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).

  • Patent number: 9909087
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a cleaning composition includes a surfactant system having an invert structure; and at least one enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: METHOD PRODUCTS, PBC
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Patent number: 9879204
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: METHOD PRODUCTS, PBC
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Patent number: 9139798
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Method Products, PBC
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Patent number: 8992632
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Method Products, PBC
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Patent number: 8598109
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Donald H. Frey
  • Publication number: 20130053298
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a cleaning composition includes a surfactant system having an invert structure; and at least one enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: METHOD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110230380
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: METHOD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110061173
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Donald H. Frey
  • Publication number: 20100299846
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100093595
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Patent number: 6451062
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Birko Corporation
    Inventors: Dana J. Johnson, Terry L. McAninch, Frederick W. Holzhauer
  • Patent number: 6348226
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Inventors: Terry L. McAninch, Frederick W. Holzhauer
  • Publication number: 20010001479
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Publication date: May 24, 2001
    Applicant: Dana J. Johnson
    Inventors: DANA J. JOHNSON, TERRY L. MCANINCH, FREDERICK W. HOLZHAUER
  • Patent number: 5647997
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Birko Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Dana J. Johnson, Terry McAninch
  • Patent number: 5472619
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Birko Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Dana J. Johnson, Terry McAninch
  • Patent number: 5435808
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Birko Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Dana J. Johnson, Terry McAninch