Patents by Inventor Michael J. Banco
Michael J. Banco 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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Patent number: 10342886Abstract: A wax melt blank is produced with an extrusion process and intended to later be cut to length into individual wax melts. The wax melt blank includes at least about fifty percent by weight of wax, a fragrance, and up to about fifty percent by weight of a filler. The wax, the fragrance, and the filler are homogeneously dispersed within the wax melt blank.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Michael J. Fischer
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Patent number: 10232075Abstract: A refill comprises, a container having a body forming a reservoir and an opening in communication with the reservoir, a first composition disposed within the reservoir, a second composition disposed within the reservoir and substantially separated from the first composition, a single wick in contact with the first and second compositions and configured to sequentially emit the first and second compositions. A method of emitting the first and second compositions includes the steps of emitting the first composition until the first composition is substantially depleted and emitting the second composition after the first composition is substantially depleted.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Banco
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Patent number: 10131483Abstract: A refill for holding at least two compositions comprises a container including a body and first and second compositions disposed within the body such that the first and second compositions are substantially separated and the second composition is disposed above the first composition. The refill further includes a tube disposed within the body of the container such that the tube contains the first and second compositions, wherein the tube has an inner diameter and an outer diameter. Still further, the refill includes a wick disposed within the tube, wherein the wick contains the first and second compositions and has a diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the tube to create a gap between the wick and the tube is smaller than the inner diameter of the tube to create a gap between the wick and the tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Nathan R. Westphal
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Patent number: 10010638Abstract: A wax melt includes between about one and about sixty percent by weight of paraffin wax, between about 3 percent and about 20 percent by weight of fragrance, and between about 10 percent and about 35 percent by weight of a silicate. The silicate causes between about 97 percent and about 98 percent of a wax melt weight to be retained over a time period of about sixteen hours when maintained at about sixty-five degrees Celsius.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Michael J. Fischer, Deborah Holmes Parker
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Patent number: 9855361Abstract: A system for delivering a multi-phase fragrance composition comprises a container having a body forming a reservoir and an opening in communication with the reservoir and a multi-phase composition disposed within the reservoir. The multi-phase composition comprises a water phase composition and an oil phase composition and the water phase composition and the oil phase composition are substantially separated. The water phase composition comprises a water phase fragrance and both water and propylene glycol as water phase solvents. The oil phase composition comprises an oil phase fragrance and isopar M as an oil phase solvent. The system further includes a wick in contact with the water phase composition and the oil phase composition and configured to sequentially emit the water phase composition and the oil phase composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Banco
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Publication number: 20170362011Abstract: A refill for holding at least two compositions comprises a container including a body and first and second compositions disposed within the body such that the first and second compositions are substantially separated and the second composition is disposed above the first composition. The refill further includes a tube disposed within the body of the container such that the tube contains the first and second compositions, wherein the tube has an inner diameter and an outer diameter. Still further, the refill includes a wick disposed within the tube, wherein the wick contains the first and second compositions and has a diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the tube to create a gap between the wick and the tube is smaller than the inner diameter of the tube to create a gap between the wick and the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Nathan R. Westphal
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Publication number: 20170354752Abstract: A wax melt includes between about one and about sixty percent by weight of paraffin wax, between about 3 percent and about 20 percent by weight of fragrance, and between about 10 percent and about 35 percent by weight of a silicate. The silicate causes between about 97 percent and about 98 percent of a wax melt weight to be retained over a time period of about sixteen hours when maintained at about sixty-five degrees Celsius.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Michael J. Fischer, Deborah Holmes Parker
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Patent number: 9783357Abstract: A refill for holding at least two compositions comprises a container including a body and first and second compositions disposed within the body such that the first and second compositions are substantially separated and the second composition is disposed above the first composition. The refill further includes a tube disposed within the body of the container such that the tube contains the first and second compositions, wherein the tube has an inner diameter and an outer diameter. Still further, the refill includes a wick disposed within the tube, wherein the wick contains the first and second compositions and has a diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the tube to create a gap between the wick and the tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Nathan R. Westphal
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Publication number: 20170246335Abstract: A refill comprises, a container having a body forming a reservoir and an opening in communication with the reservoir, a first composition disposed within the reservoir, a second composition disposed within the reservoir and substantially separated from the first composition, a single wick in contact with the first and second compositions and configured to sequentially emit the first and second compositions. A method of emitting the first and second compositions includes the steps of emitting the first composition until the first composition is substantially depleted and emitting the second composition after the first composition is substantially depleted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Banco
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Publication number: 20170209611Abstract: A wax melt blank is produced with an extrusion process and intended to later be cut to length into individual wax melts. The wax melt blank includes at least about fifty percent by weight of wax, a fragrance, and up to about fifty percent by weight of a filler. The wax, the fragrance, and the filler are homogeneously dispersed within the wax melt blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Michael J. Fischer
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Publication number: 20170165391Abstract: A system for delivering a multi-phase fragrance composition comprises a container having a body forming a reservoir and an opening in communication with the reservoir and a multi-phase composition disposed within the reservoir. The multi-phase composition comprises a water phase composition and an oil phase composition and the water phase composition and the oil phase composition are substantially separated. The water phase composition comprises a water phase fragrance and both water and propylene glycol as water phase solvents. The oil phase composition comprises an oil phase fragrance and isopar M as an oil phase solvent. The system further includes a wick in contact with the water phase composition and the oil phase composition and configured to sequentially emit the water phase composition and the oil phase composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Banco
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Publication number: 20160288979Abstract: A refill for holding at least two compositions comprises a container including a body and first and second compositions disposed within the body such that the first and second compositions are substantially separated and the second composition is disposed above the first composition. The refill further includes a tube disposed within the body of the container such that the tube contains the first and second compositions, wherein the tube has an inner diameter and an outer diameter. Still further, the refill includes a wick disposed within the tube, wherein the wick contains the first and second compositions and has a diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the tube to create a gap between the wick and the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Nathan R. Westphal
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Patent number: 9278365Abstract: A method of dispensing a fragrance having at least one aroma chemical includes the step of providing a frame adapted to be attached to a dispenser for dispensing fluids and a cartridge including a volatile material containing a fragrance comprising at least one aroma chemical, wherein the cartridge is adapted for attachment to the frame. The method of dispensing further includes the steps of nebulizing water to create nebulized water particles, directing the nebulized water particles at the cartridge, and entraining volatile material from the cartridge in at least some of the nebulized water particles upon collision with the cartridge to create volatile material-infused water particles.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Maciej K. Tasz, Jerome A. Matter
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Publication number: 20150273500Abstract: A method of dispensing a fragrance having at least one aroma chemical includes the step of providing a frame adapted to be attached to a dispenser for dispensing fluids and a cartridge including a volatile material containing a fragrance comprising at least one aroma chemical, wherein the cartridge is adapted for attachment to the frame. The method of dispensing further includes the steps of nebulizing water to create nebulized water particles, directing the nebulized water particles at the cartridge, and entraining volatile material from the cartridge in at least some of the nebulized water particles upon collision with the cartridge to create volatile material-infused water particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Maciej K. Tasz, Jerome A. Matter
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Patent number: 7997449Abstract: A trigger operated fluid delivery system for dispensing two different fluids is disclosed. The fluid delivery system includes a first container having a first primary fluid, a fluid inlet conduit in fluid communication with the first container, and a pump for drawing the first fluid through the fluid inlet conduit and into a pump chamber. A fluid discharge conduit is located downstream of the pump chamber. The fluid discharge conduit is in fluid communication with the pump chamber and a discharge orifice. The pump discharges the first fluid from the pump chamber into the fluid discharge conduit. The fluid delivery system also includes a second container having a second fluid, that delivers the second fluid into the fluid discharge conduit. The second fluid mixes with the first fluid when the first fluid is discharged into the fluid discharge conduit such that a mixture of the first fluid and the second fluid is discharged through the discharge orifice.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Douglas A. Soller, Michael C. Fryan, Steven A. Zach
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Publication number: 20100294852Abstract: A method of dispensing two or more volatile materials includes the step of providing a volatile material dispenser having at least one diffusion element and adapted to accommodate two or more containers having volatile materials therein, wherein each of the volatile materials is subjected to a diffusion element. The method further includes the steps of emitting a first of the volatile materials at a first intensity level for a first period of time between about 30 minutes and about 2 hours and emitting a second of the volatile materials at a second intensity level for a second period of time following the first period of time. The second period of time is between about 5 minutes and about 30 minutes and the second intensity level is greater than the first intensity level. The method still further includes the step of repeating the step of emitting the first volatile material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Michael J. Banco, René Maurice Béland, Mark Groth, Scott J. Landy, Amelia H. Majerowski
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Patent number: 7832041Abstract: A device for applying stain treatment formulation to a garment or article of clothing while it is being worn is disclosed. The device includes a reservoir with an applicator tip for containing the formulation and dispensing the formulation to a stain, spot or mark on the garment. The device also includes a shell connected to the reservoir for housing an absorbent member dispensing mechanism. After the stain removal formulation is applied, the absorbent member is pressed and/or rubbed on the stain to lift and remove the stain and to absorb or wick excess formulation thereby reducing the time needed for the resulting wet spot to dry. Effective stain removing formulations for on-the-go use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Leland J. Smith, Michael J. Banco, Douglas A. Soller, Roberta A. Wick, Christopher R. Sheridan, Jeanne A. O'Brien
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Patent number: 7827648Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning brush for cleaning toilet bowls and the like. The brush has a permanent handle and replaceable/disposable brush heads that are flushable after each cleaning. The brush is a stack of sheets of water-dissolvable and/or agitation-dissolvable material. The sheets can be attached together at an end by pressure bonding or by a water-soluble adhesive and formed with bristles at an opposite end. The wand provides a remote system for clamping and unclamping the brush head.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Soller, Kenneth W. Michaels, Elias H. Shaer, Michael J. Banco, Terra J. Morgan
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Publication number: 20100206903Abstract: A trigger operated fluid delivery system for dispensing two different fluids is disclosed. The fluid delivery system includes a first container having a first primary fluid, a fluid inlet conduit in fluid communication with the first container, and a pump for drawing the first fluid through the fluid inlet conduit and into a pump chamber. A fluid discharge conduit is located downstream of the pump chamber. The fluid discharge conduit is in fluid communication with the pump chamber and a discharge orifice. The pump discharges the first fluid from the pump chamber into the fluid discharge conduit. The fluid delivery system also includes a second container having a second fluid, and means for delivering the second fluid into the fluid discharge conduit. The second fluid mixes with the first fluid when the first fluid is discharged into the fluid discharge conduit such that a mixture of the first fluid and the second fluid is discharged through the discharge orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Douglas A. Soller, Michael C. Fryan, Steven A. Zach
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Patent number: 7775401Abstract: A trigger operated fluid delivery system for dispensing two different fluids. The fluid delivery system includes a first container having a first fluid that dispenses to a fluid discharge orifice via a fluid inlet conduit by a pump and pump chamber. The fluid delivery system includes a second container having a second fluid, with a device for delivering the second fluid into the fluid discharge conduit. The two fluids mix in the fluid discharge conduit prior to dispensation through the discharge orifice.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Banco, Douglas A. Soller, Michael C. Fryan, Steven A. Zach