Patents by Inventor Leon C. Samuelson
Leon C. Samuelson 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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Publication number: 20130181013Abstract: An air treating composition for eliminating airborne malodors and/or sanitizing air in combination with a spray valve and actuator and spray performance parameters providing maximum dispersion of the composition is disclosed. The particles of the composition are small so that the active component is dispersed into air as a fine dispersion to provide more contact with malodors and to provide quick absorption of malodors and/or bacteria. The particle size of the composition is controlled through the valve and actuator dimensions, as well as the formulation requirements of the composition. The air treating composition includes water, a low molecular weight polyol, and a propellant. The composition may also include one or more adjuvants such as an emulsifier, a co-solvent, a fragrance, a corrosion inhibitor, a pH adjusting agent and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: Maciej K. TASZ, Leon C. SAMUELSON, Michael J. ROSHIER, Richard S. VALPEY, III, Paul A. CLARK, Jessica A. HEISER, Kendra L. HAAG
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Patent number: 8465728Abstract: An air treating composition for eliminating airborne malodors and/or sanitizing air in combination with a spray valve and actuator and spray performance parameters providing maximum dispersion of the composition is disclosed. The particles of the composition are small so that the active component is dispersed into air as a fine dispersion to provide more contact with malodors and to provide quick absorption of malodors and/or bacteria. The particle size of the composition is controlled through the valve and actuator dimensions, as well as the formulation requirements of the composition. The air treating composition includes water, a low molecular weight polyol, and a propellant. The composition may also include one or more adjuvants such as an emulsifier, a co-solvent, a fragrance, a corrosion inhibitor, a pH adjusting agent and the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Maciej K. Tasz, Leon C. Samuelson, Michael J. Roshier, Richard S. Valpey, III, Paul A. Clark, Jessica A. Heiser, Kendra L. Haag
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Patent number: 7959041Abstract: An improved valve assembly for use in a pressurized dispenser is disclosed. The disclosed valve assembly may include a valve housing and a blocking member operatively associated with the valve housing, wherein the wall of the valve housing includes at least one transverse primary opening and at least one transverse secondary opening thereon. The blocking member is slidable from a filling position, in which fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the valve housing is established through both primary and secondary openings, to a dispensing position, in which fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the valve housing is established only through the primary opening and not through the secondary opening. The blocking member may include a slidable sleeve, a slidable piston plate, or a combination of both. In operation, the disclosed valve member may provide an increased flow rate during product and/or propellant filling while retaining a regular flow rate during dispensing.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Allen D. Miller, Leon C. Samuelson
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Publication number: 20100051653Abstract: An improved valve assembly for use in a pressurized dispenser is disclosed. The disclosed valve assembly may include a valve housing and a blocking member operatively associated with the valve housing, wherein the wall of the valve housing includes at least one transverse primary opening and at least one transverse secondary opening thereon. The blocking member is slidable from a filling position, in which fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the valve housing is established through both primary and secondary openings, to a dispensing position, in which fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the valve housing is established only through the primary opening and not through the secondary opening. The blocking member may include a slidable sleeve, a slidable piston plate, or a combination of both. In operation, the disclosed valve member may provide an increased flow rate during product and/or propellant filling while retaining a regular flow rate during dispensing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Allen D. Miller, Leon C. Samuelson
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Patent number: 7014127Abstract: An aerosol dispenser assembly (1) has a container (2) holding a liquid product and a liquefied gas propellant for propelling the liquid product from the container, the propellant being present in a quantity of at most about 25% by weight of the contents of the container (2). A valve (4) is attached to the container (2) for selectively dispensing the liquid product from the container (2) as a mist. The assembly (1) is configured such that the mist has a small particle size, is dispensed at an expeditious rate, and very little product is retained in the container (2) when the propellant is depleted.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Richard S. Valpey, III, Paul A. Clark, Kevin J. Moe, Robert E. Kendrick, Leon C. Samuelson, Cary E. Manderfield
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Patent number: 6824079Abstract: An aerosol dispenser assembly (1) having a container (2) that contains a liquid product, and a propellant for propelling the liquid product from the container (2). The propellant is a dual phase hydrocarbon propellant, is free of normal butane, and is at most 25% by weight of the contents of the container. A valve (4) is attached to the container (2) for selectively dispensing the liquid product from the container (2) as a mist, the mist having an average particle size of less than 35 &mgr;m (0.0014″), over at least 75% of the life of the dispenser assembly (1). The dispenser assembly (1) is capable of dispensing over 98% by weight of the liquid product from the container (2). A vapor tap (24) is formed in the valve (4) to facilitate thorough mixing of the propellant and the liquid product prior to dispensing, and a valve stem (12) is disposed in the valve (4). The valve stem (12) defines at least one stem orifice (26) for flow of the product during dispensing.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Kendrick, Leon C. Samuelson, Kevin J. Moe, Cary E. Manderfield
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Publication number: 20040144864Abstract: An aerosol dispenser assembly (1) has a container (2) holding a liquid product and a liquefied gas propellant for propelling the liquid product from the container, the propellant being present in a quantity of at most about 25% by weight of the contents of the container (2). A valve (4) is attached to the container (2) for selectively dispensing the liquid product from the container (2) as a mist. The assembly (1) is configured such that the mist has a small particle size, is dispensed at an expeditious rate, and very little product is retained in the container (2) when the propellant is depleted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Richard S. Valpey, Paul A. Clark, Kevin J. Moe, Robert E. Kendrick, Leon C. Samuelson, Cary E. Manderfield
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Publication number: 20040144863Abstract: An aerosol dispenser assembly (1) having a container (2) that contains a liquid product, and a propellant for propelling the liquid product from the container (2). The propellant is a dual phase hydrocarbon propellant, is free of normal butane, and is at most 25% by weight of the contents of the container. A valve (4) is attached to the container (2) for selectively dispensing the liquid product from the container (2) as a mist, the mist having an average particle size of less than 35 &mgr;m (0.0014″), over at least 75% of the life of the dispenser assembly (1). The dispenser assembly (1) is capable of dispensing over 98% by weight of the liquid product from the container (2). A vapor tap (24) is formed in the valve (4) to facilitate thorough mixing of the propellant and the liquid product prior to dispensing, and a valve stem (12) is disposed in the valve (4). The valve stem (12) defines at least one stem orifice (26) for flow of the product during dispensing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Kendrick, Leon C. Samuelson, Kevin J. Moe, Cary E. Manderfield
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Patent number: 5961043Abstract: A device supports and dispenses volatile materials. The device is self-supporting and has a tent-like configuration. It can be hung from a bar. One of its side panels is connected to another by a tab and slot, or tab and pocket, arrangement above a base. The base connects the side panels. There is a reservoir for dispensing the volatile material which is mounted on one of the side panels, with a rear of the reservoir being positioned between two of the panels above the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1998Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Leon C. Samuelson, James F. Kimball, Cristopher M. Shiffler, David J. Houser
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Patent number: 5862980Abstract: A box, and a blank sheet for forming the box, are disclosed. When assembled, the box includes a floor panel which slopes downwardly from a rear end to a front end, and a brace panel which cooperates with other display panels to support the elevated rear end of the floor panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1997Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Leon C. Samuelson
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Patent number: D423356Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1999Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Steven B. Mineau, Allen D. Miller, Leon C. Samuelson