Patents by Inventor Angela M. Johnson

Angela M. Johnson 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).

  • Patent number: 6923017
    Abstract: A container comprises a first container portion and a second container portion joined to the first container portion to define a sealed cavity therebetween. A coolant is disposed within the sealed cavity. The container further comprises a pressure relief apparatus operable to limit pressure in the sealed cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Angela M. Johnson, Lewis D. Lee, Peter Schroepfer
  • Patent number: 6789393
    Abstract: A container comprises a sealed cavity defined by first and second walls of the container and a coolant disposed within the cavity wherein the coolant is capable of assuming first and second phases. A portion of the first wall is joined to the second wall wherein the portion includes an off-center opening. The portion is rupturable to limit pressure in the sealed cavity. The container further comprises a container rim and a lid having both an outer channel and a tab. The outer channel receives the container rim. The outer channel defines a first width. The tab has a second width substantially equal to the first width. When the coolant in the cavity is in the first phase there is a first interference fit of the channel with the container rim. When the coolant is in the second phase, there is a second interference fit, different than the first interference fit, between the container rim and the outer channel of the lid. A method of manufacture of such a container and lid is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Joseph Perushek, Kristopher W. Gerulski, Donald E. McCumber, Angela M. Johnson, Lewis D. Lee, Peter Schroepfer
  • Publication number: 20030150239
    Abstract: A container comprises a sealed cavity defined by first and second walls of the container and a coolant disposed within the cavity wherein the coolant is capable of assuming first and second phases. A portion of the first wall is joined to the second wall wherein the portion includes an off-center opening. The portion is rupturable to limit pressure in the sealed cavity. The container further comprises a container rim and a lid having both an outer channel and a tab. The outer channel receives the container rim. The outer channel defines a first width. The tab has a second width substantially equal to the first width. When the coolant in the cavity is in the first phase there is a first interference fit of the channel with the container rim. When the coolant is in the second phase, there is a second interference fit, different than the first interference fit, between the container rim and the outer channel of the lid. A method of manufacture of such a container and lid is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Joseph Perushek, Kristopher W. Gerulski, Donald E. McCumber, Angela M. Johnson, Lewis D. Lee, Peter Schroepfer
  • Publication number: 20030150238
    Abstract: A container comprises a first container portion and a second container portion joined to the first container portion to define a sealed cavity therebetween. A coolant is disposed within the sealed cavity. The container further comprises a pressure relief apparatus operable to limit pressure in the sealed cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Angela M. Johnson, Lewis D. Lee, Peter Schroepfer
  • Patent number: 6149808
    Abstract: A strainer for paint, or other liquid products, used for treating or finishing a surface. The strainer including a screen which is secured to a body having an open top, an open bottom and a sidewall. The screen being secured across the open bottom of the body to separate lumps and foreign matter from the paint. The body independently suspends the screen within the paint creating a reservoir of strained paint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignees: Douglas Johnson, Angela Johnson
    Inventors: Douglas A. Johnson, Angela M. Johnson