Patents by Inventor Lisa M. Sanders

Lisa M. Sanders 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).

  • SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX USING A CARBOXYMETHYL CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER BINDING AGENT
    Publication number: 20120231990
    Abstract: A cleaning composition includes a carboxymethyl carbohydrate polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. The carboxymethyl carbohydrate polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solid cleaning composition exhibits little or no swelling even when heated to temperatures up to 120° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
  • SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX USING A POLYCARBOXYLIC ACID POLYMER
    Publication number: 20120149628
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. Exemplary polycarboxylic acid polymers include a polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, a modified polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, and a polymaleic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 500 and about 5,000. The polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • Solidification matrix using an aminocarboxylate
    Patent number: 8198228
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a biodegradable aminocarboxylate, sodium carbonate, and water. The biodegradable aminocarboxylate, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • Solidification matrix using a polycarboxylic acid polymer
    Patent number: 8138138
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. Exemplary polycarboxylic acid polymers include a polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, a modified polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, and a polymaleic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 500 and about 5,000. The polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • CLEANING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WATER SOLUBLE MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USING THEM
    Publication number: 20110160114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX USING A SULFONATED/CARBOXYLATED POLYMER BINDING AGENT
    Publication number: 20110124547
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a sulfonated/carboxylated polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. The sulfonated/carboxylated polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
  • SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX USING A MALEIC-CONTAINING TERPOLYMER BINDING AGENT
    Publication number: 20110124546
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a maleic-containing terpolymer, sodium carbonate, and water. The maleic-containing terpolymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
  • SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX
    Publication number: 20110118166
    Abstract: A cleaning composition includes methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water. The methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid having a growth exponent of less than about 3% when heated. The composition may also include one or more functional ingredients such as surfactants, builders and alkaline sources, but is generally substantially free of phosphorous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • Cleaning compositions containing water soluble magnesium compounds and methods of using them
    Patent number: 7922827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • Cleaning compositions containing water soluble magnesium compounds and methods of using them
    Patent number: 7922828
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • Solidification matrix
    Patent number: 7888303
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water. The methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid having a growth exponent of less than about 3%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • CLEANING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WATER SOLUBLE MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USING THEM
    Publication number: 20110021399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX INCLUDING A SALT OF A STRAIGHT CHAIN SATURATED MONO-, DI-, AND TRI- CARBOXYLIC ACID
    Publication number: 20100311634
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a straight chain saturated carboxylic acid salt, sodium carbonate, and water. The straight chain saturated carboxylic acid salt is selected from a salt of a mono-, di-, or tri-carboxylic acid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
  • SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX USING A POLYCARBOXYLIC ACID POLYMER
    Publication number: 20100298193
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. Exemplary polycarboxylic acid polymers include a polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, a modified polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, and a polymaleic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 500 and about 5,000. The polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • Cleaning compositions containing water soluble magnesium compounds and methods of using them
    Patent number: 7828905
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • CLEANING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WATER SOLUBLE MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USING THEM
    Publication number: 20100234262
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • Solidification matrix using a polycarboxylic acid polymer
    Patent number: 7763576
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. Exemplary polycarboxylic acid polymers include a polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, a modified polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, and a polymaleic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 500 and about 5,000. The polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • Solidification matrix including a salt of a straight chain saturated mono-, di-, or tri- carboxylic acid
    Patent number: 7759300
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a straight chain saturated carboxylic acid salt, sodium carbonate, and water. The straight chain saturated carboxylic acid salt is selected from a salt of a mono-, di-, or tri-carboxylic acid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
  • Cleaning compositions containing water soluble magnesium compounds and methods of using them
    Patent number: 7749329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • 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