Patents by Inventor John F. Billman

John F. Billman 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).

  • DRYER DEVICE WITH END OF USE INDICATOR
    Publication number: 20110030233
    Abstract: The invention discloses an end of use indicator (EUI) with a visual cue and a dryer device thereof. The EUI prompts the consumer to refill a cartridge within a device, replace a cartridge within a device, or replace the device itself. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention teaches a repetitive use, dryer device with an EUI for the treatment of fabrics in a laundry dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: THE DIAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mengtao Pete He, Debra Park, Joan M. Bergstrom, Pamela Lam, Michael Dreja, Keiran Cornell Hamlett, John F. Billman, Catherine Henwood Todd
  • Composition for reducing fabric wrinkles and method for using the same
    Publication number: 20040092423
    Abstract: A composition for reducing fabric wrinkles is provided that generally comprises a silicone compound, a wetting agent, a drying agent, a liquid carrier, and a fragrance. The composition is preferably water clear, provides wrinkle reduction in a variety of fabrics, and is rapidly evaporated from the fabric. In accordance with one aspect of an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the wrinkle reducing composition does not employ a fragrance solubilizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: John F. Billman, Rosanne Benavides