Patents by Inventor Eric Balz

Eric Balz 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).

  • Patent number: 10514367
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a color indicator that signals when the concentration of an antimicrobial solution changes. In some embodiments, the color indicator is specific for changes in the concentration of an antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound in an antimicrobial solution. The color indicator can be incorporated into a variety of articles including towels, labels, containers, buckets, trays, sinks, spray bottles, liners for containers, buckets, sinks, or spray bottles, indictor wands or strips, and test kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Sherri Tischler
  • Publication number: 20150362466
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a color indicator that signals when the concentration of an antimicrobial solution changes. In some embodiments, the color indicator is specific for changes in the concentration of an antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound in an antimicrobial solution. The color indicator can be incorporated into a variety of articles including towels, labels, containers, buckets, trays, sinks, spray bottles, liners for containers, buckets, sinks, or spray bottles, indictor wands or strips, and test kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Sherri Tischler
  • Patent number: 9144620
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a color indicator that signals when the concentration of an antimicrobial solution changes. In some embodiments, the color indicator is specific for changes in the concentration of an antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound in an antimicrobial solution. The color indicator can be incorporated into a variety of articles including towels, labels, containers, buckets, trays, sinks, spray bottles, liners for containers, buckets, sinks, or spray bottles, indicator wands or strips, and test kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Sherri Tischler
  • Publication number: 20130243645
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a color indicator that signals when the concentration of an antimicrobial solution changes. In some embodiments, the color indicator is specific for changes in the concentration of an antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound in an antimicrobial solution. The color indicator can be incorporated into a variety of articles including towels, labels, containers, buckets, trays, sinks, spray bottles, liners for containers, buckets, sinks, or spray bottles, indictor wands or strips, and test kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Sherri Tischler
  • Patent number: 7794165
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system for applying floor finish. The system can include a back or other pack configured to hold one or more containers of liquid floor finish, a wand applicator, and metering valve. The wand applicator can include handle and conduit. The conduit can provide fluid communication of floor finish from the container to a floor. The metering valve can be configured to controllably provide fluid communication of floor finish through the conduit and to release floor finish onto the floor. In an embodiment the system also includes a cleanout coupler. In an embodiment the system also includes a filter configured to filter the floor finish. In an embodiment, the backpack includes a grip configured for carrying the backpack. In an embodiment, the backpack includes positioning portion or surface configured to support portions of the container. In an embodiment, the backpack includes padded attachment apparatus configured to support the backpack on a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Brian Carlson, Darren Jahnke, James P. Gardner, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080063460
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system for applying floor finish. The system can include a back or other pack configured to hold one or more containers of liquid floor finish, a wand applicator, and metering valve. The wand applicator can include handle and conduit. The conduit can provide fluid communication of floor finish from the container to a floor. The metering valve can be configured to controllably provide fluid communication of floor finish through the conduit and to release floor finish onto the floor. In an embodiment the system also includes a cleanout coupler. In an embodiment the system also includes a filter configured to filter the floor finish. In an embodiment, the backpack includes a grip configured for carrying the backpack. In an embodiment, the backpack includes positioning portion or surface configured to support portions of the container. In an embodiment, the backpack includes padded attachment apparatus configured to support the backpack on a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Brian Carlson, Darren Jahnke, James Gardner
  • Publication number: 20070237568
    Abstract: A system for the formation of a thick robust transparent floor finish layer from a high solids formulation with an applicator device utilizing micro fiber technology. A micro fiber applicator device can be configured to apply a sufficient amount of an aqueous high solids floor finish to obtain a thick robust finish layer in a single application. One system for applying the floor finish can comprise a source of aqueous floor finish and an applicator wand comprising an application nozzle and application surface. Application surface can comprise micro fiber technology in a pad structure comprising a reservoir foam and a micro fiber applicator surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Brian Carlson, Darren Jahnke, James Gardner
  • Patent number: 7232272
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system for applying floor finish. The system can include a back or other pack configured to hold one or more containers of liquid floor finish, a wand applicator, and metering valve. The wand applicator can include handle and conduit. The conduit can provide fluid communication of floor finish from the container to a floor. The metering valve can be configured to controllably provide fluid communication of floor finish through the conduit and to release floor finish onto the floor. In an embodiment the system also includes a cleanout coupler. In an embodiment the system also includes a filter configured to filter the floor finish. In an embodiment, the backpack includes a grip configured for carrying the backpack. In an embodiment, the backpack includes positioning portion or surface configured to support portions of the container. In an embodiment, the backpack includes padded attachment apparatus configured to support the backpack on a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Brian Carlson, Darren Jahnke, James P. Gardner, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20050073162
    Abstract: A bag carrying handle (10) includes a grip section (11) and a neck section (12). The neck section (12) is sized and configured to support a spout (22) of a flexible bag (20) to thereby make carrying and handling easier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Handberg, Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Jay Anderson
  • Publication number: 20040234324
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system for applying floor finish. The system can include a back or other pack configured to hold one or more containers of liquid floor finish, a wand applicator, and metering valve. The wand applicator can include handle and conduit. The conduit can provide fluid communication of floor finish from the container to a floor. The metering valve can be configured to controllably provide fluid communication of floor finish through the conduit and to release floor finish onto the floor. In an embodiment the system also includes a cleanout coupler. In an embodiment the system also includes a filter configured to filter the floor finish. In an embodiment, the backpack includes a grip configured for carrying the backpack. In an embodiment, the backpack includes positioning portion or surface configured to support portions of the container. In an embodiment, the backpack includes padded attachment apparatus configured to support the backpack on a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Brian Carlson, Darren Jahnke, James P. Gardner
  • Patent number: 5941416
    Abstract: A portable dispenser including a concentrate reservoir configured within the dispenser; a use-solution reservoir configured within the dispenser and positioned adjacent the concentrate reservoir; means connecting the concentrate reservoir and the use-solution reservoir, the connecting means providing for fluid flow between the concentrate reservoir and the use-solution reservoir; an inlet for introducing diluent into the dispenser; and means for generating a use-solution by drawing concentrate from the concentrate reservoir, whereby when a diluent is introduced into the dispenser inlet, the use-solution generating means is activated drawing concentrate from the concentrate reservoir and mixing the concentrate with the diluent to form a use-solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Kay Chemical Company
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Eric Padelford, John Rolando, John Thomas, Dan Boche, deceased
  • Patent number: D381141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Balz
  • Patent number: D383264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Balz