Patents Represented by Attorney Thomas C. Feix
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Patent number: 8307467Abstract: Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has an indicator to advise the consumer when replacement of user serviceable parts, such as the water treatment concentrate and the air treatment concentrate, is needed. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Cherie A. Bulala, Grant Templin, Geetha Murthy, Rina Mussallam, Matt Tivnon, Bryan Vollmer
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Patent number: 8297479Abstract: Described is a shrink sleeve label for a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an external integral dip tube formed at the bottle front surface and separated from the bottle by a partition. The integral dip tube fluidly connects to the bottle interior at a landing below the top of the bottle neck. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a pump or trigger-sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The shrink sleeve label covers the bottle, the integral dip tube and the partition.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Rebecca Hoefing, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8286295Abstract: A cleaning assembly including a disposable cleaning implement having a cleaning element mounted to a fitment having an elongated post. The cleaning assembly includes an elongated maneuvering wand having a handle portion and a distal implement attachment end thereof. A gripping mechanism is coupled to the wand attachment end, and is configured to releasably grip the fitment post to mount the cleaning implement. The gripping mechanism and the maneuvering wand cooperate to substantially limited pivotal movement of a longitudinal axis of the fitment post, relative a longitudinal axis of the gripping mechanism to not more than about 0 degrees to about 25 degrees when the fitment post is subjected to forces radial to the longitudinal axis of the fitment post.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Douglas J. Minkler, Russell E. Bell
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Patent number: 8266728Abstract: Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Cherie A. Bulala, Grant Templin, W. Keith Mainquist, Matt Tivnon, Bryan Vollmer
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Patent number: 8250719Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for making a multiple layer substrate comprising the steps of: (1) forming a carrier substrate; (2) depositing an air laid layer comprising natural fibers on top of the carrier substrate; (3) wetting the air laid layer with a source of low pressure water; (4) hydroentangling the air laid layer with the carrier substrate to form an integrated substrate. Another aspect of the present invention is the creation of a low-density cleaning substrate with a basis weight of less than 100 gsm, which comprises at least one layer of a carrier web and at least one layer comprising an air laid cellulosic material which are hydroentangled together to form an integrated substrate. The substrate may be a pre-loaded wipe, which is either moistened by a consumer prior to use or moistened prior to packaging. The composition loaded onto the substrate may contain dry and/or liquid compositions preferably for cleaning hard or soft surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: William Ouellette
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Patent number: 8201714Abstract: A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Steve James Tomkins, Timothy James Kennedy, Allan Freas Velzy, Peter Michaelian, John Thomas Jacobsen, Francois Dominique Claude Laine
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Patent number: 8196784Abstract: A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making, a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Steve James Tomkins, Timothy James Kennedy, Allan Freas Velzy, Peter Michaellan, John Thomas Jacobsen, Francois Dominigue Claude Laine
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Patent number: 8038040Abstract: Described is a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an integral dip tube formed therein, fluidly connecting the inside of the bottle with the top opening of the bottle. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a pump or trigger-sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be aligned to allow a direct connection between integral dip tube and the fluid dispensing mechanism. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be attached to the bottle with a snap-fit connection.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 7947613Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low-density substrate, which has an optimized pore volume distribution. The optimized pore volume distribution allows the substrate to hold at least 50 percent of its cumulative volume within pores with a radius size of about 110 to 250 microns. The optimized pore volume distribution can also be characterized by having a dry fibrous web that absorbs less than 20 percent of the cumulative volume of the fibrous web at a pore radius of 75 microns. The optimized pore volume distribution of the substrate enables it to controllably release a fluid composition effectively onto a surface. The basis weight of the substrate is about 80 to 20 gsm and the density of the substrate is below 0.1 g/cc. The substrate may be a pre-loaded wipe, which is either moistened by a consumer prior to use or moistened prior to packaging. The composition loaded onto the substrate may contain dry and/or liquid compositions preferably for cleaning hard or soft surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: William Ouellette, Nikhil Dani, Richard Suk
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Patent number: D626777Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Brita LPInventors: Russell E. Bell, Benjamin Ma, Brett Green, Brett D. McIntire, Allister Gough, Reilly Edwards
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Patent number: D626778Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Brita LPInventors: Russell E. Bell, Benjamin Ma, Brett Green, Brett D. McIntire, Anton Lee See, Allister Gough
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Patent number: D626779Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Brita LPInventors: Russell E. Bell, Benjamin Ma, Brett Green, Brett D. McIntire, Anton Lee See, Allister Gough
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Patent number: D651907Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Stephen R. Dennis, James J. Miller, Christian Zmoelnig
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Patent number: D661592Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Brett David McIntire, Kerry Dale Azelton, Robert Todd Wright, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley Suzanne Corker
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Patent number: D661600Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Rebecca Lynn Hora, Michelle Elise Claudnic, Russell E. Bell, Alan John Morris, Kon Euan Gerard Wong, Chia-Hen Chiang
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Patent number: D668057Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Fred R. Morrow, III
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Patent number: D668058Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Fred R. Morrow, III
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Patent number: D672647Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Rebecca Lynn Hora, Michelle Elise Claudnic, Russell E. Bell, Alan John Morris, Kon Euan Gerard Wong, Chia-Hen Chiang
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Patent number: D672661Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Rebecca Lynn Hora, Michelle Elise Claudnic, Russell E. Bell, Alan John Morris, Kon Euan Gerard Wong, Chia-Hen Chiang
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Patent number: D672662Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Rebecca Lynn Hora, Michelle Elise Claudnic, Russell E. Bell, Alan John Morris, Kon Euan Gerard Wong, Chia-Hen Chiang