Patents by Inventor Brian P. Carlson

Brian P. Carlson 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: 12129068
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Ryan David Lucey, Christopher John Opelt, David M. Shoberg, Brian P. Carlson, Paul R. Kraus
  • Publication number: 20240108192
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Lee Monsrud, Jeffrey P. Ellingson, Brian P. Carlson, Louis M. Holzman
  • Patent number: 11812914
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Jeffrey P. Ellingson, Brian P. Carlson, Louis M. Holzman
  • Publication number: 20220265116
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Jeffrey P. Ellingson, Brian P. Carlson, Louis M. Holzman
  • Patent number: 11304587
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Jeffrey P. Ellingson, Brian P. Carlson, Louis M. Holzman
  • Publication number: 20220111990
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: RYAN DAVID LUCEY, Christopher John Opelt, DAVID M. SHOBERG, Brian P. Carlson, Paul R. Kraus
  • Patent number: 11235899
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan David Lucey, Christopher John Opelt, David M. Shoberg, Brian P. Carlson, Paul R. Kraus
  • Publication number: 20210212548
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Jeffrey P. Ellingson, Brian P. Carlson, Louis M. Holzman
  • Patent number: 10925460
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Jeffrey P. Ellingson, Brian P. Carlson, Louis M. Holzman
  • Publication number: 20190241299
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan David Lucey, Christopher John Opelt, David M. Shoberg, Brian P. Carlson, Paul R. Kraus
  • Publication number: 20190133408
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Jeffrey P. Ellingson, Brian P. Carlson, Louis M. Holzman
  • Patent number: 10254718
    Abstract: A controlling and monitoring control application associated with one or more work operations of one or more utility devices is disclosed. The controller is programmed for controlling one or more external work operations associated with one or more utility devices. An I/O board is connected in communication with the primary controller having a module with a plurality of device-specific control applications associated with one or more device-specific work operations. The housing of the controller includes one or more cable access points for plugging a cable into the controller. The cable access points are sealed to prevent water from entering into the housing. A mounting bracket assembly provides flexibility for mounting the controller at various orientations and/or positions. The controller also includes a DC control circuit for controlling backlight luminance over the entire dimming ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brian P. Carlson, Ryan A. Chernik, Aron D. Dahlgren, Wesley M. Nelson
  • Patent number: 10165925
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Jeffrey P. Ellingson, Brian P. Carlson, Louis M. Holzman
  • Publication number: 20160316991
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Jeffrey P. Ellingson, Brian P. Carlson, Louis M. Holzman
  • Patent number: 9434400
    Abstract: A mobile cleaning system (10) that enables touch-free, daily cleaning and disinfecting to areas or locations within an establishment is provided. The system includes generally a push cart (12) having front (18) and rear (20) sections spaced between vertically upstanding side sections (22A-B). One or more sections of the cart (12) include a modulated space configurable with one or more cleaning and/or disinfecting modules for performing and supporting a cleaning and/or disinfecting operation. A tool drip tray (30) extends outward from at least one of the sections beneath a tool storage location (32A-B) for preventing liquid or debris from dropping onto a surface beneath the cart (12) while stationary or in transit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric B. Olson, Brian P. Carlson, Troy A. Anderson, Jon D. Hansen, Ryan A. Chernik, Adrian E. Hartz, Seth Y. Raley
  • Publication number: 20160227664
    Abstract: A controlling and monitoring control application associated with one or more work operations of one or more utility devices is disclosed. The controller is programmed for controlling one or more external work operations associated with one or more utility devices. An I/O board is connected in communication with the primary controller having a module with a plurality of device-specific control applications associated with one or more device-specific work operations. The housing of the controller includes one or more cable access points for plugging a cable into the controller. The cable access points are sealed to prevent water from entering into the housing. A mounting bracket assembly provides flexibility for mounting the controller at various orientations and/or positions. The controller also includes a DC control circuit for controlling backlight luminance over the entire dimming ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Brian P. Carlson, Ryan A. Chernik, Aron D. Dahlgren, Wesley M. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9357898
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes at least two tanks and methods of using the tanks to isolate, substantially isolate, or incrementally isolate different chemistries from each other during a cycle. The disclosed dishmachine design and method allows for the use of two different, and potentially incompatible, reactive, or offsetting chemistries to be used in the same dishmachine cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Jeffrey P. Ellingson, Brian P. Carlson, Louis M. Holzman
  • Patent number: 9340337
    Abstract: A lockable pushbutton includes a locking mechanism configurable to provide a pushbutton locked position and a pushbutton unlocked position. When the locking mechanism is positioned in the locked orientation, the locking mechanism prevents actuation of the pushbutton. When the locking mechanism body is positioned in the unlocked orientation the locking mechanism permits actuation of the pushbutton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: John T. Pelkey, Brian P. Carlson, Troy A. Anderson, Brian K. Stahel
  • Patent number: 9268319
    Abstract: A controlling and monitoring control application associated with one or more work operations of one or more utility devices is disclosed. The controller is programmed for controlling one or more external work operations associated with one or more utility devices. An I/O board is connected in communication with the primary controller having a module with a plurality of device-specific control applications associated with one or more device-specific work operations. The housing of the controller includes one or more cable access points for plugging a cable into the controller. The cable access points are sealed to prevent water from entering into the housing. A mounting bracket assembly provides flexibility for mounting the controller at various orientations and/or positions. The controller also includes a DC control circuit for controlling backlight luminance over the entire dimming ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brian P. Carlson, Ryan A. Chernik, Aron D. Dahlgren, Wesley M. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9126712
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to rigid, collapsible bottles that may be drained of their contents by gravity. The structural features of the bottle design help facilitate controlled bottle collapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Lausted, Brian P. Carlson, Troy A. Anderson, John T. Pelkey, Bryce A. Keilman, Monis Bangi