Patents by Inventor Michel M. Lawrence

Michel M. Lawrence 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).

  • HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID ADDUCTS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20240150676
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising phosphinosuccinic acid adducts and methods of use
    Patent number: 11859155
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID ADDUCTS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20210363467
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising phosphinosuccinic acid adducts and methods of use
    Patent number: 11053458
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID ADDUCTS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20180251708
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising phosphinosuccinic acid adducts and methods of use
    Patent number: 9994799
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PHOSPHINOSUCCINIC ACID ADDUCTS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140235521
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
  • Compositions including magnesium ion, calcium ion, and silicate and methods employing them to reduce corrosion and etch
    Patent number: 7960329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and silicate or carbonate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of glass or aluminum. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Michael Bartelme, Michel M. Lawrence
  • Compositions including hardness ions and gluconate and methods employing them to reduce corrosion and etch
    Patent number: 7919448
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and gluconate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of glass, aluminum, or steel. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Michael Bartelme, Michel M. Lawrence
  • Compositions including hardness ions and gluconate and methods employing them to reduce corrosion and etch
    Patent number: 7741262
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and gluconate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of a variety of surfaces including glass, aluminum, chrome, copper, and steel. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michel M. Lawrence, Michael J. Bartelme
  • Compositions including Ca and Mg ions and gluconate and methods employing them to reduce corrosion and etch
    Patent number: 7709434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and gluconate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of glass, aluminum, or steel. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Michael Bartelme, Michel M. Lawrence
  • COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING HARDNESS IONS AND GLUCONATE AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM TO REDUCE CORROSION AND ETCH
    Publication number: 20090149363
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and gluconate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of a variety of surfaces including glass, aluminum, chrome, copper, and steel. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: KIM R. SMITH, MICHEL M. LAWRENCE, MICHAEL J. BARTELME
  • COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING MAGNESIUM ION, CALCIUM ION, AND SILICATE OR CARBONATE AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM TO REDUCE CORROSION AND ETCH
    Publication number: 20080300160
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and silicate or carbonate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of glass or aluminum. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Michael Bartelme, Michel M. Lawrence
  • COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING HARDNESS IONS AND GLUCONATE AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM TO REDUCE CORROSION AND ETCH
    Publication number: 20080287334
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and gluconate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of glass, aluminum, or steel. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Michael Bartelme, Michel M. Lawrence