Patents by Inventor Amanda R. Blattner

Amanda R. Blattner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12071601
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant booster for use in high foaming cleaning compositions. In an aspect of the invention, a C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11 or C12 linear alcohol in very low amounts is added to increase surface activity, foam and wetting properties of the composition. The alcohol is added in an amount of alcohol to surfactant of about 1:100 to 1:200 and must be linear. In another aspect, the invention relates to novel cleaning compositions such as pot and pan soaking compositions, dishwashing compositions, food and beverage foaming cleaners, vehicle cleaning and the like suitable for use in hard water, which can be solid or liquid. The invention further relates to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Amanda R. Blattner, Derrick Anderson, Gang Pu
  • Publication number: 20230399586
    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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Christopher M. McGuirk, Mark D. Levitt, Dale Larson, Elizabeth R. Kiesel, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Patent number: 11708544
    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: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Christopher M. McGuirk, Mark D. Levitt, Dale Larson, Elizabeth R. Kiesel, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Publication number: 20230118925
    Abstract: Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial compositions, sanitizing compositions and other compositions combining use of a propoxylated EO/PO block copolymer surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide concentrated compositions having a desired viscoelasticity at an active level of at least 18% are disclosed. Non-antimicrobial applications combining use of a propoxylated surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide compositions having a desired viscoelasticity are also disclosed. Methods of using concentrated and use compositions having desired foaming enhancement and stabilization are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Patent number: 11549083
    Abstract: Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial compositions, sanitizing compositions and other compositions combining use of a propoxylated EO/PO block copolymer surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide concentrated compositions having a desired viscoelasticity at an active level of at least 18% are disclosed. Non-antimicrobial applications combining use of a propoxylated surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide compositions having a desired viscoelasticity are also disclosed. Methods of using concentrated and use compositions having desired foaming enhancement and stabilization are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Publication number: 20220162525
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant booster for use in high foaming cleaning compositions. In an aspect of the invention, a C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11 or C12 linear alcohol in very low amounts is added to increase surface activity, foam and wetting properties of the composition. The alcohol is added in an amount of alcohol to surfactant of about 1:100 to 1:200 and must be linear. In another aspect, the invention relates to novel cleaning compositions such as pot and pan soaking compositions, dishwashing compositions, food and beverage foaming cleaners, vehicle cleaning and the like suitable for use in hard water, which can be solid or liquid. The invention further relates to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Amanda R. Blattner, Derrick Anderson, Gang Pu
  • Patent number: 11261404
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant booster for use in high foaming cleaning compositions. In an aspect of the invention, a C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11 or C12 linear alcohol in very low amounts is added to increase surface activity, foam and wetting properties of the composition. The alcohol is added in an amount of alcohol to surfactant of about 1:100 to 1:200 and must be linear. In another aspect, the invention relates to novel cleaning compositions such as pot and pan soaking compositions, dishwashing compositions, food and beverage foaming cleaners, vehicle cleaning and the like suitable for use in hard water, which can be solid or liquid. The invention further relates to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Amanda R. Blattner, Derrick Anderson, Gang Pu
  • Publication number: 20220017842
    Abstract: Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial compositions, sanitizing compositions and other compositions combining use of a propoxylated EO/PO block copolymer surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide concentrated compositions having a desired viscoelasticity at an active level of at least 18% are disclosed. Non-antimicrobial applications combining use of a propoxylated surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide compositions having a desired viscoelasticity are also disclosed. Methods of using concentrated and use compositions having desired foaming enhancement and stabilization are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Patent number: 11136533
    Abstract: Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial compositions, sanitizing compositions and other compositions combining use of a propoxylated EO/PO block copolymer surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide concentrated compositions having a desired viscoelasticity at an active level of at least 18% are disclosed. Non-antimicrobial applications combining use of a propoxylated surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide compositions having a desired viscoelasticity are also disclosed. Methods of using concentrated and use compositions having desired foaming enhancement and stabilization are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Publication number: 20210222087
    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: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Christopher M. McGuirk, Mark D. Levitt, Dale Larson, Elizabeth R. Kiesel, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Patent number: 10934503
    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: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Christopher M. McGuirk, Mark D. Levitt, Dale Larson, Elizabeth R. Kiesel, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Publication number: 20200369984
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant booster for use in high foaming cleaning compositions. In an aspect of the invention, a C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11 or C12 linear alcohol in very low amounts is added to increase surface activity, foam and wetting properties of the composition. The alcohol is added in an amount of alcohol to surfactant of about 1:100 to 1:200 and must be linear. In another aspect, the invention relates to novel cleaning compositions such as pot and pan soaking compositions, dishwashing compositions, food and beverage foaming cleaners, vehicle cleaning and the like suitable for use in hard water, which can be solid or liquid. The invention further relates to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Amanda R. Blattner, DERRICK ANDERSON, GANG PU
  • Publication number: 20200248103
    Abstract: Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial compositions, sanitizing compositions and other compositions combining use of a propoxylated EO/PO block copolymer surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide concentrated compositions having a desired viscoelasticity at an active level of at least 18% are disclosed. Non-antimicrobial applications combining use of a propoxylated surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide compositions having a desired viscoelasticity are also disclosed. Methods of using concentrated and use compositions having desired foaming enhancement and stabilization are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Patent number: 10662396
    Abstract: Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial compositions, sanitizing compositions and other compositions combining use of a propoxylated EO/PO block copolymer surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide concentrated compositions having a desired viscoelasticity at an active level of at least 18% are disclosed. Non-antimicrobial applications combining use of a propoxylated surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide compositions having a desired viscoelasticity are also disclosed. Methods of using concentrated and use compositions having desired foaming enhancement and stabilization are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Publication number: 20190169541
    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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Christopher M. McGuirk, Mark D. Levitt, Dale Larson, Elizabeth R. Kiesel, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Patent number: 10253279
    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: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Christopher M. McGuirk, Mark D. Levitt, Dale Larson, Elizabeth R. Kiesel, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Publication number: 20190093050
    Abstract: Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial compositions, sanitizing compositions and other compositions combining use of a propoxylated EO/PO block copolymer surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide concentrated compositions having a desired viscoelasticity at an active level of at least 18% are disclosed. Non-antimicrobial applications combining use of a propoxylated surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide compositions having a desired viscoelasticity are also disclosed. Methods of using concentrated and use compositions having desired foaming enhancement and stabilization are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Patent number: 10233407
    Abstract: The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at 200 degrees F. or greater. The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising washing fabric in a detergent having a wash pH of greater than 10, contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at less than 200 degrees F. The invention further provides a method of conditioning fabrics wherein softness, anti-static, and anti-wrinkle properties are imparted to the fabric wherein the conditioned fabric resists yellowing in industrial and institutional conditions wherein the wash pH is greater than 9 and/or the fabric temperature is 200 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Julio R. Panama, Amanda R. Blattner, Nicholas Popp, David W. Gohl
  • Publication number: 20190055494
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for treating a textile under industrial and institutional fabric care conditions to impart softness with reduced yellowing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a solid fabric conditioning composition and a method for treating a textile with a solid fabric conditioning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Amanda L. Wetrosky, Caleb W. Jones, Charles A. Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Amanda R. Blattner
  • Patent number: 10113139
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for treating a textile under industrial and institutional fabric care conditions to impart softness with reduced yellowing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a solid fabric conditioning composition and a method for treating a textile with a solid fabric conditioning composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda L. Wetrosky, Caleb W. Jones, Charles A. Hodge, Erin J. Dahlquist, Amanda R. Blattner