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).
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Publication number: 20230151533Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Kaustav Ghosh, Lee Monsrud, Loan Paulson-Vu, Barry R. Taylor
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Publication number: 20230083778Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Barry R. Taylor, Loan Paulson-Vu, Brock Mueggenborg
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Patent number: 11572652Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kaustav Ghosh, Lee Monsrud, Loan Paulson-Vu, Barry R. Taylor
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Patent number: 11525200Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Barry R. Taylor, Loan Paulson-Vu, Brock Mueggenborg
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Publication number: 20220389642Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Loan Paulson-Vu, Jessica Bull, Barry R. Taylor, Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Thomas R. Mohs
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Patent number: 11459692Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Loan Paulson-Vu, Jessica Bull, Barry R. Taylor, Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Thomas R. Mohs
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Publication number: 20200248383Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Barry R. Taylor, Alyssa Ana Hantzsch, Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Loan Paulson-Vu
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Publication number: 20200248351Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Barry R. Taylor, Loan Paulson-Vu, Brock Mueggenborg
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Publication number: 20200248385Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Kaustav Ghosh, Lee Monsrud, Loan Paulson-Vu, Barry R. Taylor
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Publication number: 20200248382Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Loan Paulson-Vu, Jessica Bull, Barry R. Taylor, Lee Monsrud, Kaustav Ghosh, Thomas R. Mohs
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Patent number: 9487870Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor, Kevin A. Wuebben
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Patent number: 9045835Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Clinton Hunt, Jr., Barry R. Taylor
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Publication number: 20150053569Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor, Kevin A. Wuebben, Marvin C. Trulsen, Lylien Tan
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Patent number: 8882972Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA IncInventors: Kevin A. Wuebben, Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor
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Patent number: 8858765Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Yoichi Sano, Barry R. Taylor
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Publication number: 20140014526Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Clinton Hunt, JR., Barry R. Taylor
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Publication number: 20140013580Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor, Kevin A. Wuebben
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Publication number: 20140014528Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Barry R. Taylor, Kevin A. Wuebben, Marvin C. Trulsen, Lylien Tan
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Patent number: 8562810Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Clinton Hunt, Jr., Barry R. Taylor
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Publication number: 20130026046Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: KATHERINE M. SANVILLE, CLINTON HUNT, JR., BARRY R. TAYLOR