Patents by Inventor Diane Mellett

Diane Mellett 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: 7758807
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for achieving microbiological control, especially using active sources that generate hypochlorous acid vapor with reduced levels of chlorine vapor. These methods are effective in confined spaces and sealed containers. The active sources may be contained within permeable containers and may be actively dispersed. The active sources may be in the form of solids, liquids or gels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: William L. Smith, Lachelle Arnt, Diane Mellett
  • Patent number: 7718122
    Abstract: This invention relates to particulate forms of carrier materials containing an oxidant, especially hypohalite or hypohalous acid, especially a dry particulate form of dilute or concentrated hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid compositions. The invention also relates to uses for these particles, such as for generating hypochlorous acid vapor to control the growth of mold or bacteria, to deactivate allergens and allergen causing agents, and to control odors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: William L. Smith, Lachelle Arnt, Diane Mellett
  • Publication number: 20090148342
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to compositions and method of producing diluted hypohalous acid and hypohalous acid vapor. These compositions can be used to treat allergen containing surfaces, hard surfaces, food contact surfaces, hospital surfaces, food surfaces, kitchen surfaces, bathroom surfaces, human surfaces, animal surfaces, children's items, outdoor surfaces, soft surfaces, and medical instruments. These compositions can be converted to solid particulate or granular compositions. These compositions can be put into a variety of containers which preserve the stability. These compositions can be used to treat allergens and molds and as part of a mold detection system. These compositions can be dispersed into the air to enable microbiological control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Steven E. Bromberg, Bruce K. Bitowft, Elizabeth Crane, Maha El-Sayed, Daniel A. Huitt, Andreas Nguyen, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Doris S. Shieh, William L. Smith, Julie Timberman, Aram Garabedian, Lachelle Arnt, Elias A. Shaheen, Steven Bromberg, Vicki Friedman, Jennifer Fung, Jennifer C. Julian, Kenneth Vieira, Julie Wiesman, Timothy Kennedy, Chih Chiang, Kenneth L. Vieira, Maria G. Ochomogo, Scott Cumberland, Daniel Aaron Huitt, Diane Mellett, Nikhil Dani, Maha Y. El-Sayed, Lafayette D. Foland, Jorge Robles, Elias A. Shaheen
  • Publication number: 20080003171
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for achieving microbiological control, especially using active sources that generate hypochlorous acid vapor. These methods are effective in confined spaces and sealed containers. The active sources may be contained within permeable containers and may be actively dispersed. The active sources may be in the form of solids, liquids or gels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: William Smith, Lachelle Arnt, Steven Bromberg, Nikhil Dani, Maha El-Sayed, Lafayette Foland, Diane Mellett, Jorge Robles, Kenneth Vieira
  • Publication number: 20070217946
    Abstract: This invention relates to particulate forms of carrier materials containing an oxidant, especially hypohalite or hypohalous acid, especially a dry particulate form of dilute or concentrated hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid compositions. The invention also relates to uses for these particles, such as for generating hypochlorous acid vapor to control the growth of mold or bacteria, to deactivate allergens and allergen causing agents, and to control odors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: William Smith, Lachelle Arnt, Diane Mellett
  • Publication number: 20070134127
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for achieving microbiological control, especially using active sources that generate hypochlorous acid vapor with reduced levels of chlorine vapor. These methods are effective in confined spaces and sealed containers. The active sources may be contained within permeable containers and may be actively dispersed. The active sources may be in the form of solids, liquids or gels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: William Smith, Lachelle Arnt, Steven Bromberg, Nikhil Dani, Maha El-Sayed, Lafayette Foland, Diane Mellett, Jorge Robles, Kenneth Vieira
  • Publication number: 20060177521
    Abstract: A humidifier that delivers dilute hypohalous acid can effectively treat microganisms in the room while at the same time raising the humidity level. This humidifier system can be used to treat mold, microorganisms, and allergens, while being safe to use around people, pets, and food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Bromberg, Elizabeth Crane, Scott Cumberland, Daniel Huitt, Diane Mellett, William Smith