Patents by Inventor Joshua P. Magnuson

Joshua P. Magnuson 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).

  • METHOD OF STABLE COMPOSITIONS OF SPORES, BACTERIA, AND/OR FUNGI
    Publication number: 20090325843
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of a stable cleaning composition including a borate salt and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, or fungi. The composition can also include a polyol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, Lisa M. Sanders, Steven E. Lentsch
  • ANTIMICROBIAL PERACID COMPOSITIONS WITH SELECTED CATALASE ENZYMES AND METHODS OF USE IN ASEPTIC PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20090269324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specially selected catalase enzymes and their use in reducing hydrogen peroxide in applications, and particularly in aseptic packaging applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Joshua P. Magnuson, David D. McSherry, Junzhong Li, Krista L. Owens
  • ANTIMICROBIAL PERACID COMPOSITIONS WITH SELECTED CATALASE ENZYMES AND METHODS OF USE IN ASEPTIC PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20090263539
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specially selected catalase enzymes and their use in reducing hydrogen peroxide in applications, and particularly in aseptic packaging applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Joshua P. Magnuson, David D. Mcsherry, Junzhong Li, Krista L. Owens
  • METHODS FOR CLEANING SURFACES WITH ACTIVATED OXYGEN
    Publication number: 20090200234
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for cleaning surfaces that are sensitive to high temperatures and/or that have pH limitations. Exemplary surfaces to be cleaned using the methods of the present invention include membranes. The methods of the present invention include applying an active oxygen use solution including an active oxygen source to the surface. An activator complex and an alkaline override use solution are applied to the surface, either in combination, or in a stepwise manner, before, after or simultaneously with the active oxygen use solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Paul F. Schacht, Peter J. Fernholz, Nathan D. Peitersen, Joseph P. Curran, Ralf Krack, Mark R. Altier, Gina F. Danielson, Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, John W. Bolduc, Keith G. Lascotte, Jeffrey S. Hutchison, Steven E. Lentsch
  • METHODS FOR WASHING POULTRY DURING PROCESSING WITH MEDIUM CHAIN PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20090145859
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry, or on surfaces used in processing poultry, employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry or to the surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, John D. Hilgren
  • METHODS FOR WASHING CARCASSES, MEAT, OR MEAT PRODUCTS WITH MEDIUM CHAIN PEROXYCARBOXLYIC ACID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20090143481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on carcass, meat, or meat product; or on surfaces used in processing the carcass, meat, or meat product; employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid composition to carcass, meat, meat product or surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson
  • MEDIUM CHAIN PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20090081311
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, methods for making these compositions, and methods for reducing the population of a microorganism. The compositions can include advantageously high levels of the medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, can be readily made, and/or can exhibit reduced odor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, Steven E. Lentsch