Patents by Inventor Kurt Knipmeyer

Kurt Knipmeyer 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).

  • Automotive protectant compositions with improved vertical cling
    Patent number: 9546274
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions, methods of use and kits for use as an automotive protectant composition and/or automotive cleaning composition. The protectant composition and/or cleaning composition comprises at least one surfactant and at least one rheology modifier, at least one silicone component, and water. The composition also optionally comprise, pH adjusters, builders, alkalinity sources, wetting agents, spreading agents, UV absorbers. The protectant composition has a viscosity of about 4000 to 6000 cps and exhibits a Vertical Cling parameter of between 1 and about 7 at a temperature of about 25° C. on automotive surfaces to which the compositions are applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: THE ARMOR ALL/STP PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Ashot K. Serobian, Jim Ackerman, Kurt Knipmeyer, Bhaskar Ramachandran, Randy Goodwin
  • Automotive Protectant Compositions with Improved Vertical Cling
    Publication number: 20100305260
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions, methods of use and kits for use as an automotive protectant composition and/or automotive cleaning composition. The protectant composition and/or cleaning composition comprises at least one surfactant and at least one rheology modifier, at least one silicone component, and water. The composition also optionally comprise, pH adjusters, builders, alkalinity sources, wetting agents, spreading agents, UV absorbers. The protectant composition has a viscosity of about 4000 to 6000 cps and exhibits a Vertical Cling parameter of between 1 and about 7 at a temperature of about 25° C. on automotive surfaces to which the compositions are applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Ashot K. Serobian, Jim Ackerman, Kurt Knipmeyer, Bhaskar Ramachandran, Randy Goodwin