Patents by Inventor Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack

Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack 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: 7228984
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container for wetted wipes, comprising a container body with at least one opening, a stationary cover being fitted on, or integrated to said container body, said stationary cover comprising at least one dispensing opening through which the container contents is removed, a movable lid which is movably attached to said stationary cover, or is an integral movable part of the stationary cover, so as to reversibly close said dispensing opening, the container being characterized in that a gas-proof means is located between said stationary cover and said movable lid, for providing a gas-tight barrier between the inside and the outside of the container when the movable lid is in the closed position. Preferably, the tub also comprises a spring element and a releasable lock for automatic opening of the movable lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack, Michela Ratti
  • Patent number: 7021483
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container for wetted wipes, comprising a container body with at least one opening, a stationary cover being fitted on, or integrated to said container body, said stationary cover comprising at least one dispensing opening through which the container contents is removed, a movable lid which is movably attached to said stationary cover, or is an integral movable part of the stationary cover, so as to reversibly close said dispensing opening, the container being characterized in that a gas-proof means is located between said stationary cover and said movable lid, for providing a gas-tight barrier between the inside and the outside of the container when the movable lid is in the closed position. Preferably, the tub also comprises a spring element and a releasable lock for automatic opening of the movable lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack, Michela Ratti
  • Patent number: 6902077
    Abstract: A container for wetted wipes, comprising a container body with at least one opening, a stationary cover being fitted on, or integrated to said container body, said stationary cover comprising at least one dispensing opening through which the container contents is removed, a movable lid which is movably attached to said stationary cover, or is an integral movable part of the stationary cover, so as to reversibly close said dispensing opening, the container being characterized in that a gas-proof means is located between said stationary cover and said movable lid, for providing a gas-tight barrier between the inside and the outside of the container when the movable lid is in the closed position. Preferably, the tub also comprises a spring element and a releasable lock for automatic opening of the movable lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack, Michela Ratti
  • Patent number: 6830056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for cleaning a liquid-containing vessel. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device (1), suitable for cleaning liquid-containing vessels (such as bathtubs or swimming pools), equipped with an energy storage means, wherein said device (1) is a static device and uses a liquid present in said vessel as rinse-liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Katia Bredo, Alejandro Cedeno, Nicolas Rémy Denis Pochart, Michela Ratti, Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack
  • Patent number: 6792956
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for cleaning a liquid-containing vessel. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device (1), suitable for cleaning liquid-containing vessels (such as bathtubs or swimming pools), equipped with an energy storage means and a self-tracking means and/or a filter, wherein said device (1) is capable of floating and actively moving in said vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Katia Bredo, Alejandro Cedeno, Nicolas Rémy Denis Pochart, Michela Ratti, Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack
  • Patent number: 6712079
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of cleaning the inner surfaces of a liquid-containing vessel with an automatic cleaning device, wherein said process is performed by said device and comprises the steps of applying a cleaning composition onto at least portions of the inner surfaces of said liquid-containing vessel and rinsing at least portions of the inner surfaces of said liquid-containing vessel and wherein said automatic cleaning device is a non-floating device (8) placed on the bottom of said vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Katia Bredo, Alejandro Cedeno, Nicolas Rémy Denis Pochart, Michela Ratti, Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack
  • Publication number: 20030038041
    Abstract: This invention relates to containers suitable for dispensing wipes comprising a dispensing opening that extends over more than one side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Marielle Jeannine Coletta Stulens, Rached Menif, Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack
  • Publication number: 20020113000
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for cleaning a liquid-containing vessel. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device (1), suitable for cleaning liquid-containing vessels (such as bathtubs or swimming pools), equipped with an energy storage means, wherein said device (1) is a static device and uses a liquid present in said vessel as rinse-liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Katia Bredo, Alejandro Cedeno, Nicolas Remy Denis Pochart, Michela Ratti, Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack
  • Publication number: 20020112742
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of cleaning the inner surfaces of a liquid-containing vessel with an automatic cleaning device, wherein said process is performed by said device and comprises the steps of applying a cleaning composition onto at least portions of the inner surfaces of said liquid-containing vessel and rinsing at least portions of the inner surfaces of said liquid-containing vessel and wherein said automatic cleaning device is a floating device (1) actively moving in said vessel or is a non-floating device (8) placed on the bottom of said vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Katia Bredo, Alejandro Cedeno, Nicolas Remy Denis Pochart, Michela Ratti, Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack
  • Publication number: 20020096198
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for cleaning a liquid-containing vessel. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device (1), suitable for cleaning liquid-containing vessels (such as bathtubs or swimming pools), equipped with an energy storage means and a self-tracking means and/or a filter, wherein said device (1) is capable of floating and actively moving in said vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Katia Bredo, Alejandro Cedeno, Nicolas Remy Denis Pochart, Michela Ratti, Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack
  • Patent number: D459036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Katia Bredo, Alejandro Cedeno, Simon James Hopkins, Nicolas Remy Denis Joseph Pochart, Michela Ratti, Joris Jozef Gustaaf Tack