Patents by Inventor Frank Hom

Frank Hom 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: 11332273
    Abstract: A container (100) includes a body (110) having an upper end (104) and a lower end (106). The upper end has an opening formed therethrough. The body defines a plurality of ribs (110) between the upper end and the lower end that are configured to actuate between an expanded state and a compressed state to vary a volume inside the body. A sleeve (500) is positioned at least partially around the body. The sleeve inhibits one or more of the plurality of ribs that are in the compressed state from actuating into the expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Frank Hom
  • Patent number: 11033919
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing that defines a first opening and a second opening. The first opening provides a first path of fluid communication between a first interior volume of the housing and an exterior of the housing. The second opening provides a second path of fluid communication between a second interior volume of the housing and the exterior of the housing. A divider is positioned in the housing between the first interior volume and the second interior volume. The divider defines a third opening that provides a third path of fluid communication between the first interior volume and the second interior volume. A valve allows fluid to flow from the second interior volume, through the third opening, and into the first interior volume and prevents the fluid from flowing from the first interior volume, through the third opening, and into the second interior volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Frank Hom, John Crawford
  • Publication number: 20210171234
    Abstract: A container (100) includes a body (110) having an upper end (104) and a lower end (106). The upper end has an opening formed therethrough. The body defines a plurality of ribs (110) between the upper end and the lower end that are configured to actuate between an expanded state and a compressed state to vary a volume inside the body. A sleeve (500) is positioned at least partially around the body. The sleeve inhibits one or more of the plurality of ribs that are in the compressed state from actuating into the expanded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Frank HOM
  • Patent number: 10513450
    Abstract: A flocculation system is provided including a vessel having an open top. The flocculation system also includes a sidewall comprised of a water-impermeable material. The flocculation system further includes a first bottom comprising the water-impermeable material. The flocculation system further includes a second bottom having a floc filter that passes flocs and prevents the passage of a cleaning tool. The flocculation system further includes a floc trap below the second bottom. The floc trap includes a space defined by the sidewall, the first bottom, and the floc filter. In some implementations, the flocculation system includes a flocculant disposed on the sidewall, the floc filter, or the first bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Frank Hom, Michael Paul Robinson, II
  • Publication number: 20190308209
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing that defines a first opening and a second opening. The first opening provides a first path of fluid communication between a first interior volume of the housing and an exterior of the housing. The second opening provides a second path of fluid communication between a second interior volume of the housing and the exterior of the housing. A divider is positioned in the housing between the first interior volume and the second interior volume. The divider defines a third opening that provides a third path of fluid communication between the first interior volume and the second interior volume. A valve allows fluid to flow from the second interior volume, through the third opening, and into the first interior volume and prevents the fluid from flowing from the first interior volume, through the third opening, and into the second interior volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Frank HOM, John CRAWFORD
  • Patent number: 10399757
    Abstract: A packet includes a front panel and a back panel defining an internal volume therebetween. The front panel and the back panel include a first edge having a plurality of first recesses formed therein. A nozzle provides a path of fluid communication from the internal volume, through the first edge, to an exterior of the packet. A consumer product is disposed within the internal volume. A cap is configured to prevent the consumer product from flowing from the internal volume, through the nozzle, and to the exterior of the packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Frank Hom
  • Publication number: 20180044087
    Abstract: A packet includes a front panel and a back panel defining an internal volume therebetween. The front panel and the back panel include a first edge having a plurality of first recesses formed therein. A nozzle provides a path of fluid communication from the internal volume, through the first edge, to an exterior of the packet. A consumer product is disposed within the internal volume. A cap is configured to prevent the consumer product from flowing from the internal volume, through the nozzle, and to the exterior of the packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventor: Frank Hom
  • Publication number: 20170369342
    Abstract: A flocculation system is provided including a vessel having an open top. The flocculation system also includes a sidewall comprised of a water-impermeable material. The flocculation system further includes a first bottom comprising the water-impermeable material. The flocculation system further includes a second bottom having a floc filter that passes flocs and prevents the passage of a cleaning tool. The flocculation system further includes a floc trap below the second bottom. The floc trap includes a space defined by the sidewall, the first bottom, and the floc filter. In some implementations, the flocculation system includes a flocculant disposed on the sidewall, the floc filter, or the first bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Frank Hom, Michael Paul Robinson, II
  • Publication number: 20170369343
    Abstract: A flocculation filter is provided. The flocculation filter includes a filter layer having openings that pass water and trap flocs is provided. The flocculation filter also includes a flocculant layer disposed on at least a portion of the filter layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Frank Hom, Michael Paul Robinson, II
  • Publication number: 20150282603
    Abstract: An oral care kit (100) is provided to allow users with the ability to view a portion of the toothbrush (400) and the dispenser (500), such as a recess located at one end of the toothbrush (400) and an anti-rotation member (560) located at one end of the dispenser (500), without opening the package (300). The oral care kit (100) includes a package (300) comprising first and second cavities (600, 700). Each cavity (600, 700) includes retaining elements (630, 640, 650, 730, 750). Additionally, the second cavity (700) includes a retaining channel (740). The oral care kit (100) also includes a toothbrush (400) comprising a head (430), a handle (410), and a recess located at a proximal end of the handle (410), and a dispenser (500) comprising a housing (520), a rotatable actuator (540) and an anti-rotation member (560) located at a proximal end of the housing (520).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Robert Moskovich, Michael Rooney, David Lee, Frank Hom
  • Patent number: 7463494
    Abstract: A system for inserting and extracting a plug-in module into and from an electronic equipment subrack is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the system includes an actuation device, an arm including a first guiding surface, and a second guiding surface on the module. At least a portion of the actuation device is located proximate a front edge of the module, while the arm is located proximate a rear edge of the module along which connectors are positioned. As the actuation device is moved in one direction, the arm is forced toward the module, causing the guiding surfaces to interact so that the arm engages a retaining component on the subrack. Opposite movement of the actuation device causes the arm to push away and disengage from the module. The actuation device in certain embodiments includes a lever and a drag link, or a push-pull rod coupled to a drag link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: PEP West, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Downing, Frank Hom, Stuart M. Scriven, Thomas M. Perazzo
  • Publication number: 20050174743
    Abstract: A system for inserting and extracting a plug-in module into and from an electronic equipment subrack is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the system includes an actuation device, an arm including a first guiding surface, and a second guiding surface on the module. At least a portion of the actuation device is located proximate a front edge of the module, while the arm is located proximate a rear edge of the module along which connectors are positioned. As the actuation device is moved in one direction, the arm is forced toward the module, causing the guiding surfaces to interact so that the arm engages a retaining component on the subrack. Opposite movement of the actuation device causes the arm to push away and disengage from the module. The actuation device in certain embodiments includes a lever and a drag link, or a push-pull rod coupled to a drag link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Downing, Frank Hom, Stuart Scriven, Thomas Perazzo
  • Patent number: D593853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Robert Moskovich, Kiat-Cheong Toh, Frank Hom
  • Patent number: D594347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Robert Moskovich, Kiat-Cheong Toh, Frank Hom
  • Patent number: D594348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Robert Moskovich, Kiat-Cheong Toh, Frank Hom
  • Patent number: D598199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce M. Russell, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Maria Valentina Sposito, Frank Hom
  • Patent number: D599556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Bruce M. Russell, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Maria Valentina Sposito, Frank Hom
  • Patent number: D605530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Frank Hom, Robert Moskovich, Kiat-Cheong Toh
  • Patent number: D622617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Frank Hom, Robert Moskovich, Kiat-Cheong Toh