Patents by Inventor John Kiechel

John Kiechel 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: 8171574
    Abstract: A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being suitable for capturing material entrained within fluid as it passes through the apertures and the second configuration being suitable for removing material captured on the body as fluid passes through the apertures, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
  • Patent number: 8157457
    Abstract: An image capturing device includes a camera housing configured to house a set of electronic modules for generating a video stream from captured light. The camera housing includes a camera opening configured to let light enter the camera housing to be captured by the set of electronic modules. The webcam further includes a camera-housing base rotationally coupled to the camera housing, and includes a mounting base rotationally coupled to the camera-housing base. The camera housing is configured to rotate with respect to the camera-housing base to face the camera opening toward the mounting base or face the camera housing opening away from the mounting base. The webcam further includes a first hinge rotationally coupling the mounting base to the camera-housing base. With the camera opening facing toward the mounting base, the first hinge is configured such that the mounting base is foldable onto the camera opening to cover the camera opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Ladan Khamsepoor, Kenneth Ling, Allan Freas Velzy, Kun-Jui Liu, John Kiechel
  • Patent number: 8117685
    Abstract: A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being suitable for capturing material entrained within fluid as it passes through the apertures and the second configuration being suitable for removing material captured on the body as fluid passes through the apertures, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
  • Publication number: 20120005814
    Abstract: A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being suitable for capturing material entrained within fluid as it passes through the apertures and the second configuration being suitable for removing material captured on the body as fluid passes through the apertures, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: HELEN OF TROY LIMITED
    Inventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
  • Publication number: 20110243547
    Abstract: An image capturing device includes a camera housing configured to house a set of electronic modules for generating a video stream from captured light. The camera housing includes a camera opening configured to let light enter the camera housing to be captured by the set of electronic modules. The webcam further includes a camera-housing base rotationally coupled to the camera housing, and includes a mounting base rotationally coupled to the camera-housing base. The camera housing is configured to rotate with respect to the camera-housing base to face the camera opening toward the mounting base or face the camera housing opening away from the mounting base. The webcam further includes a first hinge rotationally coupling the mounting base to the camera-housing base. With the camera opening facing toward the mounting base, the first hinge is configured such that the mounting base is foldable onto the camera opening to cover the camera opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Ladan Khamsepoor, Kenneth Ling, Allan Freas Velzy, Kun-Jui Liu, John Kiechel
  • Publication number: 20110243548
    Abstract: An image capturing device includes a camera housing configured to house a set of electronic modules for generating a video stream from captured light. The camera housing includes a camera opening configured to let light enter the camera housing to be captured by the set of electronic modules. The webcam further includes a camera-housing base rotationally coupled to the camera housing, and includes a mounting base rotationally coupled to the camera-housing base. The camera housing is configured to rotate with respect to the camera-housing base to face the camera opening toward the mounting base or face the camera housing opening away from the mounting base. The webcam further includes a first hinge rotationally coupling the mounting base to the camera-housing base. With the camera opening facing toward the mounting base, the first hinge is configured such that the mounting base is foldable onto the camera opening to cover the camera opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Ladan Khamsepoor, Kenneth Ling, Allan Freas Velzy, Kun-Jui Liu, John Kiechel
  • Patent number: 7984832
    Abstract: A pump dispenser has a large ergonomic actuator designed to ergonomically deliver a composition to a substrate in the consumer's hand without the consumer having to pick up the pump dispenser. The ergonomic design allows the composition to be delivered in a proper aspect ratio to the substrate. The composition can be delivered in such a way that the composition is not aerosolized into the air or delivered to an unintended surface. The method of delivery can be made intuitive to the consumer by providing an actuator skirt that suggests the pumping mechanism or by providing a depiction of a hand or substrate over the pump dispenser. The pump dispenser is also useful for compositions or substrates that are not stable together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Nicholas L. Pivonka, Daniel Aaron Huitt, Laura Itzkowitz, Tami O'Connell, Jodi Lynn Russell, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20110023220
    Abstract: A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being suitable for capturing material entrained within fluid as it passes through the apertures and the second configuration being suitable for removing material captured on the body as fluid passes through the apertures, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
  • Patent number: 7832027
    Abstract: A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being suitable for capturing material entrained within fluid as it passes through the apertures and the second configuration being suitable for removing material captured on the body as fluid passes through the apertures, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
  • Patent number: 7578388
    Abstract: A retail or advertising display contains visual cues which convey the area of use and the method of use of a novel vertical pump-up dispenser to the consumer. Having a sponge or other substrate on top of the dispenser conveys the area of use of the dispenser. The dispenser has a large actuator surface designed to convey that it can deliver a composition to a broad substrate area, such as a sponge, in the consumer's hand without the consumer having to pick up the pump dispenser. Having a hand over the substrate and dispenser conveys the one-handed method of cleaning that the dispenser allows. There may be additional indicia of use, such as arrows pointing down. The retail display may contain the dispenser and the substrate packaged together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Tami O'Connell, Laura Itzkowitz, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Jodi Lynn Russell, Peddy Khatami, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20090152290
    Abstract: A dispenser for cleaning wipes includes an indentation extending over the top surface onto the side surface of a lid and a cover that secures over at least a portion of the indentation. A dispenser for cleaning wipes includes a cover that extends over the top surface and a portion of the side surface of the lid top. A dispenser for cleaning wipes includes a recessed well beneath the lid. A dispenser for cleaning wipes includes an ergonomic gripping recess on the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Marcus Wang, John Kiechel, Allan Velzy, Nasahn Adam Sheppard, Paul Katz, Marc Morros
  • Publication number: 20090101676
    Abstract: A vertical pump-up dispenser has a concave actuator skirt which allows the consumer to identify the actuator platform and minimize interference with the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Tami O'Connell, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20080264827
    Abstract: A retail or advertising display contains visual cues which convey the area of use and the method of use of a novel vertical pump-up dispenser to the consumer. Having a sponge or other substrate on top of the dispenser conveys the area of use of the dispenser. The dispenser has a large actuator surface designed to convey that it can deliver a composition to a broad substrate area, such as a sponge, in the consumer's hand without the consumer having to pick up the pump dispenser. Having a hand over the substrate and dispenser conveys the one-handed method of cleaning that the dispenser allows. There may be additional indicia of use, such as arrows pointing down. The retail display may contain the dispenser and the substrate packaged together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Tami O'Connell, Laura Itzkowitz, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Jodi Lynn Russell, Peddy Khatami, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20080202556
    Abstract: A pump dispenser has a large ergonomic actuator designed to ergonomically deliver a composition to a substrate in the consumer's hand without the consumer having to pick up the pump dispenser. The ergonomic design allows the composition to be delivered in a proper aspect ratio to the substrate. The composition can be delivered in such a way that the composition is not aerosolized into the air or delivered to an unintended surface. The method of delivery can be made intuitive to the consumer by providing an actuator skirt that suggests the pumping mechanism or by providing a depiction of a hand or substrate over the pump dispenser. The pump dispenser is also useful for compositions or substrates that are not stable together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Nicholas L. Pivonka, Lafayette D. Foland, Daniel Aaron Huitt, Laura Itzkowitz, Tami O'Connell, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Jodi Lynn Russell, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20080093387
    Abstract: A pump dispenser has a large ergonomic actuator designed to ergonomically deliver a composition to a substrate in the consumer's hand without the consumer having to pick up the pump dispenser. The ergonomic design allows the composition to be delivered in a proper aspect ratio to the substrate. The composition can be delivered in such a way that the composition is not aerosolized into the air or delivered to an unintended surface. The method of delivery can be made intuitive to the consumer by providing an actuator skirt that suggests the pumping mechanism or by providing a depiction of a hand or substrate over the pump dispenser. The pump dispenser is also useful for compositions or substrates that are not stable together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Nicholas L. Pivonka, Daniel Aaron Huitt, Laura Itzkowitz, Tami O'Connell, Jodi Lynn Russell, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20080083059
    Abstract: A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being suitable for capturing material entrained within fluid as it passes through the apertures and the second configuration being suitable for removing material captured on the body as fluid passes through the apertures, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
  • Patent number: D515220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: BioVeris Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Matthew Miller, Manish S. Kochar, Jill A. White, Mario Turchi, Steven Bellofatto, John Kiechel, Susanne Webber
  • Patent number: D533965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Inventors: Ingram S. Chodorow, Scott D. Salmon, Steven Bellofatto, John Kiechel
  • Patent number: D564353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Ricardo Ruiz De Gopegui, Katie K. Chow, Doris S. Shieh, Andreas Nguyen, Nasahn Sheppard, John Kiechel
  • Patent number: D654942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Ladan Khamsepoor, Kenneth Ling, Allan Freas Velzy, John Kiechel