Patents by Inventor Minyu Li
Minyu Li 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).
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Patent number: 10370560Abstract: VOC-compliant aqueous polyurethane floor coating compositions and components are provided. Embodiments include at least one organic solvent having a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg under ambient conditions and a viscosity of less than 60 cps for at least three hours after being formed. The coating compositions exhibit application characteristics of acrylic floor coatings and durability characteristics of polyurethane floor coatings.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Robert D. P. Hei, Mark D. Levitt, Lauren K. Carlson, Nathan D. Peitersen, Anita Thomasser
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Patent number: 9920281Abstract: A soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided. In particular, a laminate composition comprising a multilayer composition of a clean surface and a dried layer of a soil resistant agent are disclosed. Soil resistant agents according to the invention include copolymers of a maleic/olefin, an olefin/acrylate and combinations thereof and are suitable for delivery with a water or other organic solvent carrier. A kit and methods for treating a clean surface using a soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Keith E. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch, Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold
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Patent number: 9376651Abstract: A soil resistant floor surface treatment composition is provided. In particular, a composition comprises a maleic/olefin copolymer and an optional cleaning agent. Methods for treating a porous floor surface with a soil resistant agent and kits comprising a floor treatment composition, an applicator, a removal agent for removing a plurality of soils from a treated surface, and instructions for use are further provided by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Catherine Hanson, Minyu Li, Andrew S. Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Publication number: 20160177126Abstract: VOC-compliant aqueous polyurethane floor coating compositions and components are provided. Embodiments include at least one organic solvent having a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg under ambient conditions and a viscosity of less than 60 cps for at least three hours after being formed. The coating compositions exhibit application characteristics of acrylic floor coatings and durability characteristics of polyurethane floor coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Robert D.P. Hei, Mark D. Levitt, Lauren K. Carlson, Nathan D. Peitersen, Anita Thomasser
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Patent number: 8585829Abstract: A cleaning composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting up to about 50% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition, a soil resistant agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition and water. Methods of cleaning coated and uncoated surfaces, and particularly stone surfaces, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Kim R. Smith, Robert D. Hei, Robert Crowley, Traci Gioino, Andrew Steven Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Patent number: 8469180Abstract: A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to the use of a conventional dilute aqueous lubricant.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Keith D. Lokkesmoe, Guang-Jong Jason Wei
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Patent number: 8440751Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous floor coating composition, comprising water, at least one polymer film forming agent, and a plasticizing agent, wherein at least a portion of the plasticizing agent is a synergistic combination of tributoxyethyl phosphate and a benzoate ester blend. Such compositions have reduced phosphorus content, yet retain the leveling and gloss of tributoxyethyl phosphate plasticizers and also exhibit improved soil resistance.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Timothy John Kohnke, Dale Curtis Larson, III, Robert D. P. Hei, Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson
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Publication number: 20130071170Abstract: The present invention is both a method and an apparatus for utilizing a container/connector 10. The container/connector 10 holds a second liquid 110 that is mixed with a first liquid 12a in container 12. Then after mixing to form a use solution, the use solution flows back through the container 10 and out for use by a suitable applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Richard Jondall Mehus, Chad Aaron Thompson, Jeffrey William Plank, Minyu Li, Paul J. Mattia
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Patent number: 8292536Abstract: An applicator tool for applying a liquid onto a surface of a floor includes an applicator and a handle connected to the applicator. The applicator includes a housing having a bottom surface and a plurality of sidewalls. The bottom surface is connected to the sidewalls to define a reservoir. The bottom surface has at least one opening in fluid for substantially continuously dispensing the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Steven James Lange, Minyu Li, Eric Richard Balz, Brian Philip Carlson
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Publication number: 20120201963Abstract: VOC-compliant aqueous polyurethane floor coating compositions and components are provided. Embodiments include at least one organic solvent having a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg under ambient conditions and a viscosity of less than 60 cps for at least three hours after being formed. The coating compositions exhibit application characteristics of acrylic floor coatings and durability characteristics of polyurethane floor coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Nathan D. Peitersen, Mark D. Levitt, Lauren K. Carlson, Robert D. Hei, Anita Thomasser, Catherine Hanson, Traci Gioino
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Patent number: 8206511Abstract: A method of cleaning an uncoated surface includes providing a composition having a pH of between about 7 and about 11 and applying the composition to the uncoated surface. The composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting between about 5% and about 40% by weight of the composition, a gloss-enhancing agent constituting between about 0.1% and 20% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting between about 0.5% and about 10% by weight of the composition, and water constituting between about 20% and about 94.6% by weight of the composition. The composition can be applied at least three times a week.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Melissa Collazo-Martinez, Minyu Li, Robert D. Hei
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Publication number: 20120148830Abstract: A soil resistant floor surface treatment composition is provided. In particular, a composition comprises a maleic/olefin copolymer and an optional cleaning agent. Methods for treating a porous floor surface with a soil resistant agent and kits comprising a floor treatment composition, an applicator, a removal agent for removing a plurality of soils from a treated surface, and instructions for use are further provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Catherine Hanson, Minyu Li, Andrew Steven Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Publication number: 20120149623Abstract: A cleaning composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting up to about 50% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition, a soil resistant agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition and water. Methods of cleaning coated and uncoated surfaces, and particularly stone surfaces, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Kim R. Smith, Robert D. Hei, Robert Crowley, Traci Gioino, Andrew Steven Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Publication number: 20120145188Abstract: A soil resistant floor surface treatment composition is provided. In particular, a composition comprises a maleic/olefin copolymer and an optional cleaning agent. Methods for treating a porous floor surface with a soil resistant agent and kits comprising a floor treatment composition, an applicator, a removal agent for removing a plurality of soils from a treated surface, and instructions for use are further provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Catherine Hanson, Minyu Li, Andrew S. Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Publication number: 20120107508Abstract: VOC-compliant aqueous polyurethane floor coating compositions and components are provided. Embodiments include at least one organic solvent having a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg under ambient conditions and a viscosity of less than 60 cps for at least three hours after being formed. The coating compositions exhibit application characteristics of acrylic floor coatings and durability characteristics of polyurethane floor coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Minyu Li, Nathan D. Peitersen, Mark D. Levitt, Lauren K. Carlson, Robert D. Hei, Anita Thomasser, Catherine Hanson
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Publication number: 20120088420Abstract: A soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided. In particular, a laminate composition comprising a multilayer composition of a clean surface and a dried layer of a soil resistant agent are disclosed. Soil resistant agents according to the invention include copolymers of a maleic/olefin, an olefin/acrylate and combinations thereof and are suitable for delivery with a water or other organic solvent carrier. A kit and methods for treating a clean surface using a soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Keith E. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch, Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold
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Publication number: 20120077045Abstract: A soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided. In particular, a laminate composition comprising a multilayer composition of a clean or soiled surface and a dried layer of a soil resistant agent are disclosed. Soil resistant agents according to the invention include copolymers of a maleic/olefin, an olefin/acrylate and combinations thereof and are suitable for delivery with a detergent carrier. A kit and methods for treating a clean or soiled surface using a soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Keith E. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch, Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold
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Patent number: 8128998Abstract: Ultrafine zinc oxide can initiate hardening of polyurethane coatings and decrease the coating tack-free time. The decreased tack-free times facilitate earlier application of additional polyurethane layers and earlier return of a coated article to service, and can provide improved floor finishes.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Robert D. P. Hei, Mark D. Levitt, Lauren K. Carlson
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Publication number: 20120024665Abstract: A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to the use of a conventional dilute aqueous lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Minyu Li, Keith D. Lokkesmoe, Guang-Jong Jason Wei
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Publication number: 20110287187Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous floor coating composition, comprising water, at least one polymer film forming agent, and a plasticizing agent, wherein at least a portion of the plasticizing agent is a synergistic combination of tributoxyethyl phosphate and a benzoate ester blend. Such compositions have reduced phosphorus content, yet retain the leveling and gloss of tributoxyethyl phosphate plasticizers and also exhibit improved soil resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: TIMOTHY JOHN KOHNKE, DALE CURTIS LARSON, III, ROBERT D.P. HEI, MINYU LI, CATHERINE HANSON