Patents by Inventor Jeffrey J. Wolf
Jeffrey J. Wolf 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).
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Patent number: 11932172Abstract: A first seat, a surface located behind the first seat, a display screen, and a support assembly. The support assembly is configured to move the display screen to a storage position, in which the display screen is positioned adjacent to the surface. The support assembly includes a pivot connected to the display screen and a track configured to support the pivot. The pivot is configured to move along the track.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Philipp J. Wolf, Jeffrey M. Riepling, James J. Dowle
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Patent number: 7988323Abstract: An Edison-style light bulb (40) which supports a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (50) and an illumination source (54). First and second electrical circuits (56) and (58) are mounted in the bulb to supply electrical power to the illumination source and to the LEDs. A switch circuit (60) is connected to control the supply of electrical power to the first and second electrical circuits (56) and (58) to adjust and coordinate the light output from the LEDs (50) and from the illumination source (54).Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: H. Fisk Johnson, III, Jose Porchia, Barry T. Calpino, Jeffrey J. Wolf
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Patent number: 7932482Abstract: An electrically operated diffuser has a fragrance-emitting element (8) for facilitating diffusion of an active material, and at least one light emitting diode (7). The at least one light emitting diode (7) serves as a nightlight and has a luminous intensity rating of at least about 5000 mcd at 20 mA. Also, the at least one light emitting diode (7) may be positioned at a back surface of the diffuser, such that when an active material is received in the compartment the at least one light emitting diode (7) shines through the active material. The diffuser may include a remote-use assembly to supply power to the diffuser from a wall socket remote from the diffuser. The diffuser may also include a light controller to change one or more of the color and the intensity of the at least one light emitting diode (7).Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2004Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Norwood, Jose Porchia, Jeffrey J. Wolf, Imre J. Dancs, Edward L. Paas, Scott D. Walter, George J. Dietz
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Patent number: 7687744Abstract: A novel apparatus for producing combined presentation of light and aroma to produce a desired overall sensory effect. The includes a fragrance dispenser (31), a light source (42), an audio system (52), and a microprocessor (99). The fragrance dispenser (31) is refillable and controllable, so as to adjust the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses a fragrance. The light source (42) comprises a plurality of LEDs (40a-40c) of at least two different colors and is controllable so as to adjust the operation of the plurality of LEDs (40a-40c). The audio system (52) controls sounds to be emitted from the apparatus. The microprocessor (99) controls the rate at which the fragrance dispenser (31) dispenses fragrance and the operation of the light source (42) and audio system (52).Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Walter, Jeffrey J. Wolf, Jose Porchia, David A. Tomkins, Thomas A. Helf, James R. Crapser, Kelley H. Rich, Barry T. Calpino
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Publication number: 20100013414Abstract: An Edison-style light bulb (40) which supports a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (50) and an illumination source (54). First and second electrical circuits (56) and (58) are mounted in the bulb to supply electrical power to the illumination source and to the LEDs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: H. Fisk Johnson, III, Jose Porchia, Barry T. Calpino, Jeffrey J. Wolf
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Patent number: 7622073Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing active materials comprises a housing and control circuitry disposed within the housing. The control circuitry implements programming for a mode of operation in which during a first period of time a first active material is emitted, during a second period of time the first active material and a second active material are emitted, and during a third period of time the second active material is emitted, wherein during the second period of time, the first and second fragrances are alternated.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Heather R Schramm, Jeffrey J Wolf
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Patent number: 7604378Abstract: An outdoor light system comprising a plurality light elements linked to a central controller. Each light element include a translucent shell, plurality of LEDs positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. A compartment for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active cartridge and a heater for enabling the device to effectively emit an active ingredient from the cartridge when the cartridge is secured in the compartment. A white light source may be provided in each device as a source of illumination along with the LEDs The devices can be used as white light sources, for displaying a coordinated colored light shows, for displaying colored light schemes and for volatile active emission. The devices of disclosed the system may include an acoustic transducer for producing light and sound shows.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Wolf, Scott D. Walter, Scott W. Demarest, Darren K. Robling
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Patent number: 7520635Abstract: A light element includes a decorative, patterned translucent outer shell and a base. The base supports a plurality of LEDs positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. The device also includes a compartment for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active cartridge and a heater for enabling the device to effectively emit an active ingredient from the cartridge when the cartridge is secured in the compartment A white light source is provided in the shell as a source of illumination along with the LEDs The device can be used as a white light source, for displaying a colored light show, for displaying colored light is schemes and for volatile active emission. The device may include an acoustic transducer for producing light and sound shows. The device may also include a light sensor, a motion detector and/or a microphone or acoustic receiver thereby enabling the light and sound show to be dependent upon ambient light intensity, motion detection and/or ambient noise.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Wolf, Scott D. Walter, Scott W. Demarest
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Patent number: 7503668Abstract: A flameless candle that releases a volatile active includes at least one LED positioned in a tip (106), a cartridge mount (128), and a support structure (102, 141). The at least one LED emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle. The cartridge mount (128) receives and secures a replaceable cartridge (104a) containing a volatile active to be released into the atmosphere over time. The support structure (120, 141) supports the at least one LED and the cartridge mount (128). The support structure (120, 141) is configured to allow airflow across the replaceable cartridge (104a) when the replaceable cartridge (104a) is mounted in the cartridge mount (128).Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jose Porchia, Jeffrey J. Wolf, David C. Belongia, Kara J. Mackey, Mark Niederberger, Thomas Froehlich
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Patent number: 7484860Abstract: A replacement device for a light bulb includes a translucent shell and a base. The base supports a plurality of colored lights positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. The base is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The base also includes a compartment for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active cartridge for enabling the device to emit an active ingredient from the cartridge when the cartridge is secured in the compartment. A dimmable white light source may also provided in the shell as a source of illumination. Thus, a single device is used as a replacement for a conventional light bulb and is a combination white light source/colored light show source/volatile active source.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Darren K. Robling, Cory J. Nelson, Jeffrey J. Wolf, Scott D. Walter, Steven B. Mineau, Matthew Abbondanzio
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Patent number: 7476002Abstract: A light element includes a translucent shell and a base. The base supports a plurality of LEDs positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. The device also includes a compartment for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active cartridge and a heater for enabling the device to effectively emit an active ingredient from the cartridge when the cartridge is secured in the compartment. A white light source is provided in the shell as a source of illumination along with the LEDs The device can be used as a white light source, for displaying a colored light show, for displaying colored light schemes and for volatile active emission The devise may include an acoustic transducer for producing light and sound show. The devise may also include a light sensor, a motion detector and/or a microphone or acoustic receiver thereby enabling the light and sound show to be dependent upon ambient light intensity, motion detection and or/ambient noise.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Wolf, Scott D. Walter, Scott W. Demarest, Cory J. Nelson, Steven B. Mineau
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Patent number: 7419281Abstract: A light bulb (10) includes a translucent housing (12) and a base (24). The housing (12) includes a plurality of LEDs (14a, 14b, 14c, and 15) positioned so as to emit light through the housing (12). The base (24) is configured to mate with a light socket. The base (24) also includes a compartment (23) for receiving and securing a replaceable active ingredient cartridge (22), and an active ingredient dispenser (20) for emitting an active ingredient from the cartridge (22) when the cartridge (22) is secured in the compartment (23). A fluorescent light source (30) may also be provided in the housing (12) as a source of illumination.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jose Porchia, Jeffrey J. Wolf
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Publication number: 20080106893Abstract: An Edison-style light bulb (40) which supports a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (50) and an illumination source (54). First and second electrical circuits (56) and (58) are mounted in the bulb to supply electrical power to the illumination source and to the LEDs. A switch circuit (60) is connected to control the supply of electrical power to the first and second electrical circuits (56) and (58) to adjust and coordinate the light output from the LEDs (50) and from the illumination source (54).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: H. Fisk Johnson, Jose Porchia, Barry T. Calpino, Jeffrey J. Wolf
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Patent number: 7350720Abstract: An active material cartridge comprises a frame and an active material refill. The active material refill comprises at least one reservoir having an active material therein and a protrusion extending from a first end thereof. The active material refill is disposed on and attached to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jaworski, Steven B. Mineau, David J. Schram, Scott W. Demarest, Dean Holzberger, Jeffrey J. Wolf, Mark Niederberger, Thomas Froehlich
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Patent number: 7318659Abstract: A replacement device for a light bulb includes a translucent shell and a base. The base supports a plurality of LEDs positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. The base is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The base also includes a compartment for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active cartridge and a heater for enabling the device to effectively emit an active ingredient from the cartridge when the cartridge is secured in the compartment. A white light source is also provided in the shell as a source of illumination. The device can be used as a white light source, for displaying a colored light show and for volatile active emission. The volatile active may be emitted continuously when the device is used as either a white light source or for purposes of displaying a colored light show. Thus, a single device is used as a replacement for a conventional light bulb and is a combination white light source/colored light show source/volatile active source.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Simon M. Conway, Matthew Abbondanzio, Darren K Robling, Scott D. Walter, Jose Porchia, Jeffrey J. Wolf
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Patent number: 7246919Abstract: A light bulb (10) includes a translucent housing (12) and a base (24). The housing (12) includes a plurality of LEDs (14a, 14b, 14c, and 15) positioned so as to emit light through the housing (12). The base (24) is configured to mate with a light socket. The base (24) also includes a compartment (23) for receiving and securing a replaceable active ingredient cartridge (22), and an active ingredient dispenser (20) for emitting an active ingredient from the cartridge (22) when the cartridge (22) is secured in the compartment (23). A fluorescent light source (30) may also be provided in the housing (12) as a source of illumination.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jose Porchia, Jeffrey J. Wolf
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Patent number: 5365062Abstract: A low cost assembly comprising only three major components: a circuit board assembly, a molded plastic housing and a molded plastic cover. The plastic parts are transparent polycarbonate (natural "Lexan") wherein the housing has an integrally molded optical quality lens. Mounting features are integrally molded on the housing and cover. The circuit board assembly uses a common board, trace pattern and terminals and can be either a source or detector by appropriate selection of electronic components mounted to the board. A plurality of rounded bosses on the housing and larger round recesses in edges of the circuit board provide a light interference fit between housing and board to firmly hold the board in place and provide correct orientation of the board relative to the housing. The board may be readily removed and replaced for field repair of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1994Date of Patent: November 15, 1994Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Akbar Saffari, Francis W. Camps, Jerry A. Medema, Charles J. Turner, Jeffrey J. Wolf
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Patent number: D559433Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Kara J. Mackey, Jose Porchia, Jeffrey J. Wolf, Bradley Keith Lohrding, Shaohui Qiu