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 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
  • 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
  • Alkaline detergent composition containing a carboxylic acid/polyalkylene oxide copolymer for hard water scale control
    Patent number: 9840683
    Abstract: An alkaline detergent is described which includes the use of a copolymer in combination with an alkali metal hydroxide. The detergent maintains cleaning functions and also prevents hard water scaling, for example at application temperatures of between 145-180 degrees Fahrenheit and with a pH of 9.5 to about 13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignees: BASF SE, Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Kerrie E. Walters, Juergen Detering, Arend Jouke Kingma, James S. Dailey
  • TWO STEP METHOD OF CLEANING, SANITIZING, AND RINSING A SURFACE
    Publication number: 20170321165
    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: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: JENNIFER STOKES, CARTER M. SILVERNAIL, ERIK C. OLSON, STEVEN J. LANGE, JUNZHONG LI, XIN SUN, ALLISON BREWSTER, RICHARD STAUB
  • Rinse aid composition comprising a terpolmer of maleic, vinyl acetate and ethyl acrylate
    Patent number: 9809786
    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 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: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: ECOLAB USE INC.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Sivernail
  • Warewashing composition containing alkanol amine phosphonate and methods of use
    Patent number: 9765286
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Kerrie Walters
  • Two step method of cleaning, sanitizing, and rinsing a surface
    Patent number: 9752105
    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: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Stokes, Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Steven J. Lange, Junzhong Li, Xin Sun, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub
  • Method of killing bedbug eggs
    Patent number: 9743661
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of pre-rinsing laundry and treating other surfaces employing a composition that can kill bedbug eggs. The composition includes a fatty alcohol and an alcohol ethoxylate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Yvonne M. Killeen, Victor F. Man, Joelle F. Olson, Erin F. Loosbrock
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID ADDUCTS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170233684
    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 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • PRESSED MANUAL DISH DETERGENT
    Publication number: 20170158988
    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: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: WENDY LO, ERIK C. OLSON, THOMAS MULLER, JEFFREY JOHN BIGGS, ANGELA SIVANICH, KATHERINE MOLINARO, KELSEY WEST, MATT MOLINARO
  • Detergent composition comprising phosphinosuccinic acid adducts and methods of use
    Patent number: 9670434
    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: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
  • Freestanding detergent composition not requiring an automated dispenser
    Patent number: 9663748
    Abstract: A solid controlled release composition according to the present invention includes at least one cellulosic material, water, at least one active ingredient, and optionally at least one of a saccharide, sugar alcohol or salt. The active ingredient can be a polycarboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michael E. Besse
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITION INCLUDING A SACCHARIDE OR SUGAR ALCOHOL
    Publication number: 20170145350
    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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail
  • HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYACRYLATES FOR ALUMINUM PROTECTION IN WAREWASH APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20170107314
    Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided for use for in cleaning of alkaline sensitive metals such as aluminum or aluminum containing alloys. The compositions include alternatives to sodium tripolyphosphate and/or other phosphorous containing raw materials, while retaining cleaning performance and corrosion prevention. According to the invention, high molecular weight polyacrylates (polyacrylic acid homopolymers) with a molecular weight of at least about 5000 are used as corrosion inhibitors and can be included for aluminum protection in a number of different detergent compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
  • TRIAMINE SOLIDIFICATION USING DIACIDS
    Publication number: 20170079266
    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: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail, Gregory G. Griese
  • METHODS OF MAKING TRIAMINE SOLIDS
    Publication number: 20170079265
    Abstract: Methods of making triamine solids are disclosed. Solids including free-flowing powders, to pressed, cast, extruded or other solids are disclosed. Compositions employing the solid triamines are provided and methods of use thereof are particularly suitable for cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, rinsing and/or lubricating are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail, Gregory G. Griese
  • Detergent composition including a saccharide or sugar alcohol
    Patent number: 9598660
    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: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail
  • High molecular weight polyacrylates for aluminum protection in warewash applications
    Patent number: 9567552
    Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided for use for in cleaning of alkaline sensitive metals such as aluminum or aluminum containing alloys. The compositions include alternatives to sodium tripolyphosphate and/or other phosphorous containing raw materials, while retaining cleaning performance and corrosion prevention. According to the invention, high molecular weight polyacrylates (polyacrylic acid homopolymers) with a molecular weight of at least about 5000 are used as corrosion inhibitors and can be included for aluminum protection in a number of different detergent compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Devon Beau Hammel