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).
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Patent number: 8171574Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
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Patent number: 8157457Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Ladan Khamsepoor, Kenneth Ling, Allan Freas Velzy, Kun-Jui Liu, John Kiechel
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Patent number: 8117685Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
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Publication number: 20120005814Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: HELEN OF TROY LIMITEDInventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
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Publication number: 20110243547Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Ladan Khamsepoor, Kenneth Ling, Allan Freas Velzy, Kun-Jui Liu, John Kiechel
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Publication number: 20110243548Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Ladan Khamsepoor, Kenneth Ling, Allan Freas Velzy, Kun-Jui Liu, John Kiechel
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Patent number: 7984832Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Nicholas L. Pivonka, Daniel Aaron Huitt, Laura Itzkowitz, Tami O'Connell, Jodi Lynn Russell, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
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Publication number: 20110023220Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
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Patent number: 7832027Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
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Patent number: 7578388Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Tami O'Connell, Laura Itzkowitz, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Jodi Lynn Russell, Peddy Khatami, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
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Publication number: 20090152290Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Marcus Wang, John Kiechel, Allan Velzy, Nasahn Adam Sheppard, Paul Katz, Marc Morros
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Publication number: 20090101676Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Tami O'Connell, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
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Publication number: 20080264827Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Tami O'Connell, Laura Itzkowitz, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Jodi Lynn Russell, Peddy Khatami, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
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Publication number: 20080202556Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20080093387Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Nicholas L. Pivonka, Daniel Aaron Huitt, Laura Itzkowitz, Tami O'Connell, Jodi Lynn Russell, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
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Publication number: 20080083059Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Juan Escobar, Troy Phipps, John Kiechel, Paul Katz
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Patent number: D515220Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: BioVeris CorporationInventors: Jonathan Matthew Miller, Manish S. Kochar, Jill A. White, Mario Turchi, Steven Bellofatto, John Kiechel, Susanne Webber
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Patent number: D533965Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Inventors: Ingram S. Chodorow, Scott D. Salmon, Steven Bellofatto, John Kiechel
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Patent number: D564353Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Ricardo Ruiz De Gopegui, Katie K. Chow, Doris S. Shieh, Andreas Nguyen, Nasahn Sheppard, John Kiechel
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Patent number: D654942Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Ladan Khamsepoor, Kenneth Ling, Allan Freas Velzy, John Kiechel