Patents by Inventor Matthew Abbondanzio
Matthew Abbondanzio 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: 7641364Abstract: An adapter device for a lamp or light fixture includes a male connector, a female socket and control circuitry. The adapter supports at least one RGB LED cluster positioned so as to emit a colored light show. The male connector is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The adapter also includes a slot for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active insert for enabling the device to emit an active ingredient from the insert when the insert is secured in the slot. A conventional light bulb or a CFL may also be connected to the female socket as a source of illumination. Thus, a single adapter is used to combine a conventional light source/colored light show source/volatile active source.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Mark E. Johnson, Simon M. Conway, Kamran Faterioun
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Patent number: 7618151Abstract: A substitute for a conventional incandescent light bulb includes a CFL with a specially equipped base structure disposed between the male connector and the coiled fluorescent tube. The modified base includes an active vapor dispenser and, preferably, a heater for increasing and/or controlling the rate of active vapor emission. The male connector may be a threaded male Edison-type connector or any other type of male connector for use with female light sockets. The disclosed devices provide an energy-efficient source of white light and controlled active or fragrance emission. The base may also be equipped with one or more electrical connection ports for connection the base to one or more accessories such as volatile active dispensers or colored light emitting devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Simon M. Conway
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Patent number: 7503675Abstract: A replacement device for a light bulb includes a translucent shell and a base. The base is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The base also includes a compartment, slot or recess for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active insert for enabling the device to emit an insect control material when the insert is secured in the compartment Combinations of one or more of a coiled fluorescent light, a plurality of colored LEDs, and an incandescent 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 that provides insect control in the form of a cartridge, bottle, mat, tube, sheet, patch etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Simon M. Conway, Scott D. Walter, Matthew Abbondanzio, Darren K. Robling, Gopal P. Ananth
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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: 7458698Abstract: A portable light device is capable of generating light that is substantially uniformly distributed at its surface. The light device includes a housing having at least a translucent portion formed of a translucent material A first light source is disposed within the housing and is adapted to generate light. A first optical structure is positioned to direct at least a portion of the light from the first light source toward the housing translucent portion, and a second optical structure is positioned between the first light source and the housing translucent portion, the second optical structure being adapted to diffuse at least a portion of the light for uniform distribution across the housing translucent portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Sarah E. Heathcock, Scott W. Demarest, Matthew Abbondanzio, Simon M. Conway, Kamran Faterioun, Ronald R. Dir, Edwin T. Horton, Kevin Harrity, David R. Carlson, Mark E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20080232091Abstract: A substitute for a conventional incandescent light bulb includes a CFL with a specially equipped base structure disposed between the male connector and the coiled fluorescent tube. The modified base includes an active vapor dispenser and, preferably, a heater for increasing and/or controlling the rate of active vapor emission. The male connector may be a threaded male Edison-type connector or any other type of male connector for use with female light sockets. The disclosed devices provide an energy-efficient source of white light and controlled active or fragrance emission. The base may also be equipped with one or more electrical connection ports for connection the base to one or more accessories such as volatile active dispensers or colored light emitting devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INCInventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Simon M. Conway
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Patent number: 7410269Abstract: A decorative light system includes a base and a portable light device capable of communicating with each other to generate a light show. The system includes a base defining a receptacle and including a microcontroller, a transceiver operably coupled to the microcontroller and adapted to generate a control signal, a first power source operably coupled to the microcontroller, and a user interface operably coupled to the microcontroller and including at least one switch for activating the microcontroller.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Harrity, Simon M. Conway, Kamran Faterioun, Sarah E. Heathcock, Matthew Abbondanzio, Scott W. Demarest, Scott D. Walter, Ronald R. Dir, Edwin T. Horton
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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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Publication number: 20080001551Abstract: An adapter device for a lamp or light fixture includes a male connector, a female socket and control circuitry. The adapter supports at least one RGB LED cluster positioned so as to emit a colored light show. The male connector is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The adapter also includes a slot for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active insert for enabling the device to emit an active ingredient from the insert when the insert is secured in the slot. A conventional light bulb or a CFL may also be connected to the female socket as a source of illumination. Thus, a single adapter is used to combine a conventional light source/colored light show source/volatile active source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Mark Johnson, Simon Conway, Kamran Faterioun
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Publication number: 20070133206Abstract: A replacement device for a light bulb includes a translucent shell and a base. The base is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The base also includes a compartment, slot or recess for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active insert for enabling the device to emit an insect control material when the insert is secured in the compartment Combinations of one or more of a coiled fluorescent light, a plurality of colored LEDs, and an incandescent 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 that provides insect control in the form of a cartridge, bottle, mat, tube, sheet, patch etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2007Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc.Inventors: Scott Demarest, Simon Conway, Scott Walter, Matthew Abbondanzio, Darren Robling, Gopal Ananth
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Publication number: 20070086199Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Scott Demarest, Darren Robling, Cory Nelson, Jeffrey Wolf, Scott Walter, Steven Mineau, Matthew Abbondanzio
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Publication number: 20070014549Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Scott Demarest, Simon Conway, Matthew Abbondanzio, Darren Robling, Scott Walter, Jose Porchia, Jeffrey Wolf
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Patent number: D558913Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Sarah E. Heathcock, Scott W. Demarest, Matthew Abbondanzio, Simon M. Conway, Thomas J. Queoff, Kathleen M. Herbage, AnneMarie S. Harder, Han Xin, Kit R. Morris
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Patent number: D565784Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Sarah E. Heathcock, Matthew Abbondanzio, Simon M. Conway, Thomas J. Quehoff, Kathleen M. Herbage, AnneMarie S. Harder
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Patent number: D581092Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Sarah E. Heathcock, Matthew Abbondanzio, Simon M Conway, Han Xin, Kit R. Morris
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Patent number: D632771Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Glenn Walters, Megan C. Sorrell
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Patent number: D632772Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Glenn Walters, Megan C. Sorrell
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Patent number: D632773Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Glenn Walters, Megan C. Sorrell
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Patent number: D633190Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Glenn Walters, Megan C. Sorrell
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Patent number: D634415Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, George Kyaw Maung Aye, Andrew Michael Brooks, Jeffrey Allen Gershune, Joseph Thomas Graceffa, Maria Dora Lalli, David Brian Seal