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).

  • Solid enzymatic detergent compositions and methods of use and manufacture
    Patent number: 11377626
    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: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, David Riehm, Carter M. Silvernail, Olivia N. L. Finster, Michael S. Rischmiller, Timothy Meier
  • Solidifying liquid anionic surfactants
    Patent number: 11377628
    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: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Jon D. Hansen, Katherine J. Molinaro, Corey Rosenthal
  • MULTIPURPOSE ALKALINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20220162526
    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: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Hilina Emiru, Derrick Anderson, Kelly Anne Rightmire, Timothy Meier
  • PRESSED MANUAL DISH DETERGENT
    Publication number: 20220154102
    Abstract: A solid block detergent composition is described which can be dispensed with a water spray to form an aqueous detergent for cutting and removing grease, removing and suspending soils and rinsing easily leaving cleaned ware. The solid block detergent contains a neutralized sulfonated anionic surfactant in combination with various processing aids to optimize soil removal in a formulation that can be pressed for form a solid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Thomas Muller, Jeffrey John Biggs, Angela Sivanich, Katherine Molinaro, Kelsey West, Matthew Paul Molinaro
  • PERSONAL CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS WITH SURFACTANTS FOR INCREASED FOAM PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20220142879
    Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions are disclosed with a synergistic combination of anionic surfactants in that impart early formation of foam with lasting foam stability. An anionic sulfate surfactant is provided in combination with a bio renewable alkyl sulfoacetate/alkyl ethoxy sulfoacetate surfactant for use as a liquid hand soap, liquid body wash, antimicrobial or sanitizing composition, or shampoo. The surfactant combination is also less irritating to skin. Methods of use and methods of making such compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Kerrie E. Walters, Erik C. Olson
  • REDUCING AGENT AS CORROSION INHIBITOR FOR MACHINE WAREWASH
    Publication number: 20220135907
    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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Steven Lundberg, Andrew M. Jensen, John Mansergh, Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Derrick Anderson, Mara Exline
  • SOLIDIFYING LIQUID AMINE OXIDE, BETAINE, AND/OR SULTAINE SURFACTANTS WITH A CARRIER
    Publication number: 20220081658
    Abstract: The invention relates to solidification of liquid amine oxide, betaine, and/or sultaine surfactants with a 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 a carrier to form a solidified surfactant composition. The solidified surfactant compositions can be useful in various cleaning compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Jon D. Hansen, Katherine Molinaro, Corey Rosenthal
  • Pressed manual dish detergent
    Patent number: 11268045
    Abstract: A solid block detergent composition is described which can be dispensed with a water spray to form an aqueous detergent for cutting and removing grease, removing and suspending soils and rinsing easily leaving cleaned ware. The solid block detergent contains a neutralized sulfonated anionic surfactant in combination with various processing aids to optimize soil removal in a formulation that can be pressed for form a solid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Thomas Muller, Jeffrey John Biggs, Angela Sivanich, Katherine J. Molinaro, Kelsey West, Matthew Paul Molinaro
  • Solidifying liquid amine oxide, betaine, and/or sultaine surfactants with a carrier
    Patent number: 11214763
    Abstract: The invention relates to solidification of liquid amine oxide, betaine, and/or sultaine surfactants with a 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 a carrier to form a solidified surfactant composition. The solidified surfactant compositions can be useful in various cleaning compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Jon D. Hansen, Katherine Molinaro, Corey Rosenthal
  • SOLID DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF ADJUSTING THE DISPENSE RATE OF SOLID DETERGENTS USING SOLID ANIONIC SURFACTANTS
    Publication number: 20210395644
    Abstract: A method of adjusting dispense rate of a solid detergent block of a detergent composition is described here. A solid detergent block is produced from this method may have a predetermined dispense rate or a comparable dispense rate as a solid detergent block produced by extruding method. A process for producing a solid detergent block and a solid detergent composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Chelsea Pettit, Matt Molinaro
  • SOLID RINSE AID COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYACRYLIC ACID
    Publication number: 20210371777
    Abstract: Solid rinse aid compositions, methods of use, and methods of making said composition are disclosed. Rinse aid is provided by a solidification agent, a sheeting agent, a defoamer component, and a polyacrylic acid homopolymer or alkali metal salt thereof forming a solid compositions. Preferred solidification agents include aromatic sulfonates. Preferred sheeting agents include one or more alcohol ethyoxylates. Preferred defoamer components include a polymer compound including one or more ethylene oxide groups. The solid rinse aid compositions are preferably substantially free of sulfate and sulfate-containing compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID ADDUCTS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20210363467
    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 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • TRIAMINE SOLIDIFICATION USING DIACIDS
    Publication number: 20210352894
    Abstract: Stable, solid triamine compositions are disclosed. The pressed, cast, extruded or other solid compositions are suitable for antimicrobial, sanitizing and disinfectant applications. Ready-to-use solutions are obtained by dissolving the solid triamine compositions with water and the methods of use thereof are particularly suitable for cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, rinsing and/or lubricating. Beneficially, the solid triamine compositions are at least partially neutralized, allowing activity of 90% and greater of the biocidal triamine, and provide at least substantially similar or superior performance and micro efficacy to liquid formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail, Gregory G. Griese
  • LOW FOAM CLEANING COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20210340464
    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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Derrick Anderson, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Erik C. Olson
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID ADDUCTS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20210309939
    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 had 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: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • Solid detergent compositions and methods of adjusting the dispense rate of solid detergents using solid anionic surfactants
    Patent number: 11136529
    Abstract: A method of adjusting dispense rate of a solid detergent block of a detergent composition is described here. A solid detergent block is produced from this method may have a predetermined dispense rate or a comparable dispense rate as a solid detergent block produced by extruding method. A process for producing a solid detergent block and a solid detergent composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Chelsea Pettit, Matt Molinaro
  • NOVEL 2-IN-1 SANITIZING AND RINSE AID COMPOSITIONS EMPLOYING AMINE BASED SURFACTANTS IN MACHINE WAREWASHING
    Publication number: 20210292679
    Abstract: Sanitizing cleaning/rinse aid compositions for various applications including institutional machine warewash sanitizing are disclosed. In particular, concentrated and use compositions, such as concentrated liquid rinse aid compositions or ware wash detergents, employing an amine-based surfactant and a defoaming agent are disclosed. In particular, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for providing a sanitizing rinse with desired antimicrobial efficacy against a broad spectrum of gram-negative microbes, suitable foaming profiles, and beneficial applications of use of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Derrick Richard Anderson, Kelly Anne Rightmire, Erik C. Olson, Jesse Ray Murphy, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Solid rinse aid composition comprising polyacrylic acid
    Patent number: 11118140
    Abstract: Solid rinse aid compositions, methods of use, and methods of making said composition are disclosed. Rinse aid is provided by a solidification agent, a sheeting agent, a defoamer component, and a polyacrylic acid homopolymer or alkali metal salt thereof forming a solid compositions. Preferred solidification agents include aromatic sulfonates. Preferred sheeting agents include one or more alcohol ethyoxylates. Preferred defoamer components include a polymer compound including one or more ethylene oxide groups. The solid rinse aid compositions are preferably substantially free of sulfate and sulfate-containing compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A STABILIZED ENZYME BY PHOSPHONATES
    Publication number: 20210253979
    Abstract: Detergent compositions that contain an enzyme, alkaline source, and phosphonate or amine phosphonate salt are described here. A use solution of the detergent compositions containing disclosed phosphonates can retain its enzyme activity for an extended period of time. Specifically, one specific type of phosphonates and another specific type of amine phosphonate salts were discovered to stabilize enzymes in detergent compositions. Solid detergent compositions that contain disclosed phosphonate or amine phosphonate salts are more effective to remove soils and can save production and use costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson
  • Triamine solidification using diacids
    Patent number: 11051512
    Abstract: Stable, solid triamine compositions are disclosed. The pressed, cast, extruded or other solid compositions are suitable for antimicrobial, sanitizing and disinfectant applications. Ready-to-use solutions are obtained by dissolving the solid triamine compositions with water and the methods of use thereof are particularly suitable for cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, rinsing and/or lubricating. Beneficially, the solid triamine compositions are at least partially neutralized, allowing activity of 90% and greater of the biocidal triamine, and provide at least substantially similar or superior performance and micro efficacy to liquid formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail, Gregory G. Griese