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: 20170029746
    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: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Kim R. Solomon, Ralf Krack
  • Publication number: 20170022449
    Abstract: The invention involves liquid cleaning compositions that are cocamide DEA free. According to the invention, nonionic surfactants can be used as rheology modifiers in combination with various coupling agents to provide an environmentally friendly alternative for traditional liquid cleaning compositions that rely on cocamide DEA thickening agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Terrence P. Everson, Erin J. Dahlquist, Paul J. Prew, Bruce White
  • Patent number: 9487735
    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: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Kim R. Smith, Ralf Krack
  • Patent number: 9309485
    Abstract: The invention involves liquid cleaning compositions that are cocamide DEA free. According to the invention, nonionic surfactants can be used as rheology modifiers in combination with various coupling agents to provide an environmentally friendly alternative for traditional liquid cleaning compositions that rely on cocamide DEA thickening agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA, INC.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Terrence P. Everson, Erin J. Dahlquist, Paul J. Prew, Bruce White
  • Publication number: 20150322382
    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 organic solvents and/or amine 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 and pH conditions that conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Ralf Krack, Duc Nguyen, Terrence P. Everson
  • Patent number: 9133426
    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 organic solvents and/or amine 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 and pH conditions that conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Ralf Krack, Duc Nguyen, Terrence P. Everson
  • Patent number: 9045835
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Clinton Hunt, Jr., Barry R. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20150005222
    Abstract: The invention involves liquid cleaning compositions that are cocamide DEA free. According to the invention, nonionic surfactants can be used as rheology modifiers in combination with various coupling agents to provide an environmentally friendly alternative for traditional liquid cleaning compositions that rely on cocamide DEA thickening agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Terrence P. Everson, Erin J. Dahlquist, Paul J. Prew, Bruce White
  • Publication number: 20140352740
    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: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Kim R. Smith, Ralf Krack
  • Publication number: 20140073036
    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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Steven Eugene Lentsch, Lylien Tan, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Terrence P. Everson
  • Publication number: 20140014526
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Clinton Hunt, JR., Barry R. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20130303422
    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 organic solvents and/or amine 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 and pH conditions that conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Ralf Krack, Duc Nguyen, Terrence P. Everson
  • Patent number: 8562810
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Clinton Hunt, Jr., Barry R. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20130026046
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: KATHERINE M. SANVILLE, CLINTON HUNT, JR., BARRY R. TAYLOR