Patents by Inventor Victor F. Man

Victor F. Man 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).

  • TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS WITH ACIDIC TETRA SODIUM L-GLUTAMIC ACID, N, N-DIACETIC ACID (GLDA)
    Publication number: 20140317859
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats with a souring composition that acts as both a souring agent and a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with acidic GLDA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Treatment of non-trans fats and fatty acids with a chelating agent
    Patent number: 8801806
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions
    Patent number: 8758789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, methods for making these compositions, and methods for reducing the population of a microorganism. The compositions can include advantageously high levels of the medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, can be readily made, and/or can exhibit reduced odor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Treatment of non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent
    Patent number: 8759272
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen, Stephen B. Christensen, Joanna A. Pham, Dawn Lock
  • METHOD OF KILLING BEDBUG EGGS
    Publication number: 20140142196
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of pre-rinsing laundry and treating other surfaces employing a composition that can kill bedbug eggs. The composition includes a fatty alcohol and an alcohol ethoxylate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Yvonne M. Killeen, Victor F. Man, Joelle F. Olson, Erin F. Loosbrock
  • Fast dissolving solid detergent
    Patent number: 8697625
    Abstract: A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
  • TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS WITH ACIDIC TETRA SODIUM L-GLUTAMIC ACID, N, N-DIACETIC ACID (GLDA)
    Publication number: 20140014137
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats with a souring composition that acts as both a souring agent and a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with acidic GLDA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Wetting agents for aseptic filling
    Patent number: 8567161
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to wetting agent compositions and methods for making and using the wetting agent compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The wetting agent compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional wetting agents. The wetting agent compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Janel M. Kieffer, Michael C. Denoma, Yvonne M. Killeen, Joshua P. Magnuson
  • Enhanced stability peracid compositions
    Patent number: 8568613
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to stabilized peracid compositions. Stabilizing compositions including a metal salt and a chelating agent are added to compositions including peracids. The results stabilized peracid compositions have increased shelf life and storage stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Keith G. Lascotte, Yvonne M. Killeen, Steven E. Lentsch
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING FISH SOIL
    Publication number: 20130239995
    Abstract: A detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspended soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition is particularly effective at removing soils caused by raw fish soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jenna M. Johnson, Victor F. Man, Kim R. Smith, Tomoko Nakabayashi
  • Treatment of non-trans fats and fatty acids with a chelating agent
    Patent number: 8513178
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Treatment of non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent
    Patent number: 8361950
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen, Stephen B. Christensen, Joanna A. Pham, Dawn Lock
  • MIXED FATTY ACID SOAP/FATTY ACID BASED INSECTICIDAL, CLEANING, AND ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120309830
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions including a fatty acid soap/fatty acid mixture, and methods of use thereof. The compositions include a C5 to C12 fatty acid or mixtures thereof. The compositions show increased activity, e.g., insecticidal, soil removal, antimicrobial activity, at a controlled pH range of about 7.5 to about 9.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen, Michael C. DeNoma, Kelly J. Herrera, S. John Barcay, William J. Pattison
  • Medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions
    Patent number: 8318188
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, methods for making these compositions, and methods for reducing the population of a microorganism. The compositions can include advantageously high levels of the medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, can be readily made, and/or can exhibit reduced odor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Fast dissolving solid detergent
    Patent number: 8309509
    Abstract: A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
  • NEUTRAL OR ALKALINE MEDIUM CHAIN PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM
    Publication number: 20120283165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions of neutral or alkaline pH, to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions. The methods include methods of cleaning. The compositions include cleaning compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Gina M. Danielson, Nathan D. Peitersen, Mark R. Altier
  • FAST DRYING AND FAST DRAINING RINSE AID
    Publication number: 20120225805
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Victor F. Man, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Neutral or alkaline medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions and methods employing them
    Patent number: 8246758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions of neutral or alkaline pH, to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions. The methods include methods of cleaning. The compositions include cleaning compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Gina M. Danielson, Nathan D. Peitersen, Mark R. Altier
  • Composition and methods for removal of polymerized non-trans fats
    Patent number: 8222196
    Abstract: The invention is a composition and method for removing soils containing polymerized non-trans fats from surfaces. The composition comprises a polymer and sequentrant, wherein the polymer is oleophobic and hydrophilic. Optionally, the composition may also include a wetting agent. The composition may be used by applying it to a clean surface as a pretreatment so that when said surface is soiled or contaminated with polymerized non-trans fats it may be easily removed with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Yvonne M. Killeen, Victor F. Man, Keith Olson
  • Stable antimicrobial compositions including spore, bacteria, fungi and/or enzyme
    Patent number: 8211849
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable antimicrobial and cleaning compositions including an amine antimicrobial agent; a borate salt; and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, fungi, or enzyme, and to methods of using the composition. The composition can also include a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolabb USA Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine J. Molinaro, Daniel E. Pedersen, Joshua P. Magnuson, Michael E. Besse, Jaclyn J. Steep, Victor F. Man