Patents by Inventor Beth E. Benson

Beth E. Benson 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for controlling water hardness
    Patent number: 12024451
    Abstract: The present invention is related to methods, apparatuses, and compositions for controlling water hardness. The methods, apparatuses and compositions also reduce scale formation. The present invention includes substantially water insoluble resin materials. The resin materials may be loaded with a plurality of cations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Xin Sun, Kristen Mills, Douglas J. Prideaux, Beth E. Benson, Kim R. Solomon, Keith E. Olson
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WATER HARDNESS
    Publication number: 20210009452
    Abstract: The present invention is related to methods, apparatuses, and compositions for controlling water hardness. The methods, apparatuses and compositions also reduce scale formation. The present invention includes substantially water insoluble resin materials. The resin materials may be loaded with a plurality of cations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: LEE J. MONSRUD, XIN SUN, KRISTEN MILLS, DOUGLAS J. PRIDEAUX, BETH E. BENSON, KIM R. SOLOMON, KEITH E. OLSON
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WATER HARDNESS
    Publication number: 20200331786
    Abstract: The present invention is related to methods, apparatuses, and compositions for controlling water hardness. The methods, apparatuses and compositions also reduce scale formation. The present invention includes substantially water insoluble resin materials. The resin materials may be loaded with a plurality of cations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: LEE J. MONSRUD, XIN SUN, KRISTEN MILLS, DOUGLAS J. PRIDEAUX, BETH E. BENSON, KIM R. SOLOMON, KEITH E. OLSON
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WATER HARDNESS
    Publication number: 20160137538
    Abstract: The present invention is related to methods, apparatuses, and compositions for controlling water hardness. The methods, apparatuses and compositions also reduce scale formation. The present invention includes substantially water insoluble resin materials. The resin materials may be loaded with a plurality of cations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Xin Sun, Kristen Mills, Douglas J. Prideaux, Beth E. Benson, Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WATER HARDNESS
    Publication number: 20100263689
    Abstract: The present invention is related to methods, apparatuses, and compositions for controlling water hardness. The methods, apparatuses and compositions also reduce scale formation. The present invention includes substantially water insoluble resin materials. The resin materials may be loaded with a plurality of cations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Xin Sun, Kristen A. Mills, Douglas J. Prideaux, Beth E. Benson, Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson