Location History:
- Greensboro, NC (US) (2012 - 2019)
- Saint Paul, MN (US) (2019)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2012-2019
Title: Innovations by Stephen Todd Smith
Introduction
Stephen Todd Smith is an accomplished inventor based in Greensboro, NC (US), known for his contributions to cleaning and treatment compositions. With a total of 5 patents to his name, Smith has developed innovative solutions that address specific cleaning challenges in various environments.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is for a leather and/or vinyl cleaner and moisturizer, which comprises a hard surface cleaning and treatment composition. This invention features a synergistic combination of mild surfactants, making it particularly effective for leather, synthetic leather, vinyl, and stainless steel. The composition is designed to be gentle and non-damaging, leaving no sticky residue while effectively cleaning food soils such as mustard, ketchup, shortening, and grease. Importantly, it requires no personal protective equipment during use. Additionally, Smith has developed a method for preserving leather surfaces by contacting them with the cleaning composition, along with specific methods for creating a stable water-in-oil emulsion.
Another significant patent by Smith is for solid laundry detergent specifically formulated for restaurant soils. This invention includes solid cleaning compositions that contain an alkalinity source, a surfactant system, a water conditioning agent, and water. The resulting product has a pH between about 7 and 11, making it suitable for removing various restaurant soils, including synthetic grease, animal grease, and proteinaceous soils.
Career Highlights
Stephen Todd Smith is currently employed at Ecolab USA Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop cleaning solutions. His work has significantly impacted the cleaning industry, particularly in the areas of food service and leather care.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Smith has collaborated with talented individuals such as Melissa Martinez-Crowley and Jeffrey John Biggs, contributing to the advancement of cleaning technologies.
Conclusion
Stephen Todd Smith's innovative patents and contributions to the cleaning industry demonstrate his commitment to developing effective and safe cleaning solutions. His work continues to influence the way we approach cleaning and maintenance in various settings.