Patents by Inventor Mark John Steinhardt
Mark John Steinhardt 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: 20120266923Abstract: A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has a squeegee blade or other member to apply pressure to the target surface. A sheet movably covers the blade, to present a fresh covering to the target surface with each use. The fresh surface provides for improved removal of the liquid from, or improved treatment of the liquid on, the target surface. Additionally or alternatively, the sheet may comprise a prewetted substrate to apply the liquid to the target surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Mark John Steinhardt, William Michael Cannon, Nicola John Policicchio, Patricia R. Soll, Kevin Michael Rodgers, David Keith Dycher, Gregory Clegg Spooner, Bengt Ivar Anders Ivarason, William Fraser Gwynfor Jones, Stanley Yuk Ming Chan
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Publication number: 20120266915Abstract: A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has a substrate. The substrate has plural, alternating zones. One zone may apply a liquid to the target surface, while the immediately succeeding zone removes the liquid from the target surface. The following plural zones may be used to repeat this process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Mark John Steinhardt, Nicola John Policicchio, William Michael Cannon, Arthur Hampton Neergaard, Kuang-Kai Liu, Patricia R. Soll
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Device Having Dual Renewable Blades For Treating a Target Surface and Replaceable Cartridge Therefor
Publication number: 20120266399Abstract: A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has a squeegee blade or other member to apply pressure to the target surface. A sheet movably covers the blade, to present a fresh covering to the target surface with each use. The fresh surface provides for improved removal of the liquid from, or improved treatment of the liquid on, the target surface. Additionally a sheet may comprise a prewetted substrate to apply the liquid to the target surface. One or both of the sheets may be disposed in a cartridge insertable to and removable from the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Mark John Steinhardt, William Michael Cannon, Nicola John Policicchio, Patricia R. Soll, Kuang-Kai Liu, Christopher Miles Miller, Kevin Michael Rodgers, David Keith Dycher, Gergory Clegg Spooner, Bengt Ivar Anders Ivarsson, William Fraser Gwynfor Jones, Stanley Yuk Ming Chan -
Publication number: 20120266916Abstract: A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has plural squeegee blades joined by a head. The head has a slot therethrough. A sheet may be longitudinally move over one or more than one of the blades to renew its surface before, during or after use. Each squeegee blade may have a dedicated sheet. The sheet(s) may travel through the slot to originate from or be stored within the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Nicola John Policicchio, William Michael Cannon, Patricia R. Soll, Kuang-Kai Liu, Mark John Steinhardt
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Publication number: 20110146011Abstract: An apparatus for removing debris from a target surface. The apparatus comprises a hollow roller with a supply roll and take-up roll axially rotatably disposed within the volume of the hollow roller. A sheet material, such as adhesive tape, extends from the supply roll through a slot, around the periphery of the roller at least 180°, back into the slot and onto be take-up roll. A partition separates the supply roll and take-up roll, reducing contamination of tape on the supply roll. An index mechanism may be provided to advance the tape one path length from the supply roll to take-up roll, the user does not overuse or underuse fresh tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Todd Mitchell Day, William Michael Cannon, Glenn Allen Bradbury, Nicola John Policicchio, Mark John Steinhardt, Vong Hoss
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Patent number: 7897228Abstract: Articles for applying color on a surface that includes a sheet of dry color component having a margin, a front sheet surface, and a rear sheet surface opposite the front sheet surface, and an adhesive on the rear sheet surface for bonding the sheet to the surface. Either the margin of the sheet or the entire sheet is adapted for reducing or eliminating the visual perceptibility of the seam created when the margin is positioned in an overlapping, abutting, or spaced apart relationship with a margin of a juxtaposed second article. The reduction or elimination of the visual perceptibility of the seam may be promoted by a physical mechanism, a chemical mechanism, an optical mechanism, or a combination of these mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark John Steinhardt, Shawn Christopher Pallotta, Robert Lawrence Prosise, John William Toussant, Andrew Julian Wnuk, Von Adoniram Kinsey, Anneke Margaret Kaminski, Julie Ann Pawlikowski, Bruce Neil Hall, Roxanne Drago Westendorf
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Patent number: 7897227Abstract: Articles for applying color on a surface comprise a sheet of dry color component and an adhesive on one surface of the sheet of dry color component. The article further includes a releasable liner, and the sheet of dry color component is arranged between the releasable liner and the adhesive. Methods for providing a substantially permanent color effect on an architectural surface comprise delivering such an article to the architectural surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark John Steinhardt, Von Adoniram Kinsey, Shawn Christopher Pallotta, Michael John O'Brien, Andrew Julian Wnuk, John William Toussant, Robert Lawrence Prosise
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Patent number: 7842364Abstract: A self-wound decorative dry paint transfer laminate includes a layer of dry paint, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one side of the dry paint layer, and a release liner in releasable contact with the dry paint layer on a side opposite from the pressure-sensitive adhesive. The release liner has a matte release coat layer that contacts the dry paint layer. The matte release coat releasably adheres to the dry paint layer to provide a protective function but also to transfer a decorative matte finish to the dry paint layer when the release liner is removed from the dry paint layer. The opposite side of the release liner has an adhesive release coat that contacts the pressure-sensitive adhesive when the laminate is in a self-wound form.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith L. Truog, Tamara L. McCartney, Craig W. Potter, Roger A. Fahlsing, Diane B. Ewanko, Mark John Steinhardt, Anneke Margaret Kaminski, Robert Lawrence Prosise
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Publication number: 20090139632Abstract: A method and applicator for applying sheet material to a substrate. The applicator comprises two outwardly facing burnishes, each having an outwardly facing surface. The surfaces are disposed at an included angle of at least 180°, and preferably at least 270°. This geometry allows for positioning sheet material, such as wallpaper, into a corner to begin application at a desired position. Further, this geometry allows the user to conveniently and ergonomically effectively rotate the applicator as the sheet material is being applied. The applicator and sheet material may be provided together in a kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2009Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Daniel James Kinne, Mark John Steinhardt
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Patent number: 7540933Abstract: A method and device for applying sheet material, such as wallpaper, to a substrate. The applicator is bi-positionable, having a first position where the sheet material is spaced apart from the substrate and a second position where the sheet material contacts the substrate. Additionally or alternatively, the applicator may be provided with a control bar. In the first position, the control bar contacts a portion of the sheet material such as its free end. This minimizes the chance of the sheet material prematurely contacting the substrate. In the second position, the sheet material is disengaged from the control bar for application to the substrate. The applicator and sheet material may be provided together in a kit.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Bernard Dugas, Keith Hobart Gausmann, Mark John Steinhardt, Timothy Charles Rothwell
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Patent number: 7488397Abstract: A method and applicator for applying sheet material to a substrate. The applicator comprises two outwardly facing burnishes, each having an outwardly facing surface. The surfaces are disposed at an included angle of at least 180°, and preferably at least 270°. This geometry allows for positioning sheet material, such as wallpaper, into a corner to begin application at a desired position. Further, this geometry allows the user to conveniently and ergonomically effectively rotate the applicator as the sheet material is being applied. The applicator and sheet material may be provided together in a kit.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: The Procter + Gamble CompanyInventors: Daniel James Kinne, Mark John Steinhardt
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Patent number: 7316832Abstract: Articles for applying color on a surface that includes a sheet of dry color component having a margin, a front sheet surface, and a rear sheet surface opposite the front sheet surface, and an adhesive on the rear sheet surface for bonding the sheet to the surface. Either the margin of the sheet or the entire sheet is adapted for reducing or eliminating the visual perceptibility of the seam created when the margin is positioned in an overlapping, abutting, or spaced apart relationship with a margin of a juxtaposed second article. The reduction or elimination of the visual perceptibility of the seam may be promoted by a physical mechanism, a chemical mechanism, an optical mechanism, or a combination of these mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark John Steinhardt, Shawn Christopher Pallotta, Robert Lawrence Prosise, John William Toussant, Andrew Julian Wnuk, Von Adoniram Kinsey
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Publication number: 20070205118Abstract: A kit provides implements for applying a decorative laminate to a target surface. The kit comprises an applicator adapted to hold a roll of surface covering material and to apply the surface covering material to a target surface. The kit also comprises instructions for the application of a surface covering material to the target surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Roxanne Drago Westendorf, Julie Ann Toms, Michael Bernard Dugas, Amy Michelle Martini, Troy Lee Nimrick, Jonathan Javier Calderas, Kubica Penelope Guevara, Mark John Steinhardt, Grady Daniel McCarthy, John Vincent Fontana, Penny Michelle Bakhit, Erin Carmel Daley, Jose A. Baldan, Robert Blake Leftwich
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Publication number: 20070204951Abstract: A method provides instructions for the butt seam application of a surface covering laminate material. A quantity of a surface covering laminate is provided. A portion of the quantity comprises a web material having a first side and a second side. The first side comprises an adhesive. The second side is releasably joined to a release liner material. The first side of a first portion of the surface covering laminate is disposed in contact with a target surface. The first side of a second portion is disposed in contact with the target surface. At least a part of the second portion overlaps a part of the release liner of the first portion. The release liner is removed from the second portion. The release liner is removed from the first portion of the surface covering laminate together with that part of the second portion which overlaps the first portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Mark John Steinhardt, Michael Bernard Dugas
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Patent number: 7226521Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating two laminae of a laminate. The apparatus has a separator extending into the path of the laminate as it travels through the apparatus. The separator may be shaped similar to a knife blade and be interposed between the two laminae of the laminate as the laminae pass by the separator. At least a portion of the laminae of the laminate are separated from one another by the separator during dispensing.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark John Steinhardt, Chow-Chi Huang, Michael Bernard Dugas
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Patent number: 7204288Abstract: A method and applicator for applying sheet material to a substrate. The applicator comprises two outwardly facing burnishes, each having an outwardly facing surface. The surfaces are disposed at an included angle of at least 180°, and preferably at least 270°. This geometry allows for positioning sheet material, such as wallpaper, into a corner to begin application at a desired position. Further, this geometry allows the user to conveniently and ergonomically effectively rotate the applicator as the sheet material is being applied. The applicator and sheet material may be provided together in a kit.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Daniel James Kinne, Mark John Steinhardt
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Patent number: 6808586Abstract: A method and device for applying sheet material, such as wallpaper, to a substrate. The applicator is bi-positionable, having a first position where the sheet material is spaced apart from the substrate and a second position where the sheet material contact the substrate. Additionally or alternatively, the applicator may be provided with a control bar. In the first position, the control bar contacts a portion of the sheet material such as its free end. This minimizes the chance of the sheet material prematurely contacting the substrate. In the second position, the sheet material is disengaged from the control bar for application to the substrate. The applicator and sheet material may be provided together in a kit.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Mark John Steinhardt
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Publication number: 20040076788Abstract: Articles for applying color on a surface that includes a sheet of dry color component having a margin, a front sheet surface, and a rear sheet surface opposite the front sheet surface, and an adhesive on the rear sheet surface for bonding the sheet to the surface. Either the margin of the sheet or the entire sheet is adapted for reducing or eliminating the visual perceptibility of the seam created when the margin is positioned in an overlapping, abutting, or spaced apart relationship with a margin of a juxtaposed second article. The reduction or elimination of the visual perceptibility of the seam may be promoted by a physical mechanism, a chemical mechanism, an optical mechanism, or a combination of these mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark John Steinhardt, Shawn Christopher Pallotta, Robert Lawrence Prosise, John William Toussant, Andrew Julian Wnuk, Von Adoniram Kinsey, Anneke Margaret Kaminski, Julie Ann Pawlikowski, Bruce Neil Hall, Roxanne Drago Westendorf
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Patent number: 6497345Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing paper. The apparatus allows for the use of an existing wall-mounted dispenser without requiring any modification to the existing wall-mounted unit. The apparatus can also be free-standing or portable. The apparatus will accommodate rolled paper or sheets of paper. The apparatus also comprises an automated system for moistening and/or cleansing which enables the user to optionally moisten the paper and/or apply a cleansing agent to the paper if so desired. The degree (i.e.; the amount) of moistening or cleansing agent applied may be controlled by the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Alan Wilker, Stephan Gary Bush, Michael Sean Farrell, Robert Drennan Lewis, Mark John Steinhardt
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Patent number: 6458450Abstract: A wiping implement suitable for use as a bath tissue can be formed into sheets, each sheet comprising at least one ply of a paper web having a basis weight of at least about 25 lb/3000 square feet. The sheet can have a width of at least about 4.5 inches and temporary wet tensile properties. The sheet of the present invention can have an area of at least about 30 square inches. In a multiple ply embodiment, the sheet can have an optimized basis weight of at least about 42 lb/3000 square feet while maintaining nearly the same amount of actual total fiber usage per cleaning task as current premium bath tissues.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark John Steinhardt, Michael William Tafuri, Jr., Paul Thomas Weisman, Thomas Hoerner, Bernhard Maier, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Kenneth Douglas Vinson