Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Wegner

Joseph R. Wegner 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: 11930819
    Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial compositions and methods of making the same. In particular, to antimicrobial hand wash compositions comprising an antimicrobial active and a primary foaming agent comprising a glucosamide. Preferred compositions further comprise a secondary foaming agent and a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jessica Albright, Daniel E. Pedersen, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner
  • Publication number: 20230000740
    Abstract: Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: JOSEPH R. WEGNER, CHERYL A. LITTAU
  • Patent number: 11464721
    Abstract: Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Wegner, Cheryl A. Littau
  • Patent number: 11116220
    Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial compositions and methods of making the same. In particular, to antimicrobial hand wash compositions comprising an antimicrobial active and a primary foaming agent comprising a glucosamide. Preferred compositions further comprise a secondary foaming agent and a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Albright, Daniel E. Pedersen, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner
  • Publication number: 20210235700
    Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial compositions and methods of making the same. In particular, to antimicrobial hand wash compositions comprising an antimicrobial active and a primary foaming agent comprising a glucosamide. Preferred compositions further comprise a secondary foaming agent and a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Jessica Albright, Daniel E. Pedersen, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner
  • Patent number: 10945431
    Abstract: The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaning compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkyl a polyglycoside with a CMC greater than 1000 ppm and a chelant. Beneficially, the compositions provide residual sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. The compositions are suitable for inactivating and/or reducing infectious agents, particularly Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Polyomavirus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Yamini Karandikar, Mark Dennis Levitt, Joseph R. Wegner, Kim R. Solomon
  • Publication number: 20210015727
    Abstract: Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: JOSEPH R. WEGNER, CHERYL A. LITTAU
  • Patent number: 10786436
    Abstract: Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Wegner, Cheryl A. Littau
  • Patent number: 10588836
    Abstract: Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Wegner, Cheryl A. Littau
  • Patent number: 10517806
    Abstract: The antimicrobial foaming composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a cationic compatible surfactant, a foam booster, a foam structure enhancing agent, dermal adjuvants, and a carrier. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agents triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4?-trichloro-2?hydroxy-diphenylether) and lower alcohols. They are also free of anionic surfactants. The foaming compositions have rapid cidal activity, provide stable, copious foam, and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Hilina Emiru, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner, Daniel E. Pedersen, Mai Le, Amanda L. Wessinger
  • Publication number: 20190373886
    Abstract: The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaning compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkyl a polyglycoside with a CMC greater than 1000 ppm and a chelant. Beneficially, the compositions provide residual sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. The compositions are suitable for inactivating and/or reducing infectious agents, particularly Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Polyomavirus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Yamini Karandikar, Mark Dennis Levitt, Joseph R. Wegner, Kim R. Solomon
  • Patent number: 10499636
    Abstract: Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants are disclosed. The dimethicone surfactants are PEG-8 to PEG-12 linear dimethicone surfactants and in particular PEG-10 linear dimethicone surfactant. The compositions are useful as antimicrobial products and in particular handcare or skincare products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Wegner, Cheryl A. Littau
  • Patent number: 10433545
    Abstract: The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaning compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkyl a polyglycoside with a CMC greater than 1000 ppm and a chelant. Beneficially, the compositions provide residual sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. The compositions are suitable for inactivating and/or reducing infectious agents, particularly Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Polyomavirus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Yamini Karandikar, Mark Dennis Levitt, Joseph R. Wegner, Kim R. Solomon
  • Publication number: 20190290561
    Abstract: Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph R. Wegner, Cheryl A. Littau
  • Publication number: 20190191704
    Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial compositions and methods of making the same. In particular, to antimicrobial hand wash compositions comprising an antimicrobial active and a primary foaming agent comprising a glucosamide. Preferred compositions further comprise a secondary foaming agent and a foam structure enhancing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Jessica Albright, Daniel E. Pedersen, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner
  • Publication number: 20180256466
    Abstract: The antimicrobial foaming composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a cationic compatible surfactant, a foam booster, a foam structure enhancing agent, dermal adjuvants, and a carrier. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agents triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4?-trichloro-2?hydroxy-diphenylether) and lower alcohols. They are also free of anionic surfactants. The foaming compositions have rapid cidal activity, provide stable, copious foam, and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: HILINA EMIRU, CHERYL A. LITTAU, JOSEPH R. WEGNER, DANIEL E. PEDERSEN, MAI LE, AMANDA L. WESSINGER
  • Publication number: 20180235212
    Abstract: Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants are disclosed. The dimethicone surfactants are PEG-8 to PEG-12 linear dimethicone surfactants and in particular PEG-10 linear dimethicone surfactant. The compositions are useful as antimicrobial products and in particular handcare or skincare products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: JOSEPH R. WEGNER, CHERYL A. LITTAU
  • Publication number: 20180228707
    Abstract: Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: JOSEPH R. WEGNER, CHERYL A. LITTAU
  • Patent number: 9980483
    Abstract: Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants are disclosed. The dimethicone surfactants are PEG-8 to PEG-12 linear dimethicone surfactants and in particular PEG-10 linear dimethicone surfactant. The compositions are useful as antimicrobial products and in particular handcare or skincare products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Wegner, Cheryl A. Littau
  • Patent number: 9962323
    Abstract: Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Wegner, Cheryl A. Littau