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).

  • Detergent composition including a saccharide or sugar alcohol
    Patent number: 10400194
    Abstract: Solid detergent compositions according to the present invention include at least one alkali metal silicate, at least one polycarboxylic acid, at least one saccharide or sugar alcohol and water. Suitable saccharides include sucrose, fructose, inulin, maltose and lactulose, and may be present in the composition in a concentration of at least 0.5 wt %. Compositions according to certain embodiments form stable solid block detergent compositions that do not swell significantly even when subjected to elevated temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Detergent composition comprising phosphinosuccinic acid adducts and methods of use
    Patent number: 10377971
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • SOLID CLEANING COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20190233761
    Abstract: A solid cleaning composition includes a solidified surfactant blend. The solidified surfactant blend includes (1) at least one metal alkyl ether sulfate having the formula: wherein the first metal is sodium, potassium, magnesium, or calcium, a is 1 or 2, AO is ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, or combinations thereof, x is 0.1 to 3, and y is 11 to 13. The solidified surfactant blend also includes a (2) solid surfactant and optionally (3) polyethylene glycol. Furthermore, (1) and (2) are present in a weight ratio of from 30:70 to 70:30 based on a total weight of the solidified surfactant blend. The solid cleaning composition has non-cohesive powder flow properties as determined using a Brookfield powder flow tester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Jon D. Hansen, Katherine J. Molinaro, James S. Dailey
  • SOLIDIFYING LIQUID AMINE OXIDE, BETAINE, AND/OR SULTAINE SURFACTANTS WITH A BINDER AND OPTIONAL CARRIER
    Publication number: 20190233774
    Abstract: The invention relates to solidification of liquid amine oxide, betaine, and/or sultaine surfactants with a binder 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 binder and optional carrier to form a solidified surfactant composition. The solidified surfactant compositions can be useful in various cleaning compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Jon D. Hansen, Katherine J. Molinaro, Corey Rosenthal
  • SOLIDIFYING LIQUID AMINE OXIDE, BETAINE, AND/OR SULTAINE SURFACTANTS WITH A CARRIER
    Publication number: 20190233773
    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: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Jon D. Hansen, Katherine Molinaro, Corey Rosenthal
  • SOLIDIFYING LIQUID ANIONIC SURFACTANTS
    Publication number: 20190233772
    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: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Jon D. Hansen, Katherine J. Molinaro, Corey Rosenthal
  • Two step method of cleaning, sanitizing, and rinsing a surface
    Patent number: 10358622
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions comprising phosphinosuccinic acid oligomers (PSO) in combination with a sanitizing rinse aid are disclosed. The methods beneficially clean, sanitize and rinse a surface in an efficient two-step process. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts, namely mono-, bis- and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives, in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers and/or surfactants. The sanitizing and rinsing compositions employ peroxycarboxylic acid compositions in combination with a nonionic defoaming and wetting surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Stokes, Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Steven J. Lange, Junzhong Li, Xin Sun, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub
  • ALKALINE DETERGENT COMPOSITION CONTAINING A CARBOXYLIC ACID TERPOLYMER FOR HARD WATER SCALE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20190169545
    Abstract: A highly alkaline detergent is described which includes the use of a carboxylic acid terpolymer in combination with an alkali metal hydroxide. The detergent maintains cleaning functions and also prevents hard water scaling at application temperatures, for example at temperatures of between about 145-180 degrees Fahrenheit and, for example, at a pH of 9.5 to about 13.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: CARTER M. SILVERNAIL, ERIK C. OLSON, KERRIE E. WALTERS, JUERGEN DETERING, AREND JOUKE KINGMA, JAMES S. DAILEY
  • IN SITU CLEANING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190169540
    Abstract: In situ cleaning systems and methods of use are disclosed and provide cleaning use solutions with minimal chemical additives providing environmentally-friendly cleaning compositions. The in situ cleaning system provides one or more in situ cleaning components, including water treatment components, oxidizing agent generating component and/or alkalinity generating component, providing a cleaning use solution to a washing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Kim R. Solomon, Keith E. Olson, Erik C. Olson, Michael S. Rischmiller
  • In situ cleaning system
    Patent number: 10246666
    Abstract: Methods for using in situ cleaning systems which reduce water hardness and minimize chemical additives are provided. According to the methods and systems, the methods of using may comprise providing feed water to an in situ cleaning system including water treatment components, oxidizing agent generating components and/or alkalinity generating components, contacting one or more articles with a use solution generated by the in situ cleaning system, and washing the one or more articles in a washing system. In addition to the methods of using, the systems for in situ cleaning are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Solomon, Keith E. Olson, Erik C. Olson, Michael S. Rischmiller
  • Rinse aid composition comprising a terpolmer of maleic, vinyl acetate and ethyl acrylate
    Patent number: 10208272
    Abstract: Rinse aid compositions, methods of use, and methods of making said composition are disclosed. The rinse aid compositions can be solid or liquid. The rinse aid compositions comprise a defoamer, a sheeting agent, and a terpolyer of of maleic, vinyl acetate, and ethyl acrylate. 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: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail
  • METHOD OF DISHWASHING COMPRISING DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF POLYCARBOXYLIC ACID POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20180371381
    Abstract: Methods of dishwashing to remove soils are disclosed, including a first detergent wash step, wherein the detergent is substantially-free of water conditioning agents including polycarboxylic acid polymers and phosphonates, followed by a second step of rinsing under high temperature with a water conditioning agent, namely polycarboxylic acid polymers. The methods result in little to no precipitation forming on the treated ware due to the treating of the hard water before it contacts the alkalinity source which prevents precipitation and/or flocculation from occurring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail
  • HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID ADDUCTS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20180251708
    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: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising phosphinosuccinic acid adducts and methods of use
    Patent number: 9994799
    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: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • Soil resistant surface treatment
    Patent number: 9920281
    Abstract: A soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided. In particular, a laminate composition comprising a multilayer composition of a clean surface and a dried layer of a soil resistant agent are disclosed. Soil resistant agents according to the invention include copolymers of a maleic/olefin, an olefin/acrylate and combinations thereof and are suitable for delivery with a water or other organic solvent carrier. A kit and methods for treating a clean surface using a soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided by the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Keith E. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch, Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A STABILIZED ENZYME BY PHOSPHONATES
    Publication number: 20180066213
    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: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: WENDY LO, ERIK C. OLSON
  • SOLID DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF ADJUSTING THE DISPENSE RATE OF SOLID DETERGENTS USING SOLID ANIONIC SURFACTANTS
    Publication number: 20180066208
    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 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Chelsea Pettit, Matt Molinaro
  • Synergistic interaction of weak cation exchange resin and magnesium oxide
    Patent number: 9896364
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, apparatuses, and systems for treating water. The methods, apparatuses and systems reduce scaling associated with solubilized water hardness using a sequence of water treatment agents, including an inlet, one or more treatment reservoirs containing a first treatment agent that is an exhausted ionic resin that is incapable of performing ion exchange and a second treatment agent consisting of a metal oxide and/or hydroxide compound, an outlet, and a treated water delivery line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Lee J. Monsrud, Keith E. Olson, Kristen Mills, Erik C. Olson, Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett
  • RINSE AID COMPOSITION COMPRISING A TERPOLMER OF MALEIC, VINYL ACETATE AND ETHYL ACRYLATE
    Publication number: 20180030381
    Abstract: Rinse aid compositions, methods of use, and methods of making said composition are disclosed. The rinse aid compositions can be solid or liquid. The rinse aid compositions comprise a defoamer, a sheeting agent, and a terpolyer of of maleic, vinyl acetate, and ethyl acrylate. 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: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: ERIK C. OLSON, CARTER M. SILVERNAIL
  • WAREWASHING COMPOSITION CONTAINING ALKANOL AMINE PHOSPHONATE AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20180023037
    Abstract: Alkaline ware wash detergents containing an alkali metal alkalinity source and alkanol amine phosphonate scale inhibitors and methods of employing the same for superior cleaning efficacy and hard water scale control are disclosed. Alkanol amine phosphonates beneficially reduce scale build-up, including calcium carbonate scale build-up from alkaline detergents used with hard water sources. Methods of employing the detergent compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: CARTER M. SILVERNAIL, ERIK C. OLSON, KERRIE WALTERS