Patents by Inventor Bryan Vollmer

Bryan Vollmer 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: 8307467
    Abstract: Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has an indicator to advise the consumer when replacement of user serviceable parts, such as the water treatment concentrate and the air treatment concentrate, is needed. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Cherie A. Bulala, Grant Templin, Geetha Murthy, Rina Mussallam, Matt Tivnon, Bryan Vollmer
  • Patent number: 8266728
    Abstract: Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Cherie A. Bulala, Grant Templin, W. Keith Mainquist, Matt Tivnon, Bryan Vollmer
  • Patent number: 7623290
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support and a second sides support, where the first side support and the second side support are connected to a fabric. The portable screen assembly also includes a center support brace connected to the fabric. A first support leg extends downward from the first side support and the a second support leg extends downward from the second side support. A motorized portable screen assembly includes a fabric, a first side support, a second side support, and a center support assembly. The fabric is connected to the first side support and the second side support. An expandable support brace is connected to the first side support, the second side support, and the center support assembly. An automatic deployment mechanism is connected to the expandable support brace, and the automatic deployment mechanism drives the expandable support brace to open in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer
  • Patent number: 7619814
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support connected to a fabric, a second side support connected to the fabric, and a center support assembly. An expandable support brace is also included in the portable screen assembly. The expandable support brace is connected to the center support assembly, the first side support, and the second side support. A portable screen assembly capable of reproducing sound includes a first side support, a second side support, and a center support assembly. A speaker capable of reproducing sound is incorporated within at least one of the first side support, the second side support, and the center support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer
  • Patent number: 7612938
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support assembly connected to a fabric, a second side support assembly connected to the fabric, and a center support assembly. The first side support assembly has a first engagement subassembly fastened to the first side support assembly and the second side support assembly has a second engagement subassembly fastened to the second side support assembly. The center support assembly has a first receiving subassembly to receive a first engagement tab of the first engagement subassembly and also has a second receiving subassembly to receive a first engagement tab of the second engagement subassembly. The first receiving subassembly, the second receiving subassembly, the first engagement subassembly, and the second engagement subassembly hold the first side support assembly and the second side support assembly to the center support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20090049587
    Abstract: Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Cherie A. Bulala, Grant Templin, W. Keith Mainquist, Matt Tivnon, Bryan Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20090049588
    Abstract: Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has an indicator to advise the consumer when replacement of user serviceable parts, such as the water treatment concentrate and the air treatment concentrate, is needed. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Cherie A. Bulala, Grant Templain, Geetha Murthy, Rina Mussallam, Matt Tivnon, Bryan Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20070121206
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support and a second sides support, where the first side support and the second side support are connected to a fabric. The portable screen assembly also includes a center support brace connected to the fabric. A first support leg extends downward from the first side support and the a second support leg extends downward from the second side support. A motorized portable screen assembly includes a fabric, a first side support, a second side support, and a center support assembly. The fabric is connected to the first side support and the second side support. An expandable support brace is connected to the first side support, the second side support, and the center support assembly. An automatic deployment mechanism is connected to the expandable support brace, and the automatic deployment mechanism drives the expandable support brace to open in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20070121088
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support connected to a fabric, a second side support connected to the fabric, and a center support assembly. An expandable support brace is also included in the portable screen assembly. The expandable support brace is connected to the center support assembly, the first side support, and the second side support. A portable screen assembly capable of reproducing sound includes a first side support, a second side support, and a center support assembly. A speaker capable of reproducing sound is incorporated within at least one of the first side support, the second side support, and the center support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20070121209
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support assembly connected to a fabric, a second side support assembly connected to the fabric, and a center support assembly. The first side support assembly has a first engagement subassembly fastened to the first side support assembly and the second side support assembly has a second engagement subassembly fastened to the second side support assembly. The center support assembly has a first receiving subassembly to receive a first engagement tab of the first engagement subassembly and also has a second receiving subassembly to receive a first engagement tab of the second engagement subassembly. The first receiving subassembly, the second receiving subassembly, the first engagement subassembly, and the second engagement subassembly hold the first side support assembly and the second side support assembly to the center support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer