Patents by Inventor Roger V. Lee

Roger V. Lee 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: 10822249
    Abstract: On example of a fluid dispensing system includes an unfiltered water container body defining an internal storage volume configured to hold a volume of water, a fluid outlet arranged for fluid communication with the internal storage volume, and a filter element positioned in the internal storage volume. With this configuration, a water dispensing process can be performed in which a single continuous stream of unfiltered water from the unfiltered water container body can pass through the filter element and be dispensed from the unfiltered water container body as a stream of filtered water. A water soluble tablet with an additive is positioned in the internal storage volume downstream of the filter medium such that the filtered water can pass out of the filter element and into contact with the water soluble tablet before being dispensed from the fluid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Brita LP
    Inventors: Jonathan D. McDonald, Maria Garcia Ochomogo, Edith Ramos da Conceicao Neta, David Lee Lyons, Roger V. Lee
  • Patent number: 10212916
    Abstract: Animal litter having up to a sixty percent reduction in bulk density can be produced by combining flat-shaped cellulosic materials and sodium bentonite clay. Not only is the resulting litter lighter, but it also maintains a high clump strength as compared to clay-based animal litters that contain greater than ninety percent by weight sodium bentonite clay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Ahmed Drief, David M. Gall, Elisa Calimano, Aram Garabedian, Jr., Dennis B. Jenkins, Roger V. Lee, Carrie Ripberger, Sean Gooby
  • Publication number: 20180310520
    Abstract: Animal litter having up to a sixty percent reduction in bulk density can be produced by combining flat-shaped cellulosic materials and sodium bentonite clay. Not only is the resulting litter lighter, but it also maintains a high clump strength as compared to clay-based animal litters that contain greater than ninety percent by weight sodium bentonite clay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Ahmed Drief, David M. Gall, Elisa Calimano, Aram Garabedian, JR., Dennis B. Jenkins, Roger V. Lee, Carrie Ripberger, Sean Gooby
  • Patent number: 10098503
    Abstract: A combustible charcoal igniting device may include first elongate grid members generally parallel to one another when the device is in an uncollapsed configuration and second elongate grid members generally parallel to one another and transverse relative to the first elongate grid members when the device is in the uncollapsed configuration. The first and second elongate grid members define chimney cells on or above which charcoal briquets may be placed for ignition. The elongate grid members may comprise a combustible material that can be ignited and that will continue to bum, igniting charcoal briquets placed on the chimney cells. The first elongate grid members may include creases that align with one another, so that the device is collapsible from opposed sides towards a crease line defined by the creases to reduce the length of the device when in a collapsed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Uriarte, William R. Ouellette, Andrew J. Skulan, Andrew L. Leppla, Jennifer R. Finigan, Michael J. Petrin, Marisa MacNaughtan, Timothy Mui, Roger V. Lee
  • Patent number: 10058070
    Abstract: Animal litter having up to a sixty percent reduction in bulk density can be produced by combining flat-shaped cellulosic materials and sodium bentonite clay. Not only is the resulting litter lighter, but it also maintains a high clump strength as compared to clay-based animal litters that contain greater than ninety percent by weight sodium bentonite clay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Ahmed Drief, David M. Gall, Elisa Calimano, Aram Garabedian, Jr., Dennis B. Jenkins, Roger V. Lee, Carrie Ripberger, Sean Gooby
  • Publication number: 20170265682
    Abstract: A combustible charcoal igniting device may include first elongate grid members generally parallel to one another when the device is in an uncollapsed configuration and second elongate grid members generally parallel to one another and transverse relative to the first elongate grid members when the device is in the uncollapsed configuration. The first and second elongate grid members define chimney cells on or above which charcoal briquets may be placed for ignition. The elongate grid members may comprise a combustible material that can be ignited and that will continue to bum, igniting charcoal briquets placed on the chimney cells. The first elongate grid members may include creases that align with one another, so that the device is collapsible from opposed sides towards a crease line defined by the creases to reduce the length of the device when in a collapsed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Richard J. Uriarte, William R. Ouellette, Andrew J. Skulan, Andrew L. Leppla, Jennifer R. Finigan, Michael J. Petrin, Marisa MacNaughtan, Timothy Mui, Roger V. Lee
  • Patent number: 9700174
    Abstract: A combustible charcoal igniting device may include first elongate grid members generally parallel to one another when the device is in an uncollapsed configuration and second elongate grid members generally parallel to one another and transverse relative to the first elongate grid members when the device is in the uncollapsed configuration. The first and second elongate grid members define chimney cells on or above which charcoal briquets may be placed for ignition. The elongate grid members may comprise a combustible material that can be ignited and that will continue to burn, igniting charcoal briquets placed on the chimney cells. The first elongate grid members may include creases that align with one another, so that the device is collapsible from opposed sides towards a crease line defined by the creases to reduce the length of the device when in a collapsed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Uriarte, William Ouellette, Andrew J. Skulan, Andrew L. Leppla, Jennifer R. Finigan, Michael J. Petrin, Marisa MacNaughtan, Timothy Mui, Roger V. Lee
  • Publication number: 20160051090
    Abstract: A combustible charcoal igniting device may include first elongate grid members generally parallel to one another when the device is in an uncollapsed configuration and second elongate grid members generally parallel to one another and transverse relative to the first elongate grid members when the device is in the uncollapsed configuration. The first and second elongate grid members define chimney cells on or above which charcoal briquets may be placed for ignition. The elongate grid members may comprise a combustible material that can be ignited and that will continue to burn, igniting charcoal briquets placed on the chimney cells. The first elongate grid members may include creases that align with one another, so that the device is collapsible from opposed sides towards a crease line defined by the creases to reduce the length of the device when in a collapsed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Richard J. Uriarte, William Ouellette, Andrew J. Skulan, Andrew L. Leppla, Jennifer R. Finigan, Michael J. Petrin, Marisa MacNaughtan, Timothy Mui, Roger V. Lee
  • Publication number: 20150189851
    Abstract: Animal litter having up to a sixty percent reduction in bulk density can be produced by combining flat-shaped cellulosic materials and sodium bentonite clay. Not only is the resulting litter lighter, but it also maintains a high clump strength as compared to clay-based animal litters that contain greater than ninety percent by weight sodium bentonite clay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Ahmed Drief, David M. Gall, Elisa Calimano, Aram Garabedian, JR., Dennis B. Jenkins, Roger V. Lee, Carrier Ripberger, Sean Gooby
  • Patent number: 9010274
    Abstract: Animal litter having up to a sixty percent reduction in bulk density can be produced by combining flat-shaped cellulosic materials and sodium bentonite clay. Not only is the resulting litter lighter, but it also maintains a high clump strength as compared to clay-based animal litters that contain greater than ninety percent by weight sodium bentonite clay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Ahmed Drief, David M. Gall, Elisa Calimano, Aram Garabedian, Dennis B. Jenkins, Roger V. Lee, Carrier Ripberger, Sean Gooby
  • Publication number: 20120260860
    Abstract: Animal litter having up to a sixty percent reduction in bulk density can be produced by combining flat-shaped cellulosic materials and sodium bentonite clay. Not only is the resulting litter lighter, but it also maintains a high clump strength as compared to clay-based animal litters that contain greater than ninety percent by weight sodium bentonite clay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Ahmed Drief, David M. Gall, Elisa Calimano, Aram Garabedian, Dennis B. Jenkins, Roger V. Lee, Carrier Ripberger, Sean Gooby
  • Patent number: 7712962
    Abstract: The storage bag includes two sidewalls with peripheral edges and the sidewalls being attached together along at least a portion of the peripheral edges. One or more additional sidewalls may be disposed within the bag, and these additional sidewalls may be connected to form an inner bag. Any inner bag sidewalls may be laminated to the outer bag sidewalls or hang loose from the outer bag sidewalls. One or more of the sidewalls may include an adhesive for adhering to an opposing sidewall or item in the bag, a thin perforated layer disposed over an adhesive, a line of perforations for tearing, and/or one or more perforations for venting. Furthermore, processes for manufacturing a storage bag are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: The Glad Produts Company
    Inventors: Rebecca S. Reuhs, James M. Singer, Bruce N. Hall, Roger V. Lee, Ronald J. Cisek
  • Publication number: 20090274799
    Abstract: A bag for applying seasoning to a food item is provided. The bag comprises a mouth, an interior surface, and a seasoning. The mouth receives the food item, and the seasoning is adhered to at least a portion of the interior surface such that the food item may be seasoned if placed through the mouth into the bag. In another embodiment, the bag may comprise a compartment for holding a seasoning. The compartment may have a releasable seal to release the seasoning on the food item. The bag may be provided to the consumer in a container such that the consumer may remove the bag from the container and place a food item in the bag to season the food item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Roger V. Lee, Robert T. Dorsey, Kara L. Harl
  • Patent number: 7343874
    Abstract: A litter composition comprising a substantially particulate primary absorbent material and a binding agent, the binding agent comprising approximately 0.01%-40% of the litter composition. In one embodiment, the primary absorbent material comprises silica gel and the binding agent comprises a galactomannan. In additional embodiments, the litter composition also includes at least one of the following components: fixing agent, colorant agent, anti-bacterial agent, fragrance and/or supplemental absorbent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David DeLeeuw, Roger V. Lee, Charles F. Fritter, Dennis B. Jenkins, Ananth N. Shenoy, Ramesh Hernlem
  • Publication number: 20070289543
    Abstract: Clumping animal litters containing composite particles with increased absorptivity and clump strength are disclosed. Reinforcing fiber materials are combined with a liquid-absorbing material to form composite particles suitable for use as animal litter. The reinforcing fiber materials add structural integrity to the liquid absorbent materials by acting in a manner similar to reinforcing bars (i.e., rebar) in concrete. The fibers need only be present in small percentages to show a consumer noticeable benefit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Kimberly Petska, Charles Fritter, Bradley Kirsch, Marc Privitera, Roger V. Lee, Christina M. Borgese
  • Patent number: 7041279
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and product for mitigating or eliminating pet malodor(s) with an aqueous liquid deodorizing composition, the composition containing about at least 0.01% to about 10% of an dialkali metal tetraborate n-hydrate (with n being an integer from 0 to 10), 0.1–3% water soluble/dispersible polymer, 1–25% water soluble/dispersible volatile solvent, at least 75% water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Sheila E. Ali, David Peterson, Gregory M. Piché, Roger V. Lee
  • Publication number: 20040025798
    Abstract: A litter composition comprising a substantially particulate primary absorbent material and a binding agent, the binding agent comprising approximately 0.01%-40% of the litter composition. In one embodiment, the primary absorbent material comprises silica gel and the binding agent comprises a galactomannan. In additional embodiments, the litter composition also includes at least one of the following components: fixing agent, colorant agent, anti-bacterial agent, fragrance and/or supplemental absorbent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Roger V. Lee, Charles F. Fritter, Dennis B. Jenkins, Ananth N. Shenoy, Ramesh Hernlem