Patents by Inventor Charles E. Seaman
Charles E. Seaman 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).
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Patent number: 6448210Abstract: A liquid dishwashing detergent composition having improved glassware protection when employed in conjunction with cleaning materials having high concentrations of alkaline materials. The composition contains a soluble organic zinc compound which preferably is zinc gluconate and is particularly suited to fast cycle commercial (I&I) dishwashers. The zinc gluconate is prepared in situ or zinc and gluconic ions are provided in a batching process.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventors: George B. Keyes, Charles E. Seaman, Jon K. Kasson
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Patent number: 6378789Abstract: A combination spray apparatus which allows for the selection of several different flowable materials to be sprayed from a single unit and at the site of the unit itself. In the preferred manner, the spray apparatus includes a trigger nozzle as well as the selection of two different materials to be sprayed through a second barrel portion. An eductor it utilized to draw selected materials into a spray stream. The combination spray apparatus is operable with water pressures which are customary to most cities and industries.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: S. C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Seaman, Jr., Jeffrey Y. Chen, John A. Boticki, Carey W. Zimmerman
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Patent number: 6279598Abstract: Disclosed is an improved mixing eductor (10) of the type wherein the primary liquid (17), e.g., water, is in a main stream (201) flowing in a downstream direction. A venturi tube (51) is in the eductor (10) and has an annular sharp edge (131) in the main stream (201), thereby dividing such stream (201) into a primary stream (179) and a secondary stream (181) around the primary stream (179). The eductor (10) has an air gap (103) and a flow guide (47) downstream thereof. In a specific embodiment, the flow guide (47) is annular around the venturi tube (51) and the tube (51) and the guide (47) are in spaced telescoped relationship. Several embodiments of the eductor (10) and a new method for mixing liquids are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: S. C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.Inventors: John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville, James H. Lohr, Charles E. Seaman, Jr.
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Patent number: 6129125Abstract: A docking station and bottle system 23 including a filling head 20 and bottle 22 which have a head interconnect 86 and a bottle interconnect 90, respectively, for fastening the bottle 22 to the filling 20 head in order to prevent spillage. The bottle interconnect 90 includes a fluid port 106 and a vent port 104 which are simultaneously opened from a closed position in order to allow the filling head 20 to draw concentrated fluid from the bottle 22 and mix the concentrated fluid with a diluting fluid such as water before being dispensed from a filling head nozzle 52. The bottle 22 includes identifying indicia 158 for purposes of tracking utilization of the bottle and the concentrated fluid contained therein. An information storage system 170 is associated with the bottle and filling head in order to provide records of such concentrated fluid utilization. A wall mounted docking station 200 including one or more filling heads 20 is also provided for. A refill head is further provided for refilling bottle 22.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1998Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: SC Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.Inventors: Brent Duchon, Raymond McKinnon, Carey W. Zimmerman, Michael J. Greaney, A. Ross Cameron, Thomas A. Helf, Charles E. Seaman, Jr., John A. Boticki
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Patent number: 6098651Abstract: Disclosed is a non-educting device (10) for preventing back flow of contaminated water into a potable water system. The device (10) includes first and second nozzles (33, 35) in series flow relationship to one another, an air gap (49) between the first and second nozzles (33, 35) and a water inlet (27). In the improvement, the inlet (27) is the sole liquid inlet of the device (10) and the first nozzle (33) is between the air gap (49) and the inlet (27). Such nozzle (33) includes a tapered portion having an axial length (AL) and a circular discharge opening (59). The ratio of the axial length (AL) to the diameter of the opening (59) is in the range of 0.7 to 1.1. Other features involve a unique containment bowl (21) and a secondary air gap (19) in liquid flow relationship to the containment bowl (21).Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1997Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: S. C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.Inventors: John A. Boticki, James H. Lohr, Charles E. Seaman, Jr.
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Patent number: 6007769Abstract: The present invention relates to single-phase soap gels and viscous soap compositions which are produced by alkanolamine neutralization of a fatty acid above the Krafft point. These compositions are robust, biodegradable, and are insensitive to temperature changes. The compositions also exhibit excellent cleaning properties and may be used as laundry cleaning agents, oven cleaners, hard surface cleaners, and disinfectants and air fragrancing compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1997Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: E. Theodore Lance-Gomez, Mark M. Gipp, Robert Y. Lochhead, Charles E. Seaman, Jr.
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Patent number: 5954240Abstract: A docking station and bottle system 23 including a filling head 20 and bottle 22 which have a head interconnect 86 and a bottle interconnect 90, respectively, for fastening the bottle 22 to the filling 20 head in order to prevent spillage. The bottle interconnect 90 includes a fluid port 106 and a vent port 104 which are simultaneously opened from a closed position in order to allow the filling head 20 to draw concentrated fluid from the bottle 22 and mix the concentrated fluid with a diluting fluid such as water before being dispensed from a filling head nozzle 52. The bottle 22 includes identifying indicia 158 for purposes of tracking utilization of the bottle and the concentrated fluid contained therein. An information storage system 170 is associated with the bottle and filling head in order to provide records of such concentrated fluid utilization. A wall mounted docking station 200 including one or more filling heads 20 is also provided for. A refill head is further provided for refilling bottle 22.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1998Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: S. C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.Inventors: Brent Duchon, Raymond McKinnon, Carey W. Zimmerman, Michael J. Greaney, A. Ross Cameron, Thomas A. Helf, Charles E. Seaman, Jr., John A. Boticki
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Patent number: 5927338Abstract: Disclosed is an improved mixing eductor (10) of the type wherein the primary liquid (17), e.g., water, is in a main stream (201) flowing in a downstream direction. A venturi tube (51) is in the eductor (10) and has an annular sharp edge (131) in the main stream (201), thereby dividing such stream (201) into a primary stream (179) and a secondary stream (181) around the primary stream (179). The eductor (10) has an air gap (103) and a flow guide (47) downstream thereof. In a specific embodiment, the flow guide (47) is annular around the venturi tube (51) and the tube (51) and the guide (47) are in spaced telescoped relationship. Several embodiments of the eductor (10) and a new method for mixing liquids are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: S.C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.Inventors: John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville, James H. Lohr, Richard E. Rakoczy, Charles E. Seaman, Jr.
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Patent number: 5862948Abstract: A docking station and bottle system 23 including a filling head 20 and bottle 22 which have a head interconnect 86 and a bottle interconnect 90, respectively, for fastening the bottle 22 to the filling 20 head in order to prevent spillage. The bottle interconnect 90 includes a fluid port 106 and a vent port 104 which are simultaneously opened from a closed position in order to allow the filling head 20 to draw concentrated fluid from the bottle 22 and mix the concentrated fluid with a diluting fluid such as water before being dispensed from a filling head nozzle 52. The bottle 22 includes identifying indicia 158 for purposes of tracking utilization of the bottle and the concentrated fluid contained therein. An information storage system 170 is associated with the bottle and filling head in order to provide records of such concentrated fluid utilization. A wall mounted docking station 200 including one or more filling heads 20 is also provided for. A refill head is further provided for refilling bottle 22.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1996Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: SC Johnson Commerical Markets, Inc.Inventors: Brent Duchon, Raymond McKinnon, Carey W. Zimmerman, Michael J. Greaney, A. Ross Cameron, Thomas A. Helf, Charles E. Seaman, Jr., John A. Boticki
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Patent number: 5820695Abstract: The present invention relates to single-phase soap gels and viscous soap compositions which are produced by alkanolamine neutralization of a fatty acid above the Krafft point. These compositions are robust, biodegradable, and are insensitive to temperature changes. The compositions also exhibit excellent cleaning properties and may be used as laundry cleaning agents, oven cleaners, hard surface cleaners, and disinfectants and air fragrancing compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignees: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., University of Southern MississippiInventors: E. Theodore Lance-Gomez, Mark M. Gipp, Robert Y. Lochhead, Charles E. Seaman, Jr.
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Patent number: 5765605Abstract: A distributed concentrated chemical dispensing system 300 and method include a central station 302, one or more permanently mounted satellite stations 304, and one or more portable satellite stations 306. Local concentrated chemicals can be distributed from the central station 302 without being diluted to the satellite stations 304, 306 for final dilution. An information storage device 318 is provided for tracking and keeping records of the utilization of the concentrated chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1996Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: SC Johnson Commerical Markets, Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Waymire, Michael R. Barry, Carey W. Zimmerman, Raymond McKinnon, Thomas A. Helf, Charles E. Seaman, Jr.
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Patent number: 5678592Abstract: Disclosed is an improved device (10) for preventing back flow of possibly-contaminated water into a potable water system. The device (10) includes first, second and third nozzles (33, 35, 37) in series flow relationship, and an air gap (49) between the first and second nozzles (33, 35). In the improvement, the air gap (49) is a primary air gap and the device (10) includes a secondary air gap (19) fixed with respect to the second nozzle (35). In a more specific aspect of the new device (10), the second and third nozzles (35, 37) are in a tubular housing (41) and the device (10) includes a containment bowl (21) around the housing (41). The secondary air gap (19) includes an aperture (53) in the housing wall (55) and such aperture (53) opens to the containment bowl (21). Other aspects of the new device (10 involve particular nozzle configurations and relationships and a restrictor (103) inhibiting back flow.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1996Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: John A. Boticki, James H. Lohr, Charles E. Seaman, Jr.
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Patent number: 5529244Abstract: An improved aspirator device for the accurate blending of an additive liquid such as a liquid concentrate with a pressurized stream of a main liquid such as water. The improvement involves the use of a metering means composed of at least two plastic injection molded restrictors in serial communication. Each restrictor has, as its smallest diameter fluid passage, a hollow bore of from about 0.005 inches to 0.010 inches in diameter and from about 0.005 inches to 0.010 inches in length wherein the dimensions of each hollow bore are such to provide a volume:volume dilution ratio of the additive liquid to the main liquid of from about 1:500 to 1:2,500.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1994Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Horvath, Jr., Charles E. Seaman, Jr.
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Patent number: 4978469Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition formulated for cleaning sub-freezing surfaces without solidifying, comprising: about 20-70 wt-% water, about 0.5-20 wt-% nonionic surfactant such as ethoxylated alkyl phenols, about 0.5-15 wt-% alkaline compound such as sodium hydroxide, about 10-60 wt-% ethylene and/or propylene glycol, and about 0.5-20 wt-% of at least one C.sub.2-3 alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1988Date of Patent: December 18, 1990Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: Charles E. Seaman, Jr.