Patents by Inventor Julie L. Bates

Julie L. Bates 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: 10669146
    Abstract: A container can be configured for use with an attachment for mixing and dispensing a solution. The container can include an outlet opening for flow out of the container, and a container valve that is configured to control the flow out of the outlet opening. A neck of the container can be oblong, can include a first attachment flange and a second attachment flange, or can include a first attachment shelf and a second attachment shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Thomas A. Helf, James R. Crapser, Richard A. Batton, Jeffrey L. Crull, Cunjiang Cheng, Elizabeth Alstad, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Evan A. Sparks, Joel Kramka, Shawn Smith, Joshua James Riley, James Michael Schlueter
  • Publication number: 20190119094
    Abstract: A container can be configured for use with an attachment for mixing and dispensing a solution. The container can include an outlet opening for flow out of the container, and a container valve that is configured to control the flow out of the outlet opening. A neck of the container can be oblong, can include a first attachment flange and a second attachment flange, or can include a first attachment shelf and a second attachment shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Thomas A. Helf, James R. Crapser, Richard A. Batton, Jeffrey L. Crull, Cunjiang Cheng, Elizabeth Alstad, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Evan A. Sparks, Joel Kramka, Shawn Smith, Joshua James Riley, James Michael Schlueter
  • Patent number: 10138110
    Abstract: A system for mixing and dispensing solution, such as a cleaning solution, includes a body with a first flow passage extending between a diluent inlet and an outlet, and a second flow passage extending between a concentrate inlet and the first flow passage. The system further includes a container for concentrate, with a container including a container valve. Moving the body axially toward the container to seat the body on the container opens the container valve for a flow of concentrate from the container to the first flow passage via the second flow passage. Further, moving the body axially away from the container to unseat the body from the container closes the container valve to the flow of concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Thomas A. Helf, James R. Crapser, Richard A. Batton, Jeffrey L. Crull, Cunjiang Cheng, Elizabeth Alstad, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Evan A. Sparks, Joel Kramka, Shawn Smith, Joshua James Riley, James Michael Schlueter
  • Publication number: 20170081165
    Abstract: A system for mixing and dispensing solution, such as a cleaning solution, includes a body with a first flow passage extending between a diluent inlet and an outlet, and a second flow passage extending between a concentrate inlet and the first flow passage. The system further includes a container for concentrate, with a container including a container valve. Moving the body axially toward the container to seat the body on the container opens the container valve for a flow of concentrate from the container to the first flow passage via the second flow passage. Further, moving the body axially away from the container to unseat the body from the container closes the container valve to the flow of concentrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Thomas A. Helf, James R. Crapser, Richard A. Batton, Jeffrey L. Crull, Cunjiang Cheng, Elizabeth Alstad, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Evan A. Sparks, Joel Kramka
  • Patent number: 9113771
    Abstract: A cleaning system includes a cleaning implement having a handle and an attachable fluid dispenser that can be secured to the handle of the cleaning implement. A support can be located on the handle, and the support has a section that extends away from the handle. The attachable dispenser includes a container connected to a body having a dispensing mechanism for delivering a fluid from the container and out of a discharge orifice of the body. The container has an inwardly directed recess dimensioned to matingly engage the section of the support when the attachable dispenser is attached to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Zach, Julie L. Bates, Laura Herzog, Douglas F. Stewart, John E. Kiechel, Nasahn A. Sheppard, Christina D. Tapp, Peter I. Capraro, Sean P. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8745771
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a clog from a drain pipe, the apparatus having: (a) a container comprising a product chamber; (b) a pressurization assembly in fluid communication with the inlet; (c) a shaft coupled to the container, the shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end; and (d) projections extending outwardly from the shaft. The product chamber is adapted to receive a drain cleaning composition and the product chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The pressurization sub-assembly has a canister of pressurized fluid and an adapter coupled to the container and including a socket defining a receptacle configured to receive at least a portion of the canister. The shaft has an exterior surface sized for insertion into the drain pipe. The shaft also has a channel that provides fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Steven A. Zach, John C. Taylor, Ronald J. Schmidt, Marc B. Frosch, J. Gabriel Cleek
  • Patent number: 8739968
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a clog from a drain pipe includes a container comprising a product chamber, a pressurization assembly in fluid communication with the inlet, and a shaft coupled to the container, the shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end. Projections extend outwardly from the shaft. The product chamber is adapted to receive a drain cleaning composition and the product chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The pressurization assembly has a canister of pressurized fluid and an adapter coupled to the container and including a socket defining a receptacle configured to receive at least a portion of the canister. The shaft has an exterior surface sized for insertion into the drain pipe. The shaft also has a channel that provides fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Steven A. Zach, John C. Taylor, Ronald J. Schmidt, Marc B. Frosch, J. Gabriel Cleek
  • Publication number: 20140007906
    Abstract: An attachment for a cleaning implement having a support, such as a mop head, is disclosed. The attachment includes a base, a first wall extending away from a first end of the base, and a second wall extending away from a second end of the base. The second end of the base is opposite the first end of the base. At least a portion of the first wall is inclined toward a center of the base, and at least a portion of the second wall is inclined toward the center of the base. The attachment includes a stack of sheets wherein each sheet can be individually peeled from the stack of sheets. The attachment can be removably secured to the mop head by pressing the mop head onto the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Bradley K. Brown, Douglas F. Stewart, Nasahn A. Sheppard, Christina D. Tapp, John E. Kiechel, Matthew J. Forst, Douglas A. Soller, Rahul Saxena, Ann Marie Przepasniak, Richard Graceffa
  • Publication number: 20120324662
    Abstract: A cleaning system includes a cleaning implement having a handle and an attachable fluid dispenser that can be secured to the handle of the cleaning implement. A support can be located on the handle, and the support has a section that extends away from the handle. The attachable dispenser includes a container connected to a body having a dispensing mechanism for delivering a fluid from the container and out of a discharge orifice of the body. The container has an inwardly directed recess dimensioned to matingly engage the section of the support when the attachable dispenser is attached to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Steven A. Zach, Julie L. Bates, Laura Herzog, Douglas F. Stewart, John E. Kiechel, Nasahn A. Sheppard, Christina D. Tapp, Peter I. Capraro, Sean P. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8328894
    Abstract: A device is provided that is capable of circulating air throughout a personal space as well as collecting and preventing the build up of dust and other particulate matter by drawing in air from the surrounding environment and removing some dust, allergens and other such particulate matter therefrom. The filtered air is then expelled out of the device and back into the surrounding environment. The device includes a housing defining an interior space having a motor and fan assembly disposed therein. The housing includes an inlet with a filter provided therein such that air drawn in through the inlet is filtered. The air is then expelled through a circumferentially disposed outlet. The filter element preferably includes a lock and key system configured to prevent operation of the device in the absence of a properly keyed filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew N. Thurin, Jeremy F. Knopow, Patrick C. Sanders, Julie L. Bates, David H. Leifheit, Nitin Sharma, John R. Wietfeldt
  • Publication number: 20100264046
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a clog from a drain pipe includes a container comprising a product chamber, a pressurization assembly in fluid communication with the inlet, and a shaft coupled to the container, the shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end. Projections extend outwardly from the shaft. The product chamber is adapted to receive a drain cleaning composition and the product chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The pressurization assembly has a canister of pressurized fluid and an adapter coupled to the container and including a socket defining a receptacle configured to receive at least a portion of the canister. The shaft has an exterior surface sized for insertion into the drain pipe. The shaft also has a channel that provides fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Steven A. Zach, John C. Taylor, Ronald J. Schmidt, Marc B. Frosch, J. Gabriel Cleek
  • Publication number: 20100132101
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a clog from a drain pipe, the apparatus having: (a) a container comprising a product chamber; (b) a pressurization assembly in fluid communication with the inlet; (c) a shaft coupled to the container, the shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end; and (d) projections extending outwardly from the shaft. The product chamber is adapted to receive a drain cleaning composition and the product chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The pressurization sub-assembly has a canister of pressurized fluid and an adapter coupled to the container and including a socket defining a receptacle configured to receive at least a portion of the canister. The shaft has an exterior surface sized for insertion into the drain pipe. The shaft also has a channel that provides fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Steven A. Zach, John C. Taylor, Ronald J. Schmidt, Marc B. Frosch, J. Gabriel Cleek
  • Publication number: 20100064895
    Abstract: A device is provided that is capable of circulating air throughout a personal space as well as collecting and preventing the build up of dust and other particulate matter by drawing in air from the surrounding environment and removing some dust, allergens and other such particulate matter therefrom. The filtered air is then expelled out of the device and back into the surrounding environment. The device includes a housing defining an interior space having a motor and fan assembly disposed therein. The housing includes an inlet with a filter provided therein such that air drawn in through the inlet is filtered. The air is then expelled through a circumferentially disposed outlet. The filter element preferably includes a lock and key system configured to prevent operation of the device in the absence of a properly keyed filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew N. Thurin, Jeremy F. Knopow, Patrick C. Sanders, Julie L. Bates, David H. Leifheit, Nitin Sharma, John R. Wietfeldt
  • Patent number: D253836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1980
    Inventor: Zula B. Cox
  • Patent number: D607335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Steven A. Zach, Benjamin R. Lloyd, Stephen Jones
  • Patent number: D611827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Steven A. Zach, Benjamin R. Lloyd, Stephen Jones
  • Patent number: D628281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Patrick C. Sanders, David H. Leifheit, Nitin Sharma
  • Patent number: D643099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, David H. Leifheit
  • Patent number: D809097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, James R. Crapser, Thomas A. Helf, Richard A. Batton, Joel Kramka, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Evan A. Sparks
  • Patent number: D884833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, James R. Crapser, Thomas A. Helf, Joel Kramka, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Richard A. Batton, Evan A. Sparks
  • Patent number: D960319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie L. Bates, James R. Crapser, Thomas A. Helf, Joel Kramka, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Richard A. Batton, Evan A. Sparks