Patents by Inventor Chad Aaron Thompson

Chad Aaron Thompson 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).

  • CONVEYOR LUBRICANTS INCLUDING EMULSIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM
    Publication number: 20210054302
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchison, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Conveyor lubricants including emulsions and methods employing them
    Patent number: 10793806
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchison, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Cleaning device for pneumatic conveyance system
    Patent number: 10549922
    Abstract: A device for maintaining a pneumatic conveyance line can include a body having one or more wings. In some examples, the body is configured to be positioned between opposing rails of a pneumatic conveyance track with the one or more wings positioned on a respective opposing rail of the track. The wings can carry one or more agents for at least one of cleaning and lubricating the track. As the device is pushed along the track, the device can clean and/or lubricate the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Albert Bilski, Chad Aaron Thompson, Jill Kristen Hodowanic, Pablo Segovia, Brian Joseph Doffing
  • CONVEYOR LUBRICANTS INCLUDING EMULSIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM
    Publication number: 20190264130
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchinson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • CLEANING DEVICE FOR PNEUMATIC CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190248596
    Abstract: A device for maintaining a pneumatic conveyance line can include a body having one or more wings. In some examples, the body is configured to be positioned between opposing rails of a pneumatic conveyance track with the one or more wings positioned on a respective opposing rail of the track. The wings can carry one or more agents for at least one of cleaning and lubricating the track. As the device is pushed along the track, the device can clean and/or lubricate the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Albert Bilski, Chad Aaron Thompson, Jill Kristen Hodowanic, Pablo Segovia, Brian Joseph Doffing
  • Cleaning device for pneumatic conveyance system
    Patent number: 10315857
    Abstract: A device for maintaining a pneumatic conveyance line can include a body having one or more wings. In some examples, the body is configured to be positioned between opposing rails of a pneumatic conveyance track with the one or more wings positioned on a respective opposing rail of the track. The wings can carry one or more agents for at least one of cleaning and lubricating the track. As the device is pushed along the track, the device can clean and/or lubricate the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Albert Bilski, Chad Aaron Thompson, Jill Kristen Hodowanic, Pablo Segovia, Brian Joseph Doffing
  • Conveyor lubricants including emulsions and methods employing them
    Patent number: 10260020
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchinson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • CONVEYOR LUBRICANTS INCLUDING EMULSIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM
    Publication number: 20180127679
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchinson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Conveyor lubricants including emulsions and methods employing them
    Patent number: 9896641
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchinson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • CLEANING DEVICE FOR PNEUMATIC CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170297827
    Abstract: A device for maintaining a pneumatic conveyance line can include a body having one or more wings. In some examples, the body is configured to be positioned between opposing rails of a pneumatic conveyance track with the one or more wings positioned on a respective opposing rail of the track. The wings can carry one or more agents for at least one of cleaning and lubricating the track. As the device is pushed along the track, the device can clean and/or lubricate the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Albert Bilski, Chad Aaron Thompson, Jill Kristen Segl, Pablo Segovia, Brian Joseph Doffing
  • CONVEYOR LUBRICANTS INCLUDING EMULSIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM
    Publication number: 20160251595
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchinson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Conveyor lubricants including emulsions and methods employing them
    Patent number: 9359579
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Jeffery S. Hutchison, Kellen Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Two-Part, Touchless Mixing with Collapsible Bellows Container/Connector
    Publication number: 20130071170
    Abstract: The present invention is both a method and an apparatus for utilizing a container/connector 10. The container/connector 10 holds a second liquid 110 that is mixed with a first liquid 12a in container 12. Then after mixing to form a use solution, the use solution flows back through the container 10 and out for use by a suitable applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Jondall Mehus, Chad Aaron Thompson, Jeffrey William Plank, Minyu Li, Paul J. Mattia
  • Method of lubricating conveyors using oil in water emulsions
    Patent number: 8343898
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for lubricating conveyors using lubricant compositions with oil in water emulsions. The emulsion can be a lipophilic compound and an emulsifier. In an embodiment, the method includes applying a lubricant composition to the articulating chain and pin joint of the chain of a conveyor wherein the conveyor transports objects weighing more than about 15 kilograms, and the lubricant composition comprises an oil in water emulsion where at least one oil is not a silicone compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Oliver Ruhr, Jeffery S. Hutchison, Chad Aaron Thompson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Scott P. Bennett, Kellen Wesley Chamblee
  • CONVEYOR LUBRICANTS INCLUDING EMULSIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM
    Publication number: 20120073907
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Jeffery S. Hutchison, Kellen Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • METHOD OF LUBRICATING CONVEYORS USING OIL IN WATER EMULSIONS
    Publication number: 20110160109
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for lubricating conveyors using lubricant compositions with oil in water emulsions. The emulsion can be a lipophilic compound and an emulsifier. In an embodiment, the method includes applying a lubricant composition to the articulating chain and pin joint of the chain of a conveyor wherein the conveyor transports objects weighing more than about 15 kilograms, and the lubricant composition comprises an oil in water emulsion where at least one oil is not a silicone compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Oliver Ruhr, Jeffery S. Hutchison, Chad Aaron Thompson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Scott P. Bennett, Kellen Wesley Chamblee
  • Display box
    Patent number: D440488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Aaron Thompson, Alan John Linder