Patents by Inventor Richard Koontz

Richard Koontz 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: 11110044
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating acne by the topical administration of an acne active ingredient in the presence of a) an anhydrous composition comprising a component that in the presence of water generates heat, and b) water. The invention also relates to an acne treatment kit comprising a first composition which is anhydrous and comprises a component that in the presence of water generates heat on the skin to which it is applied and a second composition which comprises an aqueous carrier, at least one of said compositions comprising an acne active ingredient, said compositions being stored in isolation from each other and being capable of generating heat when they are combined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: RECKITT & COLMAN (OVERSEAS) HEALTH LIMITED
    Inventors: Rebecca Horne, Diane Kelly, Laurent Kirchhoffer, Richard Koontz, James Young
  • Publication number: 20170246093
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating acne by the topical administration of an acne active ingredient in the presence of a) an anhydrous composition comprising a component that in the presence of water generates heat, and b) water. The invention also relates to an acne treatment kit comprising a first composition which is anhydrous and comprises a component that in the presence of water generates heat on the skin to which it is applied and a second composition which comprises an aqueous carrier, at least one of said compositions comprising an acne active ingredient, said compositions being stored in isolation from each other and being capable of generating heat when they are combined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Rebecca Horne, Diane Kelly, Laurent Kirchhoffer, Richard Koontz, James Young
  • Patent number: 9241498
    Abstract: A method and system of providing a mist in a grocery display that injects biocidal solution into a misting line of water during a phase of the misting cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: PuriCore, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald N. DiBello, Noel J. Pixley, Roger D. Hall, Geoffrey Richard Koontz
  • Publication number: 20140301722
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing system is described comprising a universal refill of liquid and an emanation device; wherein the refill comprises: a housing having an inner volume and an outer surface; at least one reservoir in the inner volume of the housing for holding the liquid; at least one aperture in the housing sealed by a sealing means; and at least one wick provided on or connected to the outer surface of the housing, wherein said wick(s) is not extend to the inner volume of the housing; and wherein the emanation device is selected from: an emanation device configured to spray the liquid; an emanation device configured to evaporate the liquid by electrically powered means; an emanation device configured to evaporate the liquid by passive, non-electrically powered means; an emanation device configured to emanate the liquid by two or more of spraying the liquid, evaporating the liquid by electrically powered means and/or evaporating the liquid by passive, non-electrically powered means; characterised in that each
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited
    Inventors: Helen Stephenson, Richard Koontz, Paul Newton
  • Publication number: 20140191061
    Abstract: A universal refill of liquid containing one or more active materials is described wherein the refill comprises: a housing; at least one reservoir in the housing for holding the liquid; at least one aperture in the housing wherein the or each aperture is closed by a valve system comprising at least two valves wherein at least one of said valve(s) is configured to be automatically resealable when not being held open and at least one of said valves is provided in the form of an annular ring valve; and wherein the refill is configured to allow the liquid to be extracted by at least two different methods of liquid extraction. Systems comprising emanation devices and universal refills are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited
    Inventors: Richard Koontz, Paul Newton, Helen Stephenson
  • Publication number: 20140140683
    Abstract: A device for emanating a liquid is described wherein the device is for use with a refill of liquid, wherein the device comprises: a housing with at least one exit port for emanated liquid therein; a hollow and elongate extraction limb having at least one capillary tube therein, said at least one capillary tube being open at one end to extract liquid from the refill and open at the other end to deposit said liquid on at least one wick provided only on an outer surface of a refill housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited
    Inventors: Helen Stephenson, Richard Koontz, Paul Newton
  • Publication number: 20140138458
    Abstract: A refill for a liquid wherein the refill comprises: a housing having an inner volume and an outer surface; at least one reservoir in the inner volume of the housing for holding the liquid; at least one aperture in the housing sealed by a sealing means; and at least one wick provided on or connected to the outer surface of the housing, wherein said wick(s) is not extend to the inner volume of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Reckitt & Colaman (Overseas) Limited
    Inventors: Helen Stephenson, Richard Koontz, Paul Newton
  • Publication number: 20140091157
    Abstract: A method and system of providing a mist in a grocery display that injects biocidal solution into a misting line of water during a phase of the misting cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: PuriCore, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald N. DiBello, Noel J. Pixley, Roger D. Hall, Geoffrey Richard Koontz
  • Patent number: 8628028
    Abstract: A method and system of providing a mist in a grocery display that injects biocidal solution into a misting line of water during a phase of the misting cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: PuriCore, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald N. DiBello, Noel J. Pixley, Roger D. Hall, Geoffrey Richard Koontz
  • Publication number: 20110163172
    Abstract: A method and system of providing a mist in a grocery display that injects biocidal solution into a misting line of water during a phase of the misting cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: PURICORE, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald N. DiBello, Noel J. Pixley, Roger D. Hall, Geoffrey Richard Koontz
  • Publication number: 20110121033
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating acne by the topical administration of an acne active ingredient in the presence of a) an anhydrous composition comprising a component that in the presence of water generates heat, and b) water. The invention also relates to an acne treatment kit comprising a first composition which is anhydrous and comprises a component that in the presence of water generates heat on the skin to which it is applied and a second composition which comprises an aqueous carrier, at least one of said compositions comprising an acne active ingredient, said compositions being stored in isolation from each other and being capable of generating heat when they are combined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: RECKITT & COLMAN(OVERSEAS) LIMITED
    Inventors: Rebecca Horne, Diene Kelly, Laurent Kirchhoffer, Richard Koontz, James Young
  • Publication number: 20100146687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance, particularly a toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian King, Richard Koontz, Robert Zhong Lu, Tri Nguyen, Dana Moseson, Steven Wu
  • Patent number: 6971410
    Abstract: A portable drum dosing system includes an outer mast assembly extending generally horizontally from the main frame and includes a pair of legs disposed at an angle with respect to each other so that the legs may straddle and dispose the main frame near a drum. An upstanding post assembly extends upwardly from the main frame at the outer mast assembly. The post assembly includes a fixed guide post. An upper clamping mechanism is movably mounted to the fixed post for engaging the chime of a drum. A lifting mechanism controls the vertical movement of the upper clamping mechanism and of the stabilizing mechanism to permit a drum to be engaged by the transporter and then lifted and then conveyed from one location to another. An optional weight measuring device is movably mounted to the fixed post to permit the weight of the drum to be accurately determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: John Paul Sari, Geoffrey Richard Koontz