Patents by Inventor Frederick W. Holzhauer
Frederick W. Holzhauer 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).
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Patent number: 9909087Abstract: In one embodiment, a cleaning composition includes a surfactant system having an invert structure; and at least one enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: METHOD PRODUCTS, PBCInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 9879204Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; and an amine neutralized organic acid (ANOA). A concentrated composition according to yet another embodiment includes an amine neutralized organic acid (ANOA) present in an effective amount to lower a freezing point of the concentrated composition, wherein the ANOA is present at no more than about 5 wt % based on a total weight of the concentrated composition. A concentrated cleaning composition in yet another embodiment includes a surfactant system having an invert structure, the surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; an organic acid present in a concentration of greater than 0 to about 5 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; and an alkaline component. Methods of making are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: METHOD PRODUCTS, PBCInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 9139798Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a water-in-oil emulsion, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Method Products, PBCInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 8992632Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a continuous phase, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Method Products, PBCInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 8598109Abstract: A fabric softener formulation according to one embodiment includes 70-80 wt % methyl bis (canola amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate; 2-4 wt % dicocoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium CL; >0-12 wt % of a glycol; >0-10 wt % solvent; 0-5 wt % methyl laurate; 0-5 wt % alcohol; and 0-5 wt % fragrance. A fabric softener formulation according to another embodiment includes 20-30 wt % solvent; >0-2 wt % coco methyl ester ethoxylate; >0-3 wt % glycerin; >0-3 wt % dicocoethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate with propylene glycol; 1-5 wt % alcohol; 35-45 wt % methyl bis(canolaamideoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate with propylene glycol; 0-5 wt % fragrance; 0-2 wt % acid; and 20-30 wt % water.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Method Products, Inc.Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Donald H. Frey
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Publication number: 20130053298Abstract: In one embodiment, a cleaning composition includes a surfactant system having an invert structure; and at least one enzyme.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: METHOD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Publication number: 20110230380Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; and an amine neutralized organic acid (ANOA). A concentrated composition according to yet another embodiment includes an amine neutralized organic acid (ANOA) present in an effective amount to lower a freezing point of the concentrated composition, wherein the ANOA is present at no more than about 5 wt % based on a total weight of the concentrated composition. A concentrated cleaning composition in yet another embodiment includes a surfactant system having an invert structure, the surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; an organic acid present in a concentration of greater than 0 to about 5 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; and an alkaline component. Methods of making are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: METHOD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Publication number: 20110061173Abstract: A fabric softener formulation according to one embodiment includes 70-80 wt % methyl bis (canola amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate; 2-4 wt % dicocoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium CL; >0-12 wt % of a glycol; >0-10 wt % solvent; 0-5 wt % methyl laurate; 0-5 wt % alcohol; and 0-5 wt % fragrance. A fabric softener formulation according to another embodiment includes 20-30 wt % solvent; >0-2 wt % coco methyl ester ethoxylate; >0-3 wt % glycerin; >0-3 wt % dicocoethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate with propylene glycol; 1-5 wt % alcohol; 35-45 wt % methyl bis(canolaamideoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate with propylene glycol; 0-5 wt % fragrance; 0-2 wt % acid; and 20-30 wt % water.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: Method Products, Inc.Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Donald H. Frey
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Publication number: 20100299846Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a continuous phase, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Method Products, Inc.Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Publication number: 20100093595Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a continuous phase, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 6451062Abstract: The invention relates to an improved hide-curing additive comprising an effective biocidal amount of an essential oil and a non-ionic surfactant. The improved additive provides an effective cure for the hides, is environmentally safe and economical.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1998Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Birko CorporationInventors: Dana J. Johnson, Terry L. McAninch, Frederick W. Holzhauer
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Patent number: 6348226Abstract: A tripe bleaching composition facilitating the economical processing of tripe comprising: Peracid precursor 7.5-14% by wt. Hydrogen Peroxide 9.0-46% by wt. Water balance. The peracid precursor may be at least one member selected from the group consisting of tartaric, malic, maleic and acetic acid, with tartaric or malic acid being particularly preferred.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1998Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Inventors: Terry L. McAninch, Frederick W. Holzhauer
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Publication number: 20010001479Abstract: The invention relates to an improved hide-curing additive comprising an effective biocidal amount of an essential oil and a non-ionic surfactant. The improved additive provides an effective cure for the hides, is environmentally safe and economical.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 1998Publication date: May 24, 2001Applicant: Dana J. JohnsonInventors: DANA J. JOHNSON, TERRY L. MCANINCH, FREDERICK W. HOLZHAUER
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Patent number: 5647997Abstract: A process for the separation and purification of fat-containing waste water including the step of adding an effective flocculating and oxidizing amount of a composition comprising:10-30% wt. peracid precursor15-70% wt. hydrogen peroxide1-10% wt. phosphoric acidbal. waterThe process may also include the addition of ferrous sulfate or other source of ionic iron to accelerate the action of the peracid composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1995Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Assignee: Birko CorporationInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Dana J. Johnson, Terry McAninch
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Patent number: 5472619Abstract: A process for the separation and purification of fat-containing waste water including the step of adding an effective flocculating and oxidizing amount of a composition including:10-30% acetic acid5-20% peracetic acid15-25% hydrogen peroxide1-10% phosphoric acidbal. waterThe process may also include the addition of ferrous sulfate or other source of ionic iron to accelerate the action of the peracetic acid composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1993Date of Patent: December 5, 1995Assignee: Birko CorporationInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Dana J. Johnson, Terry McAninch
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Patent number: 5435808Abstract: A process for the curing of animal hides using a brine solution including the step of adding an effective bactericidal and flocculating amount of a composition comprising:10-30 wt. % acetic acid5-20 wt. % peracetic acid15-25 wt. % hydrogen peroxide1-10 wt. % phosphoric acidbalance waterOther peracids, such as, perlactic acid, percitric acid, perproprionic acid, perbenzoic acid, perpentenoic acid and perbutyric acid may be used.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1993Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Assignee: Birko CorporationInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Dana J. Johnson, Terry McAninch