Patents by Inventor Richard D. Stardig

Richard D. Stardig 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: 7749282
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions, particularly for cleaning an article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry J. Klos, Gretchen L. King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Publication number: 20090270301
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry J. Klos, Gretchen L. King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Patent number: 7572759
    Abstract: A heterogenous cleaning composition comprises more than 75 wt % active ingredients, the active ingredients comprising at least about 20 wt % surfactant and at least about 20 wt % sequestrant, wherein the composition comprises at least one liquid and at least one powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry J. Klos, Gretchen L. King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Publication number: 20080255021
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry J. Klos, Gretchen L. King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Patent number: 7399316
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions, particularily for cleaning an article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry J. Klos, Gretchen L. King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Patent number: 7303587
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of employing heterogeneous cleaning compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Gretchen Louise King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Patent number: 7179781
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Richard D. Stardig
  • Patent number: 7169192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions, particularly for cleaning textiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Gretchen Louise King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Patent number: 6897188
    Abstract: A liquid detergent concentrate is provided. The liquid detergent concentrate includes about 1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % combination anionic surfactant component and nonionic surfactant component containing about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % anionic surfactant and about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % nonionic surfactant, about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a water conditioning agent, and about 40 wt. % to about 95 wt. % water. The liquid detergent concentrate can be diluted with water to provide a liquid detergent use solution containing greater than 95 wt. % water. A method for washing textiles is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Gohl, Paul J. Mattia, Robert D. Hei, John W. Birckbichler, Richard D. Stardig
  • Publication number: 20040242442
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Gretchen Louise King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Publication number: 20040224872
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Gretchen Louise King, Richard D. Stardig
  • Publication number: 20030064905
    Abstract: A liquid detergent concentrate is provided. The liquid detergent concentrate includes about 1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % combination anionic surfactant component and nonionic surfactant component containing about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % anionic surfactant and about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % nonionic surfactant, about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a water conditioning agent, and about 40 wt. % to about 95 wt. % water. The liquid detergent concentrate can be diluted with water to provide a liquid detergent use solution containing greater than 95 wt. % water. A method for washing textiles is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Gohl, Paul J. Mattia, Robert D. Hei, John W. Birckbichler, Richard D. Stardig