Patents Assigned to S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11884897
    Abstract: Hard surface, in particular glass, cleaners having an ease in wipe-out while providing good cleaning with a streak-free, glossy shine are described. The cleaner includes at least one fluorosurfactant including a fluorinated functional group with 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and a hydrophilic moiety; at least one non-fluorinated surfactant; a combination of solvents; a combination of cleaning agents; and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Colleen M. Merritt, Loretta G. Lynch
  • Patent number: 11873142
    Abstract: A container system includes a container having a plurality of sidewalls and a rim extending from the sidewalls at a top of the container. The rim of the container includes a first sealing part and a second sealing part. Parts of the rim extend along arcs as viewed from above the container. The container system also includes a lid for sealing the container, with the lid having a rim that includes a first sealing part that is configured to contact the first sealing part of the rim of the container to form a first sealing area, and a second sealing part that is configured to contact the second sealing part of the rim of the container to form a second sealing area. Parts of the rim of the lid extend along arcs as viewed from above the lid. The container may be tightly sealed by the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Marino, Kasey A. Fuller, Amy P. Goldsmith, Brian T. Davis, Pierce J. Peterson, Michael T. Robl, Donald E. McCumber
  • Patent number: 11866674
    Abstract: A cleaning composition that includes a first cleaning agent and a second cleaning agent. The first cleaning agent is water-soluble at room temperature and the second cleaning agent is water-insoluble at room temperature. Further, the first cleaning agent and the second cleaning agent are in a total amount of about 15 wt. % to about 30 wt. %, wherein the first cleaning agent and the second cleaning agent are alkyl polyalkylene glycol ether Guerbet surfactants having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of at least 10.5 and a formula RO(LO)k(CH2CH2O)mH, wherein R is a branched C8-C12 alkyl group, L is CH2CH2CH2 or CH2CH2CH2CH2, k is from 1-2, m is from 2 to 14, and the LO and CH2CH2O groups are in random or block order. A blend of the first cleaning agent and the second cleaning agent has a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance ranging from about 10.5 to about 12.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Carmine Savaglio, Teresa L. Cook, Holly Ann Hale
  • Patent number: 11856954
    Abstract: An insecticidal composition is disclosed that contains two active ingredients, which are transfluthrin and imiprothrin. The insecticide composition may further contain at least one of a solvent and a propellant. The weight percentage of each of the active ingredients may be about 0.01% to 0.5% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventor: Kristina Marie Knesting
  • Patent number: 11832618
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are spatial insect repellent compositions comprising pyrethrins and about 5% to about 20% by weight p-menthane-3,8-diol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Lina Long, Andrew Kotecki, Joshua M. Hunnicutt, Anthony Sosa
  • Patent number: 11825837
    Abstract: A multi-layer article including a first non-active state and a second active state, the multi-layer article comprising an outer layer having a first side and a second side, an inner layer adjacent to at least a portion of the outer layer and including a volatile material, and an upper layer including a first side and a second side, the first side of the upper layer being adjacent to at least a portion of the inner layer. The multi-layer article is folded upon itself in the first non-active state so that at least a first portion of the second side of the upper layer is disposed on a top of a second portion of the second side of the upper layer, and the first portion and the second portion of the upper layer are heat sealed in the non-active state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Calistor Nyambo, Curtis Conklin, Caitlin Y. O'Gara, Jia Wang, Todd Ulrich
  • Patent number: 11820583
    Abstract: An overcap assembly configured to attach to a container. The overcap assembly includes a body, an actuator, a first nozzle, and a second nozzle. The actuator is integrally attached with the body and defines a longitudinal axis. The actuator further comprises a fluid passageway that extends therein. The first nozzle and the second nozzle extend laterally from the actuator, and the first nozzle and the second nozzle define a portion of the fluid passageway. The first nozzle comprises a first angled exit aperture and the second nozzle comprises a second angled exit aperture. The first nozzle and the second nozzle each comprises an inner cylindrical wall and an outer cylindrical wall surrounding and spaced apart from the inner cylindrical wall. The first angled exit aperture and the second angled exit aperture are non-parallel to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: David P. Mather, Ngoc Pham
  • Patent number: 11812736
    Abstract: Bait stations are disclosed that include a housing having an upper casing and a lower casing coupled to form an interior cavity. A pad, gel, or variations thereof that carry food are disposed within the interior cavity. The lower casing includes a base having a peripheral flange that defines an outer edge, an outer wall that is spaced apart from the outer edge and extends upwardly from the peripheral base flange to a top edge, and an inner wall that extends from the top edge to a first surface to define a receiving space therein. The upper casing includes a plurality of apertures that are configured to allow insects therethrough into the interior cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Greg Perkolup, Jerome Matter, Paul Diehl, Adriana Farris
  • Patent number: 11793205
    Abstract: A pest control composition, the composition including an active component that includes between about 0.1 wt. % and about 11 wt. % of a mint oil and between about 0.05 wt. % and about 5 wt. % rosemary oil. The composition further includes a carrier, a solvent, and a dehydrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Alexis Huckabee, Amber J. Yeary, Cassidy N. Shepherd
  • Patent number: 11772849
    Abstract: A container or pouch made entirely from an elastomer includes a body having a front wall and a rear wall that is connected to the front wall along a peripheral edge, and a closure system that includes a front side having a front sealing profile that includes a male closure element, and a rear side having a rear sealing profile that includes a female closure element and defining a cavity, wherein a centerline extends through the cavity. The rear side includes an inner portion that includes the entire cavity and an outer portion. A thickness of the thickened region measured in a direction parallel to the centerline is less than 35% of a total thickness of the closure system in a closed configuration measured in a direction parallel to the centerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Stacey M. DeCarlo, Jeramy M Dubay, Brian Dais, Therdsak Chalermwattananon, Jose Porchia
  • Patent number: 11773293
    Abstract: Water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion compositions having freeze-thaw stability are provided which include water, at least one hydrocarbon solvent, at least one nonionic emulsifier, and at least one freeze-thaw stabilizer which either prevents breaking of the emulsion after a freeze-thaw cycle or enables the emulsion to be re-formed following breaking after a freeze-thaw cycle by simple shaking of the emulsion composition. Preferred freeze-thaw stabilizers are polyols (e.g., glycerin), sugars (e.g., sucrose), polar aprotic solvents (e.g., dimethyl sulfoxide) and amphoteric compounds (e.g., lauryl dimethyl amine oxide). The freeze-thaw stabilizers are particularly useful in furniture care, shoe care and auto care cleaning and/or polishing products including therein water, hydrocarbon solvent(s), nonionic emulsifier(s) and additives, such as film former(s), surfactant(s), fragrance component(s) and preservative(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing Li, Christie M. Mueller, Loretta G. Lynch, Becca B. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11708210
    Abstract: A trigger overcap assembly includes a housing having a body, a cap secured to an upper end of the housing, and a trigger at least partially disposed within the body. The cap defines two or more flanges extending downwardly from an underside of the cap. The flanges are configured to engage with and retain the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald H. Spang, Jr., Richard M. Parysek, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Steven A. Zach
  • Patent number: D993027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
  • Patent number: D1001648
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Timothy D. Stark
  • Patent number: D1008027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Brittany A. Marino, Francisco Alves
  • Patent number: D1010060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Paul Diehl
  • Patent number: D1011890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
  • Patent number: D1011892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
  • Patent number: D1011893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
  • Patent number: D1013515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton