Patents by Inventor Terry James Klos

Terry James Klos 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).

  • Dispensing apparatus and method suitable for heterogeneous composition
    Patent number: 7402291
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method suitable for dispensing heterogeneous compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Brian Chute, Brandon Carlson, Quang Dao
  • Dispensing apparatus and method suitable for heterogeneous composition
    Patent number: 7390467
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method suitable for dispensing heterogeneous compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Brian Chute, Quang Dao, Brandon Carlson
  • Methods of cleaning using heterogeneous compositions
    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
  • Heterogeneous cleaning composition
    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
  • Methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions
    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
  • Device and method for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent and a method for washing a vehicle
    Patent number: 6924257
    Abstract: A device for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent is provided. The device includes a solid detergent reservoir for holding solid detergent, a stock solution reservoir for holding stock solution, and a hot water heater for controlling the temperature of water used to generate the stock solution from the solid detergent. A method for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent and a method for washing a vehicle are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Terry James Klos, Scott A. Johansen, Paul J. Mattia
  • Dispensing apparatus and method suitable for heterogeneous composition
    Publication number: 20040253155
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method suitable for dispensing heterogeneous compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Brian Chute, Brandon Carlson, Quang Dao
  • Heterogeneous cleaning composition and methods
    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
  • Heterogeneous cleaning composition and methods
    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
  • Dispensing apparatus and method suitable for heterogeneous composition
    Publication number: 20040219081
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method suitable for dispensing heterogeneous compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Brian Chute, Quang Dao, Brandon Carlson
  • Method for washing a vehicle
    Publication number: 20040200511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying a detergent use solution to a washing surface of a motor vehicle, including the steps of: (a) providing a liquid detergent concentrate that includes an active ingredient level from about 0.1 wt. % to about 15 wt. %; (b) introducing the liquid detergent concentrate into a water stream to provide a detergent use solution that includes an active ingredient level from about 0.03 wt. % and 1 wt. %; and (c) applying the detergent use solution to a washing surface of a motor vehicle. In addition, the present invention also relates to a method for washing a washing surface of a vehicle, wherein the method includes: (a) providing a liquid detergent concentrate having an active ingredients level from about 0.1 wt. % to about 15 wt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Terry James Klos, Scott A. Johansen, Paul J. Mattia, Michael Edward Besse, Kenneth W. Shaw, Thomas M. Pederson
  • Device and method for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent and a method for washing a vehicle
    Publication number: 20040101455
    Abstract: A device for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent is provided. The device includes a solid detergent reservoir for holding solid detergent, a stock solution reservoir for holding stock solution, and a hot water heater for controlling the temperature of water used to generate the stock solution from the solid detergent. A method for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent and a method for washing a vehicle are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Terry James Klos, Scott A. Johansen, Paul J. Mattia
  • Method for washing a vehicle
    Patent number: 6726779
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying a detergent use solution to a washing surface of a motor vehicle, including the steps of: (a) providing a liquid detergent concentrate that includes an active ingredient level from about 0.1 wt. % to about 15 wt. %; (b) introducing the liquid detergent concentrate into a water stream to provide a detergent use solution that includes an active ingredient level from about 0.03 wt. % and 1 wt. %; and (c) applying the detergent use solution to a washing surface of a motor vehicle. In addition, the present invention also relates to a method for washing a washing surface of a vehicle, wherein the method includes: (a) providing a liquid detergent concentrate having an active ingredients level from about 0.1 wt. % to about 15 wt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Terry James Klos, Scott A. Johansen, Paul J. Mattia, Michael Edward Besse, Kenneth W. Shaw, Thomas M. Pederson
  • Device and method for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent and a method for washing a vehicle
    Patent number: 6645924
    Abstract: A device for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent is provided. The device includes a solid detergent reservoir for holding solid detergent, a stock solution reservoir for holding stock solution, and a hot water heater for controlling the temperature of water used to generate the stock solution from the solid detergent. A method for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent and a method for washing a vehicle are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Terry James Klos, Scott A. Johansen, Paul J. Mattia
  • Method for washing a vehicle
    Publication number: 20020179125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying a detergent use solution to a washing surface of a motor vehicle, including the steps of: (a) providing a liquid detergent concentrate that includes an active ingredient level from about 0.1 wt. % to about 15 wt. %; (b) introducing the liquid detergent concentrate into a water stream to provide a detergent use solution that includes an active ingredient level from about 0.03 wt. % and 1 wt. %; and (c) applying the detergent use solution to a washing surface of a motor vehicle. In addition, the present invention also relates to a method for washing a washing surface of a vehicle, wherein the method includes: (a) providing a liquid detergent concentrate having an active ingredients level from about 0.1 wt. % to about 15 wt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Terry James Klos, Scott A. Johansen, Paul J. Mattia, Michael Edward Besse
  • Device and method for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent and a method for washing a vehicle
    Publication number: 20020147124
    Abstract: A device for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent is provided. The device includes a solid detergent reservoir for holding solid detergent, a stock solution reservoir for holding stock solution, and a hot water heater for controlling the temperature of water used to generate the stock solution from the solid detergent. A method for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent and a method for washing a vehicle are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Terry James Klos, Scott A. Johansen, Paul J. Mattia