Patents by Inventor John Kocis

John Kocis 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: 11925733
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for malodor reduction. The malodor control compositions are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including use in consumer products, for example, air freshening compositions, laundry detergents, fabric enhancers, surface cleaners, beauty care products, dish care products, diapers, feminine protection articles, animal and pet litter compositions and plastic films for garbage bags. Such malodor control technologies do not unduly interfere with the scent of the perfumed or unperfumed situs that is treated with the malodor control technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvel Fields, Richard Nero, Steve Orson, Robert Siegel, John Kocis
  • Publication number: 20210353814
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for malodor reduction. The malodor control compositions are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including use in consumer products, for example, air freshening compositions, laundry detergents, fabric enhancers, surface cleaners, beauty care products, dish care products, diapers, feminine protection articles, animal and pet litter compositions and plastic films for garbage bags. Such malodor control technologies do not unduly interfere with the scent of the perfumed or unperfumed situs that is treated with the malodor control technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvel Fields, Richard Nero, Steve Orson, Robert Siegel, John Kocis
  • Patent number: 10376106
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Patent number: 10188241
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a product is provided herein. The dispenser assembly includes a bottle configured to store the product, the bottle including a back wall. The back wall includes a substantially flat surface, and an angled surface extending outwards from the flat surface. The dispenser assembly further includes a battery holder including a housing, and a plurality of batteries contained in the housing, wherein the battery holder is positioned adjacent the flat surface of back wall of the bottle and below the angled surface of the back wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Anthony Toribio, William J. Peek
  • Publication number: 20180279841
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Patent number: 10022023
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Patent number: 10016097
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Publication number: 20170347843
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Publication number: 20170340173
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a product is provided herein. The dispenser assembly includes a bottle configured to store the product, the bottle including a back wall. The back wall includes a substantially flat surface, and an angled surface extending outwards from the flat surface. The dispenser assembly further includes a battery holder including a housing, and a plurality of batteries contained in the housing, wherein the battery holder is positioned adjacent the flat surface of back wall of the bottle and below the angled surface of the back wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Anthony Toribio, William J. Peek
  • Patent number: 9700181
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly capable of dispensing gel, liquid, and foam products includes a container to be filled with the product, a pump connected to the container and configured to control dispensing of the product from the container, and a pump actuator assembly configured to actuate the pump and retain the container and the pump. The pump actuator assembly includes a first actuator including a lower ramp, and a second actuator comprising an upper ramp engaged with the lower ramp. The lower ramp of the first actuator and the upper ramp of the second actuator cooperate to actuate at least a portion of the pump along a first axis in response to a force applied along a second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, William J. Peek, Britt Babiarz, Anthony Toribio
  • Publication number: 20170020347
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Patent number: 5554363
    Abstract: A method of treating hair to reduce post-perm odor by (1) reducing the degree of reaction between a permanent wave reducing agent and a natural compound contained in hair, e.g., hair aldehydes; and/or (2) altering the malodor of products formed by the reaction of hair and a permanent wave reducing agent, during the oxidation step; and/or (3) binding a fragrance to the hair to mask any odoriferous compounds that result from reaction of a reducing agent with the hair, or from the reaction of reduced hair with an oxidizing agent; and/or (4) change the naturally occurring post-perm odor by adding a reducing agent reactant during the permanent waving process resulting in more pleasant smelling reaction products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Helene Curtis, Inc.
    Inventors: Arun Nandagiri, Bruce H. Solka, John A. Kocis
  • Patent number: D620366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Kacie Bruscha, Greg Schriner, Shirley Lin, Stephen John Kocis, Leslie S. Corker, Gary L. Mengeu, Stephen B. Getsy, James W. Harring
  • Patent number: D661592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Brett David McIntire, Kerry Dale Azelton, Robert Todd Wright, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley Suzanne Corker
  • Patent number: D770294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer
  • Patent number: D784725
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter
  • Patent number: D806435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Anthony Toribio, William J. Peek
  • Patent number: D806554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Stephen John Kocis, Anthony Toribio, William J. Peek
  • Patent number: D824693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, William J. Peek, Britt Babiarz, Anthony Toribio