Patents by Inventor James Runkel

James 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: 20070042149
    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: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: John Trent, Francis Randall, Terry Kovara, James Runkel
  • Patent number: 5657574
    Abstract: A mosquito coil 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 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas V. Kandathil, Francis J. Randall, James Runkel, Michael J. Servi