Patents by Inventor Joseph Steven Bons

Joseph Steven Bons 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: 20250128862
    Abstract: A chemical reservoir assembly may include a reservoir containing a liquid chemical and a closure sealing off an outlet opening of the reservoir. The closure can include a top wall having an access opening and a sealing disc positioned under the top wall and across the access opening. The sealing disc may include a vent opening positioned under the top wall and offset from the access opening. The sealing disc can be fixedly positioned relative to the top wall and include a compressible material configured to compress in response to a discharge device being inserted into the access opening and pressing against the compressible material. In response to the force of the discharge device, the compressible material can compress to open a venting pathway from the access opening through the at least one vent opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Joseph Steven Bons, Kenneth Thomas Dobizl
  • Patent number: 12279723
    Abstract: A wipe dispenser for use in metering out consistent doses of a composition onto a disposable wipe includes a mixing and dispensing assembly. The assembly has a vessel holding a first liquid for the composition and a first pump to convey the first liquid. A bottle having a second pump to convey a second liquid of the composition is stored within the bottle. A funnel arrangement is in downstream communication with the first pump and second pump. The funnel arrangement includes a mixing chamber for mixing the first and second liquids and a dispensing funnel in communication with and downstream of the mixing chamber. A wipe can be pulled through the dispensing funnel and wetted with a mixture of the first liquid and second liquid from the mixing chamber. A push bar attached to the funnel arrangement can selectively apply the force to actuate the first pump and second pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Thomas Dobizl, Joseph Steven Bons, Sarah Elise Johnson, Ariel Brier Chatman Kleczewski
  • Publication number: 20250072670
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are foaming compositions that efficiently remove soils from surfaces and tissues comprising a primary surfactant, secondary surfactant, foam booster, and optionally a solvent. Also disclosed are methods of using the same to remove soil from surfaces and tissues, including hands. In particular, the compositions are preferably dispensed via a pump with a high composition to air ratio which reduces waste substantially while still maintaining effective foaming, soil removal, and user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Hilina Emiru, Wendy Lo, Joseph Steven Bons, Devon Beau Hammel, Joseph R. Wegner
  • Patent number: 12060205
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a splash guard to minimize potential contact between the chemical product and a vent membrane during transport and/or transfer of containers, thereby resulting in preservation of the integrity of a vent membrane during transport and/or transfer of a chemical product. The splash guard is affixed to the fitment and so can be removed from the interior of the container prior to transfer of the chemical product out of the container. The splash guard may be used with fitments of varied shapes, sizes and/or structures, and with containers of varied shapes, sizes and/or structures. The splash guard is easy and inexpensive to manufacture and easy to install, e.g., by snapping onto a ring (lower perimeter) of a fitment. For example, the splash guard covers the entire circumference of the neck of a container, and is formed of a moldable material that provides rigidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Darold Lausted, Joseph Steven Bons, Andrew Richard Sarnstrom, Lisa Anne Kreye, Karl Alan Heinbuch
  • Publication number: 20220183512
    Abstract: A wipe dispenser for use in metering out consistent doses of a composition onto a disposable wipe includes a mixing and dispensing assembly. The assembly has a vessel holding a first liquid for the composition and a first pump to convey the first liquid. A bottle having a second pump to convey a second liquid of the composition is stored within the bottle. A funnel arrangement is in downstream communication with the first pump and second pump. The funnel arrangement includes a mixing chamber for mixing the first and second liquids and a dispensing funnel in communication with and downstream of the mixing chamber. A wipe can be pulled through the dispensing funnel and wetted with a mixture of the first liquid and second liquid from the mixing chamber. A push bar attached to the funnel arrangement can selectively apply the force to actuate the first pump and second pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth Thomas DOBIZL, Joseph Steven BONS, Sarah Elise JOHNSON, Ariel Brier CHATMAN KLECZEWSKI
  • Publication number: 20200198858
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a splash guard to minimize potential contact between the chemical product and a vent membrane during transport and/or transfer of containers, thereby resulting in preservation of the integrity of a vent membrane during transport and/or transfer of a chemical product. The splash guard is affixed to the fitment and so can be removed from the interior of the container prior to transfer of the chemical product out of the container. The splash guard may be used with fitments of varied shapes, sizes and/or structures, and with containers of varied shapes, sizes and/or structures. The splash guard is easy and inexpensive to manufacture and easy to install, e.g., by snapping onto a ring (lower perimeter) of a fitment. For example, the splash guard covers the entire circumference of the neck of a container, and is formed of a moldable material that provides rigidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Darold Lausted, Joseph Steven Bons, Andrew Richard Sarnstrom, Lisa Anne Kreye, Karl Alan Heinbuch
  • Patent number: 9919850
    Abstract: An insert assembly for a fitment used with a pouch containing a liquid product producing an off-gas is provided. The assembly includes a vented insert for use with the vented fitment allowing the off-gas to pass there through. A carrier is configured to be attached to the vented insert and includes a liquid impermeable membrane attach to the carrier and fluid coupled to the fitment and insert to allow gas from the product to pass there through. The membrane, which can comprise an EPTFE material allows the gas to pass through, while preventing the liquid product from passing through a wall of the pouch. The insert assembly can be selectively opened and closed to allow or prevent the off-gas produced by the product to pass through the assembly as needed to reduce the pressure within the pouch or container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Steven Bons, Christopher John Opelt
  • Patent number: 9511908
    Abstract: A containment system with a vented insert for a fitment is disclosed. The vented insert includes generally a conduit having an inner and opposite outer end with a valve in the conduit movable to a closed position by liquid. The outer end of the conduit includes a liquid impermeable membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Steven Bons, David M. Shoberg, Kenneth Thomas Dobizl, Christopher John Opelt
  • Publication number: 20140226922
    Abstract: An insert assembly for a fitment used with a pouch containing a liquid product producing an off-gas is provided. The assembly includes a vented insert for use with the vented fitment allowing the off-gas to pass there through. A carrier is configured to be attached to the vented insert and includes a liquid impermeable membrane attach to the carrier and fluid coupled to the fitment and insert to allow gas from the product to pass there through. The membrane, which can comprise an EPTFE material allows the gas to pass through, while preventing the liquid product from passing through a wall of the pouch. The insert assembly can be selectively opened and closed to allow or prevent the off-gas produced by the product to pass through the assembly as needed to reduce the pressure within the pouch or container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC
    Inventors: Joseph Steven Bons, Christopher John Opelt
  • Publication number: 20130153592
    Abstract: A containment system with a vented insert for a fitment is disclosed. The vented insert includes generally a conduit having an inner and opposite outer end with a valve in the conduit movable to a closed position by liquid. The outer end of the conduit includes a liquid impermeable membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Steven Bons, David M. Shoberg, Kenneth Thomas Dobizl, Christopher John Opelt
  • Patent number: D1035038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Thomas Dobizl, Joseph Steven Bons
  • Patent number: D1039169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Thomas Dobizl, Joseph Steven Bons