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Saint Paul, MN, United States of America

Ecolab USA Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 2,042

% Expired Patents = 3.0

CIPO Patents = 71

EPO Patents = 661

Trademarks = 403

Forward Citations = 6,840

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1,548 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Carter Martin Silvernail (185 out of 192 patents)

Junzhong Li (132 out of 134 patents)

Erik Christian Olson (121 out of 123 patents)

4. Victor Fuk-Pong Man (111 out of 135 patents)

5. Richard K Staub (110 out of 123 patents)

6. David D McSherry (87 out of 104 patents)

7. Charles Allen Hodge (73 out of 86 patents)

8. Amanda Ruth Blattner (72 out of 73 patents)

9. Steven Eugene Lentsch (66 out of 139 patents)

10. Paul R Kraus (63 out of 70 patents)

11. Yvonne Marie Killeen (61 out of 69 patents)

12. Ashish Dhawan (58 out of 78 patents)

13. Derrick Richard Anderson (56 out of 56 patents)

14. Mark Dennis Levitt (55 out of 90 patents)

15. Eugene Tokhtuev (54 out of 69 patents)

Core Competencies:

Corrosion Inhibitors

Antimicrobial Agents

Warewashing Solutions

Detergent Compositions

Cleaning Machines

Foaming Agents

Hygiene Systems

Surface Cleaners

Chemical Monitoring

Food Safety

Wastewater Treatment

Pest Control

2,042 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12774228 - Solid, non-phosphorous, scale and corrosion inhibitor composition for cooling water treatment (2026-10-27),

2. 12767633 - Sulfide-based compounds and uses thereof (2026-10-20),

3. 12760250 - Solidifying liquid amine oxide, betaine, and/or sultaine surfactants with a carrier (2026-10-13),

4. 12760244 - Cleaning compositions comprising surface modification polymers (2026-10-13),

5. 12759970 - Polyhydroxy multi-ionic compounds and methods of making and use thereof (2026-10-13),

6. 12758899 - Polyethylenimine as a new emulsion breaker for quench water systems (2026-10-13),

7. 12747412 - Efficient surfactant system on plastic and all types of ware (2026-09-29),

8. 12747307 - Method of preparing aldehyde-functionalized polymers (2026-09-29),

9. 12742136 - Solid controlled release caustic detergent compositions (2026-09-22),

10. 12735657 - Stabilized enzymatic detergent compositions (2026-09-15),

11. 12729140 - Enhanced foam fractionation of oil phase from aqueous/oil mixed phase via increased viscoelasticity (2026-09-08),

12. 12727591 - Large fly bait multi-station tool (2026-09-08),

13. 12723221 - Soil removal on cotton via treatment in the rinse step for enhanced cleaning in the subsequent wash (2026-09-01),

14. 12717061 - Method and apparatus for cockroach monitoring (2026-08-25),

15. 12716044 - Solid fast draining/drying rinse aid for high total dissolved solid water conditions (2026-08-25),

Company Overview

Ecolab USA Inc., headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced cleaning compositions and hygiene solutions. The company focuses on a range of core technologies, including corrosion inhibitors, antimicrobial agents, and warewashing solutions, aimed at enhancing cleanliness and safety across various industries. Ecolab's expertise extends to detergent compositions, cleaning machines, foaming agents, and surface cleaners, positioning it as a leader in promoting effective sanitation and hygiene practices globally.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

2,042 Patents

#3 in Saint Paul, MN

#7 in Minnesota

#255 in US

#495 in the World

Saint Paul, MN, United States of America

Ecolab USA Inc.

Forward Citations = 6,840

1,548 inventors:

Carter Martin Silvernail (185 out of 192 patents)

Junzhong Li (132 out of 134 patents)

Erik Christian Olson (121 out of 123 patents)

4. Victor Fuk-Pong Man (111 out of 135 patents)

5. Richard K Staub (110 out of 123 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ecolab USA Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ecolab-usa

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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