Patents by Inventor Jeffrey J. Zettle

Jeffrey J. Zettle 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: 10583961
    Abstract: A container system includes a first container including a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top, with a plurality of indented recesses formed in the bottom wall. A first lid closes the open top of the first container. A second container includes a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top. A second lid closes the open top of the second container, with a push indicator structure formed at a center portion of the second lid, and with a plurality of registration bumps formed about the push indicator structure. The first container is stackable on the second lid such that (i) each of the registration bumps in the second lid is aligned with an adjacent one of the recesses in the bottom wall of the first container and (ii) surfaces of the registration bumps are spaced from surfaces of the adjacent recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Publication number: 20190055058
    Abstract: A container system includes a first container including a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top, with a plurality of indented recesses formed in the bottom wall. A first lid closes the open top of the first container. A second container includes a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top. A second lid closes the open top of the second container, with a push indicator structure formed at a center portion of the second lid, and with a plurality of registration bumps formed about the push indicator structure. The first container is stackable on the second lid such that (i) each of the registration bumps in the second lid is aligned with an adjacent one of the recesses in the bottom wall of the first container and (ii) surfaces of the registration bumps are spaced from surfaces of the adjacent recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Patent number: 10138020
    Abstract: A container system includes a first container including a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top, with a plurality of indented recesses formed in the bottom wall. A first lid closes the open top of the first container. A second container includes a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top. A second lid closes the open top of the second container, with a push indicator structure formed at a center portion of the second lid, and with a plurality of registration bumps formed about the push indicator structure. The first container is stackable on the second lid such that (i) each of the registration bumps in the second lid is aligned with an adjacent one of the recesses in the bottom wall of the first container and (ii) surfaces of the registration bumps are spaced from surfaces of the adjacent recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Publication number: 20170247141
    Abstract: A container system includes a first container including a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top, with a plurality of indented recesses formed in the bottom wall. A first lid closes the open top of the first container. A second container includes a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top. A second lid closes the open top of the second container, with a push indicator structure formed at a center portion of the second lid, and with a plurality of registration bumps formed about the push indicator structure. The first container is stackable on the second lid such that (i) each of the registration bumps in the second lid is aligned with an adjacent one of the recesses in the bottom wall of the first container and (ii) surfaces of the registration bumps are spaced from surfaces of the adjacent recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Patent number: 9682799
    Abstract: A container system includes first and second containers. Each of the containers includes a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls extending from the bottom wall. The sidewalls each include a first portion, a second portion, a lug between the first and second portions, with the lug extending substantially perpendicular relative to surfaces of the first and second portions. The sidewalls also each include a sealing rim including a surface that extends substantially perpendicular relative to a surface of the second portion. The second container is nestable in the first container with portions of the lugs of the second container resting on the surfaces of the sealing rims of the first container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Publication number: 20150314912
    Abstract: A container system includes first and second containers. Each of the containers includes a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls extending from the bottom wall. The sidewalls each include a first portion, a second portion, a lug between the first and second portions, with the lug extending substantially perpendicular relative to surfaces of the first and second portions. The sidewalls also each include a sealing rim including a surface that extends substantially perpendicular relative to a surface of the second portion. The second container is nestable in the first container with portions of the lugs of the second container resting on the surfaces of the sealing rims of the first container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Patent number: 9108766
    Abstract: Storage container systems include a plurality of containers and a plurality of lids for sealing the containers. The container systems have a plurality of differently sized containers that are configured in modular sizes such that the containers can be stacked together in compact arrangements. The lids can easily be positioned on the containers to create a tight seals to the containers. When the containers are not sealed with the lids, the containers may be nested together, and the lids may be nested together. When nested together, the containers and lids take up a minimal amount of space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Publication number: 20150021321
    Abstract: Storage container systems include a plurality of containers and a plurality of lids for sealing the containers. The container systems have a plurality of differently sized containers that are configured in modular sizes such that the containers can he stacked together in compact arrangements. The lids can easily he positioned on the containers to create a tight seals to the containers. When the containers are not sealed with the lids, the containers may be nested together, and the lids may be nested together. When nested together, the containers and lids take up a minimal amount of space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Katie M. Wazny, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Matthew N. Thurin, David P. Mather, Christopher M. Wlezien, Saad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber
  • Patent number: 7063231
    Abstract: A container (2) includes a bowl (20) and a lid (10). The lid (10) includes a lid lip (16) having a generally inverted U-shape and the bowl (20) includes a bowl lip (26) having a generally inverted U-shape such that the lid lip (16) and the bowl lip (26) interfit, forming mutually opposing surfaces, with the lid lip (16) superposing the bowl lip (26). At least one of the bowl lip (26) and the lid lip (16) includes a seal in firm contact with the opposing surface, with the seal contacting the opposing surface in a small area relative to a total surface area of the bowl lip (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence C. Stanos, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Peter T. Evers, Jr., Donald E. Hodge
  • Patent number: 7017775
    Abstract: A selectively detachable container lid includes a center panel and a peripheral sealing lip surrounding the panel. The peripheral sealing lip has a generally inverted U-shaped cross section so as to define a channel into which a bowl rim fits. The lid also includes at least one ridge formed between the panel and the peripheral sealing lip. The ridge is interrupted by at least one gap. The ridge and the peripheral sealing lip partially overlap when viewed in a direction substantially normal to the panel. The ridge also abuts the bowl when the lid is placed loosely on the bowl. Also disclosed is a container that includes such a lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zettle, David A. Smith, Donald E. Hodge, Eric Schaper, Peter T. Evers
  • Patent number: D506106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Ordiway, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Lawrence C. Stanos, Marissa A. K. Schultz, Craig R. Gosen, Nancy L. Broen, Nheeda C. Enriquez, Devin L. Moore, Donald E. Hodge
  • Patent number: D506359
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zettle, Brian C. Dais, Charles L. Lasky, Douglas J. Carpiaux, David H. Roland, Danny R. Curliss
  • Patent number: D507155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Gosen, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Lawrence C. Stanos, Marissa A. K. Schultz, Timothy R. Ordiway, Nancy L. Broen, Nheeda C. Enriquez, Devin L. Moore, Donald E. Hodge
  • Patent number: D508188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zettle, Brian C. Dais, Charles L. Lasky, Douglas J. Carpiaux, David H. Roland, Danny R. Curliss
  • Patent number: D512278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Marissa A. K. Schultz, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Lawrence C. Stanos, Timothy R. Ordiway, Craig R. Gosen, Nancy L. Broen, Nheeda C. Enriquez, Devin L. Moore, Donald E. Hodge
  • Patent number: D516859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zettle, Lawrence C. Stanos, Marissa A. K. Schultz, Donald E. Hodge
  • Patent number: D517322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zettle, Danny R. Curliss
  • Patent number: D545618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zettle, Danny R. Curliss
  • Patent number: D551907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zettle, Leland J. Smith, Douglas J. Carpiaux
  • Patent number: D760073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Mather, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Craig R. Gosen, Matthew N. Thurin, Troy D. Smith, Michael R. Hanson, Jason S. Trahan