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).

  • Patent number: 10631624
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Victoria J. Royale, Lauren M. Lenkowski, Christopher D. Barr
  • Publication number: 20170215572
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Victoria J. Royale, Lauren M. Lenkowski, Christopher D. Barr
  • Patent number: 9376228
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Haley, Eric J. Hansen, Christopher D. Barr, Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Joseph P. Perry, Justin Benacquisto, Eric C. Huffman
  • Patent number: 8844584
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Haley, Eric J. Hansen, Christopher D. Barr, Eric C. Huffman, Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Joseph P. Perry, Justin Benacquisto
  • Publication number: 20100264165
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.
    Inventors: Eric J. Hansen, Christopher D. Barr, Mary Jasch, Romaneerat Nemcek
  • Publication number: 20090236363
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Haley, Christopher D. Barr, Michael R. Foote, Douglas J. Medema
  • Patent number: 6892513
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Barr, Mark C. Mikol
  • Publication number: 20020109004
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Barr, Neil Enciso
  • Patent number: 6422454
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Barr, Neil Enciso
  • Patent number: D444381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher D. Barr
  • Patent number: D523178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin E. Funkhouser, Kai Kaden, Christopher D. Barr
  • Patent number: D530042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin E. Funkhouser, Kai Kaden, Christopher D. Barr
  • Patent number: D530860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin E. Funkhouser, Kai Kaden, Christopher D. Barr
  • Patent number: D462264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Barr, Neil Enciso
  • Patent number: D594752
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Medema, Christopher D. Barr