Patents by Inventor Kaj Johnson
Kaj Johnson 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: 11723362Abstract: Compositions comprising synergistic blends of organic acids and hydrazones and methods of reducing bacterial and fungal contamination using the blends are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignees: -The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture, Method Products, PBCInventors: William M. Hart-Cooper, William J. Orts, Anna C. Kundmann, Diana M. Franquivillanueva, Kaj Johnson, Dirk Develter, James D. McManus
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Publication number: 20220098146Abstract: Disclosed are compositions containing a UV-inhibitor, optionally a carrier, and optionally anions; wherein the UV-inhibitor is at least one compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is an aryl derivative, N-acyl, guanidine or aminoguanidine group, and R2 and R3 are independently an aryl group substituted with a straight or branched chain alkyl or an electron donating or withdrawing group. Also disclosed are methods for protecting a product from UV light, involving applying to said product, in an amount sufficient to protect said product from UV light, the composition. Furthermore, there is disclosed methods for providing a reversible dye to a product, involving applying to said product, in an amount sufficient to provide a visible color to said product, the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: WILLIAM M. HART-COOPER, WILLIAM J. ORTS, AUBRI J. THOMPSON, KAJ A. JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20220015367Abstract: A self-assembled active agent may be formed by a process including covalently bonding at least a first component molecule and a second component molecule, the two component molecules displaying synergy such that the effective amount of the self-assembled active agent is lower than the sum of the effective amounts of the first component molecule and the second component molecule. The component molecules may be chosen such that the covalent bonding is reversible, for example through a hydrazone bond between an amine and an aldehyde. The active agent may thus have controllable activity such as an antimicrobial agent, a biocide, an antiviral agent, a preservative, an antifouling agent, a disinfectant, or a sensor agent, such as for a particular molecule or for pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: WILLIAM M. HART-COOPER, WILLIAM J. ORTS, KAJ JOHNSON, LAUREN E. LYNN, DIANA M. FRANQUIVILLANUEVA
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Patent number: 11166464Abstract: A self-assembled active agent may be formed by a process including covalently bonding at least a first component molecule and a second component molecule, the two component molecules displaying synergy such that the effective amount of the self-assembled active agent is lower than the sum of the effective amounts of the first component molecule and the second component molecule. The component molecules may be chosen such that the covalent bonding is reversible, for example through a hydrazone bond between an amine and an aldehyde. The active agent may thus have controllable activity such as an antimicrobial agent, a biocide, an antiviral agent, a preservative, an antifouling agent, a disinfectant, or a sensor agent, such as for a particular molecule or for pH.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, METHOD PRODUCTS, PBCInventors: William M. Hart-Cooper, William J. Orts, Kaj Johnson, Lauren E. Lynn, Diana M. Franqui-Villanueva
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Publication number: 20210155777Abstract: A packaging material composition may be biodegradable and water-soluble. The packaging material may include a biodegradable nonionic polysaccharide, a biodegradable ionic polysaccharide, and a plasticizer. Optionally, additional components may be added to the packaging material for a desired purpose. Additional components may include a biocide, clay, metal oxides (i.e. titanium dioxide and zinc oxide), modified nanoclays, one or more crosslinkers, other functional agents, and residual solvent from the packaging material production process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: WILLIAM M. HART-COOPER, WILLIAM J. ORTS, Julia C. Cunniffe, NABEEL N. KALLA, LENNARD C. TORRES, KAJ JOHNSON, DIRK DEVELTER
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Publication number: 20210084896Abstract: Compositions comprising synergistic blends of organic acids and hydrazones and methods of reducing bacterial and fungal contamination using the blends are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: William M. Hart-Cooper, William J. Orts, Anna C. Kundmann, Diana M. Franquivillanueva, Kaj Johnson, Dirk Develter, James D. McManus
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Publication number: 20180303100Abstract: A self-assembled active agent may be formed by a process including covalently bonding at least a first component molecule and a second component molecule, the two component molecules displaying synergy such that the effective amount of the self-assembled active agent is lower than the sum of the effective amounts of the first component molecule and the second component molecule. The component molecules may be chosen such that the covalent bonding is reversible, for example through a hydrazone bond between an amine and an aldehyde. The active agent may thus have controllable activity such as an antimicrobial agent, a biocide, an antiviral agent, a preservative, an antifouling agent, a disinfectant, or a sensor agent, such as for a particular molecule or for pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: William M. Hart-Cooper, William J. Orts, Kaj Johnson, Lauren E. Lynn, Diana M. Franqui-Villanueva
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Patent number: 9909087Abstract: In one embodiment, a cleaning composition includes a surfactant system having an invert structure; and at least one enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: METHOD PRODUCTS, PBCInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 9879204Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; and an amine neutralized organic acid (ANOA). A concentrated composition according to yet another embodiment includes an amine neutralized organic acid (ANOA) present in an effective amount to lower a freezing point of the concentrated composition, wherein the ANOA is present at no more than about 5 wt % based on a total weight of the concentrated composition. A concentrated cleaning composition in yet another embodiment includes a surfactant system having an invert structure, the surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; an organic acid present in a concentration of greater than 0 to about 5 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; and an alkaline component. Methods of making are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: METHOD PRODUCTS, PBCInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 9139798Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a water-in-oil emulsion, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Method Products, PBCInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Patent number: 8992632Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a continuous phase, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Method Products, PBCInventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Publication number: 20130053298Abstract: In one embodiment, a cleaning composition includes a surfactant system having an invert structure; and at least one enzyme.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: METHOD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Publication number: 20120277138Abstract: The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: METHOD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Fred Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson, Mike Ratko
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Patent number: 8236747Abstract: The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Method Products, Inc.Inventors: Fred Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson, Mike Ratko
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Patent number: 8232238Abstract: A water soluble strip that includes a carrier film that include water soluble polymer, one or more actives and one or more agents such as heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator. The water soluble strip can optionally include other additives. The actives includes antimicrobial agent, cleaning agent and/or surfactant. The water soluble strip can include other materials. The heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator, when used, are designed facilitate in degrading or dissolving the water soluble strip and/or increase the activity of the one or more actives. The water soluble film can be used for a variety of applications such as a hard surface cleaning strip, dishwashing strip, laundry cleaning strip, stop removing strip, drain unclogging strip, toilet bowl cleaning strip and the like. The water soluble strip eliminates the need to purchase and store numerous containers and/or heavy containers of cleaner that take up large amounts of shelf space.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Maria Ochomogo, Nancy Falk, Aram Garabedian, Jessica Diaz, Kaj Johnson
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Publication number: 20110230380Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; and an amine neutralized organic acid (ANOA). A concentrated composition according to yet another embodiment includes an amine neutralized organic acid (ANOA) present in an effective amount to lower a freezing point of the concentrated composition, wherein the ANOA is present at no more than about 5 wt % based on a total weight of the concentrated composition. A concentrated cleaning composition in yet another embodiment includes a surfactant system having an invert structure, the surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; an organic acid present in a concentration of greater than 0 to about 5 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; and an alkaline component. Methods of making are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: METHOD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Publication number: 20100299846Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a continuous phase, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Method Products, Inc.Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Publication number: 20100093595Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a continuous phase, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
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Publication number: 20090217462Abstract: The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Fred HOLZHAUER, Kaj JOHNSON, Mike RATKO
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Publication number: 20080093476Abstract: A liquid sprayer which may be removably attached to a liquid reservoir and thus readily interchangeable with a variety of liquid reservoirs. The sprayer includes a discharge nozzle, a manually or electrically powered pump and an actuation mechanism for the pump. The sprayer includes a quick-release coupling means for attaching the sprayer to a complementary quick-release coupling means fitted to the product reservoir. In some embodiments of the present invention, a signaling means on the reservoir communicates with a corresponding receiver means on the sprayer to provide information relating to the liquid contents of the reservoir so that the user will act on the information in a way that optimizes product safety, efficacy, convenience or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Kaj Johnson, Ricardo de Gopegui, Marcus Wang