Patents by Inventor Steven A. Bolkan
Steven A. Bolkan 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: 10456290Abstract: The present invention provides an elastomeric composition for making elastomeric articles having at least one layer, such as but not limited to condoms, which have a deformation stress or modulus below about 1.5 MPa at 500% extension, comprising at least one polymeric material, at least one plasticizer and optionally at least one coating. The elastomeric articles also have unique tactile and tensile properties, such as conformability and low radius of curvature.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Andrew Oleson, Benny Yam, Cristina Cojocariu, Michael J. Harrison, Steven Bolkan
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Patent number: 9242774Abstract: An improved detergent pouch that is prepared from at least two water-soluble polymeric films, which are sealed together to contain a detergent composition therein, wherein at least one flexibility-imparting agent is mixed with the detergent composition, or coated onto the pouch to prevent leakage and cracking under stress or unfavorable environmental conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Elena Petrovicova, Steven Bolkan, Laura Brandt, Louis Mazzola, Lucia V. Salas
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Patent number: 8956665Abstract: Stable aqueous compositions of silane quaternary ammonium compounds are provided by diluting an alkanol solution of the silane quaternary ammonium compound in water with at least one nonionic surfactant. The weight ratio of the silane quaternary ammonium compound and nonionic surfactant is provided to yield a composition which can remain stable in dilute aqueous compositions, can be applied to any surface and dry quickly to provide an anti-microbial film. The addition of an alkali metal bicarbonate salt to the composition improves the anti-microbial properties as well as the drying time of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Bolkan, Christine Stairiker, Melvin H. Czechowski, Mark Ventura
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Patent number: 8859486Abstract: An anhydrous composition comprising a liquid phase, a dispersed solid phase and a processed clay mixture. The composition has a minimum amount of water and is surprisingly stable during its long-term storage, with no phase separation and minimal activated oxygen loss.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Elena Petrovicova, Steven A. Bolkan, Sarah Waite
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Publication number: 20140274861Abstract: An anhydrous composition comprising a liquid phase, a dispersed solid phase and a processed clay mixture. The composition has a minimum amount of water and is surprisingly stable during its long-term storage, with no phase separation and minimal activated oxygen loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.Inventors: Elena Petrovicova, Steven A. Bolkan, Sarah Waite
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Publication number: 20140259486Abstract: Polymers are infused with carbonates, such as alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts of carbonate, bicarbonate and sesquicarbonate, alone or in combination. The carbonates are soluble, soft, and have been infused within the polymeric material in a sufficient amount to provide an alkaline aqueous environment to inhibit microbes when the polymeric material is contacted with water.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.Inventors: Elena Petrovicova, Steven Bolkan, Laura Brandt, Gerhart P. Huy, Stephen Thong, Steven T. Adamy
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Patent number: 8728540Abstract: Textiles coated with aqueous compositions of silane quaternary ammonium compounds and alkali metal bicarbonates are provided with deodorization properties and protection from allergens, irritants, molds, dust mites, bacteria, and fungi.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Steven Bolkan, Christine Beneciuk, Melvin H. Czechowski, Mark Ventura, David Stott, Nicole Nguyen, Steven T. Adamy
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Patent number: 8679803Abstract: The present invention is directed to the enhanced production of ethanol from fermentation using an ethanol producing microorganism. In particular, the present invention provides a process for the enhanced growth and metabolism of an ethanol producing microorganism (e.g., yeast), for the purpose of increasing or enhancing ethanol production, both in terms of total ethanol produced and in terms of the time required for ethanol producing microorganisms to convert carbohydrates and/or sugars to end products (i.e., ethanol). In accordance with this invention bicarbonate ions are used to enhance ethanol fermentation and/or reduce the time required for ethanol producing microorganisms to convert carbohydrates and/or sugars to end products, i.e., ethanol. The present invention can also be used for enhancing fermentation end products in, for example, the fuel ethanol, industrial, cheese, brewing, and wine making industries.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Melvin H. Czechowski, Steven A. Bolkan
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Patent number: 8603258Abstract: A two-phase paint and ink stripper composition comprises an aqueous phase containing a basic activator in the form of an amino-alkyl-alkanol and an organic phase which contains an alkylene carbonate and organic solvents. The paint stripper composition of the present invention is free from methylene chloride and does not contain monoethanol amine.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Mark Ventura, Steven Bolkan, Raymond F. Ashley
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Publication number: 20130316107Abstract: The present invention provides an elastomeric composition for making elastomeric articles having at least one layer, such as but not limited to condoms, which have a deformation stress or modulus below about 1.5 MPa at 500% extension, comprising at least one polymeric material, at least one plasticizer and optionally at least one coating. The elastomeric articles also have unique tactile and tensile properties, such as conformability and low radius of curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.Inventors: Andrew Oleson, Benny Yam, Cristina Cojocariu, Michael J. Harrison, Steven Bolkan
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Publication number: 20130256182Abstract: An improved detergent pouch that is prepared from at least two water-soluble polymeric films, which are sealed together to contain a detergent composition therein, wherein at least one flexibility-imparting agent is mixed with the detergent composition, or coated onto the pouch to prevent leakage and cracking under stress or unfavorable environmental conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.Inventors: Elena Petrovicova, Steven Bolkan, Laura Brandt, Louis Mazzola, Lucia V. Salas
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Publication number: 20120184884Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vibrating band comprising a belt-like O-ring, a housing with a vibrating device contained within the housing. The vibrating device comprises a vibrating motor, one or more batteries and a touch or push switch. The vibrating band can be used by a male user to increase stimulation for both the male and his partner during sexual intercourse.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Robert Dyer, Michael J. Harrison, Jason Kieke, Benny S. Yam, Alfred J. Smetana, Ian Gaylor, Steven Bolkan, Gemma Evans
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Patent number: 8182851Abstract: This invention provides a control release formulation or rumen-bypass dietary supplement in compacted form. The formulation or supplement has the capability to transport fatty acid calcium salt and between about 1-75 percent of one or more rumen-protected undegraded biologically active agents to the post-ruminal digestive system of a ruminant. A feedstock containing the formulation or supplement for ruminants beneficially improves feed efficiency and body growth. The feedstock also is adapted to improve the lactational performance of dairy cattle.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Edward A. Roman, Robert A. Hendel, Phillip Alan Forsythe, Steven A. Bolkan, William J. Zuccarello, Zbigniew Senk
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Patent number: 8178138Abstract: This invention provides a control release formulation or rumen-bypass dietary supplement in compacted form. The formulation or supplement has the capability to transport fatty acid calcium salt and between about 1-75 percent of one or more rumen-protected undegraded biologically active agents to the post-ruminal digestive system of a ruminant. A feedstock containing the formulation or supplement for ruminants beneficially improves feed efficiency and body growth. The feedstock also is adapted to improve the lactational performance of dairy cattle.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Hendel, Edward A. Roman, Steven A. Bolkan, William J. Zuccarello, Zbigniew Senk
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Publication number: 20120070481Abstract: Textiles coated with aqueous compositions of silane quaternary ammonium compounds and alkali metal bicarbonates are provided with deodorization properties and protection from allergens, irritants, molds, dust mites, bacteria, and fungi.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.Inventors: Steven Bolkan, Christine Beneciuk, Melvin H. Czechowski, Mark Ventura, David Stott, Nicole Nguyen, Steven T. Adamy
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Publication number: 20110201093Abstract: The present invention is directed to the enhanced production of ethanol from fermentation using an ethanol producing microorganism. In particular, the present invention provides a process for the enhanced growth and metabolism of an ethanol producing microorganism (e.g., yeast), for the purpose of increasing or enhancing ethanol production, both in terms of total ethanol produced and in terms of the time required for ethanol producing microorganisms to convert carbohydrates and/or sugars to end products (i.e., ethanol). In accordance with this invention bicarbonate ions are used to enhance ethanol fermentation and/or reduce the time required for ethanol producing microorganisms to convert carbohydrates and/or sugars to end products, i.e., ethanol. The present invention can also be used for enhancing fermentation end products in, for example, the fuel ethanol, industrial, cheese, brewing, and wine making industries.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.Inventors: Melvin H. Czechowski, Steven A. Bolkan
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Patent number: 7960153Abstract: The present invention is directed to the enhanced production of ethanol from fermentation using an ethanol producing microorganism. In particular, the present invention provides a process for the enhanced growth and metabolism of an ethanol producing microorganism (e.g., yeast), for the purpose of increasing or enhancing ethanol production, both in terms of total ethanol produced and in terms of the time required for ethanol producing microorganisms to convert carbohydrates and/or sugars to end products (i.e., ethanol). In accordance with this invention bicarbonate ions are used to enhance ethanol fermentation and/or reduce the time required for ethanol producing microorganisms to convert carbohydrates and/or sugars to end products, i.e., ethanol. The present invention can also be used for enhancing fermentation end products in, for example, the fuel ethanol, industrial, cheese, brewing, and wine making industries.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Melvin H. Czechowski, Steven A. Bolkan
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Publication number: 20100028265Abstract: The present invention relates to method for killing various mold spores appearing on a surface by applying a composition comprising water soluble blast media and antimicrobial agent to the surface. The composition can be applied by a pressurized blasting apparatus or can be applied directly by any coating method. The composition can be immediately rinsed off the surface or applied directly to a surface and allowed to set and stay in contact with mold and mold spores.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Steven A. Bolkan, Andrew Logan, JR., Melvin H. Czechowski
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Publication number: 20100028462Abstract: Stable aqueous compositions of silane quaternary ammonium compounds are provided by diluting an alkanol solution of the silane quaternary ammonium compound in water with at least one nonionic surfactant. The weight ratio of the silane quaternary ammonium compound and nonionic surfactant is provided to yield a composition which can remain stable in dilute aqueous compositions, can be applied to any surface and dry quickly to provide an anti-microbial film. The addition of an alkali metal bicarbonate salt to the composition improves the anti-microbial properties as well as the drying time of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Steven A. Bolkan, Christine Stairiker, Melvin H. Czechowski, Mark Ventura
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Patent number: 7615109Abstract: A vacuum cleaner bag filter with one or more filter walls forming a generally air permeable enclosure having a bag opening through it, and a flange attached to the one or more filter walls to cover the bag opening. The filter walls have a working surface area through which air can pass during use, and the flange is a relatively rigid structure having an air inlet passing into the air permeable enclosure. One or more deodorizing sheets are attached to an inner surface of the one or more filter walls. The deodorizing sheets include a first sheet layer, and sodium bicarbonate particles operatively associated with the first sheet layer. The deodorizing sheets may cover less than about 30% of the working surface area, a single deodorizing sheet may be provided, and the deodorizing sheets may be attached to the filter walls by an air impermeable adhesive that covers at least about 5% of the surface area of the deodorizing sheets.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Electrolux Home Care Products, Inc.Inventors: Arnold Sepke, Steven A. Bolkan, Raymond F. Ashley