Patents by Inventor Charles E. Hiddema

Charles E. Hiddema 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).

  • Method of applying flowable material and container therefor
    Patent number: 7014041
    Abstract: A container for housing flowable material, such as grease, adhesive, lubricant, or other materials, is disclosed that facilitates the application of the flowable material onto a workpiece. The container may include ribs or other guide structures that direct or limit the flow of the material after the workpiece is inserted into the container, and its contents manually squeezed. The squeezing of the container directs the flowable material onto the workpiece without the need for a separate applicator and without the need to manually touch the flowable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: American Grease Stick Company
    Inventors: Ian Kurt Rosen, Charles E. Hiddema, Gary L. Scholten
  • Engine degreaser composition
    Patent number: 4302365
    Abstract: A foam type engine degreaser composition consisting of an opaque, viscous emulsion having a high water content. A controlled amount of water is added to middle distillate degreasers such as kerosene, naptha, fuel oil and/or heavy naptha so as to form an emulsion which thickens the solvent and causes foaming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981
    Assignee: American Grease Stick Company
    Inventors: William C. Holmgren, Charles E. Hiddema