Patents Assigned to S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
  • Storage bag with colored lips
    Patent number: 11634253
    Abstract: A storage bag has a first closure profile attached to a first side surface, with the first closure profile forming a lip between an interlocking member and an edge of the first closure profile. The bag also includes a second closure profile attached to the second side surface, with the second closure profile forming a lip between an interlocking member and an edge of the second closure profile. The lips of the first and second closure profiles are visually distinct colors or different shades of a color in order to aid the user in locating the lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: 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
  • Apparatus and method of using a simulated skin substrate for testing insect repellants
    Patent number: 11612143
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing having an aperture extending through a wall of the housing, a carbon dioxide delivery device coupled to the housing through the aperture, a non-biological skin substitute substrate, and a heater coupled to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Mascari, Richard W. Wadleigh
  • Packaging device
    Patent number: 11577896
    Abstract: A packaging device includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion by way of a first fold line. The first portion includes a first primary edge distal and parallel to the first fold line and the second portion includes a second primary edge distal and parallel to the first fold line. An arm is defined by two cut lines extending from a section of the second portion proximate the first fold line, and ending in a tab that extends from the second primary edge. In a folded state, the first primary edge is aligned with the second primary edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Brian T. Davis, Jose Porchia, Rajarajan Ravichandran, Jennifer Shcherban
  • Methods and apparatus to facilitate plastic film processing
    Patent number: 11565844
    Abstract: A system includes a film processing module, a processor, and memory. The processor and memory are in communication with the film processing module. The processor is configured to dynamically coordinate movement of the film processing module relative to a moving web of film and to perform a function on the web of film with the film processing module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Daniel P. Zimmerman
  • Dispenser with an improved heater arrangement
    Patent number: 11554191
    Abstract: A heater arrangement for a volatile material dispenser includes a cylinder defining an opening and a resistor embedded in the cylinder. The dispenser further includes a housing configured to receive a refill containing a volatile material and a wick. The housing includes a first cavity configured to support the heater arrangement. Further, the dispenser is configured such that, when the refill is received within the housing, the opening receives the wick therein so that a radial gap is formed between the heater arrangement and the wick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Richard, Michael Haynes, David Dycher, Harold Augier
  • Apparatus and method for providing an improved spray pattern with a squeeze bottle
    Patent number: 11541409
    Abstract: A spray nozzle assembly includes a rotating spray nozzle and a cap for attachment to a squeeze bottle. The spray nozzle includes at least one exit orifice and at least three sidewall portions. The cap includes an indicator on an upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Petkus, Ronald H. Spang, Jr., Mark J Van Handel, Bradley J. Barron
  • Piezoelectric active emitting device with improved air flow output
    Patent number: 11517642
    Abstract: A volatile material atomizing device comprises a housing having a fan, a fluid outlet, a plurality of air inlets and a plurality of air outlets. The plurality of air outlets are positioned at least partially around the fluid outlet. A fluid reservoir includes a wick and containing a volatile material. The fluid reservoir is disposed within the housing. An atomizing assembly is in fluid communication with the wick and positioned in the housing. The atomizing assembly is configured to dispense the volatile material out of the fluid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff L Harwig, Nathan R. Westphal, Kylie L. Levake, Jason Stanbro, Daniel S McGrath, Sebastian D Hasik, Scott D. Walter, Jesse Richard
  • Dispenser
    Patent number: 11484900
    Abstract: Dispensers are disclosed that are adapted to be coupled to a reservoir to dispense a fluid contained in the reservoir. A dispenser includes a pump having a pump chamber, an intake conduit, a discharge conduit, and a pulsation dampener. The pulsation dampener includes a housing with an interior volume and an opening. Further, the pulsation dampener includes a spring biased movable piston located in the interior volume and defines a variable volume headspace between the piston and the opening of the pulsation dampener, the opening being in fluid communication with the discharge conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome A. Matter, Ronald H. Spang, Jr.
  • Insect trap device
    Patent number: 11484022
    Abstract: A removable substrate for an insect attractant device includes a body having front and rear faces, a grip portion, and a base disposed opposite the grip portion. The removable substrate further includes a first lateral portion extending from the base, and a second lateral portion extending from the base. A projection extends outwardly from the base, lowermost ends of the first and second lateral portions are disposed below the projection, and an adhesive is applied to the front face and the rear face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Julie Palm, Kamran Faterioun, David R. Carlson, Noah I. Tracy, Murthy S. Munagavalasa
  • Slider bag with a detent
    Patent number: 11472606
    Abstract: A storage bag includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall connected to the first sidewall so as to form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior. The storage bag also includes at least one zipper profile provided adjacent to the opening to the interior of the bag. The at least one zipper profile has opposing closure elements that respectively interlock with each other. The storage bag also includes a slider with at least one opening member and at least one detent on at least one end of the bag. The at least one detent is configured to engage with the at least one opening member of the slider to provide a leak-proof end seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Lawrence C. Stanos, Bryan L. Ackerman, Christina J. Korinda, Caitlin M. Hanson
  • Container
    Patent number: D966095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Marino, Kasey A. Fuller, Amy P. Goldsmith, Brian T. Davis, Donald E. McCumber, Pierce J. Peterson, Michael T. Robl
  • Container
    Patent number: D966096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Marino, Kasey A. Fuller, Amy P. Goldsmith, Brian T. Davis, Donald E. McCumber, Pierce J. Peterson, Michael T. Robl
  • Container
    Patent number: D966112
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Marino, Kasey A. Fuller, Amy P. Goldsmith, Brian T. Davis, Donald E. McCumber, Pierce J. Peterson, Michael T. Robl
  • Container
    Patent number: D971015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Marino, Kasey A. Fuller, Amy P. Goldsmith, Brian T. Davis, Donald E. McCumber, Pierce J. Peterson, Michael T. Robl
  • Container
    Patent number: D976710
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Porchia, Meghan McGuire, Daniel Grossman, Albert Kwak, Neil Joseph Kwiatkowski, Steven Michael Dibdin, Forrest Milburn
  • Container
    Patent number: D977977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
  • Container
    Patent number: D980073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
  • Container
    Patent number: D980074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
  • Dispenser
    Patent number: D982929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher James Lang, Dean Philip Limbert, James John May, Martin Crofton, Richard Brian Clough, Grace McAlpine Kane
  • Storage bag
    Patent number: D983047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Zimmerman, Brian C. Dais