Patents by Inventor Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte
Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte 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: 9120108Abstract: A device for dispensing liquids in the form of foam. The device including a container and a foam engine having a gas inlet, a liquid inlet and a foam discharge. The device also including a vent comprising a switchable valve between the environment and the interior of the device container.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte
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Publication number: 20140008394Abstract: A device for dispensing liquids in the form of foam. The device including a foam engine having a gas inlet, a liquid inlet and a foam discharge. The device also including a valve between the environment and the interior of the device container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte
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Patent number: 8613891Abstract: An automatic dishwashing product comprising a multi-dosing detergent delivery device comprising a housing (101, 110) for receiving therein a detergent holder (102) and a detergent holder (102) accommodating a plurality of detergent doses (104, 106) and a scenting composition wherein the scenting composition comprises a perfume and a polyolefin.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Pedro Vincent Vandecappelle, Giovanni Scarabaggio, Italo Corzani, Yessica De Nardin, Juana Rios
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Patent number: 8506896Abstract: An automatic dishwashing product comprising a multi-dosing detergent delivery device comprising a housing (101, 110) for receiving therein a detergent holder (102) and a detergent holder (102) accommodating a plurality of detergent doses (104, 106) wherein the doses comprises at least two different types of detergent compositions, a first compositions comprising a halogen bleach and a second composition comprising enzymes and a bleach scavenger.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Pedro Vincent Vandecappelle, Fernando Solache Leon, Lucy Michaela Sellers
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Publication number: 20110259368Abstract: A multi-dosing detergent delivery device for use in an automatic dishwashing machine, the device comprising a housing (101, 110) for receiving therein a detergent holder (102) and a detergent holder (102) accommodating a plurality of detergent doses (104, 106) wherein the device comprises a mono-dimensional actuating means (1) for providing movement of the holder (102) relative to the housing (101, 110).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Pedro Vincent Vandecappelle
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Publication number: 20110262317Abstract: An automatic dishwashing product comprising a multi-dosing detergent delivery device comprising a housing (101, 110) for receiving therein a detergent holder (102) and a detergent holder (102) accommodating a plurality of detergent doses (104, 106) and a scenting composition wherein the scenting composition comprises a perfume and a polyolefin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Pedro Vincent Vandecappelle, Giovanni Scarabaggio, Italo Corzani, Yessica De Nardin, Juana Rios
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Publication number: 20110262318Abstract: An automatic dishwashing product comprising a multi-dosing detergent delivery device comprising a housing (101, 110) for receiving therein a detergent holder (102) and a detergent holder (102) accommodating a plurality of detergent doses (104, 106) wherein the doses comprises at least two different types of detergent compositions, a first compositions comprising a halogen bleach and a second composition comprising enzymes and a bleach scavenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Pedro Vincent Vandecappelle, Fernando Solache Leon, Lucy Michaela Sellers
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Publication number: 20110032788Abstract: An apparatus and method for mixing and dispensing liquids without contamination of starting liquids during the dispensing operation, the apparatus comprising a first container, resiliently deformable, containing a first liquid, a second container containing a second liquid, and a mixing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventor: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte
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Publication number: 20100327018Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing liquids and/or mixtures of liquids without contamination of starting liquids during the pouring operation, the apparatus comprising a mixing reservoir comprising a drain-back baffle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte
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Publication number: 20100327009Abstract: An apparatus and means to repeatedly dose a desired volume of liquid, comprising the removable cartridge comprising a first liquid, and the cartridge mating member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte
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Patent number: 7552499Abstract: A cleaning implement is provided for cleaning surfaces with a cleaning substrate. The cleaning implement includes a handle connected via a universal joint to a mop head. A portion of the universal joint forms a handgrip which allows a user to hold the mop head independently from the handle. The cleaning implement has a quick-disconnect mechanism which includes a male element located at a distal end of the handle and a female element located on the universal joint and which allow a user to easily disconnect the handle from the mop head.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2004Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Adrian Benton James, Bryan Thomas White, Michael Joseph Shawver, Jan Hendrik Maria Verbiest, Virginia Pankratz, Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte
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Publication number: 20080038045Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid transfer fitment for controllably retaining a fluid in a reservoir in a leak-tight manner. This fluid transfer fitment can be used with a variety of fluid delivery mechanisms. The fluid transfer fitment has a cap portion, an engaging segment, a fluid transfer check valve and a vent check valve. The fluid transfer check valve of the fitment is located within the engaging segment of the fitment. The present invention also provides fluid delivery mechanisms, which can be used with a cleaning implement. The fluid delivery mechanisms can be used with a fitment having a cap portion, an engaging segment and a fluid transfer check valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Gregroy Spooner, Terence Curtis, Hoss Vong, Phillip Nagel
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Publication number: 20070187264Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-standing package suitable for displaying an article. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a slide type blister package.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Katrien De Malsche
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Patent number: 7172099Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid transfer fitment for controllably retaining a fluid in a reservoir in a leak-tight manner. This fluid transfer fitment can be used with a variety of fluid delivery mechanisms. The fluid transfer fitment has a cap portion, an engaging segment, a fluid transfer check valve and a vent check valve. The fluid transfer check valve of the fitment is located within the engaging segment of the fitment. The present invention also provides fluid delivery mechanisms, which can be used with a cleaning implement. The fluid delivery mechanisms can be used with a fitment having a cap portion, an engaging segment and a fluid transfer check valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte, Gregroy Clegg Spooner, Terence Graham Curtis, Hoss Vong, Phillip Gene Nagel
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Patent number: 7038154Abstract: The present invention provides an actuating device suitable for remotely actuating a tool which can be the fluid delivery mechanism of a cleaning implement. The actuating device has a flexible tape attached at one end to a spring-loaded spool mechanism connected to a trigger where the spring loaded spool mechanism is located within a housing for holding the device. The tape is threaded through at least one pole segment and is attached to a tool which can be actuated by a pulling or pushing motion of the tape. The present invention also provides a pair of electric cables which are attached at one end to the spring-loaded spool and at the other end to an electric tool or device such as a motor for driving a pump. An electric switch, which is located on the housing of a pistol-grip, is used to close the electric circuit formed by the pair of cables.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte, Gregory Clegg Spooner, Terence Graham Curtis, Hoss Vong, Leonard Joseph Keller, Jr., Thibault Fayette
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Publication number: 20040046628Abstract: The present invention provides an actuating device suitable for remotely actuating a tool which can be the fluid delivery mechanism of a cleaning implement. The actuating device has a flexible tape attached at one end to a spring-loaded spool mechanism connected to a trigger where the spring loaded spool mechanism is located within a housing for holding the device. The tape is threaded through at least one pole segment and is attached to a tool which can be actuated by a pulling or pushing motion of the tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Gregory Clegg Spooner, Terence Graham Curtis, Hoss Vong, Leonard Joseph Keller, Thibault Fayette
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Patent number: D534419Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ilse Frieda Francois Hermkens, Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte
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Patent number: D487174Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ben Colman, Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte, Johannes Lambertus Maria Mensink, Leonard Joseph Keller, Jr.
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Patent number: D492203Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Terence Graham Curtis, Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Benjamin Vaughan Wilkinson, Catharina Maria Rachel G. Bens, An Josehpa Maria Camps, Joris Gustaaf Jozef Tack
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Patent number: D498568Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ben Colman, Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte, Johannes Lambertus Maria Mensink, Leonard Joseph Keller, Jr.