Patents by Inventor Richard W. Avery

Richard W. Avery 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).

  • Publication number: 20130042887
    Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition and method for cleaning toilet bowl surfaces includes a composition having an acid, such as hydrochloric acid, and at least one antimicrobially active diamine surfactant such that the cleaning composition has a pH of less than 4 and a viscosity of at least 100 centipoise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Richard W. Avery, Kathleen A. Kochevar, Russell B. Wortley, Carlos Romero
  • Patent number: 8088724
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Iverson, Francis J. Randall, Richard W. Avery, John R. Wietfeldt, Ashish Taneja, Tantiboro S. Ouattara
  • Publication number: 20100234268
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Iverson, Francis J. Randall, Richard W. Avery, John R. Wietfeldt, Ashish Taneja, Tantiboro S. Ouattara
  • Patent number: 7741265
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Iverson, Francis J. Randall, Richard W. Avery, John R. Wietfeldt, Ashish Taneja, Tantiboro S. Ouattara
  • Publication number: 20090048143
    Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Iverson, Francis J. Randall, Richard W. Avery, John R. Wietfeldt, Ashish Taneja, Tantiboro S. Ouattara
  • Patent number: 6849586
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a surfactant and a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan. They provides residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds and biofilms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Avery, Ian Robb
  • Patent number: 6821943
    Abstract: A hard surface antimicrobial cleaner is disclosed. The hard surface antimicrobial cleaner includes a disinfectant and a polysiloxane with at least one poly(oxyalkylene) side chain wherein the cleaner kills bacteria on a hard surface for at least 24 hours after being sprayed onto and wiped from the hard surface. The hard surface antimicrobial cleaner may include a solvent, a sequesterant, a surfactant, or a water soluble organosilane. Another version of the cleaner also includes a disinfectant and a polysiloxane with at least one poly(oxyalkylene) side chain and inhibits biofilm formation on a hard surface for at least 24 hours after being sprayed onto the hard surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Avery, Shannon L. Bakich, Roberta A. Wick, Harry E. Bryant
  • Patent number: 6794346
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan and also a furanone. The cleaners provide residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds and biofilms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberta A. Wick, Richard W. Avery, Ian Robb
  • Patent number: 6786223
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard surface cleaners which provide improved fragrance retention properties to the treated hard surface, and methods for using them. The cleaners include a fragrance, a carrier, and a surfactant selected from ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymers, polyglycosides, ethoxylated alkyl alcohols, and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers functionalized with a fatty alcohol moiety. The cleaner may also contain water and a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Richard S. Valpey, III, Brandon R. Thalmann, Mathew A. Jones, John Tsibouklis, Maureen J. Stone, Richard W. Avery
  • Patent number: 6701940
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard surface antimicrobial cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a low concentration of high molecular weight ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer and a carrier. This provides residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds, and biofilms. The cleaners contain other surfactants, and preferably also water and an organic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: John Tsibouklis, Maureen J. Stone, Richard W. Avery
  • Publication number: 20030148913
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard surface cleaners which provide improved fragrance retention properties to the treated hard surface, and methods for using them. The cleaners include a fragrance, a carrier, and a surfactant selected from ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymers, polyglycosides, ethoxylated alkyl alcohols, and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers functionalized with a fatty alcohol moiety. The cleaner may also contain water and a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Richard S. Valpey, Brandon R. Thalmann, Matthew A. Jones, John Tsibouklis, Maureen J. Stone, Richard W. Avery
  • Publication number: 20030096725
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard surface antimicrobial cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a low concentration of high molecular weight ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer and a carrier. This provides residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds, and biofilms. The cleaners contain other surfactants, and preferably also water and an organic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: John Tsibouklis, Maureen J. Stone, Richard W. Avery
  • Publication number: 20030092597
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a surfactant and a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan. They provides residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistanc to bacteria, molds and biofilms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Richard W. Avery, Ian Robb
  • Publication number: 20030083224
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan and also a furanone. The cleaners provide residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds and biofilms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Roberta A. Wick, Richard W. Avery, Ian Robb
  • Publication number: 20030073600
    Abstract: A hard surface antimicrobial cleaner is disclosed. The hard surface antimicrobial cleaner includes a disinfectant and a polysiloxane with at least one poly(oxyalkylene) side chain wherein the cleaner kills bacteria on a hard surface for at least 24 hours after being sprayed onto and wiped from the hard surface. The hard surface antimicrobial cleaner may include a solvent, a sequesterant, a surfactant, or a water soluble organosilane. Another version of the cleaner also includes a disinfectant and a polysiloxane with at least one poly(oxyalkylene) side chain and inhibits biofilm formation on a hard surface for at least 24 hours after being sprayed onto the hard surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Richard W. Avery, Shannon L. Bakich, Roberta A. Wick, Harry E. Bryant
  • Patent number: 6528472
    Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition includes an effective amount of at least one furanone, together with other disinfectants, such as, for example, an effective amount of at least one organosilane with quaternary ammonium functionality, and/or an effective amount of at least one quaternary ammonium compound. Additionally, biguanides and disinfectant amines also may be advantageously combined with furanones in an antimicrobial composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Ursula K. Charaf, Richard W. Avery
  • Publication number: 20020129738
    Abstract: An aqueous composition formed by mixing a hydrolyzable silicon compound having a low solubility in water (e.g. a fluorosilane), a major proportion of water, and a surfactant, also contains an effective amount of a co-solvent (e.g. certain glycol ethers) which is sparingly soluble in water to improve the stability of the composition. The composition may be used for surface treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Richard W. Avery
  • Publication number: 20020111282
    Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition includes an effective amount of at least one furanone, together with other disinfectants, such as, for example, an effective amount of at least one organosilane with quaternary ammonium functionality, and/or an effective amount of at least one quaternary ammonium compound. Additionally, biguanides and disinfectant amines also may be advantageously combined with furanones in an antimicrobial composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Ursula K. Charaf, Richard W. Avery
  • Patent number: 6300379
    Abstract: An aqueous composition formed by mixing a hydrolyzable silicon compound having a low solubility in water (e.g a fluorosilane), a major proportion of water, and a surfactant, also contains an effective amount of a co-solvent (e.g. certain glycol ethers) which is sparingly soluble in water to improve the stability of the composition. The composition may be used for surface treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard W. Avery
  • Patent number: 6291411
    Abstract: A single pack pourable liquid hypochlorite bleach cleaning composition for cleaning a flushable toilet bowl wherein at least 50% by weight of the hypochlorite comprises potassium hypochlorite and which liquid contains a bleach-resistant organic sequestering agent having a molecular weight below 1500 which sequesters calcium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian C. Callaghan, Timothy I. Moodycliffe, Richard W. Avery