Patents by Inventor Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett

Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett 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: 9969959
    Abstract: Industrial 2-in-1 cleaning compositions providing both detergency and rinseability in a single cleaning composition are disclosed. Alkali metal carbonate-based cleaning compositions and methods of both making and using the same provide user-friendly, solid, detergent compositions without the need for using a separate rinse aid composition. The compositions and methods are particularly well suited for use in industrial cleaning using alkali metal carbonate compositions that beneficially provide cleaning and rinseability in the rinse cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Monique Roerdink Lander, Carter M. Silvernail, Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Kerrie E. Walters
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20180010068
    Abstract: Industrial 2-in-1 cleaning compositions providing both detergency and rinseability in a single cleaning composition comprising a polymer are disclosed. Alkali metal carbonate-based cleaning compositions and methods of both making and using the same provide user-friendly, solid, detergent compositions without the need for using a separate rinse aid composition. The compositions and methods are particularly well suited for use in industrial cleaning using alkali metal carbonate compositions that beneficially provide cleaning and rinseability in the rinse cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: MONIQUE ROERDINK LANDER, CARTER M. SILVERNAIL, ERIN JANE DAHLQUIST HOWLETT, KERRIE E. WALTERS
  • Patent number: 9796947
    Abstract: Industrial 2-in-1 cleaning compositions providing both detergency and rinseability in a single cleaning composition comprising a polymer are disclosed. Alkali metal carbonate-based cleaning compositions and methods of both making and using the same provide user-friendly, solid, detergent compositions without the need for using a separate rinse aid composition. The compositions and methods are particularly well suited for use in industrial cleaning using alkali metal carbonate compositions that beneficially provide cleaning and rinseability in the rinse cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Monique Roerdink Lander, Carter M. Silvernail, Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Kerrie E. Walters
  • Publication number: 20160289601
    Abstract: A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 quaternary functionalized alkyl polyglucoside selected from the group consisting of stearyldimoniumhydroxypropyl laurylglucosides chloride and lauryldimoniumhydroxypropyl cocoglucosides chloride, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Amanda Ruth Blattner
  • Publication number: 20160264915
    Abstract: Phosphorus-free detergent compositions are provided. Detergent compositions including an aminocarboxylate, water conditioning agent, source of alkalinity and water beneficially do not require the use of additional surfactants and/or polymers to provide suitable detergency and prevent scale build-up on treated surfaces. The detergent compositions are used with a sanitizer to employ the phosphorus-free detergent compositions for use as low temperature ware wash detergents that beneficially reduce scale build-up. Methods of employing the phosphorus-free detergent compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Carter M. Silvernail, Steven E. Lentsch, Terrence P. Everson
  • Publication number: 20160068789
    Abstract: Caustic-free detergent compositions are provided. Detergent compositions including an aminocarboxylate, water conditioning agent, non-caustic source of alkalinity and water beneficially do not require the use of additional surfactants and/or polymers to provide suitable detergency and prevent scale build-up on treated surfaces. The detergent compositions are used with a sanitizer to employ the caustic-free detergent compositions are particularly suitable for use as low temperature ware wash detergents that beneficially reduce scale build-up. Methods of employing the caustic-free detergent compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: ERIN JANE DAHLQUIST HOWLETT, STEVEN E. LENTSCH, TERRENCE P. EVERSON, CARTER M. SILVERNAIL
  • Publication number: 20160031735
    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 a first threshold agent shedding weak cation exchange resin and a second magnesium compound conversion agent water treatment. The system or apparatus and methods according to the invention provide synergistic reduction of hard water scaling and elimination of cementing on the insoluble magnesium compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: KIM R. SMITH, LEE J. MONSRUD, KEITH E. OLSON, KRISTEN MILLS, ERIK C. OLSON, ERIN JANE DAHLQUIST-HOWLETT
  • Publication number: 20150252296
    Abstract: Industrial 2-in-1 cleaning compositions providing both detergency and rinseability in a single cleaning composition are disclosed. Alkali metal carbonate-based cleaning compositions and methods of both making and using the same provide user-friendly, solid, detergent compositions without the need for using a separate rinse aid composition. The compositions and methods are particularly well suited for use in industrial cleaning using alkali metal carbonate compositions that beneficially provide cleaning and rinseability in the rinse cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Monique Roerdink Lander, Carter M. Silvernail, Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Kerrie E. Walters
  • Publication number: 20150252295
    Abstract: Industrial 2-in-1 cleaning compositions providing both detergency and rinseability in a single cleaning composition comprising a polymer are disclosed. Alkali metal carbonate-based cleaning compositions and methods of both making and using the same provide user-friendly, solid, detergent compositions without the need for using a separate rinse aid composition. The compositions and methods are particularly well suited for use in industrial cleaning using alkali metal carbonate compositions that beneficially provide cleaning and rinseability in the rinse cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Monique Roerdink Lander, Carter M. Silvernail, Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Kerrie E. Walters