Patents by Inventor William John Cleveland CONNOLLY
William John Cleveland CONNOLLY 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: 10086392Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, which pumps have different strokes, an exit orifice, and an actuator assembly. The difference between the first stroke and the second stroke is accommodated through flexure of a flexing member in the actuator assembly. The first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
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Patent number: 10029267Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-component fragrance dispensing apparatus comprising at least an aqueous based composition and a volatile solvent based composition, wherein the apparatus comprises two separate containers, two separate non-spray dispensers, and one exit orifice therein. Methods of using the apparatus for providing a longer lasting fragrance is also encompassed by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: William John Cleveland Connolly, Elaine Alice Marie Baxter, Neil Charles Dring
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Publication number: 20170368563Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, which pumps have different strokes, an exit orifice, and an actuator assembly. The difference between the first stroke and the second stroke is accommodated through flexure of a flexing member in the actuator assembly. The first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
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Patent number: 9839931Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, a premix chamber containing a mixing element for mixing the two compositions, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber, an exit orifice, optionally a swirl chamber, and an actuator.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
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Patent number: 9757754Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, which pumps have different strokes, an exit orifice, and an actuator assembly. The difference between the first stroke and the second stroke is accommodated through flexure of a flexing member in the actuator assembly. The first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
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Patent number: 9687867Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, an optional premix chamber for mixing the two compositions before dispensing, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber or swirl chamber, an exit orifice, an actuator, and a lever assembly for reducing the actuation force required to activate the two pumps; wherein the first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
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Publication number: 20170151364Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-component fragrance dispensing apparatus comprising at least an aqueous based composition and a volatile solvent based composition, wherein the apparatus comprises at least two separate containers, two separate dispensers, and two separate exit orifices therein. Methods of using the apparatus for providing a longer lasting fragrance is also encompassed by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Elaine Alice Marie BAXTER, Neil Charles DRING, William John Cleveland CONNOLLY
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Publication number: 20170151363Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable multi-fragrance compositional dispensing system comprising at least an aqueous based composition and a volatile solvent based composition, wherein the system comprises at least two separate containers, two separate dispensers, and two separate exit orifices therein. Methods of using the system for providing a longer lasting fragrance is also encompassed by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Elaine Alice Marie BAXTER, William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Neil Charles DRING
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Publication number: 20170151579Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-component fragrance dispensing apparatus comprising at least an aqueous based composition and a volatile solvent based composition, wherein the apparatus comprises two separate containers, two separate non-spray dispensers, and one exit orifice therein. Methods of using the apparatus for providing a longer lasting fragrance is also encompassed by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Elaine Alice Marie BAXTER, Neil Charles DRING
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Publication number: 20170065996Abstract: A dual dispenser having two pumps associated with a first and second receptacle and a common dispenser head, said common dispenser head having an output forming a dispensing orifice, said output channel being fed with the fluid products coming out of the two pumps, such that the two pumps have actuating rods that are movable axially over travel paths of different lengths, i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Lee BURROWES, William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Alex Didier MILIAN, Yannick Jacques POINTEL
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Publication number: 20170065993Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, which pumps have different strokes, an exit orifice, and an actuator assembly. The difference between the first stroke and the second stroke is accommodated through flexure of a flexing member in the actuator assembly. The first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Lee BURROWES, William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Andrew Graham MASTERS, James Samuel RICHARDSON
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Publication number: 20170065997Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, a premix chamber containing a mixing element for mixing the two compositions, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber, an exit orifice, optionally a swirl chamber, and an actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Lee BURROWES, William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Andrew Graham MASTERS, James Samuel RICHARDSON
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Publication number: 20170065995Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, an optional premix chamber for mixing the two compositions before dispensing, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber or swirl chamber, an exit orifice, an actuator, and a lever assembly for reducing the actuation force required to activate the two pumps; wherein the first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Lee BURROWES, William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Andrew Graham MASTERS, James Samuel RICHARDSON
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Patent number: 9579676Abstract: A dual dispenser having two pumps associated with a first and second receptacle and a common dispenser head, said common dispenser head having an output forming a dispensing orifice, said output channel being fed with the fluid products coming out of the two pumps, such that the two pumps have actuating rods that are movable axially over travel paths of different lengths, i.e.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Alex Didier Milian, Yannick Jacques Pointel
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Publication number: 20150239169Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making a container having an integral handle, comprising the steps of: a) providing a preform (6) in a mould cavity (1); b) stretch-blow moulding the preform (6) to form an intermediate container (8) which comprises at least one, preferably two, convex bubble(s) (9); c) deforming the or each convex bubble (9) by means of an inwardly moving plug (5) to form one or more concave gripping region(s), whilst maintaining the pressure within the intermediate container (8) above 1 bar and whilst the temperature of the material in the gripping region of the intermediate container is maintained at a temperature between the glass transition temperature, Tg, and the melt temperature, Tm; d) releasing excess pressure within the container, preferably prior to withdrawing the plug (5) from within the container; and e) ejecting the finished container from the mould cavity (1, 3).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Patrick Jean-Francois ETESSE, Christian Gerhard Friedrich GERLACH, Christopher LAMB
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Patent number: 9050750Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making a container having an integral handle, comprising the steps of: a) providing a preform (6) in a mold cavity (1); b) stretch-blow molding the preform (6) to form an intermediate container (8) which comprises at least one, preferably two, convex bubble(s) (9); c) deforming the or each convex bubble (9) by means of an inwardly moving plug (5) to form one or more concave gripping region(s), while maintaining the pressure within the intermediate container (8) above 1 bar and while the temperature of the material in the gripping region of the intermediate container is maintained at a temperature between the glass transition temperature, Tg, and the melt temperature, Tm; d) releasing excess pressure within the container, preferably prior to withdrawing the plug (5) from within the container; and e) ejecting the finished container from the mold cavity (1, 3).Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: William John Cleveland Connolly, Patrick Jean-Francois Etesse, Christian Gerhard Friedrich Gerlach, Christopher Lamb
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Patent number: 8663543Abstract: A process for blow-molding a container, the container having a handle, whereby the process includes the steps of: (i) introducing a preform into a mold cavity and stretching the preform with a stretch rod; (ii) increasing the pressure within the preform so that the preform expands within the mold cavity in a first blowing step, the pressure in the first blowing step is from 1 to 10 bar; (iii) inwardly moving jaws within the mold cavity so that the expanding preform is partially gripped between the jaws in the handle region; (iv) subsequently increasing the pressure within the preform wherein the maximum pressure in the second blowing step is greater than 10 bar, so that the preform expands to the limits of the mold cavity in a second blowing step to form a container; and wherein the inward movement of the jaws is completed within the first blowing step.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Patrick Jean-Francois Etesse, William John Cleveland Connolly
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Publication number: 20130285295Abstract: A process for blow-molding a container, the container having a handle, whereby the process includes the steps of: (i) introducing a preform into a mold cavity and stretching the preform with a stretch rod; (ii) increasing the pressure within the preform so that the preform expands within the mold cavity in a first blowing step, the pressure in the first blowing step is from 1 to 10 bar; (iii) inwardly moving jaws within the mold cavity so that the expanding preform is partially gripped between the jaws in the handle region; (iv) subsequently increasing the pressure within the preform wherein the maximum pressure in the second blowing step is greater than 10 bar, so that the preform expands to the limits of the mold cavity in a second blowing step to form a container; and wherein the inward movement of the jaws is completed within the first blowing step.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Patrick Jean-Francois ETESSE, William John Cleveland CONNOLLY
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Patent number: 8540928Abstract: A process for blow-molding a container, the container comprising a handle, whereby the process comprises the steps of: (i) introducing a preform (2) into a mold cavity and stretching the preform (2) with a stretch rod; (ii) increasing the pressure within the preform (2) so that the preform (2) expands within the mold cavity in a first blowing step, the pressure in the first blowing step is from 1 to 10 bar; (iii) inwardly moving jaws (3, 4) within the mold cavity so that the expanding preform (2) is partially gripped between the jaws in the handle region; (iv) subsequently increasing the pressure within the preform (2) wherein the maximum pressure in the second blowing step is greater than 10 bar, so that the preform (2) expands to the limits of the mold cavity in a second blowing step to form a container; and wherein the inward movement of the jaws (3, 4) is completed within the first blowing step.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Patrick Jean-Francois Etesse, William John Cleveland Connolly
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Publication number: 20090236776Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making a container having an integral handle, comprising the steps of: a) providing a preform (6) in a mould cavity (1); b) stretch-blow moulding the preform (6) to form an intermediate container (8) which comprises at least one, preferably two, convex bubble(s) (9); c) deforming the or each convex bubble (9) by means of an inwardly moving plug (5) to form one or more concave gripping region(s), whilst maintaining the pressure within the intermediate container (8) above 1 bar and whilst the temperature of the material in the gripping region of the intermediate container is maintained at a temperature between the glass transition temperature, Tg, and the melt temperature, Tm; d) releasing excess pressure within the container, preferably prior to withdrawing the plug (5) from within the container; and e) ejecting the finished container from the mould cavity (1, 3).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Patrick Jean-Francois ETESSE, Christian Gerhard Friedrich Gerlach, Christopher LAMB