Patents by Inventor Yvonne M. Killeen

Yvonne M. Killeen 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).

  • 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
  • Patent number: 8367600
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20120231992
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20110067188
    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: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Patent number: 7883584
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
  • Publication number: 20100300044
    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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Janel M. Kieffer, Michael C. Denoma, Yvonne M. Killeen, Joshua P. Magnuson
  • Publication number: 20100190676
    Abstract: A composition for blood-containing soils is provided. The composition is useful in warewashing, hard surface cleaning, laundry, and in cleaning medical, dental, and animal care instruments and implements. A composition of the invention comprises an iron chelant, a reducing agent, and lysing agent. Compositions of the invention may be provided in concentrated form or as ready-to-use solutions and may be provided in liquid, powder, solid, or granulated forms. Optional additional ingredients include but are not limited to surfactants, pH modifiers, viscosity modifiers, water, builders, corrosion inhibitors, threshhold agents, anti-redeposition agents, aesthetic aids, antimicrobial agents, solidification agents, and processing aids. A desirable feature of the invention lies in its ability to clean blood-containing soils at low active concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Melissa C. Meinke, Robin M. Blank, Yvonne M. Killeen, Victor F. Man, Steven E. Lentsch, Kristen A. Mills
  • Publication number: 20100108942
    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: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Keith G. LaScotte, Yvonne M. Killeen, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Publication number: 20090203569
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen