Acid regeneration of ion exchange resins for industrial applications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9919935
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15179496

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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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  • ECOLAB USA INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alowonle, Toyin Cottage Grove, US 2 6
Everson, Terrence P Eagan, US 79 1916
Klos, Terry J Victoria, US 45 1200
Levitt, Mark Dennis West St. Paul, US 19 96
Tan, Lylien Maplewood, US 18 24
Toetschinger, Mark Mendota Heights, US 13 21
Treder, Sara Mendota Heights, US 2 6
Voss, Peter Eagan, US 39 216
Wen, Li Woodbury, US 54 509

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