Patents by Inventor Christopher D. Barr
Christopher D. Barr 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: 10631624Abstract: A carpet and upholstery cleaning product is configured to store a consumable cleaning solution and dispense the cleaning solution to treat a spot or stain on a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning product can include a bottle defining a reservoir for the cleaning solution, a fluid dispensing outlet provided on an angled neck of the, and a scrubber on the bottle for scrubbing stains on the surface to be cleaned, wherein the scrubber is offset from the fluid outlet such that the cleaning solution is not dispensed through the scrubber.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: BISSELL Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Victoria J. Royale, Lauren M. Lenkowski, Christopher D. Barr
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Publication number: 20170215572Abstract: A carpet and upholstery cleaning product is configured to store a consumable cleaning solution and dispense the cleaning solution to treat a spot or stain on a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning product can include a bottle defining a reservoir for the cleaning solution, a fluid dispensing outlet provided on an angled neck of the, and a scrubber on the bottle for scrubbing stains on the surface to be cleaned, wherein the scrubber is offset from the fluid outlet such that the cleaning solution is not dispensed through the scrubber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Victoria J. Royale, Lauren M. Lenkowski, Christopher D. Barr
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Patent number: 9376228Abstract: A sustainable system for refilling a pressurized fluid dispenser comprises a container body having a first fluid dispenser that includes a valved opening, a pouch mounted within the container body for storing a fluid composition and fluidly coupled with the valved opening of the container for dispensing the contents of the pouch and a fluid refill system. A pressurized gas can be provided between the pouch and the container body for pressurizing the contents of the pouch. The fluid refill system includes at least one reservoir having a fluid composition therein and a second fluid dispenser having a fitting that is adapted to dispense the fluid composition from the at least one reservoir into the pouch. A controller can be programmed to respond to input signals to position the container with the fluid refill system and to dispense the fluid composition under pressure into the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Haley, Eric J. Hansen, Christopher D. Barr, Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Joseph P. Perry, Justin Benacquisto, Eric C. Huffman
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Patent number: 8844584Abstract: A sustainable system for refilling a pressurized fluid dispenser comprises a container body having a first fluid dispenser that includes a valved opening, a pouch mounted within the container body for storing a fluid composition and fluidly coupled with the valved opening of the container for dispensing the contents of the pouch and a fluid refill system. A pressurized gas can be provided between the pouch and the container body for pressurizing the contents of the pouch. The fluid refill system includes at least one reservoir having a fluid composition therein and a second fluid dispenser having a fitting that is adapted to dispense the fluid composition from the at least one reservoir into the pouch. A controller can be programmed to respond to input signals to position the container with the fluid refill system and to dispense the fluid composition under pressure into the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Haley, Eric J. Hansen, Christopher D. Barr, Eric C. Huffman, Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Joseph P. Perry, Justin Benacquisto
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Publication number: 20100264165Abstract: A disinfecting solution package comprising a dispensing container having a body with a closed bottom and an open upper end forming a neck and a dispensing valve mounted in the neck. A flexible pouch is mounted within the container and has an open upper end that is sealed to the dispensing valve. A disinfecting composition containing a disinfecting agent is stored in the flexible pouch. A pressurized gas is between the container body and the flexible pouch to pressurize the disinfecting solution within the flexible pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.Inventors: Eric J. Hansen, Christopher D. Barr, Mary Jasch, Romaneerat Nemcek
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Publication number: 20090236363Abstract: A cleaning solution package comprising a dispensing container having a body with a closed bottom and an open upper end forming a neck and a dispensing valve mounted in the neck. A flexible pouch is mounted within the container and has an open upper end that is sealed to the dispensing valve. A cleaning composition containing an oxidizing agent is stored in the flexible pouch. A pressurized gas is between the container body and the flexible pouch to pressurize the cleaning solution within the flexible pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Haley, Christopher D. Barr, Michael R. Foote, Douglas J. Medema
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Patent number: 6892513Abstract: The invention provides a food packaging system that preferably includes a system for facilitating progressive or incremental delivery of individual, single-serving hand-held food items to the consumer, along with a carton for containing a plurality of the food items and associated delivery systems. The packaging system provides protection for the food items during packaging, shipping handling, retail display and consumer use, and also makes them readily accessible to the consumer, without requiring direct manual contact with the food item. The packaging system preferably includes a separate disposable delivery system for each food item.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2000Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Christopher D. Barr, Mark C. Mikol
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Publication number: 20020109004Abstract: A packaging apparatus for shipping and display of multi-component food items, such as a dinner assembled from multi-components. Included is a carton having an interior for receiving the various components required. An internal divider member disposed within the carton cooperates with the carton to maintain a pre-selected order of the components within the containers. The carton contains a flip-top feature, and preferably is provided with a window for viewing the carton contents. A pull-out door may also be provided as an auxiliary means of access to the carton interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Applicant: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Christopher D. Barr, Neil Enciso
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Patent number: 6422454Abstract: A packaging apparatus for shipping and display of multi-component food items, such as a dinner assembled from multi-components. Included is a carton having an interior for receiving the various components required. An internal divider member disposed within the carton cooperates with the carton to maintain a pre-selected order of the components within the container. The carton contains a flip-top feature, and preferably is provided with a window for viewing the carton contents. A pull-out door may also be provided as an auxiliary means of access to the carton interior.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2001Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.Inventors: Christopher D. Barr, Neil Enciso
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Patent number: D444381Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.Inventor: Christopher D. Barr
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Patent number: D523178Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Benjamin E. Funkhouser, Kai Kaden, Christopher D. Barr
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Patent number: D530042Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Benjamin E. Funkhouser, Kai Kaden, Christopher D. Barr
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Patent number: D530860Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Benjamin E. Funkhouser, Kai Kaden, Christopher D. Barr
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Patent number: D462264Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Christopher D. Barr, Neil Enciso
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Patent number: D594752Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Douglas J. Medema, Christopher D. Barr