Patents by Inventor Barry R. Taylor

Barry R. Taylor 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).

  • Publication number: 20230151533
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for controlling the various phases and in particular in a wash cycle of a wash machine are provided. In particular, the present application relates to controlling the water levels and detergent composition concentrations in order to reduce the amount of water and composition required to provide improved soil removal. The systems, apparatuses and methods provided allow for the use of less water and lower quantities of more concentrated detergent compositions which are customized to the types of soil to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Kaustav Ghosh, Lee Monsrud, Loan Paulson-Vu, Barry R. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20230083778
    Abstract: A water reuse system and controller for controlling water levels, temperature, and quality in the rinse water reuse system and methods of using the same, in order to optimize water usage. More particularly, the application pertains to a controller and methods of using the controller to regulate water levels and water quality in a water reuse system. As part of detailing the controller and methods of using the same, an apparatus for a water reuse system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Barry R. Taylor, Loan Paulson-Vu, Brock Mueggenborg
  • Patent number: 11572652
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for controlling the various phases and in particular in a wash cycle of a wash machine are provided. In particular, the present application relates to controlling the water levels and detergent composition concentrations in order to reduce the amount of water and composition required to provide improved soil removal. The systems, apparatuses and methods provided allow for the use of less water and lower quantities of more concentrated detergent compositions which are customized to the types of soil to be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kaustav Ghosh, Lee Monsrud, Loan Paulson-Vu, Barry R. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11525200
    Abstract: A water reuse system and controller for controlling water levels, temperature, and quality in the rinse water reuse system and methods of using the same, in order to optimize water usage. More particularly, the application pertains to a controller and methods of using the controller to regulate water levels and water quality in a water reuse system. As part of detailing the controller and methods of using the same, an apparatus for a water reuse system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Barry R. Taylor, Loan Paulson-Vu, Brock Mueggenborg
  • Publication number: 20220389642
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for easily modifying and using a laundry washing machine to recirculate water and spray wash water and cleaning compositions onto textiles in order to optimize water usage, wash temperature, and composition dosage are provided. An apparatus comprising a replacement door window, a spray nozzle, a pump, tubing, and connectors for use in the modified laundry washing machine is further provided. The modification system provides improved cleaning performance and effective cleaning even in low water conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Loan Paulson-Vu, Jessica Bull, Barry R. Taylor, Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Thomas R. Mohs
  • Patent number: 11459692
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for easily modifying and using a laundry washing machine to recirculate water and spray wash water and cleaning compositions onto textiles in order to optimize water usage, wash temperature, and composition dosage are provided. An apparatus comprising a replacement door window, a spray nozzle, a pump, tubing, and connectors for use in the modified laundry washing machine is further provided. The modification system provides improved cleaning performance and effective cleaning even in low water conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Loan Paulson-Vu, Jessica Bull, Barry R. Taylor, Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Thomas R. Mohs
  • Publication number: 20200248383
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for reusing rinse water and recirculating wash water as well as spraying wash water and/or cleaning compositions onto textiles in order to optimize water usage, wash temperature, and composition dosage are provided. An apparatus comprising a water reservoir tank, a drain water pump, a reservoir tank water transfer pump, a control circuit box, at least one diverter drain valve, and a nozzle system comprising a spray nozzle, a valve, and connectors together with a replacement door window, pump, and tubing are further provided for use in the water reuse system. The water reuse system is beneficially combined with a customized cleaning composition to provide improved cleaning performance and effective soil removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Barry R. Taylor, Alyssa Ana Hantzsch, Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Loan Paulson-Vu
  • Publication number: 20200248351
    Abstract: A water reuse system and controller for controlling water levels, temperature, and quality in the rinse water reuse system and methods of using the same, in order to optimize water usage. More particularly, the application pertains to a controller and methods of using the controller to regulate water levels and water quality in a water reuse system. As part of detailing the controller and methods of using the same, an apparatus for a water reuse system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Barry R. Taylor, Loan Paulson-Vu, Brock Mueggenborg
  • Publication number: 20200248385
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for controlling the various phases and in particular in a wash cycle of a wash machine are provided. In particular, the present application relates to controlling the water levels and detergent composition concentrations in order to reduce the amount of water and composition required to provide improved soil removal. The systems, apparatuses and methods provided allow for the use of less water and lower quantities of more concentrated detergent compositions which are customized to the types of soil to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Kaustav Ghosh, Lee Monsrud, Loan Paulson-Vu, Barry R. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20200248382
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for easily modifying and using a laundry washing machine to recirculate water and spray wash water and cleaning compositions onto textiles in order to optimize water usage, wash temperature, and composition dosage are provided. An apparatus comprising a replacement door window, a spray nozzle, a pump, tubing, and connectors for use in the modified laundry washing machine is further provided. The modification system provides improved cleaning performance and effective cleaning even in low water conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Loan Paulson-Vu, Jessica Bull, Barry R. Taylor, Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Thomas R. Mohs
  • Patent number: 9487870
    Abstract: An improved electrolytic cell, its method and system configured for simple and rapid troubleshooting, removal and replacement of the cell or a component of the cell during service and maintenance procedures is disclosed. The electrolytic cell (12) is includes a host manifold (27) housing a degassing chamber (125) and various flow paths for routing liquid and gases into and out of a guest device (33) and the host manifold (27). The host manifold (27) is connected to input sources and output collections. The guest device (33) generally houses an anode chamber (104), a cathode chamber (112), and a brine chamber or reservoir (108) that serves as a source of anions and cations for the anode and cathode chambers. The guest device (33) is separable from the host manifold (27) to repair, maintain and/or replace the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor, Kevin A. Wuebben
  • Patent number: 9045835
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Clinton Hunt, Jr., Barry R. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20150053569
    Abstract: An improved electrolytic cell, its method and system is disclosed. The electrolytic cell (12) is configured, at least in one design, to recycle the catholyte to increase chlorine capture and concentration in the output solution. The cell (12) includes at least an anode chamber (39) and a cathode chamber (35). And in one design, a chamber or reservoir (31) for that serves as a source of anions and cations for the anode and cathode chambers. The outlet (38) of the cathode chamber is preferably connected in fluid communication with the inlet (44) of a degassing chamber (14) and the outlet (46) of the degassing chamber is preferably connected in fluid communication with the inlet (40) of the anode chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor, Kevin A. Wuebben, Marvin C. Trulsen, Lylien Tan
  • Patent number: 8882972
    Abstract: A support member for an improved three-chambered electrolytic cell is disclosed. A porous synthetic support system for exchange membranes in electrolytic cells is used for exchange membrane protection in electrolytic cells for the in situ generation of electrolysis solutions, such as bleach or hypochlorous acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc
    Inventors: Kevin A. Wuebben, Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor
  • Patent number: 8858765
    Abstract: An improved device and method for the creation of acidic electrolyzed water is described. The device has an flow-through anode chamber and a static cathode chamber. The static cathode chamber contains a fixed amount of salt-containing electrolyte, which is renewed as needed. The flow rate of water through the anode is restricted to a range of about 5 to 40 ml per ampere of current passed through the electrode. Electrolyzed water flowing from the anode is diluted to obtain the desired concentration of hypochlorous acid, and is collected in a tank or other vessel. The electrolysis reaction is terminated when a preset amount of current has passed through the anode. Water circulation may be one pass or recycling. In a preferred embodiment, the membrane is anion-selective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Yoichi Sano, Barry R. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140014526
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Clinton Hunt, JR., Barry R. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140013580
    Abstract: An improved electrolytic cell, its method and system configured for simple and rapid troubleshooting, removal and replacement of the cell or a component of the cell during service and maintenance procedures is disclosed. The electrolytic cell (12) is includes a host manifold (27) housing a degassing chamber (125) and various flow paths for routing liquid and gases into and out of a guest device (33) and the host manifold (27). The host manifold (27) is connected to input sources and output collections. The guest device (33) generally houses an anode chamber (104), a cathode chamber (112), and a brine chamber or reservoir (108) that serves as a source of anions and cations for the anode and cathode chambers. The guest device (33) is separable from the host manifold (27) to repair, maintain and/or replace the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor, Kevin A. Wuebben
  • Publication number: 20140014528
    Abstract: An improved electrolytic cell, its method and system is disclosed. The electrolytic cell (12) is configured, at least in one design, to recycle the catholyte to increase chlorine capture and concentration in the output solution. The cell (12) includes at least an anode chamber (39) and a cathode chamber (35). And in one design, a chamber or reservoir (31) for that serves as a source of anions and cations for the anode and cathode chambers. The outlet (38) of the cathode chamber is preferably connected in fluid communication with the inlet (44) of a degassing chamber (14) and the outlet (46) of the degassing chamber is preferably connected in fluid communication with the inlet (40) of the anode chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor, Kevin A. Wuebben, Marvin C. Trulsen, Lylien Tan
  • Patent number: 8562810
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Clinton Hunt, Jr., Barry R. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20130026046
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: KATHERINE M. SANVILLE, CLINTON HUNT, JR., BARRY R. TAYLOR