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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 23, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2023
Applicant:
Ecolab Usa Inc., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Inventors:
David W. Scheimann, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Paul Balent, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Benjamin Riley, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Ashly Wagner, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Assignee:
ECOLAB USA INC., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B08B 3/02 (2006.01); B08B 3/14 (2006.01); G01N 21/33 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B08B 3/022 (2013.01); B08B 3/14 (2013.01); G01N 21/33 (2013.01); B08B 2203/0217 (2013.01);
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for detecting and controlling the dosing and residual concentration of hard surface cleaners and rinse aids in an automotive parts washer. In particular, the methods and systems are particularly suitable for washing systems employed prior to exterior plastic part painting. The methods and systems comprise a UV meter, a controller, and a metering pump; wherein the controller is in electrical communication with the UV meter and the metering pump.