Patents by Inventor James L. Copeland
James L. Copeland 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).
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Patent number: 8202919Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterproofing and air barrier coating composition that can inhibit mold formation on interior structural surfaces. The coating composition includes a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent and a waterproofing polymeric composition that can also prevent air penetration. The polymeric composition includes a solvent, a hydrocarbon resin, a polymeric composition, and a filler. The present invention also relates to methods for preparation of such a waterproof coating composition, and methods for preventing mold formation on a structural unit, by applying a coating composition to a surface of the structural unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Polyguard Products, Inc.Inventor: James L. Copeland
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Publication number: 20110021659Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterproofing and air barrier coating composition that can inhibit mold formation on interior structural surfaces. The coating composition includes a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent and a waterproofing polymeric composition that can also prevent air penetration. The polymeric composition includes a solvent, a hydrocarbon resin, a polymeric composition, and a filler. The present invention also relates to methods for preparation of such a waterproof coating composition, and methods for preventing mold formation on a structural unit, by applying a coating composition to a surface of the structural unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Protective Coatings Technology, Inc.Inventor: James L. Copeland
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Patent number: 7825171Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterproofing and air barrier coating composition that can inhibit mold formation on interior structural surfaces. The coating composition includes a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent and a waterproofing polymeric composition that can also prevent air penetration. The polymeric composition includes a solvent, a hydrocarbon resin, a polymeric composition, and a filler. The present invention also relates to methods for preparation of such a waterproof coating composition, and methods for preventing mold formation on a structural unit, by applying a coating composition to a surface of the structural unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Protective Coatings Technology, Inc.Inventor: James L. Copeland
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Publication number: 20090196897Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Patent number: 7517846Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Publication number: 20040259757Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Patent number: 6790817Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Patent number: 6707873Abstract: A device which measures individual employee usage of a liquid product or hand soap dispenser as part of an overall hygiene compliance program. The dispenser consists of a self-contained keypad/display module which is attached to a standard hand soap dispenser. An employee enters a unique personal ID code and then activates the dispenser. The dispenser counts all inputs to the dispenser in order to generate meaningful data for management. Alternatively, the dispenser may only track and report total usage and not account for individual employee usage.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Luke P. Thompson, James L. Copeland, Ronald B. Howes, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030119694Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Patent number: 6542568Abstract: A system for rewarding and encouraging compliance with a predetermined personal hygiene standard in a hygiene compliance program. The system comprises a fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser includes an actuator. A sensor is connected to the actuator. A processor in electrical communication with the sensor. The processor is configured to increment a count when the sensor is actuated, relate the count to the identification code, and compare the count to a predetermined number.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1999Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Ronald Bruce Howes, Jr., James L. Copeland
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Publication number: 20020150198Abstract: A device which measures individual employee usage of a liquid product or hand soap dispenser as part of an overall hygiene compliance program. The dispenser consists of a self-contained keypad/display module which is attached to a standard hand soap dispenser. An employee enters a unique personal ID code and then activates the dispenser. The dispenser counts all inputs to the dispenser in order to generate meaningful data for management. Alternatively, the dispenser may only track and report total usage and not account for individual employee usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Luke P. Thompson, James L. Copeland, Ronald B. Howes
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Patent number: 6463611Abstract: An apparatus that prevents an undesirable chemical reaction between different liquid chemical streams in a dispenser comprising a dispenser having a common manifold leading to a use locus. The common manifold has a pumping station directed to the common manifold and the pumping station has at least two chemical input lines. The dispenser is controlled by an electromechanical controller that prevents pumping two liquid chemical streams in sequence without an intervening water flush and prevents pumping two liquid chemical streams simultaneously. The liquid inputs to the pumping station are keyed such that the inputs can be connected only to containers that fit the keyed inputs.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1999Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Mattia, James L. Copeland, Oliver Murphy, III, Kaye Kit-han Yuen
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Patent number: 6463940Abstract: A method and system provide an automated cleaning apparatus for cleaning various types of articles, wherein each type of article is detected and washed according to its own pre-determined combination. The cleaning apparatus has a storage device storing an array of pre-determined chemical combinations and cleaning parameters, including specifying cleaning chemicals to be used on the various identified article types. A transponder is provided with identifying information of the article type. A transceiver detects the type of article from the transponder and communicates that identifying information to a processor. Based on the detected identifier, the processor selects from the storage device the proper chemical combination and cleaning parameters for washing the identified type of article. A control device coupled to the processor delivers the chemicals specified by the selected chemical combination.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2000Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: John E. Thomas, David Neal Demattia, James L. Copeland
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Patent number: 6455484Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Patent number: 6404837Abstract: A device which measures individual employee usage of a liquid product or hand soap dispenser as part of an overall hygiene compliance program. The dispenser consists of a self-contained keypad/display module which is attached to a standard hand soap dispenser. An employee enters a unique personal ID code and then activates the dispenser. The dispenser counts all inputs to the dispenser in order to generate meaningful data for management. Alternatively, the dispenser may only track and report total usage and not account for individual employee usage.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1998Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: Luke P. Thompson, James L. Copeland, Ronald B. Howes, Jr.
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Patent number: 6209184Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser 10 for liquid soap having a cartridge 13 with a groove 32. A housing 12 encloses the cartridge 13 and mounting bracket 15. The dispenser's mounting bracket 15 has a rib 34 which corresponds with the groove 32 on the cartridge 13. Depression of a push plate 14 activates a pump 65 to expel liquid soap 41 from the cartridge 13.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: James L. Copeland, Jeff W. Peterson, Paul Anthony Pilosi
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Patent number: 6211129Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1993Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Patent number: 6131774Abstract: A flowable material dispensing system that will dispense a flowable material into a container and stop dispensing when the proper level is reached in the container. The container has an actuating device that is used to open the valve on the container. As the flowable material flows into the container and reaches the top, flow stops.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: John E. Thomas, James L. Copeland, Jamie W. Lerbs, Roy F. Johnson
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Patent number: 6017163Abstract: A liquid floor finish application applicator comprising a mobile unit and a wand unit. The mobile unit comprises a handle and wheels. In the cart is positioned one or more sources of floor finish, and a pump for delivering the floor finish to a length of liquid conduit. The wand comprises a distribution head typically a mop installation. The wand also comprises a spray head that can deliver the liquid floor finish to the floor. The conduit is in liquid communication with the wand. The spray head is configured to avoid dripping between finish application. The drip free head results from the aperture size of the spray aperture surface. The lengthy conduit between the cart and the wand permits ease of application by a two man team. A first man operates the cart while a second man operates the wand.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1998Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: Roger W. Keppers, James L. Copeland, James R. Johnson, James D. Decker
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Patent number: 5992698Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser 10 for liquid soap having a cartridge 13 with a groove 32. A housing 12 encloses the cartridge 13 and mounting bracket 15. The dispenser's mounting bracket 15 has a rib 34 which corresponds with the groove 32 on the cartridge 13. Depression of a push plate 14 activates a pump 65 to expel liquid soap 41 from the cartridge 13.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1995Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: James L. Copeland, Jeff W. Peterson, Paul Anthony Pilosi