Patents by Inventor Kent Brittain

Kent Brittain 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: 9023784
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing soil redeposition and accumulation on hard surfaces are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and gluconic acid or salts thereof, copolymers of acrylic acid and maleic acids or salts thereof, sodium hypochlorite, sodium dichloroisocyanurate or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter Martin Silvernail, John Mansergh, Erik C. Olson, David Dotzauer, Kent Brittain
  • Publication number: 20140069466
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing soil redeposition and accumulation on hard surfaces are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and gluconic acid or salts thereof, copolymers of acrylic acid and maleic acids or salts thereof, sodium hypochlorite, sodium dichloroisocyanurate or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USE INC.
    Inventors: Carter Martin Silvernail, John Mansergh, Erik C. Olson, David Dotzauer, Kent Brittain
  • Patent number: 8367600
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Publication number: 20120231992
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Patent number: 7883584
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Publication number: 20090203569
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Patent number: 7521412
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Publication number: 20080293615
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Publication number: 20060234900
    Abstract: A method for producing phosphonate in the form of a solid or a gel is provided. The solid can be prepared by neutralizing phosphonic acid as a result of mixing a neutralization composition comprising phosphonic acid and a source of alkalinity to provide phosphonate in a solid form without a step of drying. The gel can be prepared by neutralizing phosphonic acid as a result of mixing a neutralization composition comprising phosphonic acid, a source of alkalinity, and silicate to provide phosphonate in a phosphonate composition in the form of a gel. Methods for producing detergent compositions and detergent compositions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Keith Olson, Howard Kestell, Kim Smith, Michael Besse, Brenda Tjelta, Kent Brittain
  • Publication number: 20060040846
    Abstract: A treated oxidizing agent is provided according to the invention. The treated oxidizing agent includes an oxidizing agent that is solid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and a chemical barrier composition provided on the oxidizing agent. The chemical barrier composition includes a hydrocarbon component having about 10 to about 85 carbon atoms, and wherein the chemical barrier composition is provided as a liquid at 25° C. A solid detergent composition is provided including the treated oxidizing agent. Methods for manufacturing are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Jerry Hoyt, Brenda Tjelta, Michael Besse, Kent Brittain