Patents Assigned to S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20170247141
    Abstract: A container system includes a first container including a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top, with a plurality of indented recesses formed in the bottom wall. A first lid closes the open top of the first container. A second container includes a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top. A second lid closes the open top of the second container, with a push indicator structure formed at a center portion of the second lid, and with a plurality of registration bumps formed about the push indicator structure. The first container is stackable on the second lid such that (i) each of the registration bumps in the second lid is aligned with an adjacent one of the recesses in the bottom wall of the first container and (ii) surfaces of the registration bumps are spaced from surfaces of the adjacent recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Publication number: 20170247174
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a substrate made of a porous material that defines a channel. The system also includes a base in contact with the substrate, A container for discharging a flowable medium into the channel is completely accommodated within the base and is partially exterior to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Jeffrey L. Harwig, William G. Parsons
  • Patent number: 9738422
    Abstract: A reclosable pouch in combination with an elongate closure mechanism. The elongate closure mechanism includes a first base member disposed along a first sidewall. A pair of interlocking members extends from a first surface of the first base member, and are parallel to each other with a space therebetween. A plurality of partial indentations is disposed along a second surface of the first base member, extending longitudinally between the opposite ends of the elongate closure mechanism, and being visible between the opposite ends of the elongate closure mechanism. The pair of interlocking members extending from the first base member occlude and deocclude with a pair of interlocking members extending from the second base member, in order to resealably close the mouth. The plurality of partial indentations remains visible during the occluding and deoccluding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, James C. Pawloski
  • Publication number: 20170233171
    Abstract: An overcap assembly includes an actuator having a first slot, a tab, and a spray passageway. A nozzle is in fluid communication with the spray passageway. A housing is also included having a notch to receive the tab during a non-actuation state and a first projection to be received by the first slot during an actuation state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake
  • Publication number: 20170232126
    Abstract: A wax warmer includes a reservoir for receiving a wax melt, a housing defining an interior volume and configured to receive the reservoir, and a hermetically sealed heater engine positioned within the interior volume and in thermal contact with the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Kamran Faterioun, Dennis Jon Beaumont, John Thaddeus Filiczkowski
  • Publication number: 20170233141
    Abstract: A storage bag includes first and second side surfaces that form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior. A first closure profile connected to the first side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag has a top edge and includes an interlocking member that extends between the first and second sides. A second closure profile connected to the second side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag has a top edge and includes an interlocking member. A lip extends between the interlocking member and the top edges of the first and second closure profiles. The lip is a single, continuous web having certain dimensions from the interlocking member to the top edges of the first and second closure profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Jose Porchia
  • Patent number: 9717814
    Abstract: A volatile material dispensing system includes a frame having a front face and a rear face. A first magnetic element is disposed on the frame. A reservoir containing a volatile material is provided. A second magnetic element is disposed on the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott D. Walter
  • Publication number: 20170209613
    Abstract: A volatile dispenser for use in a volatile dispensing system is provided. The volatile dispenser includes a blister with a surface having at least one flexible portion, a permeable membrane sealable to the surface and configured to form a sealed reservoir with the blister, and a volatile material contained within the sealed reservoir. Diffusion of the volatile material through the permeable membrane generates a pressure differential between the sealed reservoir and an ambient atmosphere to induce a movement of the at least one flexible portion to perform at least one function for the volatile dispensing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventor: NATHAN R. WESTPHAL
  • Publication number: 20170209612
    Abstract: A volatile material dispenser that includes a housing, an electrical assembly that is received within the housing and includes a heater, and an adjustment assembly that is coupled to the housing and is configured to support a cartridge. The adjustment assembly is movable between a maximum output position, an intermediate output position, and an off position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan R. Westphal, Kevin Harrity, Alex Mecker, Chris A. Koontz
  • Publication number: 20170209611
    Abstract: A wax melt blank is produced with an extrusion process and intended to later be cut to length into individual wax melts. The wax melt blank includes at least about fifty percent by weight of wax, a fragrance, and up to about fifty percent by weight of a filler. The wax, the fragrance, and the filler are homogeneously dispersed within the wax melt blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Michael J. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20170203531
    Abstract: A system and process for making a container or pouch that separates the cutting and sealing steps into two distinct steps with a separate step of rotating the container or pouch template 90 degrees relative to a direction of travel between the cutting and sealing steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Jose Porchia
  • Patent number: 9707575
    Abstract: A dispensing device includes a housing, a substrate having a surface and disposed within the housing, a reservoir disposed within the housing and having a volatile active, and an activator operatively connected to the reservoir. When the activator is activated, the volatile active is released from the reservoir onto the surface to create a first quantity of volatile active having a first emanation rate and a second quantity of volatile active having a second emanation rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, William G. Parsons
  • Publication number: 20170196215
    Abstract: An emanating device includes a substrate with a body having a first portion and a second portion, a foldable member, and first and second hinges along a longitudinal axis of the body and connected to the foldable member. The foldable member is movable between a first state, such that the member is co-planar with the first portion and second portion, and a second state, such that the foldable member is not co-planar with the first portion and the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian T. Davis
  • Patent number: 9702133
    Abstract: A device for spraying an inner surface of a wall of an enclosure with a fluid is disclosed. The device includes a reservoir for the fluid, a nozzle assembly through which the fluid can be sprayed on the inner surface of the wall of the enclosure, a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir and the nozzle, a pump for delivering fluid from the reservoir through the fluid conduit and to the nozzle when the pump assembly is activated, and a controller in electrical communication with the pump wherein the controller executes a stored program to activate and deactivate the pump. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle which directs the fluid in a fluid path, and the nozzle assembly further includes a deflection shield that is dimensioned to contact and redirect fluid in the fluid path, and the nozzle assembly further includes mounting structure for attaching the nozzle near the inner surface of the wall of the enclosure. The flow off of the deflector shield is laminar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: James Russell Hornsby, Joseph Lee McGowan
  • Patent number: 9700041
    Abstract: An insect repellent patch is disclosed of a size and weight compatible for wearing on the clothing or skin of a user. The patch has a gross area not in excess of 232 cm2 and bearing one or more insect repellents having a vapor pressure at 25° C. of not less than about 1×10?6 mm Hg. The total amount of insect repellent is in an amount effective to provide practical mosquito personal area repellency. Kits of such patches, with instructions for use, and methods of providing practical personal area insect repellency are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Emmrich, Phillip Kongshaug, Esther M. Helding, Daniel T. Ropiak
  • Patent number: 9700043
    Abstract: Compositions, preferably cleaning compositions, containing at least one component which is corrosive by nature and present at a level to render the compositions corrosive, are provided with reduced corrosivity by increasing the viscosity of the compositions. Reduction in corrosivity of the compositions is provided to a degree so that the compositions are classified as non-corrosive under EPA or OECD/GHS regulations and do not have to be stored in and dispensed from child-resistant packaging and do not require regulated hazard warning labeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin N. Boyd, Matthew Michael Petkus, Pablo M. Hernandez, Gerald R. Hofmann, Caitlin Y. O'Gara
  • Publication number: 20170190475
    Abstract: A storage bag is provided with visually distinct features that facilitate opening and closing of the bag. The visually distinct features result in the bag having an asymmetric appearance about one or more imaginary lines along the bag. The visually distinct features and resulting asymmetries provide a visual cue for a user as to how the bag should be grasped when being opened. The visually distinct features, as well as other features of the bag, may also facilitate manufacturing of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Bunlim Ly, Jonathan David Horn, Pamela J. Weisenberger, Jose Porchia, Charles P. Althoff, Erica Eden Cohen
  • Patent number: D794228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Aparna Unnikrishnan, Matthew Burtonwood
  • Patent number: D794841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Aparna Unnikrishnan, Matthew Burtonwood
  • Patent number: D794934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Joost Robert van Haasteren