Patents by Inventor Charles Hodge
Charles Hodge 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: 20120040882Abstract: A cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C12 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a C10-C12 blend of a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside or a C10 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside. The co-surfactant comprises a C6-C12 alcohol ethoxylate having between 3 and 10 moles of EO. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins and has a neutral pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
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Publication number: 20120040883Abstract: A method of using a cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C12 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a C10-C12 blend of a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside or a C10 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside. The co-surfactant comprises a C6-C12 alcohol ethoxylate having between 3 and 10 moles of EO. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins and has a neutral pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
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Publication number: 20120030882Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for treating a textile under industrial and institutional fabric care conditions to impart softness with reduced yellowing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a solid fabric conditioning composition and a method for treating a textile with a solid fabric conditioning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Amanda L. Wetrosky, Caleb W. Jones, Charles A. Hodge, Erin J. Dahlquist, Amanda R. Blattner
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Publication number: 20110320133Abstract: A concentration monitor for monitoring a concentration of a plurality of use solutions, each of the plurality of use solutions being, at least, a concentrate in a diluent, each of the plurality of use solutions having a resistivity which varies as a function of both temperature and an amount of the concentrate contained in a given amount of the diluent. A resistivity probe is adapted for use with at least one of the plurality of use solutions for taking a measurement related to the resistivity of the at least one of the plurality of use solutions. A temperature sensor is adapted for use with the at least one of the plurality of use solutions for taking a measurement related to the temperature of the at least one of the plurality of use solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Mehus, Charles A. Hodge, Quang Van Dao
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Patent number: 8071520Abstract: A cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C12 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a C10-C12 blend of a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside or a C10 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside. The co-surfactant comprises a C6-C12 alcohol ethoxylate having between 3 and 10 moles of EO. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins and has a neutral pH.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
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Patent number: 8038729Abstract: The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at 200 degrees F. or greater. The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising washing fabric in a detergent having a wash pH of greater than 10, contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at less than 200 degrees F. The invention further provides a method of conditioning fabrics wherein softness, anti-static, and anti-wrinkle properties are imparted to the fabric wherein the conditioned fabric resists yellowing in industrial and institutional conditions wherein the wash pH is greater than 9 and/or the fabric temperature is 200 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Julio R. Panama, Amanda Blattner, Nicholas Popp, David W. Gohl
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Publication number: 20110239379Abstract: The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at 200 degrees F. or greater. The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising washing fabric in a detergent having a wash pH of greater than 10, contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at less than 200 degrees F. The invention further provides a method of conditioning fabrics wherein softness, anti-static, and anti-wrinkle properties are imparted to the fabric wherein the conditioned fabric resists yellowing in industrial and institutional conditions wherein the wash pH is greater than 9 and/or the fabric temperature is 200 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Julio R. Panama, Amanda R. Blattner, Nicholas A. Popp, David W. Gohl
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Patent number: 8012421Abstract: A concentration monitor for monitoring a concentration of a plurality of use solutions, each of the plurality of use solutions being, at least, a concentrate in a diluent, each of the plurality of use solutions having a resistivity which varies as a function of both temperature and an amount of the concentrate contained in a given amount of the diluent. A resistivity probe is adapted for use with at least one of the plurality of use solutions for taking a measurement related to the resistivity of the at least one of the plurality of use solutions. A temperature sensor is adapted for use with the at least one of the plurality of use solutions for taking a measurement related to the temperature of the at least one of the plurality of use solutions.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Mehus, Charles A. Hodge, Quang Van Dao
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Publication number: 20110112007Abstract: A cleaning composition includes an alkyl polyglucoside, an ethoxylated, propoxylated extended chain surfactant having between 6 and 10 carbon atoms and a cloud point of about 42° C. or less, a water conditioning agent and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner, Altony Miralles
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Publication number: 20110112008Abstract: A cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C12 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a C10-C12 blend of a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside or a C10 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside. The co-surfactant comprises a C6-C12 alcohol ethoxylate having between 3 and 10 moles of EO. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins and has a neutral pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
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Publication number: 20110112003Abstract: A solid detergent composition includes an ethoxylated and propoxylated surfactant, an alkalinity source, a solidification agent and a chelating agent. The ethoxylated and propoxylated surfactant can include a surfactant blend of naturally sourced ethoxylated and propoxylated surfactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Mohs, Jennifer L. Bergerson, Amanda R. Blattner, Charles A. Hodge, Steven E. Lentsch, Jacob Pitt
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Publication number: 20110112009Abstract: A cleaning composition including a C12 phosphate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
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Publication number: 20100305014Abstract: A degreasing composition is disclosed comprising an alkyl polyglucoside; and a nonionic surfactant having a carbon chain of C6 or less. The nonionic surfactant comprises linear C6 alcohol ethoxylate. In an embodiment the linear C6 alcohol ethoxylate comprises from about 3 to about 6 moles of ethylene oxide. In another embodiment the alkyl polyglucoside and the alcohol ethoxylate comprise an active ratio of from about 3:1 to about 1:1 in the composition. The composition of the invention is useful in formulating a laundry detergent, a hard surface cleaner, an automatic dishwashing detergent, a hand dishwashing detergent, an oven cleaner, hand soap, or an automotive detergent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Altony J. Miralles, Amanda R. Blattner, Charles A. Hodge
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Patent number: 7615122Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for dispensing a liquid concentrate. The source pressure of a liquid diluent is changed by a boost pump (52) to bring the pressure of the diluent to an elevated pressure. The diluent then enters an aspirator assembly (10) wherein the concentrate and diluent are mixed to form a use solution. The dynamic pressure of the diluent entering the aspirator assembly (10) is sufficient so that the amount of concentrate delivered over time is more constant.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Mehus, Charles A. Hodge
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Publication number: 20080307586Abstract: The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at 200 degrees F. or greater. The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising washing fabric in a detergent having a wash pH of greater than 10, contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at less than 200 degrees F. The invention further provides a method of conditioning fabrics wherein softness, anti-static, and anti-wrinkle properties are imparted to the fabric wherein the conditioned fabric resists yellowing in industrial and institutional conditions wherein the wash pH is greater than 9 and/or the fabric temperature is 200 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Julio R. Panama, Amanda Blattner, Nicholas Popp, David W. Gohl
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Publication number: 20070293460Abstract: A method of delivery of a combination therapy to the pulmonary system that includes providing a nebulizer and an aqueous solution comprising a long-acting corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, and a long-acting anticholinergic, and administering the solution to the patient using the nebulizer. The corticosteroid is budesonide, the beta-agonist is formoterol and the anticholinergic is tiotropium. A pharmaceutical composition is also described for the treatment of respiratory conditions and diseases comprising a long-acting corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, and a long-acting anticholinergic, and administering the solution to the patient using the nebulizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Richie's Pharmacy and Medical Supply, IncorporatedInventors: Jay Ray, Charles Hodge
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Publication number: 20070183322Abstract: In an illustrative method for populating a database for use in automated administration of network elements, data that describes network elements in a telecommunication system is aggregated from existing systems. The aggregated network element data is validated and inserted into a database. Finally, a log is generated for each database entry.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: Roberta O'Steen, Linda Reddick, Charles Hodges, Jon Walters, Leslie Huff
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Publication number: 20070098644Abstract: A method of delivery of a combination therapy to the pulmonary system that includes providing a nebulizer and a fluid comprising a long-acting corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, and a long-acting anticholinergic in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, and administering the solution to the patient using the nebulizer. The corticosteroid is budesonide, the beta-agonist is formoterol and the anticholinergic is tiotropium in a an aqueous solution, suspension or emulsion suitable for administration with the nebulizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Richie's Pharmacy and Medical Supply, IncorporatedInventors: Jay Ray, Charles Hodge
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Publication number: 20070018010Abstract: A method and apparatus dispenses first and second fragrances by utilizing a fog nozzle in a ductwork of a facility. The first fragrance is dispensed, at intervals, through the fog nozzle into the ductwork and the second fragrance is dispensed after the first fragrance is dispensed, wherein fragrance desensitivity is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2005Publication date: January 25, 2007Inventors: Richard Mehus, Charles Hodge
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Publication number: 20060243743Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for dispensing a liquid concentrate. The source pressure of a liquid diluent is changed by a boost pump (52) to bring the pressure of the diluent to an elevated pressure. The diluent then enters an aspirator assembly (10) wherein the concentrate and diluent are mixed to form a use solution. The dynamic pressure of the diluent entering the aspirator assembly (10) is sufficient so that the amount of concentrate delivered over time is more constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Richard Mehus, Charles Hodge