Patents by Inventor Kara E. Sturdy

Kara E. Sturdy 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).

  • Cleaning system
    Patent number: 7610647
    Abstract: Disclosed are hand-held scrubbing devices of the type having a replaceable pad. These devices have a handle which is extruded and extremely flexible. The pads are multi-layer and may be pre-impregnated with a cleaner concentrate. A shipping/docking container for use therewith is also disclosed which has the capability of reducing its overall size once the product has reached the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Terra J. Morgan, Kara E. Sturdy, Olivia M. Moodycliffe
  • Combined container cap and lift tab opener
    Patent number: 6474490
    Abstract: A container cap for use on a container top. The container cap includes a heat-sealable central portion for securing to the bottle top rim, a peripheral portion integral with the central portion adapted to be formed into a skirt around the neck of the container top, at least one lift tab connected to the peripheral portion, and a predetermined weakened line formed on one of the central or peripheral portions. The weakened line is operatively connected to one or more lift tabs in alternate arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Label Makers, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence P. Seibel, Kara E. Sturdy, Jill K. Koch, Robert P. Moran, Linda D. Ramos
  • Carton having separate compartments
    Patent number: 5505370
    Abstract: A multi-carton package especially useful for household products such as soap bars. The package may be readily divided by the consumer into separate cartons. The cartons include delamination windows and easy opening tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold Brown, Gregory A. Lathrop, David F. Gnadt, Kara E. Sturdy