Patents by Inventor Joelle F. Olson
Joelle F. 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).
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Publication number: 20250008938Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2024Publication date: January 9, 2025Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
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Patent number: 12063921Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2023Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
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Publication number: 20230354796Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
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Patent number: 11737445Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
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Patent number: 11661399Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for inhibiting degradation of dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS) in solution. Concentrate compositions include DMTS and polar inorganic or organic solvent. The compositions can be stored in containers for at least 2 weeks at 54° C. or at least one year at room temperature and less than 50% of the DMTS degrades. The concentrate compositions can be diluted for use and combined with other components to form various solutions.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Troy James Sunde, Steven James Lange, Joelle F. Olson
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Publication number: 20210307311Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
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Patent number: 11013226Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
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Patent number: 10918099Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition and method for attracting bed bugs to a trap or to a location where an insecticide or pesticide is present, or to a trap or a location where a bed bug infestation can be detected. The present disclosure provides for a composition for attracting bed bugs that includes one or more of methyl diethanolamine (MDEA), monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), and dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS); a carrier; and optionally one or more amides selected from oleamide, octanamide, nonanamide, and laurylamide; urea, biuret, or triuret; and one or more aliphatic fatty acids. The present disclosure further provides for a method for treating an article by applying the composition to the article, where the article comprises a device for trapping or detecting bed bugs or a device for treating a bed bug infestation.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignees: Ecolab USA Inc., Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Joelle F. Olson, Stephen A. Kells, Leonard M. Ver Vers, Roger D. Moon, Yvonne M. Killeen
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Publication number: 20190367450Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for inhibiting degradation of dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS) in solution. Concentrate compositions include DMTS and polar inorganic or organic solvent. The compositions can be stored in containers for at least 2 weeks at 54° C. or at least one year at room temperature and less than 50% of the DMTS degrades. The concentrate compositions can be diluted for use and combined with other components to form various solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Troy James Sunde, Steven James Lange, Joelle F. Olson
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Publication number: 20190098886Abstract: A trapping device and method for capturing and monitoring the existence and behavior of crawling insects, such as bed bugs, is provided. The trapping device has a textured two-dimensional surface with one or more triangular entrance areas, where one of the triangular sections functions as a base, one or more wing sections, connected to either one the base or to another wing section by a neck; and a collecting area connected to one or more wing sections by a bridge. The trapping device can further include a support structure, and can be enclosed in a case with one or more entrances. The trapping device can also comprise a catching area that can optionally include an adhesive for immobilizing the insects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Alicia Nichole Thuis, Joelle F. Olson, Douglas B. Gardner
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Publication number: 20190098898Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition and method for attracting bed bugs to a trap or to a location where an insecticide or pesticide is present, or to a trap or a location where a bed bug infestation can be detected. The present disclosure provides for a composition for attracting bed bugs that includes one or more of methyl diethanolamine (MDEA), monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), and dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS); a carrier; and optionally one or more amides selected from oleamide, octanamide, nonanamide, and laurylamide; urea, biuret, or triuret; and one or more aliphatic fatty acids. The present disclosure further provides for a method for treating an article by applying the composition to the article, where the article comprises a device for trapping or detecting bed bugs or a device for treating a bed bug infestation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Stephen A. Kells, Leonard M. Ver Vers, Roger D. Moon, Yvonne M. Killeen
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Publication number: 20180360019Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
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Patent number: 10136631Abstract: A trapping device and method for capturing and monitoring the existence and behavior of crawling insects, such as bed bugs, is provided. The trapping device has a textured two-dimensional surface with one or more triangular entrance areas, where one of the triangular sections functions as a base, one or more wing sections, connected to either one the base or to another wing section by a neck; and a collecting area connected to one or more wing sections by a bridge. The trapping device can further include a support structure, and can be enclosed in a case with one or more entrances. The trapping device can also comprise a catching area that can optionally include an adhesive for immobilizing the insects.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Alicia Nichole Thuis, Joelle F. Olson, Douglas B. Gardner
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Patent number: 10123534Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition and method for attracting bed bugs to a trap or to a location where an insecticide or pesticide is present, or to a trap or a location where a bed bug infestation can be detected. The present disclosure provides for a composition for attracting bed bugs that includes one or more of methyl diethanolamine (MDEA), monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), and dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS); a carrier; and optionally one or more amides selected from oleamide, octanamide, nonanamide, and laurylamide; urea, biuret, or triuret; and one or more aliphatic fatty acids. The present disclosure further provides for a method for treating an article by applying the composition to the article, where the article comprises a device for trapping or detecting bed bugs or a device for treating a bed bug infestation.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignees: Ecolab USA Inc., Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Joelle F. Olson, Stephen A. Kells, Leonard M. Ver Vers, Roger D. Moon, Yvonne M. Killeen
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Patent number: 10070639Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
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Patent number: 9743661Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Yvonne M. Killeen, Victor F. Man, Joelle F. Olson, Erin F. Loosbrock
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Publication number: 20160366872Abstract: A device for controlling blood-feeding insects is disclosed. The device includes a membrane containing a solution suitable for consumption by blood-feeding insects wherein the solution is comprised of a base, the base selected from the group consisting of up to 70 wt % NaCl in water, phosphate buffer, citric acid in water, and sodium lauryl sulfate in water, and wherein the solution has a pH of between about 6 and 8. An additional active ingredient may be added to the solution. The solution may be referred to as liquid bait. The membrane is suitable for blood-feeding insects to pierce or puncture in order to feed. A method of exterminating or controlling blood feeding insects is also disclosed along with novel bait solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
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Patent number: 9295247Abstract: A device for controlling blood-feeding insects is disclosed. The device includes a membrane containing a solution suitable for consumption by blood-feeding insects wherein the solution is comprised of a base, the base selected from the group consisting of up to 70 wt % NaCl in water, phosphate buffer, citric acid in water, and sodium lauryl sulfate in water; and wherein the solution has a pH of between about 6 and 8. An additional active ingredient may be added to the solution. The solution may be referred to as liquid bait. The membrane is suitable for blood-feeding insects to pierce or puncture in order to feed. A method of exterminating or controlling blood feeding insects is also disclosed along with novel bait solutions.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
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Publication number: 20160073623Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
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Publication number: 20160015019Abstract: A device for controlling blood-feeding insects is disclosed. The device includes a membrane containing a solution suitable for consumption by blood-feeding insects wherein the solution is comprised of a base, the base selected from the group consisting of up to 70 wt % NaCl in water, phosphate buffer, citric acid in water, and sodium lauryl sulfate in water, and wherein the solution has a pH of between about 6 and 8. An additional active ingredient may be added to the solution. The solution may be referred to as liquid bait. The membrane is suitable for blood-feeding insects to pierce or puncture in order to feed. A method of exterminating or controlling blood feeding insects is also disclosed along with novel bait solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson