| ECOLAB USA INC. Patent applications |
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| 20120129936 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS FOR USE ON FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, and specifically antimicrobial compositions that are useful at sanitizing food products. The compositions of the present invention include octanoic acid, an acidulant, a coupling agent, an optional buffer, and water. The compositions of the present invention are composed of GRAS or food additive raw materials. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120124859 | DRYER MONITORING - A dryer monitoring system receives dryer information from one or more sensors concerning operation of one or more dryers, such as clothes dryers. For example, the dryer monitoring system may receive temperature, humidity, and/or dryer on/off information concerning the dryers. The dryer monitoring system may analyze the dryer information and generate reports communicating the dryer information, identify possible maintenance issues with the dryers, identify ambient environmental conditions that may lead to inefficient drying, identify possible operator errors, and/or diagnose other dryer conditions that may be determined based on the dryer information. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120122980 | METHOD FOR MAKING A PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and apparatus can include one or more peroxycarboxylic acids. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120108489 | ACID CLEANING AND CORROSION INHIBITING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING GLUCONIC ACID - A biodegradable acid cleaning composition for cleaning stainless steel, and other surfaces is disclosed. The composition comprises urea sulfate in combination with gluconic acid which serves as a corrosion inhibitor. The composition retains the cleaning and corrosion prevention properties of similar phosphoric acid solutions but is safe for the environment and is less expensive to produce. Applicants have surprisingly found that the traditionally alkaline corrosion inhibitor, gluconic acid, can work effectively in an acidic cleaning composition. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120107508 | POLYURETHANE FLOOR FINISHES WITH HYBRID PERFORMANCE - 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. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120100098 | SOLID FORM SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (SLS) PESTICIDE COMPOSITION - A composition and method of eliminating pests combines water and a solid form of sodium lauryl sulfate to form a pesticide composition effective to cause mortality in pests. The composition is applied to the indoor structure in an area which the pests inhabit. The sodium lauryl sulfate can be in needle form, pellet form or powder form and constitutes between about 1% and about 10% by weight of the pesticide composition. The composition may be applied to an area inhabited by cockroaches, including, but not limited to, in crevices, cracks, corners, wall and floor junctures or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas of a structure. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120094891 | STEARYL AND LAURYL DIMONIUMHYDROXY ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120088828 | HIGH SURFACE ACTIVITY PESTICIDES - 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. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120088420 | SOIL RESISTANT SURFACE TREATMENT - A soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided. In particular, a laminate composition comprising a multilayer composition of a clean surface and a dried layer of a soil resistant agent are disclosed. Soil resistant agents according to the invention include copolymers of a maleic/olefin, an olefin/acrylate and combinations thereof and are suitable for delivery with a water or other organic solvent carrier. A kit and methods for treating a clean surface using a soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided by the present invention. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120087987 | COMBINED USE OF TWO INSECTICIDES - 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. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120087964 | HIGHLY WETTABLE, WATER DISPERSIBLE, GRANULES INCLUDING TWO PESTICIDES - 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. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120087961 | HEPATITIS A VIRUCIDE - The invention relates to agents which combat the hepatitus A virus, containing only minimal amounts of chlorine-containing and/or chlorine cleaving active ingredients, or none of said substances. The inventions also relates to the use of these agents and to a method for their production. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085931 | FLUORESCING GEL FORMULATIONS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - Fluorescing gel formulations are disclosed for monitoring cleaning of a surface. The fluorescing gel formulations are stable, fluoresce under UV light, and do not leave a mark after drying and removal. The compositions include an oppositely charged complexing agent which is used in combination with an anionic or cationic optical brightener. In some embodiments, the compositions include a cationic optical brightener with no complexing agent. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085250 | NOVEL METHOD OF TREATING TEXTILES WITH STARCH TO ELIMINATE STICKING - A method of treating textiles is disclosed. In an embodiment the method involves applying a liquid combination comprising ethoxylated starch, silicon dioxide, and water to damp textiles, allowing the liquid combination to contact the textiles for a discrete amount of time before draining excess liquid from the textiles, and pressing the textiles using heat. The method of the invention reduces sticking and gumming of the starch on a pressing device such as an iron. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120083437 | SOLID CLEANING COMPOSITION - A solid detergent composition is disclosed including a alcohol ethoxylate surfactant and a sole hardening agent consisting of polyethylene glycol 4000 wherein the composition does not include any free water or alkali metal hydroxides and may include a chlorine-free bleaching agent and activator. The detergent composition may further include citrate, a water conditioner, a sequestrant. The solid detergent composition may be formed into an amorphous solid. Compositions of the invention may further include a crystal modifier consisting of sodium xylene sulfonate. The detergent composition may further optionally include an optical brightener, defoamer, enzyme, antiredeposition agent, buffering agent, stabilizer or combinations thereof. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120083434 | DRY LUBRICANT FOR CONVEYING CONTAINERS - The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide drier lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120077877 | MEDIUM CHAIN PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS - 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. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120077045 | SOIL RESISTANT CLEANER AND SURFACE TREATMENT - A soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided. In particular, a laminate composition comprising a multilayer composition of a clean or soiled surface and a dried layer of a soil resistant agent are disclosed. Soil resistant agents according to the invention include copolymers of a maleic/olefin, an olefin/acrylate and combinations thereof and are suitable for delivery with a detergent carrier. A kit and methods for treating a clean or soiled surface using a soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided by the present invention. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073907 | CONVEYOR LUBRICANTS INCLUDING EMULSIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM - The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120071438 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CATIONIC ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND QUATERNARY SUGAR DERIVED SURFACTANTS - The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. These formulations have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time and provide stable copious foam. The formulations of the present invention also exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120071389 | BETAINE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a betaine functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120071388 | POLY SULFONATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120071386 | POLY QUATERNARY FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a poly quaternary functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120071385 | QUATERNARY FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120071384 | LAUNDRY COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT OF SUNSCREEN STAINS BASED ON EXTENDED CHAIN SURFACTANTS - The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactants blends and cleaning composition. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended anionic surfactants, linker surfactants, and a multiply charged cation component. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. In another embodiment anionic surfactants are combined with a solvent, and amine oxide to remove sunscreen stains. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070549 | METHOD OF TREATING A FOOD PRODUCT WITH AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT COMPOSITION AND A TREATED FOOD PRODUCT - A method of treating a food product with an antimicrobial agent composition is described. The method includes steps of applying an antimicrobial agent composition to a food product, subjecting the food product to a negative pressure environment wherein the negative pressure environment comprises a pressure that is at least 10 mm Hg below atmospheric pressure, and releasing the negative pressure environment to atmospheric pressure at a rate sufficient to cause a reduction in the amount of microbes as compared to applying an antimicrobial agent without the application of negative pressure. The method of the invention may cause infusion of at least a portion of the antimicrobial agent composition into the food product. A food product treated with an antimicrobial agent composition is described. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070388 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND EMULSIONS OR MICROEMULSIONS EMPLOYING EXTENDED CHAIN NONIONIC SURFACTANTS - The invention discloses synergistic combinations extended chain surfactants and co-surfactants, emulsions or microemulsions and cleaning compositions incorporating the same. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended nonionic surfactants, and a linker surfactant. This system forms stable emulsions or microemulsions with oils, including non-trans fats and fatty acids and these emulsions or microemulsions are stable, irreversible and can be created at low temperature. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070341 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CATIONIC ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND QUATERNARY SUGAR DERIVED SURFACTANTS - The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agent triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′hydroxy-diphenylether), have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time, provide stable copious foam and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120066840 | REDUCED CAUSTIC LAUNDRY DETERGENTS BASED ON EXTENDED CHAIN SURFACTANTS - The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactants blends and cleaning composition. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended anionic surfactants, linker surfactants, and a multiply charged cation component. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. In another embodiment anionic surfactants are combined with a solvent, and amine oxide to remove sunscreen stains. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120066839 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS EMPLOYING EXTENDED CHAIN ANIONIC SURFACTANTS - The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactants blends and cleaning composition. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended anionic surfactants, linker surfactants, and a multiply charged cation component. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120058926 | POLY PHOSPHATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120046216 | ETHOXYLATED ALCOHOL AND MONOETHOXYLATED QUATERNARY AMINES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including an ethoxylated alcohol and monoethoxylated quaternary amine blend, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biodegradable, volatile organic compound free, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates with substantially similar cleaning of food soils. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120046215 | POLY SULFONATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120046211 | WASH WATER MAINTENANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES - Methods for use of enzymes for sustainable wash water maintenance are disclosed. The invention relates to use of enzymes for removing soils from wash water sources in a variety of cleaning applications. The invention cleans wash water sources, prevents the re-deposition of soils on treated surfaces and enhances detergency. Methods of wash water maintenance according to the invention provide sustainable practices by improving water quality and minimizing water and energy consumption in wash systems. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120046208 | POLY PHOSPHATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120040883 | METHOD OF REMOVING ENHANCED FOOD SOIL FROM A SURFACE USING A SULFONATED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDE COMPOSITION - A method of using a cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120040882 | METHOD OF REMOVING ENHANCED FOOD SOIL FROM A SURFACE USING A SULFONATED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDE COMPOSITION - A cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120037185 | OPTIMIZATION OF DISH MACHINE PARAMETERS - A dish machine includes optimized dish machine operating parameters that may result in increased energy efficiency and reduced utility costs. The operating parameters may include one or more of a wash water temperature, a rinse water temperature, and/or a rinse flow rate. In some examples, the optimized parameters may include a wash water temperature in the range of 160° F. to 164.5° F., a rinse water temperature in the range of 182° F. and 211° F., and a rinse flow rate in the range of 0.4 gal/rack and of 0.66 gal/rack. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120031195 | Fluid Flow Meter - Fluid flow meters and methods for measuring different aspects of fluid flow with a non-contact sensor are provided. In some cases a fluid flow gear meter is provided with a fluid chamber that is sealed with a cover portion carrying the non-contact sensor. An optional separation member may be located between the cover portion and the chamber to seal the chamber. In some cases the cover portion and/or separation member are configured to transmit visible light to allow viewing of the fluid chamber, through material selection and/or the presence of viewing cavities within the material. The flow meter is optionally configured to prevent or reduce the transmission of ambient environmental radiation into the flow meter to lessen the likelihood that it may adversely affect an optical non-contact sensor used to detect movement of gears within the chamber. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120030882 | SOLID FABRIC CONDITIONER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to a composition and method for treating a textile under industrial and institutional fabric care conditions to impart softness with reduced yellowing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a solid fabric conditioning composition and a method for treating a textile with a solid fabric conditioning composition. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120030880 | REDUCED SMOKING TEXTILE CARE DETERGENTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods to reduce smoking and/or haze during a heated laundry process. The compositions include a smoke reducing surfactant package and a detersive surfactant containing an amount of free alcohol. The smoke reducing surfactant package includes an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant or mixtures thereof. The surfactants are selected such that the amount of smoke or haze produced is reduced and or eliminated when garments contacted with the compositions containing the surfactants are heated to at least about 250° F. Methods of using the compositions are also provided. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120028876 | STABILITY ENHANCEMENT AGENT FOR SOLID DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS - A stability enhancement agent for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions is described. Stability enhancement is provided by a hydratable salt, water and a polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salt binding agent forming a dimensionally stable composition. Preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salts have a molecular weight of between about 400 and about 1,500 g/mol. The stability enhancement composition for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions are preferably biodegradable and substantially free of phosphorus and NTA. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028364 | Stop-Flow Analytical Systems and Methods - Analytical systems and methods are provided for simultaneously dispensing metered volumes of fluids at different rates and mixing the fluids to generate a mixed sample having the fluids in proportion to the different rates at which they were dispensed. In some cases two or more of the fluids are premixed prior to mixing with other fluids. In some cases a use composition and diluent are simultaneously dispensed at different rates and premixed to form a diluted sample. One or more reagents may be mixed with the diluted sample and the sample mixture can be analyzed to determine characteristics of the use composition. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024665 | CONTAINER, SUCH AS A FOOD OR BEVERAGE CONTAINER, LUBRICATION METHOD - A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to the use of a conventional dilute aqueous lubricant. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024080 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATING A LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM - An apparatus, method and system providing for calibration and/or control of a liquid dispensing system is disclosed. The hand-held calibration auditing tool includes a flow meter ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120018458 | METERED DOSING BOTTLE - An apparatus and method for accurately measuring and dispensing a predetermined amount of product from a dispensing system to a given surface area is disclosed. The dispensing system ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120000488 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE FOR CONTROLLING CONCENTRATIONS OF ELECTROLYZED WATER IN CIP APPLICATIONS - Control systems for use of electrolysis solutions for automated recirculating or single-pass cleaning systems, such as clean-in-place (CIP) applications are disclosed. Control systems and methods for using automated chlorine output solutions for various cleaning applications are measurable over broad pH ranges. The control systems generate consistent and predictable electrolytic solutions and include a measurement system that identifies chlorine oxyanion concentration across broad ranges of pH, overcoming the sensitivity of chlorine monitors to pH and permitting use of the control systems to control cleaning systems. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20110319489 | ENHANCED STABILITY PERACID COMPOSITIONS - 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. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319364 | FOAMING ALCOHOL COMPOSITIONS WITH SELECTED DIMETHICONE SURFACTANTS - Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants are disclosed. The dimethicone surfactants are PEG-8 to PEG-12 linear dimethicone surfactants and in particular PEG-10 linear dimethicone surfactant. The compositions are useful as antimicrobial products and in particular handcare or skincare products. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319312 | CLEANER COMPOSITION - A single phase alkaline composition comprising by weight about 10 to about 25 percent of nonionic surfactant blend comprising a ratio of between about 1:1 to about 1:2 of alcohol ethoxylate:fatty alcohol alkoxylate, about 3-10% of at least one water soluble solvent, about 1-10% of a chelant, 2-12% of an alkalinity source, 0.5-2% of an anionic surfactant blend comprised of at least about 40-70% of a sulfosuccinate, the balance being water. Compositions of the invention are useful for re-moving hydrophobic soils or oils whether they are located on a hard surface or on a linen. A method of cleaning a hard surface is also disclosed comprising the steps of diluting the composition of the invention with water to about 1 to about 3 weight percent, applying the diluted composition to the surface, and wiping the surface, wherein the surface is substantially free of oil or residue and the surface is substantially free of corrosion. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110312871 | DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALUMINUM HYDROXYDICARBOXYLATE BUILDER - A cleaning composition for removing soils includes an aluminum salt, a hydroxydicarboxylate, an alkalinity source and optionally, a surfactant system. The cleaning composition has a pH of between about 9 and about 14. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110312867 | BETAINE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a betaine functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110312866 | ALKYL POLYPENTOSIDES AND ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES (C8-C11) USED FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - The invention comprises a hard surface cleaning composition including an environmentally friendly, surfactant derived from renewable bio-based resources. The cleaning composition includes a mixture of alkyl polypentosides and alkyl polyglucosides having primarily between 8 and 11 carbon atoms as a surfactant, an acid source, an optional solvent, a water conditioning agent and water. The hard surface cleaner is preferably substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates and is effective at removing food soils including 20% protein. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110312865 | SULFOSUCCINATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD AND OILY SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a sulfosuccinate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food and oily soils. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308553 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF STARCH - A method of warewashing for the removal of starch is described herein. The method includes applying an alkaline composition to a dish, then applying an acidic composition to a dish, and then applying a second alkaline composition to the dish. The method may include additional steps. Compositions for using with the method are also disclosed. Finally, dish machines that may be used in accordance with the method are disclosed. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110301072 | METHOD OF REDUCING CORROSION USING A WAREWASHING COMPOSITION - A warewashing composition includes a cleaning agent having a detersive amount of a surfactant, an alkaline source in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8 when the use composition is measured at a solids concentration of about 0.5 wt %, and a corrosion inhibitor in an amount sufficient for reducing corrosion of glass when the warewashing composition is combined with water of dilution at a dilution ratio of at least about 20:1 water of dilution to detergent composition o form a use composition. The corrosion inhibitor includes a salt of calcium, magnesium, or a mixture of calcium and magnesium. The salt has a water solubility of less than about 0.5 wt % in water at about 20° C. and atmospheric pressure so that the salt precipitates to form a protective layer on a substrate in contact with the use composition. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110300080 | ACIDIFIED CHLORITE DISINFECTANT COMPOSITIONS WITH OLEFIN STABILIZERS - A two-part disinfecting systems, as well as disinfecting compositions and methods for making and using the same. The two-part disinfecting system contains a first part and a second part adapted to be mixed to yield an aqueous disinfecting composition, wherein the first part comprises a chlorite and the second part comprises an acid, and wherein the first part, the second part, or both the first and second parts comprise an olefin compound. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110294408 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR WASHING POULTRY DURING PROCESSING - The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry. The methods include the step of applying a mixed peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293472 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and apparatus can include one or more peroxycarboxylic acids. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110291033 | MICROFLOW ANALYTICAL SYSTEM - A microflow analytical system includes a laminate pump assembly connectable with one or more sources of fluid, one or more pneumatic control pumps, a mixer, and a sensor. The laminate pump assembly is adapted to deliver predetermined volumes of the fluid(s) through a plurality of flow paths which are formed within layers of the assembly. Each flow path can include an inlet valve, a pump valve, and an outlet valve each of which are controllable by the pneumatic control pumps. A series of manifolds can be formed within the layers of the pump assembly to provide for simultaneous activation of selected flow paths. Delivered fluid volumes can be mixed in the mixer which, in some embodiments, may be integral with the laminate pump assembly. The sensor can measure one or more characteristics of the mixed fluids to determine one or more properties of the fluids. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110287994 | STABLE AQUEOUS ANTIMICROBIAL LIPASE ENZYME COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure relates to an enzyme stabilization system, compositions with the enzyme stabilization system, and methods of using the enzyme composition. Preferred ratios of acid to amine are effective at stabilizing enzyme. Optional nonionic surfactants and solvents also positively contribute to enzyme stability. The compositions are useful in cleaning applications. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287187 | REDUCED PHOSPHORUS (TBEP) FLOOR COATINGS - The invention provides an aqueous floor coating composition, comprising water, at least one polymer film forming agent, and a plasticizing agent, wherein at least a portion of the plasticizing agent is a synergistic combination of tributoxyethyl phosphate and a benzoate ester blend. Such compositions have reduced phosphorus content, yet retain the leveling and gloss of tributoxyethyl phosphate plasticizers and also exhibit improved soil resistance. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110284090 | SOLID CHEMICAL PRODUCT DILUTION CONTROL - A solid chemical product is dispensed to prepare a requested amount of a use solution having a requested concentration of the chemical product. In some examples, a target amount of a diluent and a target amount of the chemical product required to prepare the requested use solution are determined. The target amount of the diluent is dispensed into a container. At least some of the diluent in the container is applied to the solid chemical product to create a resultant use solution, which is directed back into the container. The diluent from the container is applied to the chemical product until the amount of the use solution in the container satisfies the requested amount. In some examples, the target amount of the diluent and the target amount of the chemical product are measured by weight. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110274800 | ANTIMICROBIAL PERACID COMPOSITIONS WITH SELECTED CATALASE ENZYMES AND METHODS OF USE IN ASEPTIC PACKAGING - The present invention relates to specially selected catalase enzymes and their use in reducing hydrogen peroxide in applications, and particularly in aseptic packaging applications. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110269662 | HIGHLY CONCENTRATED CAUSTIC BLOCK FOR WARE WASHING - A system for cleaning ware includes a detergent composition and a rinse solution. The detergent composition includes an alkali metal hydroxide, a corrosion inhibitor and a surfactant. The detergent includes less than about 1% of an alkali metal carbonate by weight. The rinse solution includes water and a chelating acid. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110269660 | USE OF A SOLUBLE LITHIUM SALT AS A GLASS ETCHING INHIBITOR - A warewashing detergent composition is provided including an alkalinity source, a corrosion inhibitor and optionally, a cleaning agent. The glass corrosion inhibitor includes at least a soluble lithium salt and optionally includes a soluble aluminum salt and/or a soluble silicate salt. The warewashing detergent composition has a pH of at least about 8. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110265945 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING FOOD SAFETY - The present invention relates to adhesive labels for use in food safety labeling systems and methods of using the adhesive labels to enhance food safety and food rotation. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110257071 | FERRIC HYDROXYCARBOXYLATE AS A BUILDER - The use of ferric hydroxycarboxylate as a chelator and builder for cleaning compositions is disclosed. The cleaning composition may be formulated for warewashing, laundering, and for other means of removing soils and includes a ferric hydroxycarboxylate, an alkalinity source and a surfactant system. The cleaning composition has a pH of between about 9 and about 12. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110246118 | Methods for Calibrating a Fluorometer - Some embodiments provide methods for calibrating a fluorometer in order to account for one or more optical properties of a water sample affecting fluorescence measurements. In some cases one or more calibration solutions are prepared with sample water from a specific field site. Fluorescence measurements are taken from a water sample and one or more of the calibration solutions, and calibration parameters are determined based on the measurements. In some cases a calibration solution is prepared by spiking sample water to include a higher concentration of a fluorescent tracer and measurements are taken to characterize a calibration slope coefficient. In some cases a calibration solution is prepared by adding an acid and measurements are taken to characterize a background fluorescence in the sample. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110245129 | ACID CLEANING AND CORROSION INHIBITING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING GLUCONIC ACID - A biodegradable acid cleaning composition for cleaning stainless steel, and other surfaces is disclosed. The composition comprises urea sulfate in combination with gluconic acid which serves as a corrosion inhibitor. The composition retains the cleaning and corrosion prevention properties of similar phosphoric acid solutions but is safe for the environment and is less expensive to produce. Applicants have surprisingly found that the traditionally alkaline corrosion inhibitor, gluconic acid, can work effectively in an acidic cleaning composition. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244579 | Valve Analytical System - A lab on a valve analytical system includes a rotary sample preparation assembly having a stator and a rotor. The rotor includes a plurality of integral syringe pumps which can be aligned with passages formed within the stator. The stator passages can be connected with fluid inlet connector which connect the sample preparation assembly with fluid sources, and fluid outlet connectors which connect the sample preparation assembly with one or more wet chemical analytical devices. Some embodiments can include a mixer and optical sensor connected with the fluid outlets. One or more drive motors can be used to control simultaneous actuation of one or more of the syringe pumps, thereby providing for simultaneous delivery of metered volumes of fluid. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110242539 | Handheld Optical Measuring Device and Method of Use - Embodiments provide a handheld optical measuring device and method of measuring an optical property of a liquid sample. In some embodiments the optical measuring device includes a handheld controller module having an immersible sensor head and a sampling member including a sample cup and an attachment member that couples the sample cup to the handheld controller module. In some embodiments the attachment member is an elongated rigid member that is hingedly coupled to the controller module, thus providing a folding configuration for enclosing the sensor head with the sample cup during measurements, transportation, and/or storage. In some embodiments the attached sample cup provides a protective shell for the immersible sensor head during use and/or when not in use. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240887 | Handheld Fluorometer and Method of Use - Embodiments provide a handheld fluorometer and method of determining a concentration of a product within a sample. In some cases the handheld fluorometer includes an immersible sensor head that measures a fluorescence of the product and a controller that calculates the concentration of product. In some cases the handheld fluorometer includes a handheld controller module, an immersible sensor head connected to the controller module, a sample cup for containing a water sample, and a fastener that removably fastens the sample cup about the immersible sensor head. In some cases the sensor head is angled with respect to the controller module and the fluorometer provides a substantially stable base. The sample cup can be removed to acquire a sample of water containing the product and then refastened about the sensor head for determining the concentration. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240886 | Fluorometric Sensor - Embodiments provide an optical sensor head and method of making an optical sensor head. In some cases the sensor head can be used as a fluorometric sensor to measure concentrations of substances within a liquid sample of interest. The sensor head includes a light source window and a detector window that transmit light between the sensor head and an analytical area. In some cases the windows include a ball lens positioned within a channel such that the ball lens and the channel create a seal between the interior and exterior of the sensor head. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110239379 | LIQUID FABRIC CONDITIONER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at 200 degrees F. or greater. The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising washing fabric in a detergent having a wash pH of greater than 10, contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at less than 200 degrees F. The invention further provides a method of conditioning fabrics wherein softness, anti-static, and anti-wrinkle properties are imparted to the fabric wherein the conditioned fabric resists yellowing in industrial and institutional conditions wherein the wash pH is greater than 9 and/or the fabric temperature is 200 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110237481 | THICKENED OVEN CLEANER, ASSOCIATED CLEANERS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Cleaner compositions, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner compositions are capable for use in making thickened cleaners that are capable of removing from vertical and inverted surfaces fresh, greasy soils and baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry. The cleaner compositions include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, one or more thickening agents, one or more buffers, and as a remainder, water. Cleaner compositions of the invention are substantially free of phosphates and have a low caustic content making them user and environmentally friendly. Yet the cleaners of the invention are surprisingly effective at removing tenacious baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry. Compositions of the invention have a viscosity of about 700 cps and are applied using a foaming or misting dispenser. The one or more alkalinity sources may be present in an amount sufficient to provide a free alkalinity (expressible as Na | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110225755 | CLEANING TOOL - The present disclosure generally relates to a cleaning tool, a tool system, and specific tool head designs. The disclosure is useful for cleaning fryers in restaurants. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110220155 | NEUTRAL OR ALKALINE MEDIUM CHAIN PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM - 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. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110219549 | LIQUID CONCENTRATED FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITION - Disclosed are concentrated liquid rinse cycle fabric softener compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium cation and benzylated alcohol solvent having between 50% to 90% weight active ingredients. Benzyl alcohol is disclosed as a preferred solvent to produce a clear liquid solution formulation rather than emulsion. The concentrated liquid rinse cycle fabric softener compositions of the present invention possess desirable stability, sustainability and fabric-softening properties. Methods of use are further described. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110217761 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING PEROXYGEN SOLUTIONS - The present disclosure relates to a multi-step method for processing peroxygen solutions for reuse or disposal. The method uses an enzyme and a reducing agent. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110207652 | FAST DRYING AND FAST DRAINING RINSE AID - 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. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110207649 | STABLE ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SPORE, BACTERIA, FUNGI AND/OR ENZYME - 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. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110201693 | HYDROALCOHOLIC ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION WITH SKIN HEALTH BENEFITS - The invention pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition. The invention also pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition with skin health benefits including moisturization and skin barrier maintenance effects. The invention further pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition that is a stable emulsion that has a certain viscosity to it that provides containment, for example on a user's hands. Finally, the invention pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition that may be used in the healthcare industry, for example as a surgical scrub, healthcare personnel handwash, or patient pre-operative site preparation. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110198974 | CLEANING TROLLEY - The present invention refers to a cleaning trolley comprising a base plate supported by rolling members; at least four upright hollow profiles for fixing cross walls arranged on the base plate, wherein each cross wall consists of two separate wall elements removably arranged back-to-back to each other and fixed by said upright hollow profiles; and an upper frame for securing the at least four upright hollow profiles. Further, the invention provides a cleaning trolley comprising a primary section and a secondary section, each section having a base plate supported by rolling members, wherein the primary section and the secondary section are removably connected by a connection mechanism, which connection mechanism contains a pedal pivotably attached to the bottom side of the base plate of the secondary section, and its actuation releases claws which in connection position are engaged with the primary section. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110197465 | METHODS FOR WATER REMOVAL - A water removal composition and methods for using the same to remove excess water from a surface. The composition comprises a silicone polymer, quaternary ammonium emulsifier, co-emulsifier and an HLB stabilizing agent that modifies a treated surface to form a continuous hydrophobic layer enhancing water removal from the surface. The novel water removal compositions and methods for using the same result in a significant reduction of energy expenditure to remove excess water through air blowers and/or mechanical removal. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110186406 | CLEAN CONVEYOR SENSING SYSTEM - A conveyor maintenance system and method determines when a conveyor requires cleaning by determining when the conveyor is soiled beyond a predetermined threshold level. The system comprises a detector that collects optical data indicative of the amount of soil on a conveyor, a memory that stores reference data indicative of a clean conveyor, and a controller that compares the optical data indicative of the amount of soil on the conveyor to the reference data and determines whether the conveyor requires cleaning based on the comparison. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110185514 | TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS AND FATTY ACIDS WITH A CHELATING AGENT - 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. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110180115 | AUXILIARY RINSE PHASE IN A WASH MACHINE - A system and method are disclosed for cleaning articles within a chamber of a warewash machine. The warewash machine has a rinse sump for collecting a rinse agent dispensed into the chamber and a wash sump for collecting a wash agent dispensed into the chamber. The method includes a wash phase during which the wash agent is dispensed into the chamber during and an auxiliary rinse phase during which the rinse agent is dispensed into the chamber. The wash machine includes a controllable deflector for directing the wash agent to the wash sump during the wash phase and the rinse agent to the rinse sump during the auxiliary rinse phase. The method also includes a final rinse phase during which water from an external source is dispensed into the chamber. The controllable deflector direct the water dispensed during the final rinse phase to the rinse sump such that the water combines with the rinse agent therein. The rinse agent is re-used during at least one subsequent auxiliary rinse phase. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110179583 | TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS, FATTY ACIDS AND SUNSCREEN STAINS WITH A CHELATING AGENT - 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. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110168567 | CONTROL OF HARD WATER SCALING IN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - A threshold agent composition and methods of using the same to produce hypochlorite and other effluent streams from an electrochemical cell without the detrimental effects of hard water scaling are disclosed. The invention further discloses use of chemistries to prevent hard water scale formation in various electrochemical cells to enhance cell longevity without decreasing chlorine, hypochlorite or other effluent production. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110160117 | BINDING AGENT FOR SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX - Material, composition, and manufacturing method alternatives for a solidification matrix that may be used, for example, in solid cleaning compositions, or other technologies. In at least some embodiments, the solidification matrix includes a binding agent that is formed by the use of MGDA, or a salt or derivative thereof, and water to produce a solid binding agent. In some embodiments, the MGDA and water combines and can solidify to act as a binder material or binding agent dispersed throughout a solid composition that may contain other functional ingredients that provide the desired properties and/or functionality to the solid composition. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110160114 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WATER SOLUBLE MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USING THEM - The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110146000 | METHOD OF REDUCING THE OCCURRENCE OF SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF OIL-SOAKED ARTICLES - A method of reducing the occurrence of spontaneous combustion of oil-stained articles is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing an article previously contacted with oil, the oil comprising at least one cis-configured double bond in the fatty acid, providing a solution comprising lipoxygenase, applying the solution to the article for sufficient time to treat the oil wherein treating comprises allowing the lipoxygenase to alter the cis-configured double bonds in the oil. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110118166 | SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX - A cleaning composition includes methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water. The methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid having a growth exponent of less than about 3% when heated. The composition may also include one or more functional ingredients such as surfactants, builders and alkaline sources, but is generally substantially free of phosphorous. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110108068 | ENHANCED MELTING POINT RINSE AID SOLIDS - The present invention is a method of preparing and using solid rinse aid compositions. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes a sulfate salt or sulfated surfactant, urea or polyethylene glycol as solidification agents and an effective amount of a surfactant wherein the composition is prepared by extruding. The surfactant may include at least one of an alcohol ethoxylate compound. 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. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110082231 | DETERGENT RESISTANT CAR POLISH - A detergent resistant car polish composition includes an alkoxy aminofunctional dialkylpolysiloxane, a long chain silicone quaternary blend, a silicone fatty amino quaternary polydimethylsiloxane, a carboxylic acid, a surfactant, a cosurfactant, and water. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110067732 | IN-SITU CLEANING SYSTEM - In situ cleaning systems and methods of use are disclosed and provide cleaning use solutions with minimal chemical additives providing environmentally-friendly cleaning compositions. The in situ cleaning system provides one or more in situ cleaning components, including water treatment components, oxidizing agent generating component and/or alkalinity generating component, providing a cleaning use solution to a washing system. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110067188 | TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS, FATTY ACIDS AND SUNSCREEN STAINS WITH A CHELATING AGENT - 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. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110061686 | MULTIPLE ENZYME CLEANER FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ENDOSCOPES - The liquid composition is based on surfactants and enzymes, and is particularly useful for manual cleaning of instruments. In manual and ultrasonic application the composition in use concentration shows low foaming and gives a cleaning solution which is not cloudy at least at a temperature in the range from 16° C. to 40° C. In addition, the composition has good cleaning efficacy over a broad temperature range (20 to 55° C.) and shows good material compatibility. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110052445 | ELECTROLYTIC DEGRADATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USABLE IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - The present disclosure relates to the use of a split and single electrical cells in industrial applications, and particularly in aseptic packaging applications. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110047668 | SURGICAL PROTECTIVE SYSTEM HEAD GEAR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING HIGH VOLUME AIR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A surgical protective assembly having an air movement device and a head gear assembly carrying the air movement device. The head gear assembly includes an outer wall, an inner wall, a front end, a back end and a middle portion between the front end and the back end. The outer wall has an upper opening, the inner wall has an array of openings, and the inner and outer wall define a front opening at the front end. The head gear assembly has a passageway that fluidly connects together, the upper opening, the array and the front opening. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110027383 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR WASHING POULTRY DURING PROCESSING - The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry. The methods include the step of applying a mixed peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110021410 | NOVEL FORMULATION OF A WARE WASHING SOLID CONTROLLING HARDNESS - A water hardness controlling agent includes a polyacrylic acid or salt thereof having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 50,000 g/mol, an acrylic-maleic acid copolymer or salt thereof having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000 g/mol and a phosphonocarboxylic acid or salt thereof. A ratio of acrylic-maleic acid copolymer or salt thereof to polyacrylic acid or salt thereof to phosphonocarboxylic acid or salt thereof in parts per million is about 1-30:10-80:6-20. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110021403 | NOVEL FORMULATION OF A WARE WASHING SOLID CONTROLLING HARDNESS - A water hardness controlling agent includes a polyacrylic acid or salt thereof having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 50,000 g/mol, an acrylic-maleic acid copolymer or salt thereof having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000 g/mol and a phosphonocarboxylic acid or salt thereof. A ratio of acrylic-maleic acid copolymer or salt thereof to polyacrylic acid or salt thereof to phosphonocarboxylic acid or salt thereof in parts per million is about 1-30:10-80:6-20. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110021399 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WATER SOLUBLE MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USING THEM - The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20100316533 | FORMULATING CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS BASED ON VOLUMETRIC AND WEIGHT BASED CONTROL MEASUREMENTS - A system and/or method formulates a chemical solution using both volumetric and weight based measurements of components of the chemical solution. The components of the chemical solution include water and at least one other component, which may take any form, such as, without limitation, liquid, solid, powder or gaseous form. Formulation of the chemical solution is administered by combining water with the one or more other components at an output port, from which this combination is dispensed to a solution storage tank. In response to a user's request to formulate a specified amount of the chemical solution, the volume of water provided to the output port is monitored by a flow meter and the weight of the other component(s) provided to the output port is monitored by one or more load cells. Based on such monitoring, appropriate amounts of water and the other component(s) are combined together to formulate the specified amount of the chemical solution in the solution storage tank. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100315244 | HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE MONITORING - A system and associated processes monitor hand hygiene compliance. The system includes hand hygiene product dispensers positioned within areas of concern (AOC) in a facility in which hand hygiene events are to be monitored. The dispensers detect dispense events initiated at the dispenser and transmit a dispense event signal indicative that a dispense event occurred along with dispenser identification information. The system also includes a plurality of compliance badges, each worn by a different person in the facility. Each compliance badge receives dispense event signals corresponding dispenser identification information associated with dispense events initiated by the wearer of the compliance badge. The badges store dispense event records associated with each dispense event initiated by the wearer and thus keep track of all dispense events initiated by the wearer of the compliance badge. One or more data gathering stations positioned at various locations through the facility receive the dispense event information from the individual badges when they come within range. The dispense event information may then be transferred to a local or remote computer for analysis and reporting on hand hygiene events taking place within the facility. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100315243 | HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE MONITORING - A system and associated processes monitor hand hygiene compliance. The system includes hand hygiene product dispensers positioned within areas of concern (AOC) in a facility in which hand hygiene events are to be monitored. The dispensers detect dispense events initiated at the dispenser and transmit a dispense event signal indicative that a dispense event occurred along with dispenser identification information. The system also includes a plurality of compliance badges, each worn by a different person in the facility. Each compliance badge receives dispense event signals corresponding dispenser identification information associated with dispense events initiated by the wearer of the compliance badge. The badges store dispense event records associated with each dispense event initiated by the wearer and thus keep track of all dispense events initiated by the wearer of the compliance badge. One or more data gathering stations positioned at various locations through the facility receive the dispense event information from the individual badges when they come within range. The dispense event information may then be transferred to a local or remote computer for analysis and reporting on hand hygiene events taking place within the facility. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100300493 | POT AND PAN SOAKING COMPOSITION - A soaking composition including an alkalinity source, a metal protector, a surfactant, water, a threshold agent, a binding agent, and a polymer blend that functions as a binding agent and a hard water modifier. The polymer blend includes a polymaleic acid, a polycarboxylic acid and a sodium polyacrylate. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100300044 | WETTING AGENTS FOR ASEPTIC FILLING - 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. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100298193 | SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX USING A POLYCARBOXYLIC ACID POLYMER - A solidification matrix includes a polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. Exemplary polycarboxylic acid polymers include a polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, a modified polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, and a polymaleic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 500 and about 5,000. The polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100298190 | STABLE ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SPORE, BACTERIA, FUNGI AND/OR ENZYME - 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. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100293809 | SOLID FABRIC CONDITIONING COMPOSITIONS AND TREATMENT IN A DRYER - A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition is constructed for transferring the composition to wet fabric as a result of solubilizing the fabric treatment composition by contacting the fabric treatment composition with the wet fabric during a drying operation in a dryer. A method for treating fabric is provided. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100292127 | FAST DRYING AND FAST DRAINING RINSE AID - 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. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100292126 | PEROXYGEN CATALYST- CONTAINING FABRIC AND USE FOR IN SITU GENERATION OF ALKALINITY - The invention discloses compositions and methods for generating alkalinity in situ. The compositions and methods relate to the use of a fabric source containing a decomposition agent to catalyze the decomposition of a dilute peroxygen source. The methods provide a highly alkaline cleaning composition produced at a desired time and place of use. Methods of cleaning are also disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100292125 | COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR IN SITU GENERATION OF ALKALINITY - The invention discloses compositions, methods and systems for generating alkalinity in situ. The compositions, methods and systems relate to the use of a manganese decomposition agent to catalyze the decomposition of a dilute peroxygen source providing highly alkaline cleaning compositions in situ. Methods of cleaning are also disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100292124 | COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR IN SITU GENERATION OF ALKALINITY - The invention discloses compositions, methods and systems for generating alkalinity in situ. The compositions, methods and systems relate to the use of a silver decomposition agent to catalyze the decomposition of a dilute peroxygen source providing highly alkaline cleaning compositions in situ. Methods of cleaning are also disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100288309 | METHOD OF USING RINSE AID COMPOSITIONS IN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING MACHINES - A method of warewashing is provided. A combination detergent rinse aid composition is used according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes an alkaline source and a water-soluble anion. The rinse aid composition comprises an acid. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The anion is present in sufficient amount to leave a residue of anions on the surface of the wares. The acid of the rinse aid has a sufficiently low pKa to react with the anions to form an insoluble oxide on the surface of the wares. The insoluble oxide reduces the surface tension of water on the surface of the wares thus reducing water spotting. Methods for using and manufacturing a combination warewashing detergent-rinse aid composition are provided. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100282572 | AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS USEFUL IN FILLING AND CONVEYING OF BEVERAGE BOTTLES WHEREIN THE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISE HARDNESS IONS AND HAVE IMPROVED COMPATIBILITY WITH PET - The passage of a container along a conveyor is facilitated by applying to the container or conveyor aqueous compositions containing hardness ions. The compatibility of the aqueous compositions with PET bottles is improved when the ratio of hardness as CaCO | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100274640 | MANAGEMENT OF CLEANING PROCESSES VIA MONITORING OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT USAGE - A cleaning process management system monitors information concerning chemical products dispensed by automated chemical product dispensers. The cleaning process management system analyzes data received from the dispensers and generates reports regarding dispensation of chemical products. The cleaning process management system may also generate reports concerning recommended cleaning process improvements based on the analysis of the dispenser data. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100270172 | ELECTROLYZER CELL FOR PRODUCING ACIDIC OR ALKALINE ELECTROLYZED WATER - A three-electrode electrolyzer cell is described that can produce either alkaline water or acid water, by selecting polarity and ion exchange membrane type. The cell has a middle chamber and two side electrolysis chambers bordering the middle chamber. Each of the side electrolysis chambers is separated from the middle chambers by a membrane, which is the same on both sides. Porous electrodes are placed on the electrolysis side of each membrane. The electrolysis chamber electrodes are placed next to the membranes, and they are both charged with either positive or negative polarity at the same time. The electrode in the middle chamber is charged with the opposite polarity to the electrolysis chamber electrodes. Each of the electrolysis chambers has inlets and outlets for flowing a solution to be electrolyzed through the cells. The electrolyte solution is in the middle chamber. It is not circulated, or is only circulated to replenish electrolytes or remove gases. The electrolyzer of the invention is significantly more efficient than prior art electrolyzers, when only one type of water (acid or alkaline) is required. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100263689 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WATER HARDNESS - The present invention is related to methods, apparatuses, and compositions for controlling water hardness. The methods, apparatuses and compositions also reduce scale formation. The present invention includes substantially water insoluble resin materials. The resin materials may be loaded with a plurality of cations. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100263688 | CATALYTIC WATER TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention relates to methods, apparatuses, and systems for treating water. The methods, apparatuses and systems reduce solubilized water hardness using various water treatment agents bound to a supporting material. The present invention also includes methods of employing treated water, for example, in cleaning or food processing applications. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100242997 | METHOD FOR USING WAREWASHING COMPOSITION IN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING MACHINES - A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and at least one of a source of calcium ion or a source of magnesium ion. The amounts of calcium ion or magnesium ion can be selected depending upon the hardness of the water of dilution. Methods for using a warewashing detergent composition are provided. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100240765 | SURFACTANT PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to compositions including surfactant peroxycarboxylic acid, methods for making these compositions, and methods for reducing the population of a microorganism. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100236581 | METHODS FOR CLEANING INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT WITH PRE-TREATMENT - A method of cleaning equipment such as heat exchangers, evaporators, tanks and other industrial equipment using clean-in-place procedures and a pre-treatment solution prior to the conventional CIP cleaning process. The pre-treatment step improves the degree of softening of the soil, and thus facilitates its removal. The pre-treatment solution can be a strong acidic solution, a strong alkaline solution, or comprise a penetrant. A preferred strong acidic solution is an acid peroxide solution. In some embodiments, the pre-treatment may include no strong alkali or acid ingredient; rather, the penetrant provides acceptable levels of pre-treatment. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100234475 | FOAMING ALCOHOL COMPOSITIONS WITH SELECTED DIMETHICONE SURFACTANTS - Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants are disclosed. The dimethicone surfactants are PEG-8 to PEG-12 linear dimethicone surfactants and in particular PEG-10 linear dimethicone surfactant. The compositions are useful as antimicrobial products and in particular handcare or skincare products. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100173820 | COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING HARDNESS IONS AND GLUCONATE AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM TO REDUCE CORROSION AND ETCH - The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and gluconate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of glass, aluminum, or steel. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100170303 | LAUNDRY PRETREATMENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY - A method for treating laundry is provided. The method includes steps of applying a bleaching and antimicrobial composition to laundry in a laundry washing machine at a first pH that favors bleaching properties and at a second pH that favors antimicrobial properties, wherein the first pH and the second pH are different, and draining the bleaching and antimicrobial composition from the laundry. The step of applying a bleaching and antimicrobial composition to laundry can include a step of washing the laundry with a detergent composition for the removal of soil. In addition, the step of applying a bleaching and antimicrobial composition to laundry can preceed or follow a step of washing laundry with a detergent composition for the removal of soil. A bleaching and antimicrobial composition and a laundry washing machine are provided. | 07-08-2010 |
