Patents by Inventor Stephan Hubig

Stephan Hubig 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).

  • Publication number: 20240002753
    Abstract: Solid cleaning compositions that are safe for contact without the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and have optimal dissolution rate and degreasing performance. In particular, the solid cleaning compositions include a non-hydroxide alkali metal alkalinity source(s), acid(s), water conditioning agent(s), a cleaning surfactant comprising an amphoteric, anionic and/or nonionic surfactant(s) and/or a coating surfactant comprising a nonionic surfactant(s) to provide the optimal dissolution and performance while being PPE-free are disclosed. Methods of providing concentrate and/or use solutions of the solid cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Kelly Anne Rightmire, Eileen McIntire, Erik C. Olson, Kerrie E. Walters, Stephan Hubig, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
  • Publication number: 20220275311
    Abstract: Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Altony J. Miralles
  • Patent number: 11339357
    Abstract: Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Altony J. Miralles
  • Publication number: 20210238505
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to detergent compositions effective for soil removal, particularly for the removal of starch soils. The compositions described herein may be used to remove soil from a surface including both hard and soft surfaces, most preferably on ware. Preferably, the detergent compositions comprise a detergent, a bleach, and an enzyme. Methods of making and using the detergent compositions for the removal of starch are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Johnny Zhengrong Liu, John Mansergh, Stephan Hubig, Maricia Pacheco, Tobias Foster
  • Publication number: 20210163857
    Abstract: Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Altony J. Miralles
  • Patent number: 10927328
    Abstract: Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Altony J. Miralles
  • Publication number: 20180051236
    Abstract: Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: SUKHWAN SOONTRAVANICH, STEPHAN HUBIG, ALTONY J. MIRALLES
  • Patent number: 9783767
    Abstract: Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Altony Miralles
  • Publication number: 20170088795
    Abstract: A detergent emulsifier for laundry and other hard surface cleaning using an APE-free surfactant blend is disclosed. The emulsifier system is efficacious for removal of oily soils and greasy food removal. The compositions according to the invention include linear and branched fatty alcohol ethoxylates and ethoxylate propoxylate block copolymers. Methods of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Yang Zhang
  • Patent number: 9550963
    Abstract: A detergent emulsifier for laundry and other hard surface cleaning using an APE-free surfactant blend is disclosed. The emulsifier system is efficacious for removal of oily soils and greasy food removal. The compositions according to the invention include linear and branched fatty alcohol ethoxylates and ethoxylate propoxylate block copolymers. Methods of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Yang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20150299627
    Abstract: Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Altony Miralles
  • Publication number: 20150052691
    Abstract: A detergent emulsifier for laundry and other hard surface cleaning using an APE-free surfactant blend is disclosed. The emulsifier system is efficacious for removal of oily soils and greasy food removal. The compositions according to the invention include linear and branched fatty alcohol ethoxylates and ethoxylate propoxylate block copolymers. Methods of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Yang Zhang
  • Patent number: 8901063
    Abstract: A detergent emulsifier for laundry and other hard surface cleaning using an APE-free surfactant blend is disclosed. The emulsifier system is efficacious for removal of oily soils and greasy food removal. The compositions according to the invention include linear and branched fatty alcohol ethoxylates and ethoxylate propoxylate block copolymers. Methods of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Yang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140155312
    Abstract: A detergent emulsifier for laundry and other hard surface cleaning using an APE-free surfactant blend is disclosed. The emulsifier system is efficacious for removal of oily soils and greasy food removal. The compositions according to the invention include linear and branched fatty alcohol ethoxylates and ethoxylate propoxylate block copolymers. Methods of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Yang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130111675
    Abstract: Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Sukhwan Soontravanich, Stephan Hubig, Altony Miralles
  • Publication number: 20080004204
    Abstract: A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition is constructed for transferring the composition to wet fabric as a result of solubilizing the fabric treatment composition by contacting the fabric treatment composition with the wet fabric during a drying operation in a dryer. A method for treating fabric is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Monica Tindel-Koukal, Robert Hei, Steven Lentsch, Stephan Hubig
  • Publication number: 20070244029
    Abstract: A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition is constructed for transferring the composition to wet fabric as a result of solubilizing the fabric treatment composition by contacting the fabric treatment composition with the wet fabric during a drying operation in a dryer. A method for treating fabric is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Lentsch, Victor Man, Jaclyn Tilleskjor, Stephan Hubig, Terry Klos
  • Publication number: 20070020300
    Abstract: Recreational or process water can be treated by uniformly dissolving in the water a singlet oxygen-generating photosensitizer selected from the group consisting of condensed aromatic compounds, acridine dyes, coumarin dyes, crystal violet, fluorene derivatives, porphyrin derivatives, chlorins, thiazine dyes, thioketones, xanthene dyes, or by uniformly dissolving in the water a singlet oxygen-generating photosensitizer having an absorption maximum less than 659 nm and sufficiently strong coloration so that the presence of the photosensitizer can be visually detected in the water. Exposure of the photosensitizer and ambient or added oxygen to sufficient light or other activating energy causes the generation of singlet oxygen and the destruction or control of microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Stephan Hubig, Matthew Finley, Robert Hei
  • Publication number: 20060277689
    Abstract: A fabric treatment article is provided. The fabric treatment article includes a fabric treatment composition and a substrate in contact with the fabric treatment composition. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment component, a carrier component, and an elasticity, shrinkage, or surface hardness additive. A method for treating fabric in a dryer is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Stephan Hubig, Jennifer Bergerson, Nicole Burns, Steven Lentsch
  • Publication number: 20060234884
    Abstract: A fragrance dispenser is provided according to the invention. A fragrance dispenser is provided for use in a dryer for dispensing a fragrance onto fabric or laundry dried in the dryer. The fragrance dispenser includes a mixture of a carrier component and a fragrance component so that the fragrance dispenser is provided in a solid form. The carrier component and the fragrance component are selected so that, when the fragrance dispenser is placed in a dryer and contacts fabric being dried during a drying cycle at a temperature of up to about 170° F., the carrier component does not flow onto the fabric and the fragrance component dispenses in an amount sufficient to impart a residual fragrance to the fabric. A method for dispensing fragrance onto fabric in a dryer is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Stephan Hubig, Jaclyn Steep