Patents Assigned to Ecolab
  • Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents
    Patent number: 9290448
    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: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA, INC.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Richard Staub, David D. McSherry, Keith G. Lascotte, Steven J. Lange, Frank Everts
  • CONCENTRATED DETERGENT COMPOSITION FOR THE IMPROVED REMOVAL OF STARCH IN WAREWASHING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20160075973
    Abstract: The invention provides a concentrated detergent composition comprising alkali metal carbonate, alkali metal percarbonate, and a peroxidation catalyst according to formula (I) [(LpMq)nXr]Ys, wherein each L independently is an organic ligand containing at least three nitrogen atoms that coordinate with the metal M; M is Mn or Fe; each X independently is a coordinating or bridging group selected from the group consisting of H2O, OH?, SH?, HO2?, O2?, O22?, S2?, F?, Cl?, Br?, I?, NO3?, NO2?, SO42?, SO32?, PO43?, N3?, CN?, NR3, NCS?, RCN, RS?, RCO2?, RO?, and with R being hydrogen or a C1 to C6 alkyl group; p is an integer from 1 to 4; q is an integer from 1 to 2; r is an integer from 0 to 6; Y is a counter ion; and s is the number of counter ions. The invention also relates to the use of said concentrated detergent composition as a warewashing detergent for the removal of starch soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Ecolab USA, Inc.
    Inventors: DAVID DOTZAUER, TOBIAS FOSTER, DAVID W. GOHL, DIRK KULLWITZ, JOHN MANSERGH
  • Methods of polishing sapphire surfaces
    Patent number: 9283648
    Abstract: Described herein are methods for polishing sapphire surfaces using compositions comprising colloidal silica, wherein the colloidal silica has a broad particle size distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim Marie Long, Michael Kamrath, Sean McCue
  • Universal C arm tape drape
    Patent number: 9283041
    Abstract: A drape, such as but not limited to, a drape that can be used to cover a C arm of a medical device is provided. The drape includes material, at least one cuff and at least one adhesive strip. The material has a select property and has a select shape. The at least one cuff is formed along at least one edge of the material. The at least one cuff is configured to allow manipulation of the drape by a user. The at least one adhesive strip is configured to selectively adhere the drape to a surface to be covered by the drape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Tammy Colvin Adams
  • Quaternary fatty acid esters as corrosion inhibitors
    Patent number: 9284650
    Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions, methods of inhibiting or reducing corrosion, and methods of manufacturing corrosion inhibitor compositions are disclosed herein. In certain methods, the corrosion inhibitor compositions may be added to an aqueous industrial system having at least one surface. The aqueous industrial system may be a water recirculating system, a cooling water system, a boiler water system, a pulp slurry, a papermaking process, a ceramic slurry, a mixed solid/liquid system, or an oil-field system. A method of manufacturing a corrosion inhibitor composition may include reacting an alkanolamine with a fatty acid to form a fatty acid ester reaction product and reacting the fatty acid ester reaction product with an alkyl halide or an acrylate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA Inc.
    Inventor: Keith A. Monk
  • Pallet dampening system
    Patent number: 9284107
    Abstract: A method and system for reducing the effects of vibration and shock during transfer of an item on a pallet is provided. The system includes sleeves having recesses therein. The recesses are used to house dampening members, which reduce the vertical movement of the item on the pallet during transport of the item. Blocks may be positioned on the sleeves and may include apertures therethrough to house feet of the item being shipped to aid in providing lateral stability for the item during transfer. In addition, a transition member may be positioned between the feet of the item and the dampening member to increase the surface area on the dampening member to further aid in stabilizing the vertical movement of the item during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Michael Schultz
  • System for handling displacement of liquid products
    Patent number: 9283527
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for dispensing an off-gassing liquid product mixed with a diluting product are provided. A liquid product or product solution is moved through a primed product line and towards a dispenser. The liquid product is combined with the diluting product to create a solution. The solution is dispensed. The product line is cleared of unused or displaced liquid product by redirecting at least a portion of the unused or displaced liquid product in the product line to a displacement system operatively attached to the product line. The displacement system includes a check valve including a crack pressure that allows the unused or displaced product to be dispensed back into the product source or a separate, secondary container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA, INC.
    Inventors: Jared R. Freudenberg, Troy A. Anderson, Henry Louis Carbone, II, Ryan Carroll, Ryan Jacob Urban
  • Scope pillow drape with extension shelf and power cord hook
    Patent number: 9283042
    Abstract: A pillow drape for use with a thermal medical treatment apparatus or device is provided. The drape includes a sterilized sheet for covering the warming medical device that covers the device body and a basin that is used to store a warming liquid. The pillow drape includes an enclosure having a support member therein to support a medical instrument, such as a surgical scope, during warming of the scope. The support member can be housed between first and second sections of the pillow drape sheet in a pocket portion. The support member can be positioned on an extension shelf added to the warming device to provide additional storage room while not taking up room in the surgical or medical room. Additionally, a cord hook can be attached to the medical device to aid in routing a power cord for the device away from traffic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Heidi Frances Khalil, Raymond Wilson Tsang, David Alan Daugherty, John Alan Gibson
  • APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN AUXILIARY FLUSH TO A CENTRAL CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160067660
    Abstract: Systems and methods for supplying a variety of chemical products to a plurality of utilization points such as to washer extractors or washing machines includes utilizing an auxiliary flush mechanism that operates independently of a product supplying manifold so that the wash machines may be flushed in order to free the manifold to supply product to an otherwise waiting washing machine. The flush mechanism includes flush lines associated with respective washing machines and each line having an auxiliary flush valve and associated flow sensor which are configured to flush water through delivery lines leading to respective washing machines. The systems are configured such that a flushing of a washing machine or machines may occur while product is being supplied to a different washing machine via the central supplying manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jessica Tumini, Quang Dao, Adrian Hartz, Jon Yurik, Gerold Carlhoff, Thomas Fassbender
  • Combination dishwashing machine and sink
    Patent number: 9277849
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a combination dishwashing machine and sink that utilizes a first use solution includes a dishwashing machine, a sump, a pump, a sink, a first fluid passageway, and a controller. The sump is in fluid communication with the dishwashing machine and is configured and arranged to contain the first use solution utilized in the dishwashing machine. The pump is in fluid communication with the sump, and the first fluid passageway interconnects the pump and the sink. The controller is operatively connected to the pump and is programmed to signal the pump to direct the first use solution from the sump, through the first fluid passageway, and into the sink. The controller automates the filling of the sink with the first use solution from the sump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Daniel F. Brady, Darryl C. Bowling, Eddie D. Sowle, Matthew C. Porter
  • Polymers for industrial laundry detergents
    Patent number: 9279097
    Abstract: The invention discloses detergent compositions containing acrylic acid polymers, including methacrylic acid/ethyl acrylate polymers. In certain embodiments compositions employ an acrylic acid polymer comprising at least 40 wt-% polymerized residues of acrylic monomers, at least 50 wt-% of at least one surfactant, a solvent, at least one water conditioning polymer, and water. The detergent compositions provide increased soil removal and soil suspension when treating textiles, namely through use of industrial laundering machinery. The detergent compositions and methods of employing the same beneficially clean and prevent redeposition of soils containing high concentrations of oil and metal particulates, as are customary in industrial laundering soils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan P. Fast
  • METHOD OF INCREASING PAPER SURFACE STRENGTH BY USING POLYALUMINUM CHLORIDE IN A SIZE PRESS FORMULATION CONTAINING STARCH
    Publication number: 20160060812
    Abstract: Size press formulations and methods of treating a substrate using the size press formulations. The size press formulations may include solids. The solids may include a polyaluminum chloride compound, starch, an optical brightening agent, and a salt. Suitable polyaluminum chloride compounds include phosphated polyaluminum chloride, sulfated polyaluminum chloride, polyaluminum chloride, polyaluminum silica sulfate chloride, and any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: David J. Castro, William Andrews, Daniel E. Schwarz
  • REUSE OF ACTIVATED CHLOROUS AGENT FOR MEAT AND POULTRY TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20160058023
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, apparatuses and compositions for the reduction of pathogenic and/or non-pathogenic organisms in raw meat. The invention includes simultaneously manufacturing and applying to raw meat an activated chlorous agent or other biocidal composition. By simultaneously manufacturing and applying the solution feedstocks such as contaminated components or recirculated used solution that would normally not work, can be used to effectively reduce pathogens in raw meat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Michael R. Mullen, Scott D. Hageman, Scott A. Musgrave, Deborah Klein, Petra Vogt
  • Amino acetals and ketals as hydrogen sulfide and mercaptan scavengers
    Patent number: 9273254
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for scavenging hydrogen sulfide and/or mercaptans from fluids. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of amino acetal and ketal compounds as a hydrogen sulfide or a mercaptan scavenger for hydrocarbon fluids, particularly for natural gas, crude oil, field oil, fuel oil, naphtha, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, refinery gas, coal gas, tar, asphalt, coke gas, ammonia synthesis gas, gas from a sulfurization plant, or industrial gas streams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis R. Compton, Kekeli Ekoue-Kovi
  • Shelf stable, reduced corrosion, ready to use peroxycarboxylic acid antimicrobial compositions
    Patent number: 9271494
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shelf stable and/or less corrosive peroxycarboxylic acid antimicrobial compositions, including ready-to-use compositions. Shelf stable compositions can include defined ratios of hydrogen peroxide to peroxycarboxylic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide to protonated carboxylic acid, but need not include strong acid. Reduced corrosion compositions can include carboxylic acid and corrosion inhibitor at acid pH. Compositions of the invention can have advantageous activity against spores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Katherine Joan Molinaro, Michael Besse
  • Collectors for mineral flotation
    Patent number: 9266120
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for improving a froth flotation type separation. The method uses a microemulsion to improve the effectiveness of a collector. The improvement allows for low dosages of collector to work as well as much greater amounts of non-microemulsified collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC
    Inventors: James Adrian Counter, John D. Kildea
  • On-line detection of organic contaminant in condensate system of sugar production processes using fluorescence technology
    Patent number: 9268337
    Abstract: A method of measuring contamination in fluid that is expelled from a food processing system is presented. The method of measuring is carried out with fluorescence. The fluid is typically allowed to enter into an energy transfer system, but if the contamination exceeds a certain level, the fluid should be prevented from entering the energy transfer system. The fluid is generally comprised of water expelled from a sugar processing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Ling Liang, Patrick P. Chen, Rodney H. Banks, Michael W. Willer, Narasimha M. Rao
  • Use of amino carboxylate for enhancing metal protection in alkaline detergents
    Patent number: 9267096
    Abstract: The invention includes ware detergent compositions which prevent buildup of precipitates and also surprisingly provides significant metal protection of items exposed to alkaline detergent composition. According to the invention alkaline ware detergents may include an effective amount of amino carboxylate. Surprisingly, detergents which included amino carboxylate also provided significant metal protection against corrosion, even when traditional corrosion inhibiting components are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Maureen Sanders, Andrew M. Jensen, Kristopher Hodgson
  • Fast dissolving solid detergent
    Patent number: 9267097
    Abstract: A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
  • Online monitoring of polymerization inhibitors for control of undesirable polymerization
    Patent number: 9266797
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for monitoring and controlling a nitroxide-based polymerization inhibitor in vinyl-based monomers. A dosage of the nitroxide-based polymerization inhibitor is provided in the vinyl-based monomers. A residual concentration of the nitroxide-based polymerization inhibitor is measured substantially in real time, and an optimized dosage of the nitroxide-based polymerization inhibitor is provided in response to the measured residual concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Ramon Colorado, Jr., Vincent Lewis, Robert A. Geiger, Jessica Hancock, Andrew R. Neilson