Patents by Inventor Daniel E. Pedersen

Daniel E. Pedersen 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: 20240138407
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to antimicrobial compositions and their methods of use and manufacture. In particular, the antimicrobial compositions described herein comprise an antimicrobial active, a primary foaming agent, and an L-amino acid to provide rapid antimicrobial efficacy. In a preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial compositions are dermal cleansers. In a most preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial compositions comprise a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: LILIAN LAM JOSEPHSON, DANIEL E. PEDERSEN, DALE CURTIS LARSON
  • Patent number: 11930819
    Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial compositions and methods of making the same. In particular, to antimicrobial hand wash compositions comprising an antimicrobial active and a primary foaming agent comprising a glucosamide. Preferred compositions further comprise a secondary foaming agent and a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jessica Albright, Daniel E. Pedersen, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner
  • Patent number: 11889832
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to antimicrobial compositions and their methods of use and manufacture. In particular, the antimicrobial compositions described herein comprise an antimicrobial active, a primary foaming agent, and an L-amino acid to provide rapid antimicrobial efficacy. In a preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial compositions are dermal cleansers. In a most preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial compositions comprise a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Lilian Lam Josephson, Daniel E. Pedersen, Dale Curtis Larson
  • Publication number: 20230157937
    Abstract: The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a foam boosting surfactant, a foam boosting copolymer, a foam stabilizer, and a chelating agent. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agent triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4?-trichloro-2?hydroxy-diphenylether), have rapid cidal activity, provide stable copious foam and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Carter M. Silvernail, Kerrie E. Walters, Hilina Emiru
  • Patent number: 11590065
    Abstract: The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a foam boosting surfactant, a foam boosting copolymer, a foam stabilizer, and a chelating agent. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agent triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4?-trichloro-2?hydroxy-diphenylether), have rapid cidal activity, provide stable copious foam and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Carter M. Silvernail, Kerrie E. Walters, Hilina Emiru
  • Publication number: 20220184010
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alkyl 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and an effective amount of a sulfonated surfactant. The composition may be used as a topical on human skin, as a hand sanitizer or as a hard surface cleaning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: DANIEL E. PEDERSEN, Hilina Emiru, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Patent number: 11298329
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alkyl 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and an effective amount of a sulfonated surfactant. The composition may be used as a topical on human skin, as a hand sanitizer or as a hard surface cleaning composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Hilina Emiru, Carter Martin Silvernail
  • Patent number: 11116220
    Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial compositions and methods of making the same. In particular, to antimicrobial hand wash compositions comprising an antimicrobial active and a primary foaming agent comprising a glucosamide. Preferred compositions further comprise a secondary foaming agent and a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Albright, Daniel E. Pedersen, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner
  • Publication number: 20210235700
    Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial compositions and methods of making the same. In particular, to antimicrobial hand wash compositions comprising an antimicrobial active and a primary foaming agent comprising a glucosamide. Preferred compositions further comprise a secondary foaming agent and a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Jessica Albright, Daniel E. Pedersen, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner
  • Publication number: 20200359622
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to antimicrobial compositions and their methods of use and manufacture. In particular, the antimicrobial compositions described herein comprise an antimicrobial active, a primary foaming agent, and an L-amino acid to provide rapid antimicrobial efficacy. In a preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial compositions are dermal cleansers. In a most preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial compositions comprise a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: LILIAN LAM JOSEPHSON, DANIEL E. PEDERSEN, DALE CURTIS LARSON
  • Publication number: 20200330413
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alkyl 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and an effective amount of a sulfonated surfactant. The composition may be used as a topical on human skin, as a hand sanitizer or as a hard surface cleaning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: DANIEL E. PEDERSEN, HILINA EMIRU, CARTER MARTIN SILVERNAIL
  • Patent number: 10736860
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alkyl 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and an effective amount of a sulfonated surfactant. The composition may be used as a topical on human skin, as a hand sanitizer or as a hard surface cleaning composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Hilina Emiru, Carter Martin Silvernail
  • Patent number: 10624826
    Abstract: The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agent triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4?-trichloro-2?hydroxy-diphenylether), have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time, provide stable copious foam and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Angela R. Eder, Daniel E. Pedersen, Charles Allen Hodge
  • Patent number: 10517806
    Abstract: The antimicrobial foaming composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a cationic compatible surfactant, a foam booster, a foam structure enhancing agent, dermal adjuvants, and a carrier. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agents triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4?-trichloro-2?hydroxy-diphenylether) and lower alcohols. They are also free of anionic surfactants. The foaming compositions have rapid cidal activity, provide stable, copious foam, and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Hilina Emiru, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner, Daniel E. Pedersen, Mai Le, Amanda L. Wessinger
  • Publication number: 20190191704
    Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial compositions and methods of making the same. In particular, to antimicrobial hand wash compositions comprising an antimicrobial active and a primary foaming agent comprising a glucosamide. Preferred compositions further comprise a secondary foaming agent and a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Jessica Albright, Daniel E. Pedersen, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner
  • Publication number: 20180256466
    Abstract: The antimicrobial foaming composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a cationic compatible surfactant, a foam booster, a foam structure enhancing agent, dermal adjuvants, and a carrier. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agents triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4?-trichloro-2?hydroxy-diphenylether) and lower alcohols. They are also free of anionic surfactants. The foaming compositions have rapid cidal activity, provide stable, copious foam, and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: HILINA EMIRU, CHERYL A. LITTAU, JOSEPH R. WEGNER, DANIEL E. PEDERSEN, MAI LE, AMANDA L. WESSINGER
  • Patent number: 9956153
    Abstract: The antimicrobial foaming composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a cationic compatible surfactant, a foam booster, a foam structure enhancing agent, dermal adjuvants, and a carrier. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agents triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4?-trichloro-2?hydroxy-diphenylether) and lower alcohols. They are also free of anionic surfactants. The foaming compositions have rapid cidal activity, provide stable, copious foam, and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Hilina Emiru, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner, Daniel E. Pedersen, Mai Le, Amanda L. Wessinger
  • Publication number: 20180036266
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alkyl 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and an effective amount of a sulfonated surfactant. The composition may be used as a topical on human skin, as a hand sanitizer or as a hard surface cleaning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: DANIEL E. PEDERSEN, HILINA EMIRU, CARTER MARTIN SILVERNAIL
  • Patent number: 9808435
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alkyl 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and an effective amount of a sulfonated surfactant. The composition may be used as a topical on human skin, as a hand sanitizer or as a hard surface cleaning composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Hilina Emiru, Carter Martin Silvernail
  • Patent number: 9795132
    Abstract: A disinfecting shower cleaner composition including a medium-chain fatty acid coupled with a nonionic surfactant providing temperature stable antimicrobial compositions. The invention specifically relates to antimicrobial compositions including fatty acid antimicrobial agents coupled with an ethoxylated amine and methods of using the antimicrobial compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Kiesel, Michael Edward Besse, Lisa A. Hellickson, Mark Levitt, Daniel E. Pedersen