Patents by Inventor Gretchen King

Gretchen King 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).

  • Packaging concept for solid products
    Patent number: 11040377
    Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a chemical product is provided. The device may include a first portion connected to a second portion. Counterpoising locking features may secure the first portion and the second portion. A support member is disposed within the lower portion and adapted to support the product. The device may include a flexible enclosure contoured to and enclosing the rigid body and the product. The flexible enclosure may enclose a portion of the housing and the product, after which heat is applied to shrink the flexible enclosure. A handle may provide for ease of installation and/or removal of the device from a solid chemical dispensing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Conrad, Sarah Elise Gilbertson, Scott R. Limback, Daniel Osterberg, Gretchen King, Jeffrey Michael Schultz, Peter Swenson, Timothy Meier
  • PACKAGING CONCEPT FOR SOLID PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20180154404
    Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a chemical product is provided. The device may include a first portion connected to a second portion. Counterpoising locking features may secure the first portion and the second portion. A support member is disposed within the lower portion and adapted to support the product. The device may include a flexible enclosure contoured to and enclosing the rigid body and the product. The flexible enclosure may enclose a portion of the housing and the product, after which heat is applied to shrink the flexible enclosure. A handle may provide for ease of installation and/or removal of the device from a solid chemical dispensing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: GREGORY SCOTT CONRAD, SARAH ELISE GILBERTSON, SCOTT R. LIMBACK, DANIEL OSTERBERG, GRETCHEN KING, JEFFREY MICHAEL SCHULTZ, PETER SWENSON, TIMOTHY MEIER
  • Packaging concept for solid products
    Patent number: 9908156
    Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a chemical product is provided. The device may include a first portion connected to a second portion. Counterpoising locking features may secure the first portion and the second portion. A support member is disposed within the lower portion and adapted to support the product. The device may include a flexible enclosure contoured to and enclosing the rigid body and the product. The flexible enclosure may enclose a portion of the housing and the product, after which heat is applied to shrink the flexible enclosure. A handle may provide for ease of installation and/or removal of the device from a solid chemical dispensing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Conrad, Sarah Elise Gilbertson, Scott R. Limback, Daniel Osterberg, Gretchen King, Jeffrey Michael Schultz, Peter Swenson, Timothy Meier
  • Fitment splash guard
    Patent number: 9682393
    Abstract: An improved system that protects a vent membrane from a liquid is provided. The system includes a container and a fitment seated in the opening of the container. A vent having a vent membrane is associated with the fitment. An elongated dip tube extends from of the fitment into the container. A splash guard is disposed within the container and may connect to the elongated dip tube. The splash guard may have a plurality of ridges extending radially from an aperture. The splash guard may alternatively comprise a tiered configuration. In operation, the splash guard permits gasses to enter the container while minimizing exposure of the vent membrane to the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Erika Erlandson, Lisa Kreye, Matthew Darold Lausted, Gretchen King
  • PACKAGING CONCEPT FOR SOLID PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20160303614
    Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a chemical product is provided. The device may include a first portion connected to a second portion. Counterpoising locking features may secure the first portion and the second portion. A support member is disposed within the lower portion and adapted to support the product. The device may include a flexible enclosure contoured to and enclosing the rigid body and the product. The flexible enclosure may enclose a portion of the housing and the product, after which heat is applied to shrink the flexible enclosure. A handle may provide for ease of installation and/or removal of the device from a solid chemical dispensing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Conrad, Sarah Elise Gilbertson, Scott R. Limback, Daniel Osterberg, Gretchen King, Jeffrey Michael Schultz, Peter Swenson, Timothy Meier
  • FITMENT SPLASH GUARD
    Publication number: 20160271638
    Abstract: An improved system that protects a vent membrane from a liquid is provided. The system includes a container and a fitment seated in the opening of the container. A vent having a vent membrane is associated with the fitment. An elongated dip tube extends from of the fitment into the container. A splash guard is disposed within the container and may connect to the elongated dip tube. The splash guard may have a plurality of ridges extending radially from an aperture. The splash guard may alternatively comprise a tiered configuration. In operation, the splash guard permits gasses to enter the container while minimizing exposure of the vent membrane to the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Erika Erlandson, Lisa Kreye, Matthew Darold Lausted, Gretchen King
  • HETEROGENEOUS CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20070111916
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: DAVID FINE, Terry Klos, Gretchen King, Richard Stardig
  • HETEROGENEOUS CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20070082830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: David Fine, Terry Klos, Gretchen King, Richard Stardig