Patents by Inventor Alex Mecker

Alex Mecker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Volatile material dispenser having a faceplate
    Patent number: 9833530
    Abstract: A volatile material dispenser includes a housing and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing for emitting a volatile material. A faceplate is attached to the housing and provides an aesthetically pleasing look to the volatile material dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Gordon, Thomas Jaworski, Alex Mecker, Kenneth W. Michaels, Nathan P. Hendon, Sandrine Lebas, Grace Kim, Jonathan Rathbone, Krista Bangsund, Lea Kobeli, Sydney Minnis, In Shr Tseng
  • DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20170252476
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having a cavity. A container is provided within the cavity and includes a volatile material therein. The dispenser further includes a resistive heating wire. The container is in thermal communication with at least a portion of the resistive heating wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris A. Koontz, Alex Mecker, Jason K. Stanbro, Gregory G. Pieper, Kevin Harrity, Nathan R. Westphal
  • HEATED AIR FRESHENER
    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
  • PUMP CONCENTRATED AIR FRESHENER
    Publication number: 20170173202
    Abstract: Non-pressurized pump dispensable concentrated air freshener compositions, and a method of freshening air using a pump article containing a concentrated air freshener composition, are described. The air freshener compositions have a reduced VOC content and provide a fragrance intensity and longevity having at least parity with conventional pressurized air freshening aerosols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Maciej K. Tasz, Claudia V. Gamboa, Alex Mecker, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake, Christopher P. Wolak
  • Resistance training device and method
    Patent number: 9427622
    Abstract: A resistance-based physical training device and method are disclosed. The device includes an inelastic support strap located above a user and an elastic resistance strap coupled to the support strap. The method involves pulling the resistance strap, which resists or opposes the pulling movement to provide a unique, fun, effective, efficient, and total-body workout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventors: Christie Thrasher-Rudd, William Alex Mecker
  • Volatile material dispenser allowing airflow around a refill
    Patent number: 9226987
    Abstract: A refill adapted for use with a volatile material dispenser comprises a body adapted to hold a volatile material and a wick disposed within the body and extending out of the refill. The wick is adapted to transport the volatile material from the body out of the refill. One or more features of the refill allow the refill to be easily inserted into a volatile material dispenser and/or allow air to flow around the refill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Gordon, Alex Mecker, Jason R. Gebhardt, Charlie Nghiem, Jonathan Rathbone
  • Dispensing System with Bracket
    Publication number: 20150083755
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a housing for receipt of a product to be dispensed and a discharge orifice for emission of the product. The housing includes at least one decorative recessed portion that does not extend completely through the housing and at least one decorative aperture that does extend completely through the housing. Further, one or more optional apertures are provided within the housing for receipt or viewing of a functional component of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Alex Mecker, Jesse Richard, Ronald M. Llanes, Kylie L. Levake, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Christopher P. Wolack
  • REFILL
    Publication number: 20140158790
    Abstract: A refill adapted for use with a volatile material dispenser comprises a body adapted to hold a volatile material and a wick disposed within the body and extending out of the refill. The wick is adapted to transport the volatile material from the body out of the refill. One or more features of the refill allow the refill to be easily inserted into a volatile material dispenser and/or allow air to flow around the refill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: William F. Gordon, Alex Mecker, Jason R. Gebhardt, Charlie Nghiem, Jonathan Rathbone
  • Volatile Material Dispenser Having a Faceplate
    Publication number: 20140124597
    Abstract: A volatile material dispenser includes a housing and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing for emitting a volatile material. A faceplate is attached to the housing and provides an aesthetically pleasing look to the volatile material dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: William F. Gordon, Thomas Jaworski, Alex Mecker, Kenneth W. Michaels, Nathan P. Hendon, Sandrine Lebas, Grace Kim, Jonathan Rathbone, Krista Bangsund, Lea Kobeli, Sydney Minnis, In Shr Tseng
  • RESISTANCE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130165301
    Abstract: A resistance-based physical training device and method are disclosed. The device includes an inelastic support strap located above a user and an elastic resistance strap coupled to the support strap. The method involves pulling the resistance strap, which resists or opposes the pulling movement to provide a unique, fun, effective, efficient, and total-body workout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Christie Thrasher-Rudd, William Alex Mecker
  • Volatile material dispenser
    Patent number: D686718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Gordon, Thomas Jaworski, Alex Mecker
  • Volatile material dispenser
    Patent number: D687940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc
    Inventors: William F. Gordon, Alex Mecker, Kenneth W. Michaels
  • Dispenser housing
    Patent number: D724192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Alex Mecker
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D729628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Gordon, Alex Mecker, Jason R. Gebhardt, Charlie Nghiem, Jonathan Rathbone
  • Faceplate for a dispenser
    Patent number: D746427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Alex Mecker
  • Faceplate for a dispenser
    Patent number: D748238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Alex Mecker
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D764298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Gordon, Alex Mecker, Jason R. Gebhardt, Charlie Nghiem, Jonathan Rathbone
  • Cartridge
    Patent number: D814314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Alex Mecker, Jason K. Stanbro, Gregory G. Pieper, Kevin Harrity, Kara Gregory