Ana Carty

Title: Ana Carty and Neutral pH Cleaning Formulation.

Introduction

Ana Carty is an inventor based in Pleasanton, California, and is associated with The Clorox Company. Her patent work concerns a multi-surface cleaning formulation designed to operate at a substantially neutral pH.

Latest Patents

Carty is named on 1 patent, titled “Neutral pH Cleaning Formulation.” The invention describes a water-based cleaner containing an alkyl amine oxide surfactant, a levulinate solvent, and a chelator and/or salt. Some embodiments also include a buffer. The formulation’s substantially neutral pH may range from about 5 to 8, with narrower disclosed ranges of about 6 to 8 or 6.5 to 7.5. It can be provided as a spray, applied to cleaning wipes, sold as a concentrate, used in soaps, or prepared in other forms.

Career Highlights

The patent reflects work on a versatile cleaning product that combines surfactant and solvent components while maintaining a near-neutral pH. The disclosed range of delivery formats allows the formulation to be adapted for different cleaning applications.

Collaborations

Carty’s listed coworkers include Crystal Bell and Walter Schenck. The available information identifies them as coworkers but does not specify their roles in the patent.

Conclusion

Ana Carty’s patent describes a flexible, substantially neutral cleaning formulation associated with The Clorox Company, highlighting an approach to multi-surface cleaning across several product formats.