Patents by Inventor Derrick Anderson

Derrick Anderson 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: 20240415117
    Abstract: Solid rinsing, cleaning and/or sanitizing compositions for various applications are provided. In particular, solid compositions include a complex of urea and an acid having desirable storage stability previously unavailable in solid urea/acid compositions. Stable solid compositions are disclosed and methods of making the same to overcome conventional limitations associated with forming kinetically and thermodynamically stable solids that utilize urea/acid compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Paul Christian, Meghan Babcock, Altony J. Miralles
  • Publication number: 20240409848
    Abstract: Disclosed are hard water-resistant antimicrobial composition for use in cleaning surfaces, wherein the compositions comprise a carboxylic acid, an alkyl sulfate, and a sulfonate. Further disclosed are methods of using the same, wherein the antimicrobial compositions provides an at least a 3-log reduction of a microbial population within 10 minutes of contact with the surface. Beneficially, the compositions are stable in hard water, do not require a rinse step, and leave little or no residue on treated surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Junzhong Li, Rosalind Haas, Joshua Luedtke, Richard Staub
  • Patent number: 12163108
    Abstract: Solid laundry softening compositions and applications of use are disclosed. Solid laundry softening compositions combine quaternary ammonium compounds with an inorganic carrier to provide a flowable powder for solidification in a pressed or extruded solid composition. A high loading of quaternary ammonium compound in the inorganic carrier, including an inorganic salt, can be further combined with softening boosters, processing aids, surfactants, and/or additional functional ingredients to provide stable solid compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Emily Chen, Kaustav Ghosh, Kelsey West, Erik C. Olson
  • Publication number: 20240400940
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant booster for use in high foaming cleaning compositions. In an aspect of the invention, a C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11 or C12 linear alcohol in very low amounts is added to increase surface activity, foam and wetting properties of the composition. The alcohol is added in an amount of alcohol to surfactant of about 1:100 to 1:200 and must be linear. In another aspect, the invention relates to novel cleaning compositions such as pot and pan soaking compositions, dishwashing compositions, food and beverage foaming cleaners, vehicle cleaning and the like suitable for use in hard water, which can be solid or liquid. The invention further relates to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Amanda R. Blattner, Derrick Anderson, Gang Pu
  • Publication number: 20240349720
    Abstract: Liquid antimicrobial compositions with yeasticidal and virucidal efficacy including at least one acid, an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, and an additional surfactant, wherein the use pH is less than about 5 are disclosed. The compositions provide effective alternatives to quaternary ammonium compounds while also beneficially providing yeasticidal efficacy in addition to broad antimicrobial and virucidal efficacy. Methods of using the liquid compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Allison Prideaux, Sascha Locher, Derrick Anderson, Richard Staub, Jonathan Scott Killeen
  • Patent number: 12096769
    Abstract: Solid rinsing, cleaning and/or sanitizing compositions for various applications are provided. In particular, solid compositions include a complex of urea and an acid having desirable storage stability previously unavailable in solid urea/acid compositions. Stable solid compositions are disclosed and methods of making the same to overcome conventional limitations associated with forming kinetically and thermodynamically stable solids that utilize urea/acid compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Paul Christian, Meghan Babcock, Altony J. Miralles
  • 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
  • Patent number: 12071601
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant booster for use in high foaming cleaning compositions. In an aspect of the invention, a C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11 or C12 linear alcohol in very low amounts is added to increase surface activity, foam and wetting properties of the composition. The alcohol is added in an amount of alcohol to surfactant of about 1:100 to 1:200 and must be linear. In another aspect, the invention relates to novel cleaning compositions such as pot and pan soaking compositions, dishwashing compositions, food and beverage foaming cleaners, vehicle cleaning and the like suitable for use in hard water, which can be solid or liquid. The invention further relates to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Amanda R. Blattner, Derrick Anderson, Gang Pu
  • Publication number: 20240245053
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant are provided. In particular, food contact antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant provide a no-rinse compositions efficacious against Norovirus, having acceptable use solution pH that do not require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), are surface compatible and do not leave residues on treated surfaces are provided. Methods of cleaning a surface with the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Catherine Hanson, Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Stacy Fawbush, Kaitlin Lake, Gerard Hinrichs, Joshua Luedtke, Richard Staub, Derrick Anderson
  • Publication number: 20240218298
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for removing tenacious soils from surfaces are disclosed Compositions and methods for an enzymatic cleaning composition particularly well suited for starch and oil removal, including rice starch and chili oil, are disclosed. The methods include use of a liquid presoak cleaning composition comprising an amylase enzyme, at least one surfactant, buffer, water, and optional additional functional ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Rosalind Haas, Jesse Ray Murphy, Derrick Anderson, Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Jesus Cabanas, Hyemi Jo
  • Publication number: 20240209289
    Abstract: Methods for use of an acidic rinse aid for improved cleaning in a ware wash machine based on control of rinse pH to improve cleaning efficacy of the ware wash system are disclosed. The methods beneficially improve ware wash cleaning efficacy in combination with conventional alkaline detergent systems through generation of an acidic use pH in the rinse aid use solution. Acid rinse aid compositions for use in the methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Erik C. Olson, Rosalind Haas
  • Publication number: 20240196892
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant are provided. In particular, food contact antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant provide efficacious virucidal activity, including against Norovirus, having acceptable use solution pH that do not require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), are surface compatible and do not leave residues on treated surfaces. Methods of cleaning a surface with the compositions are also provided and may beneficially eliminate the need to rinse the antimicrobial compositions after use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Derrick Anderson, Catherine Hanson, Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Stacy Fawbush, Kaitlin Lake, Gerard Hinrichs, Joshua Luedtke, Richard Staub, Erik Olson
  • Patent number: 11950595
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant are provided. In particular, food contact antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant provide a no-rinse compositions efficacious against Norovirus, having acceptable use solution pH that do not require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), are surface compatible and do not leave residues on treated surfaces are provided. Methods of cleaning a surface with the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Hanson, Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Stacy Fawbush, Kaitlin Lake, Gerard Hinrichs, Joshua Luedtke, Richard Staub, Derrick Anderson
  • Publication number: 20240101927
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are detergent compositions containing extended chain surfactants that form microemulsions with and can remove greasy and oily stains. In certain embodiments the extended nonionic surfactant includes Guerbet C10 or C12(PO)8(EO)n. The detergent compositions and methods of employing the same beneficially clean soils from textiles including difficult to remove cosmetic soils and food oils, even those comprised of non-trans fats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Anderson, Gang Pu, Jimmy Stokes, Kaustav Ghosh
  • Patent number: 11937602
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant are provided. In particular, food contact antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant provide efficacious virucidal activity, including against Norovirus, having acceptable use solution pH that do not require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), are surface compatible and do not leave residues on treated surfaces. Methods of cleaning a surface with the compositions are also provided and may beneficially eliminate the need to rinse the antimicrobial compositions after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Derrick Anderson, Erik Olson, Catherine Hanson, Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Stacy Fawbush, Kaitlin Lake, Gerard Hinrichs, Joshua Luedtke, Richard Staub
  • Publication number: 20240093122
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to hard surface cleaning compositions, methods of making the hard surface cleaning compositions, and methods of using the hard surface cleaning compositions. In particular, the hard surface cleaning compositions have reduced surface tension for cleaning surfaces with low surface free energy. Preferably, the hard surface cleaning compositions have low contact angles on a variety of surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Erik C. Olson, Melissa Martinez-Crowley
  • Patent number: 11873465
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are detergent compositions containing extended chain surfactants that form microemulsions with and can remove greasy and oily stains. In certain embodiments the extended nonionic surfactant includes Guerbet C10 or C12(PO)8(EO)n. The detergent compositions and methods of employing the same beneficially clean soils from textiles including difficult to remove cosmetic soils and food oils, even those comprised of non-trans fats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Anderson, Gang Pu, Jimmy Stokes, Kaustav Ghosh
  • Patent number: 11845910
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to hard surface cleaning compositions, methods of making the hard surface cleaning compositions, and methods of using the hard surface cleaning compositions. In particular, the hard surface cleaning compositions have reduced surface tension for cleaning surfaces with low surface free energy. Preferably, the hard surface cleaning compositions have low contact angles on a variety of surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Erik C. Olson, Melissa Martinez-Crowley
  • Publication number: 20230374419
    Abstract: Solid and liquid enzymatic rinse aid compositions for ware washing applications are disclosed and provide soil removal during the rinse cycle. In particular, compositions and methods of using the same provide enhanced soil removal in a rinse step of ware washing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Nathan D. Peitersen, Derrick Anderson
  • Publication number: 20230174898
    Abstract: Solid laundry softening compositions and applications of use are disclosed. Solid laundry softening compositions combine quaternary ammonium compounds with an inorganic carrier to provide a flowable powder for solidification in a pressed or extruded solid composition. A high loading of quaternary ammonium compound in the inorganic carrier, including an inorganic salt, can be further combined with softening boosters, processing aids, surfactants, and/or additional functional ingredients to provide stable solid compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Emily Chen, Kaustav Ghosh, Kelsey West, Erik C. Olson