Patents by Inventor Mark J. Van Handel

Mark J. Van Handel 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: 11541409
    Abstract: A spray nozzle assembly includes a rotating spray nozzle and a cap for attachment to a squeeze bottle. The spray nozzle includes at least one exit orifice and at least three sidewall portions. The cap includes an indicator on an upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Petkus, Ronald H. Spang, Jr., Mark J Van Handel, Bradley J. Barron
  • Patent number: 10335817
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a method for directing the use of a sprayer includes the step of directing a user to affix a sprayer to a neck of a water bottle (114) via an attachment mechanism (112). The method further includes the step of directing the user to adjust the attachment mechanism (112) to change the internal geometry thereof and attach the sprayer to the neck of the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Bellante, Mark J. Van Handel, Matthew M. Petkus, Hua Han, Bradley J. Barron, Kimberly L. Smolko, Jacob Palmborg, Charles Paradise, Philip Randolph Hartley, Evan M. Allen, Ayca Cakmakli, Richard Whitehall
  • Patent number: 9821212
    Abstract: A method for controlling an exercise apparatus via a control interface of an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch has occurred on the surface of the touch screen and whether the touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use specific actions to operate the exercise apparatus from one condition of using a first speed value to another condition of using a second speed value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Andrew J Kolman, Matthew D Wittenberg, Timothy E Bank, Mark J Van Handel, Shanan Galligan
  • Patent number: 9643199
    Abstract: A sprayer system includes a trigger sprayer having a trigger, a pump mechanism, and a nozzle. The sprayer system further includes a solvent reservoir for accommodating a solvent substance and a bottle for accommodating a concentrate substance. Further, the solvent reservoir is positioned above the trigger sprayer and is in fluid communication with the trigger sprayer and the bottle is positioned below the trigger sprayer and is in fluid communication with the trigger sprayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Petkus, Bradley J. Barron, Jonathan D. Bellante, Stacey L. Forkner, Hua Han, Palak Pujara, Ronald H. Spang, Jr., Mark J. Van Handel, Steven A. Zach
  • Publication number: 20160236219
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a method for directing the use of a sprayer includes the step of directing a user to affix a sprayer to a neck of a water bottle (114) via an attachment mechanism (112). The method further includes the step of directing the user to adjust the attachment mechanism (112) to change the internal geometry thereof and attach the sprayer to the neck of the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Bellante, Mark J. Van Handel, Matthew M. Petkus, Hua Han, Bradley J. Barron, Kimberly L. Smolko, Jacob Palmborg, Charles Paradise, Philip Randolph Hartley, Evan M. Allen, Ayca Cakmakli, Richard Whitehall
  • Publication number: 20160158775
    Abstract: A spray nozzle assembly includes a rotating spray nozzle and a cap for attachment to a squeeze bottle. The spray nozzle includes at least one exit orifice and at least three sidewall portions. The cap includes an indicator on an upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew M. Petkus, Ronald H. Spang, Mark J. Van Handel, Bradley J. Barron
  • Publication number: 20160059071
    Abstract: A method for controlling an exercise apparatus via a control interface of an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch has occurred on the surface of the touch screen and whether the touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use specific actions to operate the exercise apparatus from one condition of using a first speed value to another condition of using a second speed value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kolman, Matthew D. Wittenberg, Timothy E. Bank, Mark J. Van Handel, Shanan Galligan
  • Publication number: 20150352571
    Abstract: A sprayer system includes a trigger sprayer having a trigger, a pump mechanism, and a nozzle. The sprayer system further includes a solvent reservoir for accommodating a solvent substance and a bottle for accommodating a concentrate substance. Further, the solvent reservoir is positioned above the trigger sprayer and is in fluid communication with the trigger sprayer and the bottle is positioned below the trigger sprayer and is in fluid communication with the trigger sprayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Petkus, Bradley J. Barron, Jonathan D. Bellante, Stacey L. Forkner, Hua Han, Palak Pujara, Ronald H. Spang, JR., Mark J. Van Handel, Steven A. Zach
  • Patent number: 8840526
    Abstract: A method for controlling an exercise apparatus via a control interface of an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch has occurred on the surface of the touch screen and whether the touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use one of specific actions to move a first tag in the input zone from a first sensing area to a second sensing area. And one of the steps of the method relocates the first tag proximate to the second sensing area to have a portion of the first tag to point at the second sensing area. Then, the final step of the method operates the exercise apparatus from a first condition using a first value corresponding to the first sensing area to a second condition using a second value corresponding to the second sensing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew J Kolman, Matthew D Wittenberg, Timothy E Bank, Mark J Van Handel, Shanan Galligan
  • Publication number: 20140194248
    Abstract: A method for controlling an exercise apparatus via a control interface of an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch has occurred on the surface of the touch screen and whether the touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use one of specific actions to move a first tag in the input zone from a first sensing area to a second sensing area. And one of the steps of the method relocates the first tag proximate to the second sensing area to have a portion of the first tag to point at the second sensing area. Then, the final step of the method operates the exercise apparatus from a first condition using a first value corresponding to the first sensing area to a second condition using a second value corresponding to the second sensing area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kolman, Matthew D. Wittenberg, Timothy E. Bank, Mark J. Van Handel, Shanan Galligan
  • Patent number: 8360934
    Abstract: A method for controlling an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use one of specific actions to move a first tag from a first sensing area to a second sensing area. And one of the steps of the method relocates the first tag proximate to the second sensing area to have a portion of the first tag to point at the second sensing area. The final step of the method operates the exercise apparatus from a first condition using a first value corresponding to the first sensing area to a second condition using a second value corresponding to the second sensing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew J Kolman, Matthew D Wittenberg, Timothy E Bank, Mark J Van Handel, Shanan Galligan
  • Publication number: 20120196724
    Abstract: A method for controlling an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use one of specific actions to move a first tag from a first sensing area to a second sensing area. And one of the steps of the method relocates the first tag proximate to the second sensing area to have a portion of the first tag to point at the second sensing area. The final step of the method operates the exercise apparatus from a first condition using a first value corresponding to the first sensing area to a second condition using a second value corresponding to the second sensing area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kolman, Matthew D. Wittenberg, Timothy E. Bank, Mark J. Van Handel, Shanan Galligan
  • Patent number: 8113990
    Abstract: A method for controlling an exercise apparatus via a control interface of an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch has occurred on the surface of the touch screen and whether the touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use one of specific actions, such as drag, to move a first tag in the input zone from a first sensing area to a second sensing area. And one of the steps of the method relocates the first tag proximate to the second sensing area to have a portion of the first tag to point at the second sensing area. Then, the final step of the method operates the exercise apparatus from a first condition using a first value corresponding to the first sensing area to a second condition using a second value corresponding to the second sensing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew J Kolman, Matthew D Wittenberg, Timothy E Bank, Mark J Van Handel, Shanan Galligan
  • Patent number: 7976435
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device with adjustable members for varying the stride path and the exercise intensity of a user is disclosed. The stationary device having a stationary frame and a movable frame that moves relative to the stationary frame to vary the exercise intensity of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark J Van Handel, Mark J Kannel, Jon C Alling, Hung-Mao Liao
  • Publication number: 20100304932
    Abstract: A method for controlling an exercise apparatus via a control interface of an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch has occurred on the surface of the touch screen and whether the touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use one of specific actions, such as drag, to move a first tag in the input zone from a first sensing area to a second sensing area. And one of the steps of the method relocates the first tag proximate to the second sensing area to have a portion of the first tag to point at the second sensing area. Then, the final step of the method operates the exercise apparatus from a first condition using a first value corresponding to the first sensing area to a second condition using a second value corresponding to the second sensing area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kolman, Matthew D. Wittenberg, Timothy E. Bank, Mark J. Van Handel, Shanan Galligan
  • Publication number: 20100137111
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device with adjustable members for varying the stride path and the exercise intensity of a user is disclosed. The stationary device having a stationary frame and a movable frame that moves relative to the stationary frame to vary the exercise intensity of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Mark J. Van Handel, Mark J. Kannel, Jon C. Alling, Hung-Mao Liao
  • Patent number: D649473
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Zach, Daniel I. Saper, Leah Pelowski, Mark J. Van Handel, Michael D. Delong, Matthew J. Forst
  • Patent number: D717664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Van Handel, Neil P. Williams, Steven A. Zach
  • Patent number: D721279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Van Handel, Neil P. Williams, Steven A. Zach
  • Patent number: D743257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Van Handel, Neil P. Williams, Steven A. Zach