Patents by Inventor Traci Gioino

Traci Gioino 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).

  • FLOOR STRIPPING COMPOSITIONS FREE OF FLUORINATED SURFACTANTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230365890
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to floor stripping compositions, methods of making the floor stripping compositions, and methods of using the floor stripping compositions. In particular, the floor stripping compositions have a low surface tension. Preferably, the floor stripping compositions have low contact angles on a variety of surfaces. Most preferably, the floor stripping compositions are suitable for stripping acrylic floor finishes and acrylic polyurethane hybrid floor finishes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail, Traci Gioino, Avila Abelseth
  • Neutral floor cleaner
    Patent number: 9512384
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for improved cleaning using neutral cleaners are disclosed. In particular, neutral pH cleaning compositions according to the invention employ a synergistic combination of water insoluble surfactants and an anionic hydrotropes capable of forming a stable, low-foaming solution. The neutral cleaning solutions provide significant benefits over water insoluble microemulsions traditionally used for neutral cleaning compositions and provide at least equivalent cleaning efficacy as non-neutral cleaning compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold, Traci Gioino, Kim R. Smith, Yvonne Marie Killeen
  • NEUTRAL FLOOR CLEANER
    Publication number: 20150210958
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for improved cleaning using neutral cleaners are disclosed. In particular, neutral pH cleaning compositions according to the invention employ a synergistic combination of water insoluble surfactants and an anionic hydrotropes capable of forming a stable, low-foaming solution. The neutral cleaning solutions provide significant benefits over water insoluble microemulsions traditionally used for neutral cleaning compositions and provide at least equivalent cleaning efficacy as non-neutral cleaning compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold, Traci Gioino, Kim R. Smith, Yvonne Marie Killeen
  • Neutral floor cleaner
    Patent number: 9029309
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for improved cleaning using neutral cleaners are disclosed. In particular, neutral pH cleaning compositions according to the invention employ a synergistic combination of water insoluble surfactants and an anionic hydrotropes capable of forming a stable, low-foaming solution. The neutral cleaning solutions provide significant benefits over water insoluble microemulsions traditionally used for neutral cleaning compositions and provide at least equivalent cleaning efficacy as non-neutral cleaning compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold, Traci Gioino, Kim R. Smith, Yvonne Marie Killeen
  • Soil resistant floor cleaner
    Patent number: 8585829
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Kim R. Smith, Robert D. Hei, Robert Crowley, Traci Gioino, Andrew Steven Wold, Mark D. Levitt
  • NEUTRAL FLOOR CLEANER
    Publication number: 20130213435
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for improved cleaning using neutral cleaners are disclosed. In particular, neutral pH cleaning compositions according to the invention employ a synergistic combination of water insoluble surfactants and an anionic hydrotropes capable of forming a stable, low-foaming solution. The neutral cleaning solutions provide significant benefits over water insoluble microemulsions traditionally used for neutral cleaning compositions and provide at least equivalent cleaning efficacy as non-neutral cleaning compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold, Traci Gioino, Kim R. Smith, Yvonne Marie Killeen
  • POLYURETHANE FLOOR FINISHES WITH HYBRID PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20120201963
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Minyu Li, Nathan D. Peitersen, Mark D. Levitt, Lauren K. Carlson, Robert D. Hei, Anita Thomasser, Catherine Hanson, Traci Gioino
  • SOIL RESISTANT FLOOR CLEANER
    Publication number: 20120149623
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Kim R. Smith, Robert D. Hei, Robert Crowley, Traci Gioino, Andrew Steven Wold, Mark D. Levitt