Patents by Inventor CLINTON HUNT, JR.

CLINTON HUNT, JR. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240384204
    Abstract: Alkaline cleaning compositions using a detersive combination of surfactants, chelants and enzymes with reduced alkalinity, including between about 20-47% by percent Na2O in the liquid or solid compositions, are disclosed. Methods of using the compositions with optimal protein removal performance that overcome limitations of reduced alkalinity content for use in cleaning, rinsing, sanitizing, and disinfecting are disclosed along with methods that stabilize enzymes for multi-cycle dispensing in solid compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Clinton Hunt, JR., Mark Schomers, Wendy Lo
  • Patent number: 12122982
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof for cleaning fryers and other hard surfaces soiled by grease, shortening, oils and other soils commonly encountered in the food service industry are disclosed. Cleaning compositions and methods of use which beneficially remove soils from vertical and/or inverted surfaces, reduce the cleaning time required for removing such difficult to remove and baked on soils, reduce exposure to hot surfaces by allowing cleaning at or near room temperature, reduce exposure to caustic chemicals, and/or eliminate the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for use of the cleaning compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Benjamin Conway, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Nathan D. Peitersen, Tsvetelina Baryakova, Owen Kinsky, Kimberly D'Aloia, Deborah Ihns
  • Publication number: 20240309142
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to capped block copolymers, preferably reverse block copolymers capped with a hydrophobic group. Preferred hydrophobic groups include benzyl groups and silyl groups. In a preferred embodiment, the reverse block copolymer has at least two arms, wherein each arm is capped with a hydrophobic group. The disclosure also provides for the synthesis of the capped block copolymers as well as methods of using the capped block copolymers for defoaming and antifoaming applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Xiaojin Harry Li, Yiqing Chen, Gang Pu, Clinton Hunt, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240309297
    Abstract: Solid compositions and methods of making solids for various applications of use are provided. Liquid caustic is reacted with an organic molecule having at least one hydroxyl group, alkylene carbonates, and the like, to provide a solid caustic composition that is a contiguous solid. The compositions and methods reduce or eliminate the use of caustic beads (100% NaOH) in solid caustic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Clinton Hunt, JR., Gang Pu, Derrick Anderson, Kelly Anne Rightmire, Corey Rosenthal
  • Publication number: 20240309295
    Abstract: Surfactant compositions and solid compositions with detersive combinations of surfactants are provided. Solid alkaline compositions contain a first surfactant that is a reverse EO/PO block copolymer of about 10-40% EO and a second surfactant that is at least one of a reverse EO/PO block copolymer of about 40-50% EO, an alkyl capped alcohol ethoxylate, a capped block copolymer, and alkyl pyrrolidone are provided. Methods of using the surfactant compositions and solid compositions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Clinton Hunt, JR., Gang Pu, Mark Schomers
  • Patent number: 11629312
    Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of an aqueous or non-aqueous basic organic solvent and/or an amidine, optionally in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions, along with under caustic-free and/or reduced caustic conditions to effectively remove such labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a surface within less than about 30 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Michael Chen
  • Publication number: 20210403838
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof for cleaning fryers and other hard surfaces soiled by grease, shortening, oils and other soils commonly encountered in the food service industry are disclosed. Cleaning compositions and methods of use which beneficially remove soils from vertical and/or inverted surfaces, reduce the cleaning time required for removing such difficult to remove and baked on soils, reduce exposure to hot surfaces by allowing cleaning at or near room temperature, reduce exposure to caustic chemicals, and/or eliminate the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for use of the cleaning compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Benjamin Conway, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Nathan D. Peitersen, Tsvetelina Baryakova, Owen Kinsky, Kimberly D'Aloia, Deborah Ihns
  • Patent number: 11136536
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof for cleaning fryers and other hard surfaces soiled by grease, shortening, oils and other soils commonly encountered in the food service industry are disclosed. Cleaning compositions and methods of use which beneficially remove soils from vertical and/or inverted surfaces, reduce the cleaning time required for removing such difficult to remove and baked on soils, reduce exposure to hot surfaces by allowing cleaning at or near room temperature, reduce exposure to caustic chemicals, and/or eliminate the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for use of the cleaning compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Benjamin Conway, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Nathan D. Peitersen, Tsvetelina Baryakova, Owen Kinsky, Kimberly D'Aloia, Deborah Ihns
  • Publication number: 20210108157
    Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of an aqueous or non-aqueous basic organic solvent and/or an amidine, optionally in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions, along with under caustic-free and/or reduced caustic conditions to effectively remove such labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a surface within less than about 30 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Michael Chen
  • Patent number: 10899999
    Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of an aqueous or non-aqueous basic organic solvent and/or an amidine, optionally in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions, along with under caustic-free and/or reduced caustic conditions to effectively remove such labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a surface within less than about 30 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Michael Chen
  • Patent number: 10723974
    Abstract: Liquid stable enzyme compositions and methods of employing the same for cleaning, including warewashing and dishwashing, are disclosed. The stable enzyme compositions preferably employ an amphoteric surfactant stabilizing agent, such as disodium camphodiacetate (CADA), to stabilize a mixture of traditionally unstable enzymes, such as proteases and lipases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Steven Eugene Lentsch, Lylien Tan, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Terrence P. Everson
  • Patent number: 10689602
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods for removing chewing gum, its components and other sticky soils from surfaces, especially production facilities, are disclosed. Cleaning composition solutions that do not require a rinse step are disclosed and suitable for treatment of surfaces having indirect food contact. In an aspect, the cleaning compositions and methods employ a scraping-spraying-wiping procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Tanya Paola Tristan Garza, Mallory Jo Tevis, Mark Andrew Malwitz, Marne Colleen Rasinen, Eric Joseph Ditzel, Scott Lyman Burnett, Sara Trevino Garza
  • Patent number: 10597615
    Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35° C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Kim R. Solomon, Ralf Krack
  • Publication number: 20200002645
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods for removing chewing gum, its components and other sticky soils from surfaces, especially production facilities, are disclosed. Cleaning composition solutions that do not require a rinse step are disclosed and suitable for treatment of surfaces having indirect food contact. In an aspect, the cleaning compositions and methods employ a scraping-spraying-wiping procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: CLINTON HUNT, JR., TANYA PAOLA TRISTAN GARZA, MALLORY JO TEVIS, MARK ANDREW MALWITZ, MARNE COLLEEN RASINEN, ERIC JOSEPH DITZEL, SCOTT LYMAN BURNETT, SARA TREVINO GARZA
  • Patent number: 10450534
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods for removing chewing gum, its components and other sticky soils from surfaces, especially production facilities, are disclosed. Cleaning composition solutions that do not require a rinse step are disclosed and suitable for treatment of surfaces having indirect food contact. In an aspect, the cleaning compositions and methods employ a scraping-spraying-wiping procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Tanya Paola Tristan Garza, Mallory Jo Tevis, Mark Andrew Malwitz, Marne Colleen Rasinen, Eric Joseph Ditzel, Scott Lyman Burnett, Sara Trevino Garza
  • Publication number: 20190194575
    Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of an aqueous or non-aqueous basic organic solvent and/or an amidine, optionally in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions, along with under caustic-free and/or reduced caustic conditions to effectively remove such labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a surface within less than about 30 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Michael Chen
  • Publication number: 20190169550
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof for cleaning fryers and other hard surfaces soiled by grease, shortening, oils and other soils commonly encountered in the food service industry are disclosed. Cleaning compositions and methods of use which beneficially remove soils from vertical and/or inverted surfaces, reduce the cleaning time required for removing such difficult to remove and baked on soils, reduce exposure to hot surfaces by allowing cleaning at or near room temperature, reduce exposure to caustic chemicals, and/or eliminate the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for use of the cleaning compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Benjamin Conway, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Nathan D. Peitersen, Tsvetelina Baryakova, Owen Kinsky, Kimberly D'Aloia, Deborah Ihns
  • Patent number: 10266794
    Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of an aqueous or non-aqueous basic organic solvent and/or an amidine, optionally in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions, along with under caustic-free and/or reduced caustic conditions to effectively remove such labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a surface within less than about 30 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Michael Chen
  • Publication number: 20180201882
    Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35° C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Kim R. Solomon, Ralf Krack
  • Patent number: 9951302
    Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35° C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Kim R. Solomon, Ralf Krack