Patents by Inventor Judd D. Olson

Judd D. Olson 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).

  • Publication number: 20150208835
    Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Publication number: 20140353455
    Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Patent number: 8448679
    Abstract: A water treatment device for filling at least one bottle with treated tap water includes a housing unit having a reservoir, and at least one valve arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir, the valve having a water inlet/air exit port arranged adjacent to the housing unit, and a water exit/air inlet port arranged opposite the water inlet/air exit port, whereby when the valve is actuated to its open condition, water flows through the valve and into the bottle, and air entrapped in the bottle flows through the valve and into the surrounding environment. When the valve is in its closed condition, air and water do not flow through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Sean C. McGreevy, Kent E. Lageson, Kevin E. Kinzer, Paul J. Cobian, Benjamin P. Williams
  • Patent number: 8413694
    Abstract: Disclosed are portable fluid treating and dispensing devices, systems, articles, and methods particularly adapted for use in treating potable liquids, such as drinking water, and dispensing it into a plurality of portable potable liquid containers, such as water bottles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Benjamin P. Williams, Kevin Kinzer, Judd D. Olson, Robert J. Reuter, Sean C. McGreevy
  • Publication number: 20110079551
    Abstract: A water treatment cartridge, or insert, for use in connection with a water treatment device such as a gravity-fed water pitcher or the like includes a support structure and water treatment material arranged in combination with the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Sean C. McGreevy, Kent E. Lageson, Kevin E. Kinzer, Paul J. Cobian, Thomas Herdtle, Benjamin P. Williams
  • Publication number: 20110079572
    Abstract: A water bottle for use in connection with a water treatment device includes an opening with a diameter of at least about 0.87 inches, a diameter of no greater than about 1.06 inches, and a height of at least about 6.56 inches, and a height of no greater than about 8.02.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Judd D. OLSON, Sean C. McGreevy, Kent E. Lageson, Kevin E. Kinzer, Paul J. Cobian, Benjamin P. Williams
  • Publication number: 20110079317
    Abstract: A water treatment device for filling at least one bottle with treated tap water includes a housing unit having a reservoir, and at least one valve arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir, the valve having a water inlet/air exit port arranged adjacent to the housing unit, and a water exit/air inlet port arranged opposite the water inlet/air exit port, whereby when the valve is actuated to its open condition, water flows through the valve and into the bottle, and air entrapped in the bottle flows through the valve and into the surrounding environment. When the valve is in its closed condition, air and water do not flow through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Sean C. McGreevy, Kent E. Lageson, Kevin E. Kinzer, Paul J. Cobian, Benjamin P. Williams
  • Patent number: D657629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Sean C. McGreevy, Kent E. Lageson, Gretchen A. Hauble, Kevin J. Gilboe, Martin E. Broen
  • Patent number: D668094
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Martin E. Broen, Kevin J. Gilboe, Judd D. Olson, Kent E. Lageson, Gretchen A. Hauble
  • Patent number: D739661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Judd D. Olson, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Thomas W. Floyd
  • Patent number: D741069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Judd D. Olson, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Thomas W. Floyd
  • Patent number: D742124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Judd D. Olson, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Thomas W. Floyd
  • Patent number: D746599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D746600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D746601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D746602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Patent number: D746603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian D. Gale, Judd D. Olson, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Patent number: D747110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D747888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D756135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Angela L. Pan, Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne