Patents by Inventor Matthew Michael Petkus

Matthew Michael Petkus 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: 10925281
    Abstract: A disinfectant formulation comprising a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) and a quaternary ammonium compound or combination of quaternary ammonium compounds is provided. A wipe having a residual biocidal property is also provided. The wipe formulation comprises a substrate comprised of a fibrous material, and the formulation present on or in the substrate. The formulation comprises a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), a quaternary ammonium compound or combination of quaternary ammonium compounds, a surfactant, water, and an optional fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignees: Microban Products Company, W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Tian Lan, Samuel James Hanna, Gina Parise Sloan, Brian Patrick Aylward, Karen Terry Welch, Dennis Earl Shireman, Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Charles L. Hawes, Jesse Douglas Turmenne, Matthew Michael Petkus
  • Publication number: 20190366265
    Abstract: A spill-resistant and moisture absorbing device comprises a lid, a cover having a wall with an opening and attachably connected to the lid, a tray having an upper side and an underside and attachably connected to the cover from an upper side of the tray, and a basin having a cavity for collection of brine and attachably connected from the underside of the tray. The tray comprises a holder for holding a tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Donald Aaron Lankford, Matthew Michael Petkus, Wendy Groover, Brett Justin Healey, Shannon Wheeler, Douglas Pemberton, Barry Wood, Rachel Farmer
  • Publication number: 20190330481
    Abstract: A composition comprises dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and has a flash point of 70° F. or greater. The composition has a total VOC content defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of 50 weight percent (%) or less. The composition removes or strips paint in a period of time of two hours or less. The composition may further comprises one or more corrosion inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Tim Teague, Matthew Michael Petkus, Dennis Earl Shireman, Alana Byrd
  • Publication number: 20190230929
    Abstract: A composition for providing a residual sanitizing effect to a surface. The composition comprises a neutralized acrylic polymer, a neutralized acrylic resin or a combination thereof in combination, a biocidal active, and a carrier. The composition comprises a neutralized styrene acrylic polymer, a neutralized styrene acrylic resin or a combination thereof in combination, a biocidal active, and a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Matthew Michael Petkus
  • Publication number: 20190111408
    Abstract: A composition for use in brine formation comprising a deliquescent desiccant, urea, and an optional component selected from the group consisting of starch, citric acid, clay, glucose, and a combination thereof. Methods of making and using the composition are provided. The composition may be pressed into tablet form. The composition may be used in a dehumidifying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Rachel Ann Farmer, Dennis Earl Shireman, Charles L. Hawes, Brett Justin Healey, Matthew Michael Petkus
  • Publication number: 20190111383
    Abstract: A tablet having a deliquescent desiccant and a fragrance encapsulated on or within a binding agent. The tablet is in a pressed form. A method of making a tablet involves providing a deliquescent desiccant, encapsulating a fragrance by spray drying the fragrance on a carbohydrate, combining the deliquescent desiccant and the carbohydrate encapsulated fragrance, and pressing the combination into the tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Rachel Ann Farmer, Dennis Earl Shireman, Charles L. Hawes, Brett Justin Healey, Matthew Michael Petkus
  • Publication number: 20180299145
    Abstract: A moisture absorber is provided having a container and a lid having a top surface and a bottom surface, the lid having an edge for attachment to the container, and a vapor transmission barrier attached to the bottom surface of the lid. A moisture absorber is provided comprising a container having a floor and at least one upstanding side wall from the floor of the container, the upstanding side wall having a lip and the container having at least one upstanding support extending upward from the floor of the container for supporting a removable tray having a plurality of openings; a lid having a top surface and a bottom surface, the lid having an edge for attachment to the lip of the upstanding side wall of the container; and a vapor transmission barrier attached to the bottom surface of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Wendy Groover, Barry Wood, Charles L. Hawes, Dennis Earl Shireman, Matthew Michael Petkus, Victor Nordlund, Douglas R. Pemberton, Joshua Barnes, Kevin Barnes, Shannon Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20170280716
    Abstract: A disinfectant formulation comprising a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) and a quaternary ammonium compound or combination of quaternary ammonium compounds is provided. A wipe having a residual biocidal property is also provided. The wipe formulation comprises a substrate comprised of a fibrous material, and the formulation present on or in the substrate. The formulation comprises a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), a quaternary ammonium compound or combination of quaternary ammonium compounds, a surfactant, water, and an optional fragrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Tian Lan, Samuel James Hanna, Gina Parise Sloan, Brian Patrick Aylward, Karen Terry Welch, Dennis Earl Shireman, Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Charles L. Hawes, Jesse Douglas Turmenne, Matthew Michael Petkus
  • Patent number: 9700043
    Abstract: Compositions, preferably cleaning compositions, containing at least one component which is corrosive by nature and present at a level to render the compositions corrosive, are provided with reduced corrosivity by increasing the viscosity of the compositions. Reduction in corrosivity of the compositions is provided to a degree so that the compositions are classified as non-corrosive under EPA or OECD/GHS regulations and do not have to be stored in and dispensed from child-resistant packaging and do not require regulated hazard warning labeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin N. Boyd, Matthew Michael Petkus, Pablo M. Hernandez, Gerald R. Hofmann, Caitlin Y. O'Gara
  • 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20150264926
    Abstract: Compositions, preferably cleaning compositions, containing at least one component which is corrosive by nature and present at a level to render the compositions corrosive, are provided with reduced corrosivity by increasing the viscosity of the compositions. Reduction in corrosivity of the compositions is provided to a degree so that the compositions are classified as non-corrosive under EPA or OECD/GHS regulations and do not have to be stored in and dispensed from child-resistant packaging and do not require regulated hazard warning labeling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin N. BOYD, Matthew Michael PETKUS, Pablo M. HERNANDEZ, Gerald R. HOFMANN, Caitlin Y. O'GARA
  • Patent number: 8987185
    Abstract: The invention discloses a laundry article used for both cleaning and conditioning fabrics comprising a water-insoluble nonwoven substrate and coated thereon into at least one zone each a detergent composition and a fabric conditioning composition. The fabric conditioning composition comprises a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, an alkoxylated fatty alcohol and a fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Martina Hutmacher, Wolfgang von Rybinski, Inga Kerstin Vockenroth, Georg Meine, Katherine Yu, Matthew Michael Petkus, Bin Lin
  • Publication number: 20110265272
    Abstract: The invention discloses a laundry article used for both cleaning and conditioning fabrics comprising a water-insoluble nonwoven substrate and coated thereon into at least one zone each a detergent composition and a fabric conditioning composition. The fabric conditioning composition comprises a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, an alkoxylated fatty alcohol and a fatty acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Martina Hutmacher, Wolfgang von Rybinski, Inga Kerstin Vockenroth, Georg Meine, Katherine Yu, Matthew Michael Petkus, Bin Lin