The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2019
Applicant:
Ecolab Usa Inc., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Inventors:
Assignee:
ECOLAB USA INC., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C11D 1/72 (2006.01); C11D 1/825 (2006.01); C11D 3/04 (2006.01); C11D 3/20 (2006.01); C11D 3/32 (2006.01); C23G 1/08 (2006.01); C11D 1/66 (2006.01); C11D 1/722 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C11D 3/042 (2013.01); C11D 1/72 (2013.01); C11D 1/8255 (2013.01); C11D 3/32 (2013.01); C23G 1/085 (2013.01); C11D 1/66 (2013.01); C11D 1/722 (2013.01); C11D 2111/16 (2024.01);
Abstract
Concentrated nitric acid cleaners employing the use of ethoxylated fatty alcohols, including a blend of polyethoxylated fatty alcohols, provide enhanced cleaning on metal and other surfaces, particularly stainless steel. Methods of use, including enhanced fatty soil removal and organic soil removal (such as soap scum) are also disclosed.