Patents by Inventor Douglas K. Feenstra

Douglas K. Feenstra 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: 8454757
    Abstract: A phosphate and phosphonate-free gel automatic dishwashing detergent provides improved spotting and filming performance by including a spot reduction system that contains a combination of a polyacrylate and a carboxymethyl inulin. The gel detergent may also be free of a bleach ingredient (i.e., it does not contain either chlorine bleach or an oxygen bleach).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Douglas K. Feenstra, Ronald C. Jackson
  • Patent number: 8385730
    Abstract: An air freshener with customizable fragrances is disclosed. The air freshener accepts a plurality of fragrance modules, which allow a user to create customized fragrant environments. A fan and/or heating element are included to increase fragrance dispersal. Additional components may be included into the air freshener to provide enhancements to the user experience, including but not limited to a clock, timer, or a music player. The air freshener obtains power from a number of sources, such as AC mains or DC batteries. Energy storage devices located on board the air freshener may be charged by inductive or solar power. The air freshener may also include lighting elements and styling cues to integrate into the local environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Donald W. Bushman, Kalliopi S. Haley, Robert D. Faber, David M. Flower, Douglas K. Feenstra
  • Patent number: 8343904
    Abstract: A phosphate and phosphonate-free gel automatic dishwashing detergent provides improved spotting and filming performance by including a spot reduction system that contains a combination of a polyacrylate and a carboxymethyl inulin. The gel detergent may also be free of a bleach ingredient (i.e., it does not contain either chlorine bleach or an oxygen bleach).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Douglas K. Feenstra, Ronald C. Jackson
  • Patent number: 8057830
    Abstract: Cleansing compositions are described that comprise at least one surfactant, at least one extract of a Lamiaceae family plant, and at least one extract of a Liliaceae family plant. The at least one extract of the Lamiaceae family plant and the at least one extract of the Liliaceae family plant are present in effective amounts to at least partially counteract skin irritation induced by the at least one surfactant. Methods of reducing skin irritation induced by a surfactant comprise contacting skin with a detergent comprising at least one surfactant, at least one extract of a Lamiaceae family plant, and at least one extract of a Liliaceae family plant, wherein the at least one extract of the Lamiaceae family plant, and the at least one extract of the Liliaceae family plant at least partially counteract irritation induced by the at least one surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Ernest H. Brumbaugh, Douglas K. Feenstra
  • Publication number: 20100298192
    Abstract: A phosphate and phosphonate-free gel automatic dishwashing detergent provides improved spotting and filming performance by including a spot reduction system that contains a combination of a polyacrylate and a carboxymethyl inulin. The gel detergent may also be free of a bleach ingredient (i.e., it does not contain either chlorine bleach or an oxygen bleach).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Douglas K. Feenstra, Ronald C. Jackson
  • Patent number: 7781387
    Abstract: A phosphate free automatic dishwashing detergent provides improved spotting and filming performance by including a spot reduction system that contains a combination of a polyacrylate and a carboxymethyl inulin. The detergent also includes an enzyme system that contains a combination of Esperase® 6.0T and an alkaline stable protease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Access Business Group International, LLC.
    Inventors: Douglas K. Feenstra, Ronald C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20100025490
    Abstract: An air freshener with customizable fragrances is disclosed. The air freshener accepts a plurality of fragrance modules, which allow a user to create customized fragrant environments. A fan and/or heating element are included to increase fragrance dispersal. Additional components may be included into the air freshener to provide enhancements to the user experience, including but not limited to a clock, timer, or a music player. The air freshener obtains power from a number of sources, such as AC mains or DC batteries. Energy storage devices located on board the air freshener may be charged by inductive or solar power. The air freshener may also include lighting elements and styling cues to integrate into the local environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Donald W. Bushman, Kalliopi S. Haley, Robert D. Faber, David M. Flower, Douglas K. Feenstra
  • Publication number: 20090186795
    Abstract: A phosphate free automatic dishwashing detergent provides improved spotting and filming performance by including a spot reduction system that contains a combination of a polyacrylate and a carboxymethyl inulin. The detergent also includes an enzyme system that contains a combination of Esperase® 6.0T and an alkaline stable protease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Douglas K. Feenstra, Ronald C. Jackson