Patents by Inventor Gregory Van

Gregory Van 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).

  • Laundry Additive for Providing Antimicrobial Effects to Fabrics and Interior Surfaces of Washing Machines
    Publication number: 20200318284
    Abstract: A laundry additive composition is provided that includes at least one zeta potential modifier, a fluoropolymer, a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100° C., and an antimicrobial active for imparting fabric protection benefits to a fabric, such as improved stain and soil resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better hand feel, as well as imparting microbiocidal or microbiostatic properties to the fabric and/or washing machine surfaces. Laundry additive compositions can be used as a pretreatment prior to washing, through soaking a fabric or garment. Alternately, they can be added to a washing treatment liquor that comprises either the wash or rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine, to first provide and then maintain and refresh fabric protection benefits imparted to the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory van Buskirk, Vinod S. Nair
  • Cleaning formulations for chemically sensitive individuals: compositions and methods
    Patent number: 10767137
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cleaning compositions in general, and cleaning compositions that are well suited for use by individuals, who experience adverse health effects that may occur upon exposure to certain chemicals. This condition, characterized as multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), makes it virtually impossible for certain individuals to use commercially available cleaning products without inducing immunological responses. The instant disclosure presents and describes protocols for the formulation and evaluation of a variety of cleaning products using a combination of 14C assay, head space analysis and screening of ingredients and products by highly sensitized individuals. The methods and compositions newly presented herein avoid causing adverse health responses in individuals and are suitable for use by any person, particularly individuals who experience MCS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: SageWay Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory van Buskirk, Anne Steinemann
  • LOW-VOC CLEANING SUBSTRATES AND COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20200248108
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory van Buskirk
  • LOW-VOC CLEANING SUBSTRATES AND COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20200248109
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory van Buskirk
  • Low-voc cleaning substrates and compositions comprising a cationic biocide/alkylpolyglycoside mixture
    Patent number: 10647949
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory van Buskirk
  • Laundry additive for providing antimicrobial effects to fabrics and interior surfaces of washing machine
    Patent number: 10577743
    Abstract: A laundry additive composition is provided that includes at least one zeta potential modifier, a fluoropolymer, a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100° C., and an antimicrobial active for imparting fabric protection benefits to a fabric, such as improved stain and soil resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better hand feel, as well as imparting microbiocidal or microbiostatic properties to the fabric and/or washing machine surfaces. Laundry additive compositions can be used as a pretreatment prior to washing, through soaking a fabric or garment. Alternately, they can be added to a washing treatment liquor that comprises either the wash or rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine, to first provide and then maintain and refresh fabric protection benefits imparted to the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Inventor: Gregory van Buskirk
  • Application of kinesiology tape bandage
    Patent number: 10517767
    Abstract: A kinesiology tape bandage includes a piece of anisotropically stretchable woven fabric, a stretchable dressing attached to a first side of the fabric, and pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to at least some of an exposed area of the first side of the fabric. The kinesiology tape bandage is applied to a body by stretching the kinesiology tape bandage to at least 125% of its unstretched length, positioning a dressing of the bandage over a wound on the body, and pressing the stretched bandage against the body to activate a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the bandage and adhere the stretched bandage to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Implus Footcare, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Capobianco, Gregory van den Dries
  • LOW-VAC CLEANING SUBSTRATES AND COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20190367844
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory van Buskirk
  • Ring pet treat
    Patent number: D865318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Kelli Strazar
  • Massage tool
    Patent number: D866781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Implus Footcare, LLC
    Inventors: Cullen Maxwell Maroney, Gregory van den Dries, Steven Capobianco
  • T-bone pet treat
    Patent number: D872966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Casey Sims, Todd Palmer
  • Chicken leg pet treat
    Patent number: D881506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Stephanie Hullverson
  • Hamburger pet treat
    Patent number: D884306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Stephanie Hullverson
  • Pork chop pet treat
    Patent number: D885007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Stephanie Hullverson
  • Pork chop pet treat
    Patent number: D886406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Stephanie Hullverson
  • Lamb chop pet treat
    Patent number: D887667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Stephanie Hullverson
  • Chicken leg pet treat
    Patent number: D889766
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Stephanie Hullverson
  • Salmon pet treat
    Patent number: D891026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Stephanie Hullverson
  • T-bone pet treat
    Patent number: D891726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Casey Sims, Todd Palmer
  • Ring pet treat
    Patent number: D898327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Kelli Strazar