Patents by Inventor Christopher F. Lang

Christopher F. Lang 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: 7516763
    Abstract: A multi-station dispensing apparatus which affords an automatic flow rate for the product to be dispensed. It also provides a single control knob which can select from several different chemical concentrates to be diluted and dispensed. In addition, a bottle can be filled by single-handed operation as well as a bucket without the need to reset the control knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Bertucci, Curtis H. Hubmann, Christopher F. Lang, Steven E. Schiller
  • Patent number: 7152626
    Abstract: A fluid diverter valve for attaching a dispensing system to a water source. In a first mode, water flows through the diverter valve to a first outlet which can be a faucet outlet. In a second mode, water is diverted to a fluid conduit which is fastened to a connecting member and a chemical dispenser. The connecting member provides movement of a shuttle valve which directs water n the second mode to the fluid conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher F. Lang, Chris M. Ford, James Bournoville, John A. Boticki
  • Patent number: 7134612
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a hand held liquid dispensing device which affords a storage capability for the device as well as affords the filling of containers and buckets. In a preferred manner the apparatus provides for the support of two dispensing devices and the filling of two containers or one container and a bucket. In another preferred manner, the apparatus provides for two supports for the dispensing device and one for a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Johnsondiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Bertucci, Christopher F. Lang, Steven E. Schiller
  • Patent number: 7100843
    Abstract: A foam producing nozzle for attachment to a spray nozzle which is readily attached and removed therefrom. The foam producing nozzle has air channels which do not lend themselves toward leaking. The dilution rate of the chemical concentrate is not affected by the foam producing nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville, Christopher F. Lang, Curtis H. Hubmann
  • Publication number: 20040060880
    Abstract: A support rack for a plastic container having a content in excess of 1.5 gallons of liquid. Two or more support members extend from a wire body section, for engagement with apertures in the plastic container. A connecting section extends between the support members of first sides thereof, and supporting sections extend from second sides thereof for connection to a suspending support member. In one embodiment the support members are U-shaped and in another embodiment they are finger members. The support rack can be connected to the suspending support member in a stationary or swivel manner or can be part of a rolling cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher F. Lang, Timothy S. Jones, Ron Dir
  • Patent number: 6655537
    Abstract: A support rack for a plastic container having a content in excess of 1.5 gallons of liquid. Two or more support members extend from a wire body section, for engagement with apertures in the plastic container. A connecting section extends between the support members of first sides thereof, and supporting sections extend from second sides thereof for connection to a suspending support member. In one embodiment the support members are U-shaped and in another embodiment they are finger members. The support rack can be connected to the suspending support member in a stationary or swivel manner or can be part of a rolling cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher F. Lang, Timothy S. Jones, David Andersen, Ron Dir
  • Patent number: 6371385
    Abstract: A portable sprayer device which affords protection for the liquid concentrate container. A versatile spraying capability is also provided as well as an apparatus producing a vacuum function, an air gap and a spill-proof bottle feature. The sprayer device is particularly suited for dispensing cleaning, germicidal, sanitizing, insecticidal, deodorant materials and any other similar chemical concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, Christopher F. Lang, James H. Lohr, Curtis H. Hubmann
  • Patent number: 6322242
    Abstract: A multistation liquid mixing and dispensing apparatus which substantially reduces the risk of dispensing the wrong product. A color-coded system is employed which color-coordinates the container with a chemical concentrate to the components of the mixing and dispensing apparatus. An eductor is employed to mix the chemical concentrate with a diluting liquid. The mixing and dispensing apparatus is particularly suited for mixing and dispensing cleaning products used in maintaining large institutional buildings, such as stores and offices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher F. Lang, James H. Lohr
  • Patent number: D529739
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Bertucci, Christopher F. Lang, Steven E. Schiller
  • Patent number: D533705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Bertucci, Daniel T. Dub, Christopher F. Lang, Steven E. Schiller
  • Patent number: D544287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Michael H. Bertucci, Christopher F. Lang
  • Patent number: D599879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Bertucci, Christopher F. Lang, Susan K. Lewis, Justin M. Nunez, Timothy S. Jones, Steven E. Schiller, Wayne P. Phillips, Jerome A. Grunstad