Patents by Inventor Jeffrey J. Christianson
Jeffrey J. Christianson 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: 11000619Abstract: Non-pressurized pump dispensable concentrated air freshener compositions, and a method of freshening air using a pump article containing a concentrated air freshener composition, are described. The air freshener compositions have a reduced VOC content and provide a fragrance intensity and longevity having at least parity with conventional pressurized air freshening aerosols.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Maciej K. Tasz, Claudia V. Gamboa, Alex Mecker, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake, Christopher P. Wolak
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Patent number: 10940493Abstract: A nozzle insert can be configured to be inserted along an insertion direction into a component of a product dispensing system. A stop portion on the nozzle insert can successively engage with a stop portion on the component when the nozzle insert is inserted into the component by different distances along the insertion direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Kylie L. Levake, Jeffrey J. Christianson
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Publication number: 20200030822Abstract: A nozzle insert can be configured to be inserted along an insertion direction into a component of a product dispensing system. A stop portion on the nozzle insert can successively engage with a stop portion on the component when the nozzle insert is inserted into the component by different distances along the insertion direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Kylie L. Levake, Jeffrey J. Christianson
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Patent number: 10427862Abstract: An aerosol dispenser assembly is disclosed that includes a container holding a liquid product and a compressed gas propellant for propelling the liquid product from the container. A design methodology for the actuator body and swirl nozzle insert is disclosed for maintaining a small particle size or Sauter Mean Diameter (D[3, 2]) of less than 48 ?m at a suitable spray rate (1.5-2 g/s), while utilizing a compressed gas VOC-free propellant for an air freshener product. As obtaining reduced particle size to compete with LPG propellants may result in a reduced spray rate, it is anticipated that one or more nozzles may be designed into the actuator body to maintain a suitable spray rate.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Paul A. Clark, Richard S. Valpey, III, Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Nitin Sharma, Milind A. Jog
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Patent number: 10259643Abstract: A dispensing system comprises a solenoid valve that includes an inlet end adapted to be attached to a container such that a valve stem thereof is held in an open state. A flow adapter includes a cylindrical wall and a post mounted within the cylindrical wall to define an annular passage therebetween. An inlet end of the flow adapter is sealingly attached to an outlet end of the solenoid valve, and the flow adapter is adapted to receive a spray insert within the annular passage.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey J. Christianson
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Patent number: 9981799Abstract: A method of dispensing includes the steps of exerting a force on an actuator of a dispenser having a conduit with an inlet and an outlet in a first non-actuation state, to place the actuator in a second actuation state. When the actuator is in the second actuation state, the inlet and the outlet of the actuator are moved from a first position to a second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Andersen, Lance D. Chady, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Mark E. Johnson
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Patent number: 9862535Abstract: An overcap assembly includes an actuator having a first slot, a tab, and a spray passageway. A nozzle is in fluid communication with the spray passageway. A housing is also included having a notch to receive the tab during a non-actuation state and a first projection to be received by the first slot during an actuation state.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake
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Publication number: 20170233171Abstract: An overcap assembly includes an actuator having a first slot, a tab, and a spray passageway. A nozzle is in fluid communication with the spray passageway. A housing is also included having a notch to receive the tab during a non-actuation state and a first projection to be received by the first slot during an actuation state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake
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Publication number: 20170173202Abstract: Non-pressurized pump dispensable concentrated air freshener compositions, and a method of freshening air using a pump article containing a concentrated air freshener composition, are described. The air freshener compositions have a reduced VOC content and provide a fragrance intensity and longevity having at least parity with conventional pressurized air freshening aerosols.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Maciej K. Tasz, Claudia V. Gamboa, Alex Mecker, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake, Christopher P. Wolak
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Patent number: 9453652Abstract: A fragrance dispenser includes a housing and a plurality of heating pans disposed in the housing. Each of the plurality of heating pans includes a corresponding heating element centrally disposed therein. A controller is disposed in the housing to control the amount and temporal distribution of power distributed to each heating element independently. Prongs extend from the housing to provide power to the controller. A volatile material holder is held within the housing and includes a plurality of reservoirs adapted to align with the corresponding plurality of heating pans, wherein each of the plurality of reservoirs includes a volatile material.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Hermann Neumann, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Marcelo Lauras Ginestel
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Publication number: 20160068331Abstract: An aerosol dispenser assembly is disclosed that includes a container holding a liquid product and a compressed gas propellant for propelling the liquid product from the container. A design methodology for the actuator body and swirl nozzle insert is disclosed for maintaining a small particle size or Sauter Mean Diameter (D[3, 2]) of less than 48 ?m at a suitable spray rate (1.5-2 g/s), while utilizing a compressed gas VOC-free propellant for an air freshener product. As obtaining reduced particle size to compete with LPG propellants may result in a reduced spray rate, it is anticipated that one or more nozzles may be designed into the actuator body to maintain a suitable spray rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Paul A. Clark, Richard S. Valpey, III, Prabodh Varanasi, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Nitin Sharma, Milind A. Jog
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Patent number: 9242256Abstract: An aerosol dispenser assembly is disclosed that includes a container holding a liquid product and a compressed gas propellant for propelling the liquid product from the container. A design methodology for the actuator body and swirl nozzle insert is disclosed for maintaining a small particle size or Sauter Mean Diameter (D[3, 2]) of less than 48 ?m at a suitable spray rate (1.5-2 g/s), while utilizing a compressed gas VOC-free propellant for an air freshener product. As obtaining reduced particle size to compete with LPG propellants may result in a reduced spray rate, it is anticipated that one or more nozzles may be designed into the actuator body to maintain a suitable spray rate.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Clark, Richard S. Valpey, III, Prabodh Padma Varanasi, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Nitin Sharma, Milind A. Jog
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Patent number: 9004324Abstract: An actuator cap includes a housing and an actuator. The actuator has first and second actuating members and a manifold in fluid communication with a dispensing orifice. The actuator is hingedly attached to the housing at a pivot. The pivot is located on an interior surface of the housing and positioned at or above a base of the manifold. The actuator resiliently deforms about the pivot when one of the first and second actuating members is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Mary Beth Adams, Jeffrey J. Christianson, Daniel A. Andersen, Han Xin, Matthew Grossman, Kit R. Morris
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Patent number: D821205Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake, Kimberly J. Harris, Christopher P. Wolak, Rodney L. Prater, Jason L. Halonen, David R. Carlson, Nathaniel Jiang
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Patent number: D821206Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake, Kimberly J. Harris, Christopher P. Wolak, Rodney L. Prater, Nathaniel Jiang
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Patent number: D841465Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake, Nathaniel Jiang
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Patent number: D841469Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake, Kimberly J. Harris, Christopher P. Wolak, Rodney L. Prater, Nathaniel Jiang
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Patent number: D857506Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake, Kimberly J. Harris, Christopher P. Wolak, Rodney L. Prater, Nathaniel Jiang
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Patent number: D857518Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake, Kimberly J. Harris, Christopher P. Wolak, Rodney L. Prater, Nathaniel Jiang
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Patent number: D881007Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Christianson, Kylie L. Levake, Nathaniel Jiang