Patents by Inventor Erik C. Olson

Erik C. Olson 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: 12655365
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to low foam cleaning compositions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds, as well as, methods of manufacturing and methods of using the low foam cleaning compositions. Beneficially the cleaning compositions are compatible with cleaning methods and apparatuses requiring low foam, including, but not limited to, machine warewash and clean-in-place. The cleaning compositions are particularly suitable for low temperature sanitizing applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Erik C. Olson
  • Publication number: 20260159784
    Abstract: Solid multiuse and multipurpose compositions having enzyme and percarbonate to provide detergency and presoak capabilities with synergistic soils removal, including burnt food soil removal, are disclosed. The solid compositions are suitable for manual detergency, presoak applications and cleaning various hard surfaces, including floors. Methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2025
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Michael S. Rischmiller, Erik C. Olson, Kristopher Alan Hodgson, Seth Louis Marquard, Mandy Sunde, Evan Y. Manderfield
  • Patent number: 12644072
    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: November 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Erik C. Olson, Melissa Martinez-Crowley
  • Patent number: 12630789
    Abstract: Detergent compositions effective for controlling hard water scale accumulation are disclosed. Detergent compositions employing phosphinosuccinic acid and mono-, bis- and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives with alkali metal carbonate and/or alkali metal hydroxide reduce hard water scale accumulation on treated surfaces at alkaline conditions between about pH of 9 and 12.5. Methods employing the detergent compositions and preventing hard water scale accumulation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • Patent number: 12630786
    Abstract: Solid alkali metal benzyl oxide compositions providing flowable solids, namely flowable powders and flowable granulates, and solid compositions containing the alkali metal benzyl oxide compositions in combination with additional components are disclosed. Methods of making the solid compositions and using the solid compositions are also provided. The solid compositions are particularly useful for making solid cleaning compositions, including degreasing compositions, that beneficially are PPE-free providing safety improvements over liquid formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Austin Peterson, Wendy Lo
  • Patent number: 12600922
    Abstract: Warewash detergent compositions with reducing agents to overcome corrosion challenges in stainless steel dish machines subject to conditions from chlorine sanitizing rinse steps (or other oxidizing chlorine containing compositions) are provided. Liquid and solid detergent composition beneficially containing a reducing agent that reacts with chlorine introduced in sanitizing rinse steps that follow detergent cleaning steps are provided. Methods for ware washing using the detergent compositions with reducing agents and methods for reducing residual chlorine in a ware washing cycle are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Steven Lundberg, Andrew M. Jensen, John Mansergh, Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Derrick Anderson, Mara Carver
  • Patent number: 12600921
    Abstract: No rinse, low pH food contact disinfecting and sanitizing compositions comprising one or more quaternary ammonium compounds in combination with an acid source are provided. The compositions include antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compounds such as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (ADBAC), alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (ADEBAC), dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides (DAAC), or a combination thereof together with an organic acid. The disinfecting and sanitizing compositions and methods of using the same provide enhanced microbial kill at an acidic pH and even at very low concentrations of the antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Kelly Anne Rightmire, Erik C. Olson
  • Publication number: 20260055343
    Abstract: Solid cleaning compositions that are safe for contact without the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and have optimal dissolution rate and degreasing performance. In particular, the solid cleaning compositions include a non-hydroxide alkali metal alkalinity source(s), acid(s), water conditioning agent(s), a cleaning surfactant comprising an amphoteric, anionic and/or nonionic surfactant(s) and/or a coating surfactant comprising a nonionic surfactant(s) to provide the optimal dissolution and performance while being PPE-free are disclosed. Methods of providing concentrate and/or use solutions of the solid cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Inventors: Kelly Anne Rightmire, Eileen McIntire, Erik C. Olson, Kerrie E. Walters, Stephan Hubig, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
  • Patent number: 12486474
    Abstract: Solid cleaning compositions that are safe for contact without the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and have optimal dissolution rate and degreasing performance. In particular, the solid cleaning compositions include a non-hydroxide alkali metal alkalinity source(s), acid(s), water conditioning agent(s), a cleaning surfactant comprising an amphoteric, anionic and/or nonionic surfactant(s) and/or a coating surfactant comprising a nonionic surfactant(s) to provide the optimal dissolution and performance while being PPE-free are disclosed. Methods of providing concentrate and/or use solutions of the solid cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2025
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kelly Anne Rightmire, Eileen McIntire, Erik C. Olson, Kerrie E. Walters, Stephan Hubig, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
  • Publication number: 20250354089
    Abstract: Pressed tablet compositions providing stabilized foaming and fast dissolution times of the tablets are provided. In particular, high foaming tablet compositions with a significantly smaller amount of surfactant active ingredients are provided along with methods of use thereof that are suitable for use as detergent compositions, foaming hand soap compositions, hard surface cleaning compositions, and carpet shampoo compositions for consumer and institutional uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2025
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Inventors: Ryan Giffin Moore, Matthew Frederick Slozer, Wendy Lo, Emily Olson, Erik C. Olson
  • Patent number: 12460157
    Abstract: Multipurpose acidic compositions for cleaning and/or sanitizing are provided. The acidic compositions are liquids that remove polymerized soils, hard water deposit (e.g., calcium carbonate), soap scum, rust and other stains (e.g., coffee and tea), including assisting in general cleaning of difficult soils, such as fats, oils, cosmetics, and other difficult soils. The acidic compositions can include at least one organic acid and a solvent or solvent system, and if desired, can be PPE free compositions. Methods for using the acidic compositions as pre-treatments, soaks and/or application in machine and manual warewash are also provided. Methods for using the acidic compositions for removing polymerized oils, carbonized soils, fats, oils, stains (e.g., coffee and tea), hard water scale/deposits, and cosmetics are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Hilina Emiru, Derrick Anderson, Kelly Anne Rightmire, Timothy Meier
  • Publication number: 20250320431
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • Publication number: 20250304881
    Abstract: A neutralizer, destainer/descaling, and passivating composition and methods of using the same on metal surfaces are disclosed. The compositions are particularly well suited for the treatment of health care surfaces and other hard surfaces in need of treatment. In particular, the neutralizer, destainer/descaling, and passivating composition is an acid-based composition for use in instrument reprocessing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2025
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Michael S. Rischmiller, Erik C. Olson
  • Publication number: 20250297196
    Abstract: The invention relates to solidification of liquid anionic surfactants with a binder, carrier, or both binder and carrier to form a solidified surfactant composition. In particular, the invention relates to solidification of liquid surfactants utilizing drying device(s), wherein the feed composition contains at least one liquid surfactant and the binder, carrier, or binder and carrier to form a solidified surfactant composition. The solidified surfactant compositions can be useful in various cleaning compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2025
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Jon D. Hansen, Katherine J. Molinaro, Corey Rosenthal
  • Publication number: 20250290011
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid, enzymatic detergent compositions and methods of making and using the same. In a preferred embodiment, the detergent compositions are particularly useful for cleaning medical and dental instruments. In a preferred embodiment the compositions are particularly use for cleaning ware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, David Riehm, Carter M. Silvernail, Olivia N. L. Finster, Michael S. Rischmiller, Timothy Meier
  • Publication number: 20250250512
    Abstract: Liquid multipurpose alkaline compositions for use as pre-sprays to beneficially remove polymerized soils, de-stain, remove hard water deposits and/or otherwise assist in general cleaning of difficult soils are provided. The multipurpose alkaline compositions include at least one non-hydroxide alkaline source, at least one surfactant, a chelant and a solvent system. The multipurpose alkaline compositions can be PPE free compositions. Methods of using the multipurpose alkaline compositions as pre-treatments, soaks and/or application in machine and manual warewash are also provided. Methods for using the multipurpose alkaline compositions for removing tea stains, coffee stains, hard water scale/deposits, polymerized oils, carbonized soils, fats, oils, and cosmetics are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Hilina Emiru, Derrick Anderson, Kelly Anne Rightmire, Timothy Meier
  • Patent number: 12371639
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • Patent number: 12359147
    Abstract: The invention relates to solidification of liquid anionic surfactants with a binder, carrier, or both binder and carrier to form a solidified surfactant composition. In particular, the invention relates to solidification of liquid surfactants utilizing drying device(s), wherein the feed composition contains at least one liquid surfactant and the binder, carrier, or binder and carrier to form a solidified surfactant composition. The solidified surfactant compositions can be useful in various cleaning compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Jon D. Hansen, Katherine Molinaro, Corey Rosenthal
  • Patent number: 12351775
    Abstract: A neutralizer, destainer/descaling, and passivating composition and methods of using the same on metal surfaces are disclosed. The compositions are particularly well suited for the treatment of health care surfaces and other hard surfaces in need of treatment. In particular, the neutralizer, destainer/descaling, and passivating composition is an acid-based composition for use in instrument reprocessing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Michael S. Rischmiller, Erik C. Olson
  • Patent number: 12351783
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid, enzymatic detergent compositions and methods of making and using the same. In a preferred embodiment, the detergent compositions are particularly useful for cleaning medical and dental instruments. In a preferred embodiment the compositions are particularly use for cleaning ware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, David Riehm, Carter M. Silvernail, Olivia N. L. Finster, Michael S. Rischmiller, Timothy Meier