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: 20170258079
    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: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Elizabeth Kiesel, Michael Edward Besse, Lisa A. Hellickson, Mark Levitt, Daniel E. Pedersen
  • Patent number: 9686981
    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: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Kiesel, Michael E. Besse, Lisa A. Hellickson, Mark Levitt, Daniel E. Pedersen
  • Patent number: 9474703
    Abstract: The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. These formulations have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time and provide stable copious foam. The formulations of the present invention also exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Angela R. Eder, Charles Allen Hodge
  • Publication number: 20160262999
    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: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Carter M. Silvernail, Kerrie E. Walters, Hilina Emiru
  • Patent number: 9393252
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alcohol and a synergistic combination of an aromatic carboxylic acid and an aromatic hydroxyamide. 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: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Hilina Emiru, Carter Martin Silvernail
  • Publication number: 20160135453
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shelf stable and/or less corrosive peroxycarboxylic acid antimicrobial compositions, including ready-to-use compositions. Shelf stable compositions can include defined ratios of hydrogen peroxide to peroxycarboxylic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide to protonated carboxylic acid, but need not include strong acid. Reduced corrosion compositions can include carboxylic acid and corrosion inhibitor at acid pH. Compositions of the invention can have advantageous activity against spores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Katherine J. Molinaro, Michael E. Besse
  • Patent number: 9271494
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shelf stable and/or less corrosive peroxycarboxylic acid antimicrobial compositions, including ready-to-use compositions. Shelf stable compositions can include defined ratios of hydrogen peroxide to peroxycarboxylic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide to protonated carboxylic acid, but need not include strong acid. Reduced corrosion compositions can include carboxylic acid and corrosion inhibitor at acid pH. Compositions of the invention can have advantageous activity against spores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Katherine Joan Molinaro, Michael Besse
  • Publication number: 20160030315
    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: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Hilina Emiru, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner, Daniel E. Pedersen, Mai Le, Amanda L. Wessinger
  • Publication number: 20150290100
    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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Angela R. Eder, Daniel E. Pedersen, Charles Allen Hodge
  • Publication number: 20150272124
    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: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Carter M. Silvernail, Kerrie E. Walters, Hilina Emiru
  • Patent number: 9095134
    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: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Angela R. Eder, Daniel E. Pedersen, Charles A. Hodge
  • Publication number: 20150173352
    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: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Elizabeth Kiesel, Michael E. Besse, Lisa A. Hellickson, Mark Levitt, Daniel E. Pedersen
  • Patent number: 9006286
    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 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth R. Kiesel, Michael E. Besse, Lisa A. Hellickson, Mark D. Levitt, Daniel E. Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20150087717
    Abstract: The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. These formulations have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time and provide stable copious foam. The formulations of the present invention also exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Angela R. Eder, Charles Allen Hodge
  • Patent number: 8933055
    Abstract: The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. These formulations have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time and provide stable copious foam. The formulations of the present invention also exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Angela R. Eder, Charles A. Hodge
  • Publication number: 20140274973
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alcohol and a synergistic combination of an aromatic carboxylic acid and an aromatic hydroxyamide. 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 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Hilina Emiru, Carter Martin Silvernail
  • Publication number: 20140275255
    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 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Hilina Emiru, Carter Martin Silvernail
  • Patent number: 8337872
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid and persistent antiviral effectiveness against influenza viruses, including avian flu viruses, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a disinfecting alcohol, (b) an organic acid, and (c) water, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less and the nonvolatile components of the composition are capable of forming a barrier film or layer on a treated surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Janice L. Fuls, Nancy D. Rodgers, Richard F. Theiler, Daniel E. Pedersen, John J. Rolando, Richard K. Staub
  • Publication number: 20120289599
    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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth R. Kiesel, Michael E. Besse, Lisa A. Hellickson, Mark D. Levitt, Daniel E. Pedersen
  • Patent number: 8211849
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable antimicrobial and cleaning compositions including an amine antimicrobial agent; a borate salt; and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, fungi, or enzyme, and to methods of using the composition. The composition can also include a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolabb USA Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine J. Molinaro, Daniel E. Pedersen, Joshua P. Magnuson, Michael E. Besse, Jaclyn J. Steep, Victor F. Man