Patents by Inventor James J. Leskowicz

James J. Leskowicz 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).

  • Method of deodorizing a textile
    Patent number: 7407515
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention a deodorizing composition comprising an effective amount of an inorganic salt, at least one odor-counteracting material, and an optional additive is provided. In another aspect of the present invention a method of using an inorganic salt, at least one of a malodor counteractant, an odor absorbent, and an odor-masking agent, and an optional additive in a solid composition for removing a malodor from a textile is provided. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a process for removing a malodor from a textile is provided. The present invention comprises compositions and kits based thereon, and methods for the preparation and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: James J. Leskowicz
  • Deodorizing compositions
    Patent number: 7407922
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention a deodorizing composition comprising an effective amount of an inorganic salt, at least one odor-counteracting material, and an optional additive is provided. In another aspect of the present invention a method of using an inorganic salt, at least one of a malodor counteractant, an odor absorbent, and an odor-masking agent, and an optional additive in a solid composition for removing a malodor from a textile is provided. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a process for removing a malodor from a textile is provided. The present invention comprises compositions and kits based thereon, and methods for the preparation and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: James J. Leskowicz
  • Method of deodorizing a textile
    Patent number: 7261742
    Abstract: A method of deodorizing a textile which comprises providing a solid composition comprising an inorganic salt, at least one of a malodor counteractant, an odor absorbent and an odor-masking agent, and applying the composition to the textile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: James J. Leskowicz
  • Rinseable hard surface cleaner comprising silicate and hydrophobic acrylic polymer
    Patent number: 5770548
    Abstract: Disclosed are hard surface cleaners such as glass window cleaners. A silicate/hydrophobic acrylic polymer/surfactant composition is used to reduce water spotting, filming or streaking. These cleaners can also include a base and a sequestrant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Leskowicz, Marygrace G. Horner
  • Method for control of social insects with a hemisalt of a perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid
    Patent number: 5152992
    Abstract: An aqueous formulation for the control of social insects, especially wasps, and a method for its use. The formulation contains insect attracting ingredients and a toxicant in water. The toxicant is a hemisalt preparation of a perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid which is partially neutralized to a pH of between 2.8 and 6.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas V. Kandathil, Richard E. Keyel, James J. Leskowicz