Patents by Inventor James L. Kurtz

James L. Kurtz 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: 20110287998
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent (e.g., 3×+ ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent). For example, this disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent having superior water dispersibility at low temperatures (e.g., from about 14° C. to about 19° C.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: MELALEUCA, INC.
    Inventors: Denette M. Tippetts, James L. Kurtz, Earl David Brock
  • Patent number: 7985725
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent (e.g., 3×+ ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent). For example, this disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent having superior water dispersibility at low temperatures (e.g., from about 14° C. to about 19° C.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.
    Inventors: Denette M. Tippetts, James L. Kurtz, Earl David Brock
  • Patent number: 7851430
    Abstract: Cleansing compositions for cleaning and/or disinfecting surfaces such as hard surfaces are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.
    Inventor: James L. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20100081597
    Abstract: Cleansing compositions for cleaning and/or disinfecting surfaces such as hard surfaces are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: James L. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20100041577
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent (e.g., 3×+ ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent). For example, this disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent having superior water dispersibility at low temperatures (e.g., from about 14° C. to about 19° C.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Melaleuca, Inc.
    Inventors: Denette M. Tippetts, James L. Kurtz, Earl David Brock
  • Patent number: 7642227
    Abstract: Cleansing compositions for cleaning and/or disinfecting surfaces such as hard surfaces are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.
    Inventor: James L. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20080032908
    Abstract: Cleansing compositions for cleaning and/or disinfecting surfaces such as hard surfaces are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Melaleuca, Inc.
    Inventor: James L. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 6835703
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid automatic dishwashing detergents (LADDs) that contain a detergent enzyme and have a pH value less than 7.0. Such LADDs can lack phosphate builders, chlorine bleaches, and alkali, each of which is undesirable from the perspective of human and environmental safety. In addition, the invention provides methods for cleaning tableware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.
    Inventors: Suk H. Cho, Kathy Dillon, James L. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 5602091
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-foaming, self-leveling aqueous liquid composition packagable in a non-pressurized deformable dispenser of flexible barrier material adapted to contain, maintain and dispense a proportioned amount of the cleansing composition under positive pressure. The composition comprises: a major amount of water; a surfactant; and a dual purpose pressure agent comprising at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon fluid in amounts sufficient to provide the liquid composition, which when contained in a dispenser exerts a positive vapor pressure at least at about 1.6.degree. C. The composition is dispensed as a liquid under normal operating conditions, which liquid foams instantaneously and spontaneously on spreading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Dowbrands L.P.
    Inventors: James A. Monson, Dawn T. Anderson, James L. Kurtz, Joseph I. Kravitz
  • Patent number: 4283300
    Abstract: Method and composition to inhibit the staining of water-contacting surfaces, such as those in a toilet bowl, which is caused by manganese present in household water in the presence of an oxidizing material. Manganese staining is inhibited by supplying to the water 0.1 to 10 ppm of a partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide material. Compositions are also described in the context of an automatic toilet tank dispenser which provides sufficient quantities of the above material in solution to inhibit manganese staining of toilet bowl surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1981
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: James L. Kurtz