Patents Assigned to S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc.
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Publication number: 20250084342Abstract: An acidic bathroom and/or multi-purpose cleaner providing corrosion protection in the absence of a corrosion inhibitor when present in a metal container, such as an aluminum container, is described. The corrosion protection is provided by the inclusion in the cleaner of a combination of one or more organic acids and one or more anionic surfactants present in the cleaner. The cleaner has a pH equal to or less than 3. The cleaner may also include a nonionic surfactant and has an aqueous carrier, such as purified water. The cleaner can be an aerosol or a non-aerosol cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2024Publication date: March 13, 2025Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Michael D. LaBelle, Steven J. Suess
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Publication number: 20250073367Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and associated apparatuses that provide an effective microbial inhibitory headspace concentration of allyl isothiocyanate, citral, thymol, linalool, terpincol, eugenol, or a combination of any two or more thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Haas
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Patent number: 12195245Abstract: A carton blank includes a first main panel, a second main panel, a third main panel, and a fourth main panel. The blank further includes a pair of parallel lines of separation that extend through the first main panel, the second main panel, and the fourth main panel. The pair of parallel lines of separation are equidistant from one another throughout the first main panel, the second main panel, and the fourth main panel. Further, the pair of parallel lines of separation define a first tear feature that extends through the first main panel and the second main panel, and a second tear feature that extends through the fourth main panel. The blank also includes a single line of separation that extends through the third main panel, connecting the first and second tear features.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Danielle Van Den Akker, Tim Zahnwetzer, Gemma Miragall Caselles
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Publication number: 20240246728Abstract: A method of applying a plurality of partial indentations to at least one sidewall of a reclosable pouch includes providing a double roller mechanism having a first roller wheel and a second roller wheel including complementary opposing male and female embossing surfaces, and applying a plurality of partial indentations to a first surface or a second surface of the first sidewall. The partial indentations partially extend into the one of a first surface and a second surface of the first sidewall, include a single row of partial indentations that extends longitudinally between opposite ends of a first interlocking member in at least one of an area that is above the first interlocking member extending from the first surface of the first sidewall and below the top edge of the first sidewall, and an area that is below the first interlocking member extending from the first surface of the first sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, James C. Pawloski
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Patent number: 11999533Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 10, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 11999531Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Bryan L Ackerman, James C. Pawloski
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Patent number: 11952176Abstract: A storage bag has first and second side surfaces, and a sealable and an unsealable opening. A bottom end of the bag is movable between a flat configuration with the first and second side surfaces positioned adjacent to each other, and an expanded configuration with the first and second side surfaces being spaced from each other. Shape retaining strips are provided adjacent to the opening that can maintain the shape of the opening. The shape retaining strips are capable of maintaining the opening of the bag such that a distance between the first and second side surfaces at the top end of the bag is about equal to the distance between the first and second side surfaces at the bottom end of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Bryan L. Ackerman, Keegan E. Burggren
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Patent number: 11944096Abstract: A system for consistently emitting a volatile material, the system including a dispenser having at least one aperture, a substrate adapted to fit within the dispenser, and a volatile material. The substrate includes a first woven layer having a first pore size, a second woven layer having a second pore size, and a third, non-woven layer that extends between the first woven layer and the second woven layer. Further, the system has a steady state weight loss of the volatile material over a time greater than 30 days.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Calistor Nyambo, Max Krakauer, Caitlin Y. O'Gara, Todd Ulrich, Dirk K. Nickel
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Patent number: 11904568Abstract: A process for making a container includes the step of providing at least one of a slider, sticker, textured surface, pattern, or embossed surface along a folded web of thermoplastic material that comprises a plurality of container templates. The process also includes the step of picking up, with a turner, each container template. The turner includes one or more rotator assemblies that include a rotatable shaft and a bag-contacting surface connected to an end of the rotatable shaft. The bag-contacting surface is configured to engage a top exterior side of each container template. Additionally, the process includes the step of reorienting, with the turner, each container template. The rotatable shaft is configured to horizontally translate and rotate each container template.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Jose Porchia
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Patent number: 11873142Abstract: A container system includes a container having a plurality of sidewalls and a rim extending from the sidewalls at a top of the container. The rim of the container includes a first sealing part and a second sealing part. Parts of the rim extend along arcs as viewed from above the container. The container system also includes a lid for sealing the container, with the lid having a rim that includes a first sealing part that is configured to contact the first sealing part of the rim of the container to form a first sealing area, and a second sealing part that is configured to contact the second sealing part of the rim of the container to form a second sealing area. Parts of the rim of the lid extend along arcs as viewed from above the lid. The container may be tightly sealed by the lid.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Samuel J. Marino, Kasey A. Fuller, Amy P. Goldsmith, Brian T. Davis, Pierce J. Peterson, Michael T. Robl, Donald E. McCumber
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Patent number: 11866674Abstract: A cleaning composition that includes a first cleaning agent and a second cleaning agent. The first cleaning agent is water-soluble at room temperature and the second cleaning agent is water-insoluble at room temperature. Further, the first cleaning agent and the second cleaning agent are in a total amount of about 15 wt. % to about 30 wt. %, wherein the first cleaning agent and the second cleaning agent are alkyl polyalkylene glycol ether Guerbet surfactants having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of at least 10.5 and a formula RO(LO)k(CH2CH2O)mH, wherein R is a branched C8-C12 alkyl group, L is CH2CH2CH2 or CH2CH2CH2CH2, k is from 1-2, m is from 2 to 14, and the LO and CH2CH2O groups are in random or block order. A blend of the first cleaning agent and the second cleaning agent has a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance ranging from about 10.5 to about 12.5.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Carmine Savaglio, Teresa L. Cook, Holly Ann Hale
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Patent number: 11856954Abstract: An insecticidal composition is disclosed that contains two active ingredients, which are transfluthrin and imiprothrin. The insecticide composition may further contain at least one of a solvent and a propellant. The weight percentage of each of the active ingredients may be about 0.01% to 0.5% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventor: Kristina Marie Knesting
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Patent number: 11697526Abstract: 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 has a top edge and includes an interlocking member that extends between first and second sides of the first closure profile forms a lip between the interlocking member and the top edge. 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 first portion of the lip of the second closure profile smoothly transitions into a third portion of the lip of the second closure profile, and the third portion of the lip of the second closure profile smoothly transitions into a second portion of the lip of the second closure profile.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: 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, Timothy D. Stark
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Patent number: D992343Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Sciortino
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Patent number: D1013515Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
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Patent number: D1014257Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2023Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
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Patent number: D1018305Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventor: Brian T. Davis
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Patent number: D1018319Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventor: Brian T. Davis
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Patent number: D1019408Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Seth Frankel, Aaron Arcello
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Patent number: D1085879Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: July 29, 2025Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Brian T. Davis