Assignee profile:

Ecolab Inc.

City:

St. Paul, Minnesota

Country:

United States

Published Applications:

397

Last publication date:

2014-01-16

Patent Grants:

340

Last grant date:

2016-06-28

Quarterly Ecolab Inc. Patent Applications

Top Inventors for applications by Ecolab Inc.

These are the the leading inventors for applications assigned to Ecolab Inc.:

Recent patent applications by Ecolab Inc.

Ecolab Inc. based in St. Paul, US has been assigned the rights to these inventions. The list includes both Pending Applications and Patent Grants:

#1 | 2014-01-16 ✅ Patent 9,376,306 granted on 2016-06-28
US20140017142A1
Performing operations; transporting

Methods of dispensing

#2 | 2012-02-16 ✅ Patent 8,216,988 granted on 2012-07-10
US20120040883A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Method of removing enhanced food soil from a surface using a sulfonated alkyl polyglucoside composition

#3 | 2011-12-29 ✅ Patent 8,187,540 granted on 2012-05-29
US20110320133A1
Human necessities

Concentration monitor method

#4 | 2011-12-22 ✅ Patent 9,560,875 granted on 2017-02-07
US20110311691A1
Human necessities

Treatment of animal carcasses

#5 | 2011-12-15 ✅ Patent 9,560,874 granted on 2017-02-07
US20110305805A1
Human necessities

Treatment of animal carcasses

#6 | 2011-10-27 ✅ Patent 8,084,756 granted on 2011-12-27
US20110260079A1
Physics

UV fluorometric sensor and method for using the same

#7 | 2011-10-25 ✅ Patent 8,043,650 granted on 2011-10-25
US10370798
-

Treatment of animal carcasses

#8 | 2011-10-13 ✅ Patent 9,332,764 granted on 2016-05-10
US20110250295A1
Human necessities

Aqueous composition for inactivating sporulated and/or non-sporulated coccidian parasites

#9 | 2011-08-18 ✅ Patent 8,191,703 granted on 2012-06-05
US20110198194A1
Performing operations; transporting

Conveyor system monitoring and maintenance

#10 | 2011-07-28 ✅ Patent 8,202,373 granted on 2012-06-19
US20110180115A1
Performing operations; transporting

Auxiliary rinse phase in a wash machine

#11 | 2011-07-14 ✅ Patent 8,080,502 granted on 2011-12-20
US20110172307A1
Human necessities

Antimicrobial compositions for use on food products

#12 | 2011-05-26
US20110124547A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

SOLIDIFICATION MATRIX USING A SULFONATED/CARBOXYLATED POLYMER BINDING AGENT

#13 | 2011-05-26 ✅ Patent 8,530,403 granted on 2013-09-10
US20110124546A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Solidification matrix using a maleic-containing terpolymer binding agent

#14 | 2011-05-12 ✅ Patent 8,216,994 granted on 2012-07-10
US20110112009A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Phosphate functionalized alkyl polyglucosides used for enhanced food soil removal

#15 | 2011-05-12 ✅ Patent 8,071,520 granted on 2011-12-06
US20110112008A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Sulfonated alkyl polyglucoside use for enhanced food soil removal

#16 | 2011-05-12 ✅ Patent 8,172,953 granted on 2012-05-08
US20110112007A1
Performing operations; transporting

Alkyl polyglucosides and a propoxylated-ethoxylated extended chain surfactant

#17 | 2011-05-12 ✅ Patent 8,222,196 granted on 2012-07-17
US20110112004A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Composition and methods for removal of polymerized non-trans fats

#18 | 2011-05-12 ✅ Patent 8,389,463 granted on 2013-03-05
US20110112003A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Enhanced dispensing of solid compositions

#19 | 2011-04-28 ✅ Patent 8,114,827 granted on 2012-02-14
US20110094044A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Paste-like detergent formulation comprising branched alkoxylated fatty alcohols as non-ionic surfactants

#20 | 2011-04-07 ✅ Patent 9,051,163 granted on 2015-06-09
US20110082595A1
Performing operations; transporting

Automatic calibration of chemical product dispense systems

#21 | 2011-04-07 ✅ Patent 8,387,777 granted on 2013-03-05
US20110079491A1
Performing operations; transporting

Conveyor chain tension monitor

#22 | 2011-04-07 ✅ Patent 8,206,511 granted on 2012-06-26
US20110079246A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Daily cleaner with slip-resistant and gloss-enhancing properties

#23 | 2011-03-31 ✅ Patent 9,102,509 granted on 2015-08-11
US20110077772A1
Performing operations; transporting

Make-up dispense in a mass based dispensing system

#24 | 2011-03-24 ✅ Patent 8,008,080 granted on 2011-08-30
US20110070654A1
Physics

Valve analytical system

#25 | 2011-03-17 ✅ Patent 8,372,796 granted on 2013-02-12
US20110065623A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Solid cleaning products

#26 | 2010-12-30 ✅ Patent 8,229,204 granted on 2012-07-24
US20100328476A1
Physics

Optical processing of surfaces to determine cleanliness

#27 | 2010-12-30 ✅ Patent 8,509,473 granted on 2013-08-13
US20100328450A1
Textiles; paper

Optical processing to control a washing apparatus

#28 | 2010-12-23 ✅ Patent 8,906,839 granted on 2014-12-09
US20100323940A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Alkaline detergent containing mixing organic and inorganic sequestrants resulting in improved soil removal

#29 | 2010-12-16 ✅ Patent 8,540,937 granted on 2013-09-24
US20100316533A1
Performing operations; transporting

Formulating chemical solutions based on volumetric and weight based control measurements

#30 | 2010-12-02 ✅ Patent 8,287,658 granted on 2012-10-16
US20100305014A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Biodegradable surfactant blend

#31 | 2010-11-30 ✅ Patent 7,841,131 granted on 2010-11-30
US9972456
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Light trap for insects

#32 | 2010-11-25 ✅ Patent 8,445,419 granted on 2013-05-21
US20100297316A1
Human necessities

Antimicrobial compositions for use on food products

#33 | 2010-11-25 ✅ Patent 9,603,361 granted on 2017-03-28
US20100297029A1
Human necessities

Virucidal composition

#34 | 2010-11-25 ✅ Patent 8,921,298 granted on 2014-12-30
US20100294307A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Acidic cleaner for metal surfaces

#35 | 2010-11-11 ✅ Patent 8,211,838 granted on 2012-07-03
US20100286006A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Lubricant for conveying containers

#36 | 2010-11-11 ✅ Patent 8,058,215 granted on 2011-11-15
US20100286005A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Dry lubricant for conveying containers

#37 | 2010-10-28 ✅ Patent 8,383,207 granted on 2013-02-26
US20100272916A1
Performing operations; transporting

Configurable application of a tire dressing

#38 | 2010-09-23 ✅ Patent 7,964,548 granted on 2011-06-21
US20100240562A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Stable aqueous antimicrobial enzyme compositions

#39 | 2010-09-16 ✅ Patent 7,922,827 granted on 2011-04-12
US20100234262A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Cleaning compositions containing water soluble magnesium compounds and methods of using them

#40 | 2010-09-16 ✅ Patent 8,669,224 granted on 2014-03-11
US20100229897A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Use of hydroxycarboxylates for water hardness control

#41 | 2010-08-12 ✅ Patent 7,879,785 granted on 2011-02-01
US20100204078A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Method for foaming a cleaning composition

#42 | 2010-08-12 ✅ Patent 8,153,937 granted on 2012-04-10
US20100200561A1
Human necessities

Thermal treatment system instrument rack and method of selectively thermally treating medical instrument portions

#43 | 2010-07-29
US20100190676A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED REMOVAL OF BLOOD SOILS

#44 | 2010-07-29
US20100187129A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROLYZED WATER

#45 | 2010-07-08 ✅ Patent 8,020,578 granted on 2011-09-20
US20100172804A1
Human necessities

Solid product dispenser

#46 | 2010-06-17 ✅ Patent 7,954,668 granted on 2011-06-07
US20100147876A1
Physics

Low and empty product detection using load cell and load cell bracket

#47 | 2010-06-10
US20100144578A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

METHOD FOR WASHING AN ARTICLE USING A MOLDED DETERGENT COMPOSITION

#48 | 2010-06-10 ✅ Patent 8,120,500 granted on 2012-02-21
US20100141460A1
Physics

Acoustic fluid presence/absence detection

#49 | 2010-06-03 ✅ Patent 8,020,561 granted on 2011-09-20
US20100137820A1
Human necessities

Surgical drape having a fluid collection pouch with an inflatable rim

#50 | 2010-06-03 ✅ Patent 8,916,094 granted on 2014-12-23
US20100136189A1
Human necessities

Method and system for recapturing and reusing unreacted antimicrobial solutions in spray applications

#51 | 2010-05-25 ✅ Patent 7,723,281 granted on 2010-05-25
US12356435
-

Stable aqueous antimicrobial enzyme compositions comprising a tertiary amine antimicrobial

#52 | 2010-05-13 ✅ Patent 8,148,667 granted on 2012-04-03
US20100116810A1
Human necessities

Thermal treatment system instrument rack and method of selectively thermally treating medical instrument portions

#53 | 2010-05-06 ✅ Patent 8,034,759 granted on 2011-10-11
US20100108942A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Enhanced stability peracid compositions

#54 | 2010-04-29 ✅ Patent 8,149,582 granted on 2012-04-03
US20100103629A1
Electricity

Detachable module system

#55 | 2010-04-22 ✅ Patent 7,858,029 granted on 2010-12-28
US20100095988A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Multiple enzyme cleaner for surgical instruments and endoscopes

#56 | 2010-04-15
US20100093597A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

ULTRA-CONCENTRATED SOLID DEGREASER COMPOSITION

#57 | 2010-04-15
US20100093596A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

ULTRA-CONCENTRATED LIQUID DEGREASER COMPOSITION

#58 | 2010-04-08 ✅ Patent 8,128,976 granted on 2012-03-06
US20100087530A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Methods for washing poultry during processing with medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions

#59 | 2010-04-08 ✅ Patent 7,989,780 granted on 2011-08-02
US20100084572A1
Physics

UV fluorometric sensor and method for using the same

#60 | 2010-03-25
US20100075883A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

GRANULAR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING COMPOSITION

#61 | 2010-03-18 ✅ Patent 7,998,278 granted on 2011-08-16
US20100069285A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Acidic composition based on surfactant blend

#62 | 2010-03-04 ✅ Patent 8,048,929 granted on 2011-11-01
US20100056642A1
Human necessities

Hepatitis A viricide

#63 | 2010-03-04 ✅ Patent 7,829,516 granted on 2010-11-09
US20100056414A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Warewashing composition comprising a Zn/Al corrosion inhibitor for use in automatic dishwashing machines

#64 | 2010-02-25 ✅ Patent 8,809,392 granted on 2014-08-19
US20100048730A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents

#65 | 2010-02-04
US20100024935A1
Performing operations; transporting

USAGE OF MICRON OR SUBMICRON SIZE TRANSPARENT OR TRANSLUCENT BEADS TO IMPROVE REFLECTANCE

#66 | 2010-01-28 ✅ Patent 7,842,725 granted on 2010-11-30
US20100022660A1
Human necessities

Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants

#67 | 2010-01-28 ✅ Patent 7,816,555 granted on 2010-10-19
US20100022644A1
Human necessities

Peroxycarboxylic acid compositions with reduced odor

#68 | 2010-01-28 ✅ Patent 8,344,026 granted on 2013-01-01
US20100021557A1
Human necessities

Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents

#69 | 2010-01-14 ✅ Patent 7,696,142 granted on 2010-04-13
US20100009886A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Methods for manufacturing and using a cleaning composition for handling water hardness

#70 | 2009-12-31
US20090325843A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

METHOD OF STABLE COMPOSITIONS OF SPORES, BACTERIA, AND/OR FUNGI

#71 | 2009-12-31
US20090325841A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

USE OF ACTIVATOR COMPLEXES TO ENHANCE LOWER TEMPERATURE CLEANING IN ALKALINE PEROXIDE CLEANING SYSTEMS

#72 | 2009-12-31
US20090324790A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECONDITIONING FOOD PROCESSING FLUIDS

#73 | 2009-12-31 ✅ Patent 8,056,703 granted on 2011-11-15
US20090321222A1
Performing operations; transporting

Container, such as a food or beverage container, lubrication method

#74 | 2009-12-31 ✅ Patent 8,278,259 granted on 2012-10-02
US20090320214A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Liquid membrane-compatible detergent composition

#75 | 2009-12-29 ✅ Patent 7,638,504 granted on 2009-12-29
US10168442
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Hepatitis a viricide

#76 | 2009-12-24 ✅ Patent 7,923,427 granted on 2011-04-12
US20090318327A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Binding agent for solidification matrix

#77 | 2009-12-24 ✅ Patent 9,089,122 granted on 2015-07-28
US20090313883A1
Human necessities

Insect bait station and method of using

#78 | 2009-11-26
US20090288683A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

ALKALINE PEROXYGEN FOOD SOIL CLEANER

#79 | 2009-11-24 ✅ Patent 7,622,606 granted on 2009-11-24
US10346862
-

Peroxycarboxylic acid compositions with reduced odor

#80 | 2009-11-19 ✅ Patent 8,082,764 granted on 2011-12-27
US20090283112A1
Physics

Washing machine with a titration indicator based on measurements of solution conductivity

#81 | 2009-11-05 ✅ Patent 8,990,098 granted on 2015-03-24
US20090276239A1
Human necessities

Validated healthcare cleaning and sanitizing practices

#82 | 2009-10-29 ✅ Patent 7,749,282 granted on 2010-07-06
US20090270301A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions

#83 | 2009-10-29 ✅ Patent 8,226,939 granted on 2012-07-24
US20090269324A1
Human necessities

Antimicrobial peracid compositions with selected catalase enzymes and methods of use in aseptic packaging

#84 | 2009-10-22 ✅ Patent 7,838,484 granted on 2010-11-23
US20090264329A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Cleaner concentrate comprising ethanoldiglycine and a tertiary surfactant mixture

#85 | 2009-10-22 ✅ Patent 8,241,624 granted on 2012-08-14
US20090263539A1
Human necessities

Method of disinfecting packages with composition containing peracid and catalase

#86 | 2009-10-15 ✅ Patent 7,776,158 granted on 2010-08-17
US20090258809A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Floor cleaning and care compositions

#87 | 2009-10-15 ✅ Patent 7,670,073 granted on 2010-03-02
US20090257812A1
Human necessities

Rucksack applicator device

#88 | 2009-10-01 ✅ Patent 9,486,007 granted on 2016-11-08
US20090246336A1
Human necessities

Bacteriophage treatment for reducing and preventing bacterial contamination

#89 | 2009-09-24 ✅ Patent 7,749,334 granted on 2010-07-06
US20090238719A1
Human necessities

Methods and agents for cleaning and disinfecting fragile medical appliances

#90 | 2009-09-10
US20090223115A1
Human necessities

BED BUG MONITOR

#91 | 2009-09-08 ✅ Patent 7,584,762 granted on 2009-09-08
US10328497
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Washing machine with a titration indicator

#92 | 2009-08-27 ✅ Patent 7,850,772 granted on 2010-12-14
US20090215656A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Product stability enhancement with phosphonium salts

#93 | 2009-08-27 ✅ Patent 7,652,267 granted on 2010-01-26
US20090212236A1
Physics

UV fluorometric sensor and method for using the same

#94 | 2009-08-20 ✅ Patent 8,017,082 granted on 2011-09-13
US20090208365A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Apparatus and method for making a peroxycarboxylic acid

#95 | 2009-08-13
US20090203567A1
Performing operations; transporting

USE OF ACTIVATOR COMPLEXES TO ENHANCE LOWER TEMPERATURE CLEANING IN ALKALINE PEROXIDE CLEANING SYSTEMS

#96 | 2009-08-13
US20090200234A1
Performing operations; transporting

METHODS FOR CLEANING SURFACES WITH ACTIVATED OXYGEN

#97 | 2009-08-13 ✅ Patent 10,099,264 granted on 2018-10-16
US20090199875A1
Performing operations; transporting

Bubble enhanced cleaning method and chemistry

#98 | 2009-08-06
US20090196897A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

TWO PART CHEMICAL CONCENTRATE

#99 | 2009-07-30 ✅ Patent 8,635,806 granted on 2014-01-28
US20090192763A1
Human necessities

Method and apparatus for automatic pest trap report generation and additional trap parameter data

#100 | 2009-07-30 ✅ Patent 7,670,549 granted on 2010-03-02
US20090192064A1
Chemistry; metallurgy

Multiple enzyme cleaner for surgical instruments and endoscopes

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