Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Littel

Kenneth J. Littel 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).

  • Composition for disinfecting surfaces containing tuberculosis causing bacteria
    Patent number: 11089779
    Abstract: A disinfectant composition that is effective against tuberculosis-causing bacteria is disclosed. The composition contains a disinfectant agent that is a combination of biocidal quaternary ammonium compound and an N,N-di-substituted alkylamide water insoluble solvent. The composition can be a concentrated formulation or a ready-to-use formulation. Methods of disinfecting surfaces containing tuberculosis-causing bacteria are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventors: Sangeeta Ganguly-Mink, Kenneth J. Littel, Shui Ping Zhu
  • Non-alpha substituted peroxy acids and uses thereof
    Patent number: 10676430
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to non-alpha-substituted, low molecular weight peracid compositions. The peracids have no or a negligible amount of odor, have good stability, and have antimicrobial properties. The peracid compositions can be formulated into a wide variety of end use products, including disinfectants, sanitizers, sporicides, fungicides, laundry products, hard surface cleaners, bleaching agents, personal cleansers, and water treatment products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventors: Sangeeta Ganguly-Mink, Kenneth J. Littel, Shui Ping Zhu
  • COMPOSITION FOR DISINFECTING SURFACES CONTAINING TUBERCULOSIS CAUSING BACTERIA
    Publication number: 20200085042
    Abstract: A disinfectant composition that is effective against tuberculosis-causing bacteria is disclosed. The composition contains a disinfectant agent that is a combination of biocidal quaternary ammonium compound and an N,N-di-substituted alkylamide water insoluble solvent. The composition can be a concentrated formulation or a ready-to-use formulation. Methods of disinfecting surfaces containing tuberculosis-causing bacteria are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Sangeeta Ganguly-Mink, Kenneth J. Littel, Shui Ping Zhu
  • Non-Alpha Substituted Peroxy Acids and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20190016678
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to non-alpha-substituted, low molecular weight peracid compositions. The peracids have no or a negligible amount of odor, have good stability, and have antimicrobial properties. The peracid compositions can be formulated into a wide variety of end use products, including disinfectants, sanitizers, sporicides, fungicides, laundry products, hard surface cleaners, bleaching agents, personal cleansers, and water treatment products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Sangeeta Ganguly-Mink, Kenneth J. Littel, Shui Ping Zhu
  • Dilutable biocidal compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 8609149
    Abstract: The present technology, in general, relates to antimicrobial and biocidal compositions, for example bucket dilutable biocidal compositions, and the various applications and/or processes of utilizing them as hard surface disinfectants and/or cleaners. The biocidal composition of the present technology comprises hydrogen peroxide, a quaternary ammonium compound, an appropriate acid and an amine oxide in specific concentrations to provide a 5 minute or less microbial contact kill time for at least one biocidal target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventors: Molly Ryan Callahan, Kenneth J. Littel