaun Patrick Kennedy
  • Mitigation of corrosion in geothermal systems
    Patent number: 9688903
    Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor blends including one or more ether compounds, one or more quaternary ammonium compounds, and one or more fatty acid amine condensates are disclosed. The corrosion inhibitor blends can be used in methods of inhibiting corrosion of a metallic surface in a geothermal process. In one method, an effective amount of a corrosion inhibitor blend may be added to a production well in a geothermal process. In another method, an effective amount of a corrosion inhibitor blend may be added to a geothermal medium, which could be, for example, steam or liquid brine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: Jasbir S. Gill
  • Water-Free Surface Sizing Composition and Method for Treating a Paper Substrate with Same
    Publication number: 20170175337
    Abstract: Water-free compositions suitable for application as a surface size to a cellulosic substrate, and methods of applying the water-free compositions to the surface of a cellulosic substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Fernando Sanapo, Matieu Jacques, Tommy Giguere
  • METHOD FOR PRESERVING RECYCLED FIBER BY USING BIOCIDES IN PAPER MANUFACTURING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PAPER USING RECYCLED FIBERS
    Publication number: 20170175333
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preserving recycled fiber by using biocides and a method for manufacturing paper using recycled fiber. The method for manufacturing paper, using recycled fiber as a raw material, comprises pulping procedure: pulping the raw material containing recycled fiber, and papermaking procedure: producing the paper with the pulp slurry obtained in the pulping procedure; wherein the total starch content of recycled fiber is measured before recycled fiber is pulped, and when the total starch content of recycled fiber is higher than a predetermined value, one or more biocides are added during the pulping procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Wenli TU, Yumei LU, Zhi CHEN, Yulin ZHAO
  • Development of extensional viscosity for reduced atomization for diluted concentrate sprayer applications
    Patent number: 9683200
    Abstract: A non-Newtonian concentrate composition includes a sensitizer or irritant, a surfactant, an anti-mist component and optionally a stability component. Example sensitizers and irritants include, but are not limited to, acids, quaternary compounds, and amines, and example anti-mist components include, but are not limited to, polyethylene oxide and polyacrylamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Christopher M. McGuirk, Mark D. Levitt, Dale Larson, Elizabeth R. Kiesel, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Freeze conditioning agents utilizing crude glycerin and flowback and produced water
    Patent number: 9683153
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for freeze conditioning particulating materials. The invention includes the use of the combination of crude glycerin with flowback or produced water. This combination prevents unwanted agglomeration when frozen. This combination also is non-corrosive and best of all facilitates the safe clean recycling of what would otherwise be unwanted dangerous waste material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald V. Davis, Jing Wang, Stephen J. Blubaugh, Walter Gerlach
  • Polymer dissolution system
    Patent number: 9682347
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymer dissolution system comprising a mix tank, a strainer, and a pump. The mix tank is configured to receive polymers, water, and an inlet stream, to form a polymer solution including swollen polymers, and to discharge the polymer solution. The strainer is configured to receive the polymer solution, and to withdraw at least a portion of the swollen polymers therethrough substantially without shear degradation, thereby forming a resultant solution, wherein the swollen polymers are dissolved at least in part. The pump is configured to receive the resultant solution, and to return the resultant solution to the inlet stream. In some embodiments, the strainer and the pump cooperate together to maintain a viscosity of the resultant solution substantially within a predetermined range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Mayur Patel, Jeffrey R. Cramm, Stephen B. Smith
  • Fitment splash guard
    Patent number: 9682393
    Abstract: An improved system that protects a vent membrane from a liquid is provided. The system includes a container and a fitment seated in the opening of the container. A vent having a vent membrane is associated with the fitment. An elongated dip tube extends from of the fitment into the container. A splash guard is disposed within the container and may connect to the elongated dip tube. The splash guard may have a plurality of ridges extending radially from an aperture. The splash guard may alternatively comprise a tiered configuration. In operation, the splash guard permits gasses to enter the container while minimizing exposure of the vent membrane to the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erika Erlandson, Lisa Kreye, Matthew Darold Lausted, Gretchen King
  • High alkaline warewash detergent with enhanced scale control and soil dispersion
    Patent number: 9683203
    Abstract: Detergent compositions and methods of preparing and using the detergent compositions are disclosed. The detergent compositions comprise a polymer system comprising at least one polycarboxylic acid polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer, an alkalinity source comprising an alkali metal carbonate, a nonionic surfactant and water. The detergent compositions are suitable at alkaline pH and reduce or prevent scale formation, improve soil dispersion, and provide effective detergency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: David Dotzauer, Timothy Meier, Carter M. Silvernail, John Mansergh
  • Solid water separation to sample spray water from a continuous caster
    Patent number: 9682334
    Abstract: The invention is directed towards methods and apparatus for improving the accuracy of monitors measuring the property of spray water used to cool a molten metal strand in a continuous casting operation. The method utilizes a highly effective slid-sieve to remove particles from sample water that would otherwise jam the monitor or would break the monitor. This particle removal results in the monitor providing more accurate measurements which in turn results in lower operating expenses, reduced maintenance costs, and production costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Lise Delain Bioton, Laia More Roca, Erik Fijlstra, Peter de Graaf, Peter Blokker, Stefanus Hendrikus Maria Vrijhoeven
  • Solid form sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) crawling pest elimination composition
    Patent number: 9675068
    Abstract: A composition and method of eliminating pests combines water and a solid form of sodium lauryl sulfate to form a pesticide composition effective to cause mortality in pests. The composition is applied to the indoor structure in an area which the pests inhabit. The sodium lauryl sulfate can be in needle form, pellet form or powder form and constitutes between about 1% and about 10% by weight of the pesticide composition. The composition may be applied to an area inhabited by cockroaches, including, but not limited to, in crevices, cracks, corners, wall and floor junctures or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas of a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly Herrera, Stephen John Barcay
  • Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents
    Patent number: 9676711
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Li Junzhong, Richard Staub, David D. McSherry, Keith G. Lascotte, Steven J. Lange, Frank Everts
  • Catalyzed non-staining high alkaline CIP cleaner
    Patent number: 9677031
    Abstract: A catalyzed highly alkaline cleaning composition for cleaning stainless steel and other surfaces, namely those treated in clean-in-place processes, is disclosed. The composition comprises gluconic acid or salt thereof (e.g. gluconate) to serve as a corrosion and stain inhibitor for the high alkalinity compositions. The composition retains the cleaning and corrosion prevention properties of conventional clean-in-place solutions while being less expensive to produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jesus Cabanas, Paul Frazer Schacht, Brian Williams, Altony J. Miralles, Court Colin, Caleb Power
  • Control over etching molecule levels in etching compositions
    Patent number: 9677998
    Abstract: A method of detecting and measuring the presence of ammonium fluoride in a buffered oxide etchant (“BOE”) composition is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Amy M. Tseng, Brian V. Jenkins, Robert M. Mack
  • Method using short chain peracids for controlling biofuel fermentation process infection and yield loss
    Patent number: 9677093
    Abstract: A process for the use of peracid compositions to eliminate and/or control the growth of undesirable bacteria, including contaminating bacteria, in the fermentation production of alcohol is disclosed. Beneficially, the peracid compositions and methods of use of the same do not interfere or inhibit the growth or replication of yeast and have low or no adverse environmental impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Fernholz, Jay Kummet
  • Peroxycarboxylic acid compositions suitable for inline optical or conductivity monitoring
    Patent number: 9675076
    Abstract: Peracid stable fluorescent active compounds in highly acidic, equilibrium peroxycarboxylic acid sanitizing compositions are disclosed as having improved fluorescent stability allowing for monitoring of peroxycarboxylic acid concentration by conductivity and/or optical sensors. Beneficially, the compositions are also low odor and low/no VOC dual functioning acid wash and sanitizing compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub
  • Methods of Treating a Stream Comprising Crude Oil and Water
    Publication number: 20170158968
    Abstract: Multi-component performance liquids suitable for treating a stream comprising crude oil and water, and methods of their use, are provided. The multi-component performance liquids comprise solvent and active ingredients, which may have a weight average molecular weight of from about 1200 daltons to about 300,000 daltons. The methods comprise activating a multi-component performance liquid, delivering the activated multi-component performance liquid to a stream comprising crude oil and water, and allowing the treated stream to separate into an oil phase and an aqueous phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Bailey, John Ibagon
  • Detergent composition comprising phosphinosuccinic acid adducts and methods of use
    Patent number: 9670434
    Abstract: Detergent compositions effective for controlling hard water scale accumulation are disclosed. Detergent compositions employing phosphinosuccinic acid and mono-, bis- and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives with alkali metal carbonate and/or alkali metal hydroxide reduce had water scale accumulation on treated surfaces at alkaline conditions between about pH of 9 and 12.5. Methods employing the detergent compositions and preventing hard water scale accumulation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • Composition and method for the treatment of sunscreen stains in textiles
    Patent number: 9670438
    Abstract: A composition having a pH of less than 7 and including one or more surfactants, one or more chelating agents, and one or more acid in an aqueous solvents is used to treat stains on a textile caused by sunscreen lotion. Sunscreen stains in textiles can be reduced to a ?b* of 5 or less as compared to the textile before staining. The method includes preparing a use solution having a pH of less than 7 by applying to the wash solution a solid composition comprising about 15 to about 60 wt-% of surfactants; about 4 to about 18 wt-% chelating agents; and about 10 to about 40 wt-% of an acid or a salt thereof, and washing the textile in the wash solution, where the method is capable or reducing the stain in the textile to a ?b* of 7 or less as compared to the textile before staining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Christensen, Jessica R. Bull, Kirsten M. Weeks, Dawn N. Lock, Joanna Ai Pham