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).

  • Fast drying and fast draining rinse aid comprising a quaternary mixture of non-ionic surfactants
    Patent number: 8211851
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Victor F. Man, Steven E. Lentsch
  • FAST DISSOLVING SOLID DETERGENT
    Publication number: 20120142576
    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: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
  • Methods for washing carcasses, meat, or meat products with medium chain peroxycarboxlyic acid compositions
    Patent number: 8187652
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on carcass, meat, or meat product; or on surfaces used in processing the carcass, meat, or meat product; employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid composition to carcass, meat, meat product or surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson
  • HIGHLY WETTABLE, WATER DISPERSIBLE, GRANULES INCLUDING TWO PESTICIDES
    Publication number: 20120087964
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to water dispersible granular pesticide compositions, and methods of making and using the compositions. The pesticide compositions include an inner layer including a first pesticide coated on to a substrate, and an outer layer comprising a second pesticide coated on the inner layer. The outer layer increases the water dispersibility of the granular composition, and protects the first pesticide against hydrolysis and photolysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen, Susan M. Viall
  • HIGH SURFACE ACTIVITY PESTICIDES
    Publication number: 20120088828
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of pesticides. In particular, the present disclosure relates to pesticide compositions that include high surface activity and slower drying surfactant pesticides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen, Michael C. DeNoma, Susan M. Viall, Kelly J. Herrera, S. John Barcay
  • COMBINED USE OF TWO INSECTICIDES
    Publication number: 20120087987
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the combined use of two pesticides. A first pesticide composition provides an initial contact kill, and may form a barrier when applied to greasy surfaces. A second pesticide composition provides residual pesticidal activity on the surface. Methods of making and using the pesticide compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, S. John Barcay, Darren M. Jahnke, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • MEDIUM CHAIN PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120077877
    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: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Methods for washing poultry during processing with medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions
    Patent number: 8128976
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry, or on surfaces used in processing poultry, employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry or to the surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, John D. Hilgren
  • Fast dissolving solid detergent
    Patent number: 8093200
    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: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
  • ENHANCED STABILITY PERACID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20110319489
    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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Keith G. Lascotte, Yvonne M. Killeen, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions
    Patent number: 8057812
    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: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Enhanced stability peracid compositions
    Patent number: 8034759
    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: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Keith G. LaScotte, Yvonne M. Killeen, Steven E. Lentsch
  • NEUTRAL OR ALKALINE MEDIUM CHAIN PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM
    Publication number: 20110220155
    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: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Gina M. Fasching, Nathan D. Peitersen, Mark R. Altier
  • STABLE ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SPORE, BACTERIA, FUNGI AND/OR ENZYME
    Publication number: 20110207649
    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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Katherine J. Molinaro, Daniel E. Pedersen, Joshua P. Magnuson, Michael E. Besse, Jaclyn J. Steep, Victor F. Man
  • FAST DRYING AND FAST DRAINING RINSE AID
    Publication number: 20110207652
    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 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Victor F. Man, Steven E. Lentsch
  • TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS AND FATTY ACIDS WITH A CHELATING AGENT
    Publication number: 20110185514
    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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS, FATTY ACIDS AND SUNSCREEN STAINS WITH A CHELATING AGENT
    Publication number: 20110179583
    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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen, Stephen B. Christensen, Joanna A. Pham
  • Fast drying and fast draining rinse aid consisting essentially of a quaternary combination of non-ionic surfactants
    Patent number: 7960333
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Victor F. Man, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Stable antimicrobial compositions including spore, bacteria, fungi and/or enzyme
    Patent number: 7951767
    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: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine J. Molinaro, Daniel E. Pedersen, Joshua P. Magnuson, Michael E. Besse, Jaclyn J. Steep, Victor F. Man
  • COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF POLYMERIZED NON-TRANS FATS
    Publication number: 20110112004
    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: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: ECOLAB, INC.
    Inventors: KIM R. SMITH, YVONNE M. KILLEEN, VICTOR F. MAN, KEITH OLSON