Patents by Inventor Chris Housmekerides

Chris Housmekerides has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Dispenser
    Publication number: 20080011870
    Abstract: A dispenser for an automatic dishwasher comprises a body having an aperture for release of an active component. The extent of opening of the aperture is controllable. The active component is contained in a blister disposed in the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.
    Inventors: Rainer Link, Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Chris Housmekerides
  • Detergent Dispensing Device
    Publication number: 20070295036
    Abstract: A free standing detergent dispensing device removably insertable into an automatic washing machine, the device comprising a cartridge having a plurality of unsealed chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a directing means to direct wash liquor selectively into a chamber of the cartridge to contact the detergent composition therein, each chamber having an inlet in the form of a tortuous path to obstruct unwanted flow of wash liquor into an unselected chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.
    Inventors: Guido Brandt, Thomas Enkel, Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Michael Hahl, Brendyn Rogers, Chris Housmekerides
  • Emanator blister
    Publication number: 20060194710
    Abstract: The use of an emanator blister, comprising a nonwater soluble membrane, for the release of a surfactant. Also an emanator blister, the emanator comprises a non-water soluble membrane which is suitable for the dispense of a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Chris Housmekerides, Judith Preuschen, Ralf Wiedemann
  • Closure
    Publication number: 20060180607
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closure for a bottle. The closure is dispersible in a washing medium, wherein the closure comprises a first component and a second component. Each component defines a seal enclosing a volume within the bottle. The dispersion of each component is activated by a different means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Marcus Guzmann, Chris Housmekerides, Ralf Wiedemann, Karl-Ludwig Gibis
  • Water soluble packages containing liquid compositions
    Publication number: 20060160716
    Abstract: A package comprises an aqueous liquid detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The aqueous liquid detergent composition has a water content of between 20 and 50 wt %. The aqueous liquid detergent composition comprises at least one polyphosphate builder material in an amount of greater than 10 wt % and a carbohydrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.
    Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Housmekerides
  • Package comprising a detergent composition
    Publication number: 20060049077
    Abstract: A package comprises a detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The detergent composition further comprises encapsulated phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) in granular form having a particle size of from 10-500 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Housmekerides
  • Detergent composition
    Publication number: 20050245418
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a detergent composition comprising an enzyme. The enzyme is at least partially encapsulated within water-soluble particles in a gel. The particles comprise a water-soluble encapsulating agent. The particles have a migration speed in the gel of less than one centimetre per month.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Housmekerides, Ralf Wiedemann, Marcus Guzmann, Roger Kaiser, Marcus Richter
  • Detergent composition
    Publication number: 20050119145
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of removing coloured stains from plastic by treating the substrate in an automatic dishwashing machine with an aqueous liquor comprising a hydrophobic component having a density in the range of 0.06 to 1 gram cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Housmekerides, Marcus Richter