Patents by Inventor James J. Runkel

James J. Runkel 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).

  • Publication number: 20080305978
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions for hard glossy surfaces having reduced streaking and blooming based on the inclusion of a compatible fragrance or fragrance mixture therein is described. Compatible fragrance(s) are hydrophilic fragrances having a Delta value of 22 or less. The fragrance is maintained in solution in the absence of a solubilizer fragrance carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Wietfeldt, Francis J. Randall, Jacqueline V. Lepow, Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Guy D. Daley, Timothy L. Chaffee, James J. Runkel, Gerald W. Cummings
  • Patent number: 7416766
    Abstract: Bottles made of metallocene polypropylene (mPP) for storage and dispensing reservoirs for fragrance compositions, in particular fragrance oils, are described. The mPP bottles can be used in warmer units for slow release dispensing of the fragrance therein. The metallocene polypropylene bottles can be produced by extrusion or injection blow molding, injection molding, injection stretch blow molding (single or two stage), or other suitable molding process. The mPP bottles may optionally have at least one barrier coating layer and/or adhering layer. The mPP bottles may optionally be fluorinated. The mPP bottles have good clarity and possess the required physical properties needed when the bottles are filled on a production line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Trent, Francis J. Randall, Terry M. Kovara, James J. Runkel
  • Patent number: 5948424
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are mosquito coils having an enlarged outer portion for providing quick coverage of an insect control ingredient in a space that previously had none. The coil is provided with urea for greater breakage resistance and kerosene and peanut shell powder to improve igniting and burning characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas V. Kandathil, Francis J. Randall, James J. Runkel, Michael J. Servi