Patents by Inventor Benjamin N. Shiffler

Benjamin N. Shiffler 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).

  • Publication number: 20130337239
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for applying a colorant to a surface. Compositions are formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. The compositions may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of a stain before being affixed to the surface. The compositions are formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. Compositions may be permanently or semi-permanently affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The compositions may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the composition to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Ketan N. Shah, James F. Kimball, Marcia L. Santaga, Eric J. Minor, Benjamin A. Bass, Benjamin N. Shiffler
  • Patent number: 8557758
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for applying a colorant to a surface. Compositions are formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. The compositions may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of a stain before being affixed to the surface. The compositions are formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. Compositions may be permanently or semi-permanently affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The compositions may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the composition to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketan N. Shah, James F. Kimball, Marcia L. Santaga, Eric J. Minor, Benjamin A. Bass, Benjamin N. Shiffler
  • Patent number: 8499689
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. In one embodiment, a kit may include a stencil with a low-slip bottom layer and a colorant composition. Useful compositions include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. A décor product may be removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. Permanent or semi-permanent affixation of the décor product to the surface may be accomplished by applying heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bass, Benjamin N. Shiffler, Ketan N. Shah, James F. Kimball
  • Patent number: 8337110
    Abstract: Disclosed are replaceable cleaning pads capable of delivering a bleaching agent and a detersive composition to surfaces being cleaned. The pads are constructed to retain bleach separate from detersive ingredients and certain other chemicals prior to use, yet permit rapid delivery of the combined chemicals to the surface being cleaned once the pad is wetted. Most preferably a detersive mixture is melt-anchored to the pad. In one form, the pad is a two layer pad, and in another form, the pad is a three layer pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne M. Rees, Sandra J. Demant, Benjamin N. Shiffler, Olivia Moodycliffe
  • Publication number: 20120006213
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. In one embodiment, a kit may include a stencil with a low-slip bottom layer and a colorant composition. Useful compositions include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. A décor product may be removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. Permanent or semi-permanent affixation of the décor product to the surface may be accomplished by applying heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bass, Benjamin N. Shiffler, Ketan N. Shah, James F. Kimball
  • Patent number: 8061269
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. In one embodiment, a stencil is provided that has an embossed top layer and a low-slip bottom layer that has a static coefficient of friction between about 0.2 to about 1.2 and/or a kinetic coefficient of friction that is between about 0.1 to about 1.1 as measured against another surface having the same bottom surface as the stencil. Compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bass, Benjamin N. Shiffler, Ketan N. Shah, James F. Kimball
  • Publication number: 20110247653
    Abstract: Disclosed are replaceable cleaning pads capable of delivering a bleaching agent and a detersive composition to surfaces being cleaned. The pads are constructed to retain bleach separate from detersive ingredients and certain other chemicals prior to use, yet permit rapid delivery of the combined chemicals to the surface being cleaned once the pad is wetted. Most preferably a detersive mixture is melt-anchored to the pad. In one form, the pad is a two layer pad, and in another form, the pad is a three layer pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Wayne M. Rees, Sandra J. Demant, Benjamin N. Shiffler, Olivia Moodycliffe
  • Publication number: 20110097506
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for applying a colorant to a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a composition that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the composition may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of the stain before being affixed to the surface. If a user desires to remove the composition from the surface, the composition is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the composition to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the composition may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Ketan N. SHAH, James F. Kimball, Marcia L. Santaga, Eric J. Minor, Benjamin A. Bass, Benjamin N. Shiffler
  • Publication number: 20090282993
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. In one embodiment, a stencil is provided that has an embossed top layer and a low-slip bottom layer that has a static coefficient of friction between about 0.2 to about 1.2 and/or a kinetic coefficient of friction that is between about 0.1 to about 1.1 as measured against another surface having the same bottom surface as the stencil. Compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bass, Benjamin N. Shiffler, Ketan N. Shah, James F. Kimball
  • Publication number: 20080166176
    Abstract: Disclosed are replaceable cleaning pads capable of delivering a bleaching agent and a detersive composition to surfaces being cleaned. The pads are constructed to retain bleach separate from detersive ingredients and certain other chemicals prior to use, yet permit rapid delivery of the combined chemicals to the surface being cleaned once the pad is wetted. Most preferably a detersive mixture is melt-anchored to the pad. In one form, the pad is a two layer pad, and in another form, the pad is a three layer pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Wayne M. Rees, Sandra J. Demant, Benjamin N. Shiffler, Olivia Moodycliffe
  • Patent number: 6557778
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are strips for dispensing insecticidal actives and fragrances. The strips are stored in vapor impermeable pouches where a part of the pouch is pre-interlocked with the strip. A strip can be torn away from most of the pouch using another part of the pouch as a handling portion. Also disclosed are methods of making such assemblies, strips obtained from such assemblies, and methods of using such strips to control flying insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin N. Shiffler
  • Patent number: 6488175
    Abstract: A dusting mitt dispensing device includes a container and a plurality of dusting mitts housed in the container. The container includes a bottom, a top, a front-side, a back-side and two lateral sides in which the top is integrally connected to the back-side along a top/back-side seam, and has cover flaps to cover the front-side and both lateral sides. The top is free to pivot about the top/back-side seam between a closed position and an open position, and contains a perforation pattern that forms an access flap and dispensing opening when the perforations are torn and the flap is opened. The access flap is integrally connected to the front side cover flap along a top/front-side flap seam, and is free to pivot about the top/front-side flap seam between a closed position and an open position in a direction opposite to the pivot direction of the top. Each of the plurality of dusting mitts is folded individually along its longitudinal axis and arranged to present the thumb of the dusting mitt as a removal tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin N. Shiffler, Marianne D. Davison
  • Publication number: 20020125264
    Abstract: A dusting mitt dispensing device includes a container and a plurality of dusting mitts housed in the container. The container includes a bottom, a top, a front-side, a back-side and two lateral sides in which the top is integrally connected to the back-side along a top/back-side seam, and has cover flaps to cover the front-side and both lateral sides. The top is free to pivot about the top/back-side seam between a closed position and an open position, and contains a perforation pattern that forms an access flap and dispensing opening when the perforations are torn and the flap is opened. The access flap is integrally connected to the front side cover flap along a top/front-side flap seam, and is free to pivot about the top/front-side flap seam between a closed position and an open position in a direction opposite to the pivot direction of the top. Each of the plurality of dusting mitts is folded individually along its longitudinal axis and arranged to present the thumb of the dusting mitt as a removal tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Benjamin N. Shiffler, Marianne D. Davison
  • Patent number: 6126009
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a facial tissue dispensing system which is a portable, flexible pack for dispensing tissues. The portable, flexible pack container is thin yet contains large tissues for cleaning when paper towels or rags are not available. Each of the large tissues is reversibly pre-folded three times onto itself in the lateral direction, and is not pre-folded in the longitudinal direction. The tissues are folded such that they unfold as they are being dispensed through the tissue dispensing opening of the container. After being placed into the portable, flexible pack container, the container is itself folded in half or folded in thirds ensuring the tissue dispensing opening on the top wall of the container is contained inside the fold or folds of the container. In this manner, tissues are kept clean and dry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin N. Shiffler, John L. Herzberg, Cynthia W. Henderson