Patents by Inventor David P. Mather

David P. Mather 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).

  • Patent number: 9682799
    Abstract: A container system includes first and second containers. Each of the containers includes a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls extending from the bottom wall. The sidewalls each include a first portion, a second portion, a lug between the first and second portions, with the lug extending substantially perpendicular relative to surfaces of the first and second portions. The sidewalls also each include a sealing rim including a surface that extends substantially perpendicular relative to a surface of the second portion. The second container is nestable in the first container with portions of the lugs of the second container resting on the surfaces of the sealing rims of the first container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Publication number: 20150314912
    Abstract: A container system includes first and second containers. Each of the containers includes a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls extending from the bottom wall. The sidewalls each include a first portion, a second portion, a lug between the first and second portions, with the lug extending substantially perpendicular relative to surfaces of the first and second portions. The sidewalls also each include a sealing rim including a surface that extends substantially perpendicular relative to a surface of the second portion. The second container is nestable in the first container with portions of the lugs of the second container resting on the surfaces of the sealing rims of the first container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Patent number: 9108766
    Abstract: Storage container systems include a plurality of containers and a plurality of lids for sealing the containers. The container systems have a plurality of differently sized containers that are configured in modular sizes such that the containers can be stacked together in compact arrangements. The lids can easily be positioned on the containers to create a tight seals to the containers. When the containers are not sealed with the lids, the containers may be nested together, and the lids may be nested together. When nested together, the containers and lids take up a minimal amount of space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Publication number: 20150021321
    Abstract: Storage container systems include a plurality of containers and a plurality of lids for sealing the containers. The container systems have a plurality of differently sized containers that are configured in modular sizes such that the containers can he stacked together in compact arrangements. The lids can easily he positioned on the containers to create a tight seals to the containers. When the containers are not sealed with the lids, the containers may be nested together, and the lids may be nested together. When nested together, the containers and lids take up a minimal amount of space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Patent number: 7651666
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices for dispensing air treatment chemicals, and refill units for use therewith. Some of these devices have a well facing the heater and a transparent wall to view the use up of the air treatment chemical. Other of these devices have a refill with wells positioned in opposing directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel E. Adair, Brian T. Davis, Gopal P. Ananth, David P. Mather
  • Patent number: 7261268
    Abstract: A holder for a replaceable container of product includes a wall mountable support member having a longitudinal dimension. A holding sleeve extends transversely to the longitudinal dimension a first distance from a first region of the support member. The holding sleeve defines a bulbous recess. A foot extends transversely to the longitudinal dimension a second distance from a second region of the support member. The second distance is less than the first distance. The foot is spaced from the holding sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Kunesh, David P. Mather, Allen D. Miller
  • Patent number: 7227108
    Abstract: A heat storage unit (2) includes a body having a passage (12) formed therein through which a flowable product passes. A heatable element (10) is incorporated within the body of the heat storage unit (2) in thermal communication with the passage (12). Meanwhile, a heat-retentive material (8) is in thermal communication with the heatable element (10). The heatable element (10) includes either a magnetically-compatible material or a microwave-compatible material that is heated by locating the heatable element in a field (F) generated by a charging device (6), for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Clothier, Stephen B. Leonard, David P. Mather, Amil J. Ablah
  • Patent number: 7208707
    Abstract: A heat storage unit (2) includes a body having a passage (12) formed therein through which a flowable product passes. A heatable element (10) is incorporated within the body of the heat storage unit (2) in thermal communication with the passage (12). The heatable element (10) includes either a magnetically-compatible material or a microwave-compatible material that is heated by locating the heatable element in a field (F) generated by a charging device (6), for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Clothier, Stephen B. Leonard, David P. Mather, Amil J. Ablah
  • Patent number: 7167641
    Abstract: An apparatus including a replacement refill assembly for dispersing a volatile active into air. The replacement refill assembly includes a reservoir for containing a composition having a volatile active and a wick having an emanating surface from which the active may be volatized. A retainer is included in the apparatus for receiving and retaining the replacement refill assembly. A wire heating element is resiliently supported by opposing spring members so that when the refill assembly is received within the retainer, the spring members bias the heating element against the emanating surface of the wick while yielding an amount sufficient to prevent the heating element from breaking. In one embodiment, the apparatus also includes an air regulator, such as a baffle, for minimizing the flow of air across the heater element. A method and apparatus for controlling the source of power in the apparatus to periodically heat and clean the heating element is further described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelvin Tam, Zi Ming Zeng, William G. Parsons, David P. Mather, Jeffrey L. Harwig
  • Patent number: 7028866
    Abstract: A pressure resistant plastic bottle for containing and dispensing an aerosol composition. The plastic bottle is comprised of a hollow elongate body having a central portion, a top portion and an opposite bottom portion with the central portion having an inwardly concave configuration extending along its longitudinal direction. The bottom portion of the elongate body is integral with the central portion and defines an outwardly projecting convexly shaped configuration. The top portion of the bottle is integral with the central portion and has an outwardly convex configuration extending along its longitudinal direction and defines a neck having an opening for receiving and dispensing the aerosol composition. A closure covers the opening and is sealingly attached to the neck to contain the aerosol within the plastic bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Kunesh, Allen D. Miller, David P. Mather, Michael J. Skalitzky, James C. Boda, Douglas J. Birkholz
  • Patent number: 6978914
    Abstract: Apparatus for placing contents of a first container in fluid communication with a delivery apparatus includes an actuating element carried by the delivery apparatus and a valve element carried by the first container. At least one of the actuating element and the valve element defines a flow path from the first container to the delivery apparatus when the actuating element and the valve element are engaged with one another. The actuating element is engageable with a circular cylindrical valve of a second container to prevent flow of contents of the second container into the delivery apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Kenneth W. Michaels, Thomas J. Szymczak, Edward J. Kunesh, David P. Mather, David J. Houser, William E. McCracken
  • Patent number: D554746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Davis, Saleh A. Saleh, Joel E. Adair, David P. Mather, Dan Mattano
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    Patent number: D568742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Kunesh, David P. Mather
  • Patent number: D568743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Kunesh, David P. Mather, Doug Birkholz
  • Patent number: D589805
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Kunesh, David P. Mather
  • Patent number: D695591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, David J. VandenBranden, David P. Mather
  • Patent number: D699545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, David J. VandenBranden, David P. Mather
  • Patent number: D700501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, David J. VandenBranden, David P. Mather
  • Patent number: D750483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Elie Monge, Rachel Sandoval
  • Patent number: D760073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Mather, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Craig R. Gosen, Matthew N. Thurin, Troy D. Smith, Michael R. Hanson, Jason S. Trahan