Patents Assigned to S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250084342
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. LaBelle, Steven J. Suess
  • Publication number: 20250073367
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Haas
  • Patent number: 12195245
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Danielle Van Den Akker, Tim Zahnwetzer, Gemma Miragall Caselles
  • Publication number: 20240246728
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, James C. Pawloski
  • Patent number: 11999533
    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: March 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    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
  • Patent number: 11999531
    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: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L Ackerman, James C. Pawloski
  • Patent number: 11952176
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Bryan L. Ackerman, Keegan E. Burggren
  • Patent number: 11944096
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Calistor Nyambo, Max Krakauer, Caitlin Y. O'Gara, Todd Ulrich, Dirk K. Nickel
  • Patent number: 11904568
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Jose Porchia
  • Patent number: 11873142
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11866674
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Carmine Savaglio, Teresa L. Cook, Holly Ann Hale
  • Patent number: 11856954
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventor: Kristina Marie Knesting
  • Patent number: 11697526
    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 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 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, Timothy D. Stark
  • Patent number: D992343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Sciortino
  • Patent number: D1013515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
  • Patent number: D1014257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Brian T. Davis, Graham C. Hufton
  • Patent number: D1018305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventor: Brian T. Davis
  • Patent number: D1018319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventor: Brian T. Davis
  • Patent number: D1019408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Seth Frankel, Aaron Arcello
  • Patent number: D1085879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian T. Davis