Patents by Inventor John A. Boticki

John A. Boticki 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: 20080223448
    Abstract: An eductor for mixing two liquids wherein the eductor includes a closed or non-air gap back flow prevention member. The vacuum profile of the eductor is altered by changing an opening in a passage portion to controllably divert water flow around the venturi tube or diverting the water without the opening. This affords the changing of the vacuum profile without redesigning the entire eductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: James H. Lohr, John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville
  • Publication number: 20080179420
    Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate with a dilutent from a container. The dispenser includes two slideable eductors one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, Robert C. Halstead, Matthew E. Young, Elizabeth A. Slater, Richard I. Simpson, Reuben Wu, John A. Boticki
  • Publication number: 20070028980
    Abstract: An eductor for mixing two liquids wherein the eductor includes a closed or non-air gap back flow prevention member. The vacuum profile of the eductor is altered by changing an opening in a passage portion to controllably divert water flow around the venturi tube or diverting the water without the opening. This affords the changing of the vacuum profile without redesigning the entire eductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: James Lohr, John Boticki, James Bournoville
  • Patent number: 7152626
    Abstract: A fluid diverter valve for attaching a dispensing system to a water source. In a first mode, water flows through the diverter valve to a first outlet which can be a faucet outlet. In a second mode, water is diverted to a fluid conduit which is fastened to a connecting member and a chemical dispenser. The connecting member provides movement of a shuttle valve which directs water n the second mode to the fluid conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher F. Lang, Chris M. Ford, James Bournoville, John A. Boticki
  • Patent number: 7100843
    Abstract: A foam producing nozzle for attachment to a spray nozzle which is readily attached and removed therefrom. The foam producing nozzle has air channels which do not lend themselves toward leaking. The dilution rate of the chemical concentrate is not affected by the foam producing nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville, Christopher F. Lang, Curtis H. Hubmann
  • Patent number: 7086610
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing different quantities of chemical concentrate into a stream of fluid from a concentrate container wherein the container has a pressure relief vent, and the dispenser provides an air vent when it is operated. In a preferred manner, the dispenser and cap are integrally connected with the pressure relief vent located in the cap. The dispenser is capable of dispensing a wide variety of chemical products with minimal concern for the type of chemical product and pressures generated in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, John A. Boticki, Joseph K. Dodd
  • Patent number: 7025289
    Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate with a dilutent from a container. The dispenser includes two slideable eductors one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, John A. Boticki, Matthew E. Young
  • Publication number: 20050284959
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing different quantities of chemical concentrate into a stream of fluid from a concentrate container wherein the container has a pressure relief vent, and the dispenser provides an air vent when it is operated. In a preferred manner, the dispenser and cap are integrally connected with the pressure relief vent located in the cap. The dispenser is capable of dispensing a wide variety of chemical products with minimal concern for the type of chemical product and pressures generated in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Curtis Hubmann, John Boticki, Joseph Dodd
  • Publication number: 20050051641
    Abstract: A foam producing nozzle for attachment to a spray nozzle which is readily attached and removed therefrom. The foam producing nozzle has air channels which do not lend themselves toward leaking. The dilution rate of the chemical concentrate is not affected by the foam producing nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: John Boticki, James Bournoville, Christopher Lang, Curtis Hubmann
  • Patent number: 6860295
    Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus wherein a liquid concentrate is metered into a diluent stream of an eductor in a precise manner. A needle valve is employed in conjunction with a cam member and the cam member includes slopes of varying degrees. In this manner, a wide range of dilution rates can be accomplished with only a single revolution of the needle valve. The apparatus is particularly useful in mixing and dispensing chemical concentrates such as cleaning and sanitizing materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Lohr, James L. Bournoville, John A. Boticki
  • Patent number: 6843430
    Abstract: A battery operated atomizer device comprising, in a housing (22), a liquid reservoir (30) from which a capillary type liquid delivery system (38) extends to contact a piezoelectric actuator an atomization plate assembly (34), the assembly (34) being supported by means of wire-like elements (36) in cantilever fashion over the liquid delivery system, the liquid delivery system comprising an outer tubular member (52) and a solid rod (56) which have facing surfaces configured to define between them, longitudinal capillary liquid passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville, Paul J. Larson, Thomas A. Helf, Edward J. Martens, III, David J. Schram, David A. Tomkins, Stephen M. Doerr, Thomas Jaworski
  • Patent number: 6786427
    Abstract: A plug and wickholder is configured to be reliably sealed to the neck of a bottle which contains a liquid to be atomized and to a cap which seals the bottle during storage. The plug and wickholder includes a first generally tubular wall which contains a wick and which fits tightly into a cap sealing wall, and it further includes a generally cylindrical sealing wall which fits tightly into a bottle neck. A second generally vertical tubular wall is interposed between the first generally tubular wall and the generally cylindrical sealing wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Schram, Stephen M. Doerr, Maryann Jashinske, John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville
  • Publication number: 20040155119
    Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate with a dilutent from a container. The dispenser includes two slideable eductors one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, John A. Boticki, Matthew E. Young
  • Publication number: 20040118936
    Abstract: A plug and wickholder is configured to be reliably sealed to the neck of a bottle which contains a liquid to be atomized and to a cap which seals the bottle during storage. The plug and wickholder includes a first generally tubular wall which contains a wick and which fits tightly into a cap sealing wall, and it further includes a generally cylindrical sealing wall which fits tightly into a bottle neck. A second generally vertical tubular wall is interposed between the first generally tubular wall and the generally cylindrical sealing wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: David J. Schram, Stephen M. Doerr, Maryann Jashinske, John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville
  • Publication number: 20040065373
    Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus wherein a liquid concentrate is metered into a diluent stream of an eductor in a precise manner. A needle valve is employed in conjunction with a cam member and the cam member includes slopes of varying degrees. In this manner, a wide range of dilution rates can be accomplished with only a single revolution of the needle valve. The apparatus is particularly useful in mixing and dispensing chemical concentrates such as cleaning and sanitizing materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: James H. Lohr, James L. Bournoville, John A. Boticki
  • Patent number: 6708901
    Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate with a dilutent from a container. The dispenser includes two slideable eductors one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, Robert C. Halstead, Matthew E. Young, Elizabeth A. Slater, Richard I. Simpson, Reuben Wu, John A. Boticki
  • Publication number: 20030218077
    Abstract: A battery operated atomizer device comprising, in a housing (22), a liquid reservoir (30) from which a capillary type liquid delivery system (38) extends to contact a piezoelectric actuator an atomization plate assembly (34), the assembly (34) being supported by means of wire-like elements (36) in cantilever fashion over the liquid delivery system, the liquid delivery system comprising an outer tubular member (52) and a solid rod (56) which have facing surfaces configured to define between them, longitudinal capillary liquid passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville, Paul J. Larson, Thomas A. Helf, Edward J. Martens, David J. Schram, David A. Tomkins, Stephen M. Doerr, Thomas Jaworski
  • Patent number: 6446880
    Abstract: There is described, in conjunction with a vibrating orifice plate type atomizing dispenser, a refill reservoir which has a wick mounted in a unitary wickholder to provide precise locating of the wick in relation to the vibrating orifice plate in the dispenser. There are also described a novel reservoir overcap and wickholder construction in which mating tubular surfaces on these elements telescope together to ensure a good liquid seal without interfering with the wick. There is also described a novel camming arrangement which enables the overcap to be removed easily from the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Schram, John A. Boticki, Maryann Jashinske, Edward J. Martens, III
  • Publication number: 20020092925
    Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate with a dilutent from a container. The dispenser includes two slideable eductors one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, Robert C. Halstead, Matthew E. Young, Elizabeth A. Slater, Richard I. Simpson, Rueben Wu, John A. Boticki
  • Patent number: 6378789
    Abstract: A combination spray apparatus which allows for the selection of several different flowable materials to be sprayed from a single unit and at the site of the unit itself. In the preferred manner, the spray apparatus includes a trigger nozzle as well as the selection of two different materials to be sprayed through a second barrel portion. An eductor it utilized to draw selected materials into a spray stream. The combination spray apparatus is operable with water pressures which are customary to most cities and industries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Seaman, Jr., Jeffrey Y. Chen, John A. Boticki, Carey W. Zimmerman