Patents by Inventor Robert J. Ryther

Robert J. Ryther 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: 12382955
    Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. The compositions according to the invention are compatible with the membranes under application of use conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Cynthia Bunders, Richard Staub, Paul Frazer Schacht, Caleb Power, Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian, Robert J. Ryther, Catherine Hanson
  • Publication number: 20250084343
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a high flashpoint alcohol based cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting composition and its method of use on food contact surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a quick drying and ready to use cleaning and sanitizing formula with an isopropyl alcohol level low enough to permit a reduced flammability rating while maintaining microbiological sanitizing and disinfecting properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Robert J. Ryther, Nicole M. Delaney, Jesse D. Hines, Linda E. Grieme
  • Publication number: 20240341306
    Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. The compositions according to the invention are compatible with the membranes under application of use conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Cynthia Bunders, Richard Staub, Paul Frazer Schacht, Caleb Power, Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian, Robert J. Ryther, Catherine Hanson
  • Patent number: 12091641
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a high flashpoint alcohol based cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting composition and its method of use on food contact surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a quick drying and ready to use cleaning and sanitizing formula with an isopropyl alcohol level low enough to permit a reduced flammability rating while maintaining microbiological sanitizing and disinfecting properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ryther, Nicole M. Delaney, Jesse D. Hines, Linda E. Grieme
  • Patent number: 12059002
    Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. The compositions according to the invention are compatible with the membranes under application of use conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Cynthia Bunders, Richard Staub, Paul Frazer Schacht, Caleb Power, Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian, Robert J. Ryther, Catherine Hanson
  • Publication number: 20240182328
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, David McSherry, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub, Renato De Paula, John Wilhelm Bolduc, Robert J. Ryther, Victor V. Keasler
  • Patent number: 11939241
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, David McSherry, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub, Renato De Paula, John Wilhelm Bolduc, Robert J. Ryther, Victor V. Keasler
  • Publication number: 20230263160
    Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. The compositions according to the invention are compatible with the membranes under application of use conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Cynthia Bunders, Richard Staub, Paul Frazer Schacht, Caleb Power, Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian, Robert J. Ryther, Catherine Hanson
  • Patent number: 11697787
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high alkaline cleaners, cleaning systems and methods for removing polymerized zero trans fat soils. The high alkaline cleaner of the present invention generally includes one or more alkaline wetting and saponifying agent(s), a chelating/sequestering system and a surface modifying-threshold agent system. In various embodiments, the cleaners may include, at least one cleaning agent comprising a surfactant or surfactant system and/or a solvent or solvent system and/or a cleaning booster such as a peroxide or sulfite type additive. The cleaners may also include one or more components to modify the composition form and/or the application method in some embodiments. All components described above may also be optimized optionally, to provide emulsification of a composition (both as a usable product or a concentrate that can be diluted to form a usable product).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ryther, Walter D. Cummings
  • Patent number: 11647747
    Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. The compositions according to the invention are compatible with the membranes under application of use conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Cynthia Bunders, Richard Staub, Paul Frazer Schacht, Caleb Power, Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian, Robert J. Ryther, Catherine Hanson
  • Patent number: 11454619
    Abstract: Systems for quantifying one or more target analyte concentrations in a process solution are provided and can be used, for example, in methods for quantifying a target analyte concentration. These systems and methods include continuous and batchwise automated titration methods that use titration chemistries to measure the target analyte concentration in the process solution using a multiwavelength detector. The methods provide for efficient and robust automated titration methods for a variety of target analytes and can include methods that analyze more than one analyte and that provide for a dynamic range for measurement of more than one target analyte concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Kraus, John Wilhelm Bolduc, Robert J. Ryther
  • Patent number: 11397171
    Abstract: Systems for quantifying a target analyte concentration in a process solution are provided and can be used, for example, in methods for quantifying a target analyte concentration. These systems and methods include continuous automated titration methods that use titration chemistries to measure the target analyte concentration in the process solution. The method steps provide for efficient and robust automated titration methods for a variety of target analytes and can include methods that provide for methods that provide a dynamic range for measurement of target analyte concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ryther, Paul R. Kraus
  • Patent number: 11397170
    Abstract: Systems for quantifying a target analyte concentration in a process solution are provided and can be used, for example, in methods for quantifying a target analyte concentration. These systems and methods include continuous automated titration methods that use titration chemistries to measure the target analyte concentration in the process solution. The method steps provide for efficient and robust automated titration methods for a variety of target analytes and can include methods that provide for methods that provide a dynamic range for measurement of target analyte concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Kraus, Robert J. Ryther
  • Publication number: 20220098518
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high alkaline cleaners, cleaning systems and methods for removing polymerized zero trans fat soils. The high alkaline cleaner of the present invention generally includes one or more alkaline wetting and saponifying agent(s), a chelating/sequestering system and a surface modifying-threshold agent system. In various embodiments, the cleaners may include, at least one cleaning agent comprising a surfactant or surfactant system and/or a solvent or solvent system and/or cleaning booster such as a peroxide or sulfite type additive. The cleaners may also include one or more components to modify the composition form and/or the application method in some embodiments. All components described above may also be optimized optionally, to provide emulsification of a composition (both as a usable product or a concentrate that can be diluted to form a usable product).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Robert J. Ryther, Walter D. Cummings
  • Publication number: 20220041473
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Ecolab USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Junzhong LI, David MCSHERRY, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub, Renato De Paula, John Wilhelm Bolduc, Robert J. Ryther, Victor V. Keasler
  • Patent number: 11236291
    Abstract: The present invention comprises chlorinated and non-chlorinated alkaline cleaning compositions for removal of proteinaceous and fatty soils at low temperature, i.e. less than 120° F., with little or no deleterious affect on cleaning performance. According to the invention, applicants have found that adding additional alkalinity makes protein removal more difficult and reducing the amount of alkalinity actually improves performance. According to the invention optimized combinations of chlorine and alkalinity components for low temperature cleaning as well as a surfactant system optimized for low temperature fatty soil removal are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Xin Sun, Jacquilyne Gandara, Robert J. Ryther, Thomas R. Mohs, Walter D. Cummings
  • Patent number: 11180385
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA, INC.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, David McSherry, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub, Renato De Paula, John Wilhelm Bolduc, Robert J. Ryther, Victor V. Keasler
  • Publication number: 20210282397
    Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. The compositions according to the invention are compatible with the membranes under application of use conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Cynthia Bunders, Richard Staub, Paul Frazer Schacht, Caleb Power, Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian, Robert J. Ryther, Catherine Hanson
  • Patent number: 11118137
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high alkaline cleaners, cleaning systems and methods for removing polymerized zero trans fat soils. The high alkaline cleaner of the present invention generally includes one or more alkaline wetting and saponifying agent(s), a chelating/sequestering system and a surface modifying-threshold agent system. In various embodiments, the cleaners may include, at least one cleaning agent comprising a surfactant or surfactant system and/or a solvent or solvent system and/or a cleaning booster such as a peroxide or sulfite type additive. The cleaners may also include one or more components to modify the composition form and/or the application method in some embodiments. All components described above may also be optimized optionally, to provide emulsification of a composition (both as a usable product or a concentrate that can be diluted to form a usable product).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ryther, Walter D. Cummings
  • Patent number: 11026420
    Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. The compositions according to the invention are compatible with the membranes under application of use conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, Cynthia Bunders, Richard Staub, Paul Frazer Schacht, Caleb Power, Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian, Robert J. Ryther, Catherine Hanson