Patents by Inventor Charles L. Stamm

Charles L. Stamm 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).

  • Paper wipe cleaning system
    Patent number: 7163124
    Abstract: A customizable disposable paper wipe system in which the wipes are sold to the consumer in a dry state to permit the consumer to prepare customized pre-moistened wipes. In one embodiment, the dry wipes are provided to the consumer with a dispenser for dispensing the pre-moistened wipes. In this embodiment, the dispenser may include a diluent fill line and a legend dictating the amounts of various alternative cleaning agents that can be added to the pre-determined amount of diluent for different applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Donald W. Bushman, Marianne D. Davison, Charles L. Stamm, Robert D. Faber
  • Acidic liquid toilet bowl cleaner
    Patent number: 6153572
    Abstract: A toilet bowl cleaner having an acid value from about 50 to about 90 includes a nonionic surfactant, a carboxylic acid, and a thickener. Preferably, the thickener is an acrylic copolymer and the acid is glycolic acid. The composition is concentrated to maintain cleaning effectiveness in a dilute environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventor: Charles L. Stamm
  • Tableted household cleaner comprising carboxylic acid, (Bi)carbonate and polyvinyl alcohol
    Patent number: 6057281
    Abstract: A tableted household cleaning composition for cleaning glass and other hard surfaces and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The cleaning composition is in tablet form and includes an acidic component selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, their salts and mixtures thereof; a basic component selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal bicarbonates and mixtures thereof; and polyvinyl alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventor: Charles L. Stamm
  • Concentrated acidic liquid detergent composition
    Patent number: 5925606
    Abstract: A liquid cleaning composition includes a carboxylic acid, surfactant and organic solvent. The composition is particularly effective for removing soap scum, limescale and hard water spots from tubs, tiles and showers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventor: Charles L. Stamm
  • Tableted household cleaner comprising carboxylic acid, BI carbonate and polyvinyl alcohol
    Patent number: 5885949
    Abstract: A tableted household cleaning composition for cleaning glass and other hard surfaces and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The cleaning composition is in tablet form and includes an acidic component selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, their salts and mixtures thereof; a basic component selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal bicarbonates and mixtures thereof; and polyvinyl alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventor: Charles L. Stamm