Patents by Inventor Kelly J. Herrera

Kelly J. Herrera 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: 11533911
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions including a fatty acid soap/fatty acid mixture, and methods of use thereof. The compositions include a C5 to C12 fatty acid or mixtures thereof. The compositions show increased activity, e.g., insecticidal, soil removal, antimicrobial activity, at a controlled pH range of about 7.5 to about 9.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Michael Charles DeNoma, Kelly J. Herrera, S. John Barcay, William J. Pattison
  • Patent number: 10098098
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions including a fatty acid soap/fatty acid mixture, and methods of use thereof. The compositions include a C5 to C12 fatty acid or mixtures thereof. The compositions show increased activity, e.g., insecticidal, soil removal, antimicrobial activity, at a controlled pH range of about 7.5 to about 9.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Michael Charles DeNoma, Kelly J. Herrera, S. John Barcay, William J. Pattison
  • Publication number: 20180249450
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions including a fatty acid soap/fatty acid mixture, and methods of use thereof. The compositions include a C5 to C12 fatty acid or mixtures thereof. The compositions show increased activity, e.g., insecticidal, soil removal, antimicrobial activity, at a controlled pH range of about 7.5 to about 9.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Michael Charles DeNoma, Kelly J. Herrera, S. John Barcay, William J. Pattison
  • Publication number: 20160366872
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
  • Patent number: 9295247
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20160015019
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
  • Patent number: 9089122
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20130253059
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions including a fatty acid soap/fatty acid mixture, and methods of use thereof. The compositions include a C5 to C12 fatty acid or mixtures thereof. The compositions show increased activity, e.g., insecticidal, soil removal, antimicrobial activity, at a controlled pH range of about 7.5 to about 9.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Michael Charles DeNoma, Kelly J. Herrera, S. John Barcay, William J. Pattison
  • Publication number: 20120309830
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions including a fatty acid soap/fatty acid mixture, and methods of use thereof. The compositions include a C5 to C12 fatty acid or mixtures thereof. The compositions show increased activity, e.g., insecticidal, soil removal, antimicrobial activity, at a controlled pH range of about 7.5 to about 9.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen, Michael C. DeNoma, Kelly J. Herrera, S. John Barcay, William J. Pattison
  • Publication number: 20120088828
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of pesticides. In particular, the present disclosure relates to pesticide compositions that include high surface activity and slower drying surfactant pesticides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen, Michael C. DeNoma, Susan M. Viall, Kelly J. Herrera, S. John Barcay
  • Publication number: 20090313883
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Joelle F. Olson, Kelly J. Herrera, James J. Tarara, L. Mitch Lark, Paul M. Sanderson