ECOLAB INC.
🏢 View company profile →795Patents
113Active
795Granted
50Portfolio score
Filing activity: Dec 7, 1984 → Sep 17, 2013 · 106 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7285255B2 | Deodorizing and sanitizing employing a wicking device | Human Necessities | 325 | Expired |
| US5200189A | Peroxyacid antimicrobial composition | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 204 | Expired |
| US4830773A | Encapsulated bleaches | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 197 | Expired |
| US5718910A | Peroxyacid antimicrobial composition | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 195 | Expired |
| US5683724A | Automated process for inhibition of microbial growth in aqueous food transport or process streams | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 194 | Expired |
| US6183807A | Antimicrobial composition for cleaning and sanitizing meat products | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 191 | Expired |
| US6545047B2 | Treatment of animal carcasses | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 180 | Expired |
| US4826661A | Solid block chemical dispenser for cleaning systems | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 167 | Expired |
| US5314687A | Peroxyacid antimicrobial composition | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 159 | Expired |
| US4690305A | Solid block chemical dispenser for cleaning systems | Performing Operations; Transporting | 155 | Expired |
| US5234719A | Food additive sanitizing compositions | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 149 | Expired |
| US4687121A | Solid block chemical dispenser for cleaning systems | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 148 | Expired |
| US5122538A | Peroxy acid generator | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 145 | Expired |
| USRE32818E | Cast detergent-containing article and method of using | General | 139 | Expired |
| US6627657B1 | Peroxycarboxylic acid compositions and methods of use against microbial spores | Human Necessities | 135 | Expired |
| US4845965A | Method and apparatus for dispensing solutions | Textiles; Paper | 133 | Expired |
| US5436008A | Sanitizing compositions | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 129 | Expired |
| US6258765A | Binding agent for solid block functional material | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 124 | Expired |
| US5139788A | Noncontaminating antimicrobial composition | Human Necessities | 122 | Expired |
| USRE32763E | Cast detergent-containing article and method of making and using | General | 120 | Expired |
| US6010729A | Treatment of animal carcasses | Human Necessities | 116 | Expired |
| US4680134A | Method for forming solid detergent compositions | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 113 | Expired |
| US5925601A | Fatty amide ethoxylate phosphate ester conveyor lubricant | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 113 | Expired |
| US5316688A | Water soluble or dispersible film covered alkaline composition | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 112 | Expired |
| US5342584A | Air freshener device and cartridge with battery | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 112 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.