Patents by Inventor James S. Mandle

James S. Mandle 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).

  • Patent number: 8393469
    Abstract: The present invention provides a reclosable consumable product package for retaining an array of products until the products are desired to be removed. The package includes a container packet formed of a planar extent roll for retaining and enclosing the array of products. A cover with adhesive attached thereto defined by an openable flap overlies the packet. The packet is scored along its surface in such a way that opening of the flap causes the packet to open along the scoring to expose the product for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Allen Sydney Aldridge, Charles F. Flynn, IV, James S. Mandle
  • Publication number: 20120279989
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing assembly for use with mop-like devices. The assembly adapts to mop-like devices and utilizes a collapsible fluid reservoir pouch preferably contained within a substantially rigid housing. The collapsible fluid reservoir pouch permits fluid dispensing without need for venting. The assembly preferably utilizes one or the other of a fluid conducting needle and a venting needle found in a fluid disbursement fitment of commercially available mop-like devices, but the needles are not used to puncture membranes in a fluid reservoir. Rather, they provide mechanical force to actuate a valve that is used to permit flow of fluid from the fluid reservoir to the fluid disbursement fitment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: QUICKIE MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: David R. Schiff, Mathieu D. Turpault, James S. Mandle, Jace A. Weaver, David Philip Birnbaum, Alex Sinton
  • Publication number: 20120195674
    Abstract: A multipurpose cleaning implement that permits a user to remove at least one of loose matter, stains and stuck-on debris from floor surfaces. The device includes an elongate handle the lower end of which is connected to a cleaning head that carries cleaning material. In an embodiment, the cleaning head is selectively positionable between a broom/scrubbing position and a mop position. In various embodiments, the implement possesses characteristics of a broom, a scrubbing brush and/or a mop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: QUICKIE MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, David Philip Birnbaum, Jace A. Weaver, David R. Schiff, Mathieu D. Turpault
  • Patent number: 7533773
    Abstract: The present invention provides a reclosable consumable product package for retaining an array of products until the products are desired to be removed. The package includes a container packet formed of a planar extent roll for retaining and enclosing the array of products. A cover with adhesive attached thereto defined by an openable flap overlies the packet. The packet is scored along its surface in such a way that opening of the flap causes the packet to open along the scoring to expose the product for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Cadbury Adams LLC
    Inventors: Allen Sydney Aldridge, Charles F. Flynn, IV, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: 7310847
    Abstract: A dual functional sheet-like cleaning article having a first layer made of at least one non-woven material and a second layer made of at least one different non-woven material in which the first layer provides a water absorbing capability wherein the second layer provides an abrasive capability to the cleaning article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Bolkan, Gregory Alan Ornoski, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: 7252195
    Abstract: A container for storing cleaning pads which includes as part of the lid, a used cleaning pad storage area in which a used cleaning pad may be stored between uses. A packaging system for the container having an anti-tampering feature is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn, IV
  • Patent number: 6761386
    Abstract: A holder for a scouring device such as a steel wool pad which includes a base, a pair of opposed legs extending from the base and a gripping assembly positioned at an end portion of each of the opposed legs including a gripping assembly which is moveable by the consumer from a first position sufficient to secure the holder to the steel wool pad to a second position to release the steel wool pad without the user having to touch the steel wool pad during movement from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn, IV
  • Publication number: 20040040878
    Abstract: A container for storing cleaning pads which includes as part of the lid, a used cleaning pad storage area in which a used cleaning pad may be stored between uses. A packaging system for the container having an anti-tampering feature is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20040040107
    Abstract: A dual functional sheet-like cleaning article having a first layer made of at least one non-woven material and a second layer made of at least one different non-woven material in which the first layer provides a water absorbing capability wherein the second layer provides an abrasive capability to the cleaning article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Bolkan, Gregory Alan Ornoski, James S. Mandle
  • Publication number: 20030062390
    Abstract: A dispensing container is formed having a housing with an opening at the top and defining an internal cavity. A wheel is rotatably attached to the housing and includes an arm which extends from the wheel and is dimensioned to cover the opening. The wheel with the extending arm is adapted to pivot away from the opening when the wheel is rotated, thereby allowing one to dispense the contents present in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Cregg Barnes, Scott Lee Fisher, Donald Allan Scott, David John Jochem, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: 6530505
    Abstract: A dispensing container is formed having a housing with an opening at the top and defining an internal cavity. A wheel is rotatably attached to the housing and includes an arm which extends from the wheel and is dimensioned to cover the opening. The wheel with the extending arm is adapted to pivot away from the opening when the wheel is rotated, thereby allowing one to dispense the contents present in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Cregg Barnes, Scott Lee Fisher, Donald Allan Scott, David John Jochem, James S. Mandle
  • Publication number: 20020158481
    Abstract: A holder for a scouring device such as a steel wool pad which includes a base, a pair of opposed legs extending from the base and a gripping assembly positioned at an end portion of each of the opposed legs including a gripping assembly which is moveable by the consumer from a first position sufficient to secure the holder to the steel wool pad to a second position to release the steel wool pad without the user having to touch the steel wool pad during movement from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn
  • Patent number: 6230931
    Abstract: A dispensing package for substantially flat items, such as razor blades, gum and mints. The dispensing package contains a hollow container having a slot on one side and a dispensing door on one end adjacent to the slot. An elevator is located within the track for supporting and lifting the confectionery items. An elevator button is located on one end of the elevator and protrudes through the slot to allow the user to manually raise the elevator and the items located thereon. On the inside of the package and adjacent to the slot is a ratcheting track which corresponds with ratcheting protrusions on the elevator button. The ratcheting track and ratcheting protrusions allow the elevator to move upward in a manner such that only one item at a time is dispensed. Upon the exertion of manual force to lift the elevator button in an upward direction, the elevator is raised via the ratcheting track and protrusions and the top item contacts and pushes open the dispensing door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: James S. Mandle, Charles F. Flynn, Jerry Zinnbauer, Johnny W. Jarrells
  • Patent number: 5988410
    Abstract: A display rack for displaying boxes, especially boxes containing a plurality of smaller product packages (such as mint packages), comprising a base and a stand having a plurality of openings. Swing arms with lock slots are adapted to extend from two opposing sides of the openings and engage with the product boxes being displayed. The swing arms are moveable inward and outward within a slot in the rack and are such that the arms may be either perpendicular to the vertical axis of the rack, when the arms are adjacent to the back of the rack, or tilted downward when the swing arms are distanced from the back of the rack. Consequently, the engaged product boxes may be located in a level position at the back of the rack (a position which is especially useful for loading, transport and storage) or they may be tipped in a downward position at the front of the rack to prominently display the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: 5895679
    Abstract: An novel egg holder is claimed. The egg holder is used in combination with a tray and dye containing liquid for coloring eggs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Pender, Charles Wood Saunders, Jr., Daniel Robert Williams, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: 5565229
    Abstract: A press and a method for using the press to tie-dye eggs is claimed. The press comprises a planar material having a surface; a center fold line essentially dividing said planar material into two parts, each part having in the surface of said planar material, a depression such that when the planar material is folded along said centerfold line, the two depressions align to define a closed void that is substantially egg-shaped; each depression further having at least one predetermined locus for puncturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: D472802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Cregg Barnes, Scott Lee Fisher, Donald Allan Scott, David John Jochem, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: D363497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: D395795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Pender, Charles Wood Saunders, Jr., Daniel Robert Williams, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: D396607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Pender, Charles Wood Saunders, Jr., Daniel Robert Williams, James S. Mandle