Acid regeneration of ion exchange resins for industrial applications
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Abstract
Methods and systems for employing softened acidified water sources from an acid regenerated ion exchange resins are disclosed. Various methods of dispensing and/or using the softened acidic water generated by an acid regenerate-able ion exchange resin are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, including water conditioning agents, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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ECOLAB USA INC | 1 ECOLAB PLACE SAINT PAUL MN 55102 |
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- 2016 Application Filing Year
- B08B Class
- 1197 Applications Filed
- 734 Patents Issued To-Date
- 61.32 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Alowonle, Toyin | Cottage Grove, US | 2 | 6 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 6 | |||
Everson, Terrence P | Eagan, US | 80 | 1984 |
# of filed Patents : 80 Total Citations : 1984 | |||
Klos, Terry J | Victoria, US | 45 | 1236 |
# of filed Patents : 45 Total Citations : 1236 | |||
Levitt, Mark Dennis | West St. Paul, US | 19 | 105 |
# of filed Patents : 19 Total Citations : 105 | |||
Tan, Lylien | Maplewood, US | 18 | 27 |
# of filed Patents : 18 Total Citations : 27 | |||
Toetschinger, Mark | Mendota Heights, US | 13 | 23 |
# of filed Patents : 13 Total Citations : 23 | |||
Treder, Sara | Mendota Heights, US | 2 | 6 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 6 | |||
Voss, Peter | Eagan, US | 39 | 223 |
# of filed Patents : 39 Total Citations : 223 | |||
Wen, Li | Woodbury, US | 57 | 536 |
# of filed Patents : 57 Total Citations : 536 |
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