Patents by Inventor Scott Cumberland
Scott Cumberland 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: 8642527Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment. The aqueous bleaching solution features a source of oxidant and a plurality of optically functional nanoparticles. The optically functional nanoparticles are nanoparticles in the range of about 0.1 nanometers to about 400 nanometers in size. The aqueous bleaching solution may optionally include one or more an oxidant-stable surfactants and optionally, one or more oxidant-stable polymers, and adjuncts. The optically functional nanoparticles are extremely stable in the aqueous bleaching solution and remain substantially suspended in the aqueous bleaching solution due to their extremely small size despite having an average density greater than that of the bleaching solution.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Gregory van Buskirk, Scott Cumberland, Thomas W. Kaaret, William L. Smith
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Publication number: 20120115767Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment. The aqueous bleaching solution features a source of oxidant and a plurality of optically functional nanoparticles. The optically functional nanoparticles are nanoparticles in the range of about 0.1 nanometers to about 400 nanometers in size. The aqueous bleaching solution may optionally include one or more an oxidant-stable surfactants and optionally, one or more oxidant-stable polymers, and adjuncts. The optically functional nanoparticles are extremely stable in the aqueous bleaching solution and remain substantially suspended in the aqueous bleaching solution due to their extremely small size despite having an average density greater than that of the bleaching solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Gregory van Buskirk, Scott Cumberland, Thomas W. Kaaret, William L. Smith
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Patent number: 8088723Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of ingredients contains a polyaluminum compound and surfactant. The cleaning composition optionally has an additional amount of fragrance. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of solvent. The cleaning composition optionally comprises a group selected from the group consisting of a dye, a builder, a fatty acid, a colorant, a preservative, a chelating agent, a colloidal silica and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Scott Cumberland, Maria Ochomogo
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Patent number: 7732497Abstract: A composition formulated to form a non-smooth surface on a substrate surface at least after the composition has been applied to the substrate and has substantially dried or set. The composition including a first and second set of colloidal particles. Each of the first and second sets of colloidal particles includes a plurality of colloidal particles. The first set of colloidal particles can have an average particle size that is greater than the average size of the second set of particles. The number of colloidal particles in the second set of colloidal particles can be greater than the number of colloidal particles in the first set of colloidal particles. One or more of the colloidal particles can be modified to include one or more hydrocarbon chains.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Scott Cumberland, Ashot Serobian, Jodi Russell, Danielle Nguyen
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Publication number: 20100113320Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of ingredients contains a polyaluminum compound and surfactant. The cleaning composition optionally has an additional amount of fragrance. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of solvent. The cleaning composition optionally comprises a group selected from the group consisting of a dye, a builder, a fatty acid, a colorant, a preservative, a chelating agent, a colloidal silica and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Scott Cumberland, Maria Ochomogo
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Patent number: 7637271Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of ingredients contains a polyaluminum compound and surfactant. The cleaning composition optionally has an additional amount of fragrance. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of solvent. The cleaning composition optionally comprises a comprises a group selected from the group consisting of a dye, a builder, a fatty acid, a colorant, a preservative, a chelating agent, a colloidal silica and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Scott Cumberland, Maria Ochomogo
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Publication number: 20090148342Abstract: This invention generally relates to compositions and method of producing diluted hypohalous acid and hypohalous acid vapor. These compositions can be used to treat allergen containing surfaces, hard surfaces, food contact surfaces, hospital surfaces, food surfaces, kitchen surfaces, bathroom surfaces, human surfaces, animal surfaces, children's items, outdoor surfaces, soft surfaces, and medical instruments. These compositions can be converted to solid particulate or granular compositions. These compositions can be put into a variety of containers which preserve the stability. These compositions can be used to treat allergens and molds and as part of a mold detection system. These compositions can be dispersed into the air to enable microbiological control.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Steven E. Bromberg, Bruce K. Bitowft, Elizabeth Crane, Maha El-Sayed, Daniel A. Huitt, Andreas Nguyen, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Doris S. Shieh, William L. Smith, Julie Timberman, Aram Garabedian, Lachelle Arnt, Elias A. Shaheen, Steven Bromberg, Vicki Friedman, Jennifer Fung, Jennifer C. Julian, Kenneth Vieira, Julie Wiesman, Timothy Kennedy, Chih Chiang, Kenneth L. Vieira, Maria G. Ochomogo, Scott Cumberland, Daniel Aaron Huitt, Diane Mellett, Nikhil Dani, Maha Y. El-Sayed, Lafayette D. Foland, Jorge Robles, Elias A. Shaheen
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Publication number: 20080241408Abstract: A composition formulated to form a non-smooth surface on a substrate surface at least after the composition has been applied to the substrate and has substantially dried or set. The composition including a first and second set of colloidal particles. Each of the first and second sets of colloidal particles includes a plurality of colloidal particles. The first set of colloidal particles can have an average particle size that is greater than the average size of the second set of particles. The number of colloidal particles in the second set of colloidal particles can be greater than the number of colloidal particles in the first set of colloidal particles. One or more of the colloidal particles can be modified to include one or more hydrocarbon chains.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Scott Cumberland
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Publication number: 20070298085Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method of sanitizing skin surfaces, preferably the hands. The sanitizing object is a moldable and pliable composition with at least one regenerable surface and an antimicrobial agent incorporated therein. The antimicrobial agent is capable of transfer from the object to a skin surface. The antimicrobial agent is capable of regeneration upon manipulation of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: David J. Lestage, Marc Privitera, Scott Cumberland
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Publication number: 20060216193Abstract: A combination tool for cleaning and sanitizing a surface is disclosed. The tool includes a cleaning device and at least one UV flash unit. The cleaning device can be adapted for either wet or dry cleaning. The combination tool can also include a dispensing unit that can dispense a treatment agent. The tool can also include a sensor that can detect surface properties. In some arrangements, the tool includes a motive component that can propel the tool robotically.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2005Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Kaj Johnson, Douglas Minkler, Scott Cumberland, Joyce Delosreyes, Steven Bromberg, Edward Rinker, Aram Garabedan, Ricardo De Gopegui
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Publication number: 20060177521Abstract: A humidifier that delivers dilute hypohalous acid can effectively treat microganisms in the room while at the same time raising the humidity level. This humidifier system can be used to treat mold, microorganisms, and allergens, while being safe to use around people, pets, and food.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Steven Bromberg, Elizabeth Crane, Scott Cumberland, Daniel Huitt, Diane Mellett, William Smith
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Publication number: 20060119127Abstract: A tonneau cover assembly is provided for a bed of a pickup truck having a pair of spaced apart sidewalls. The tonneau cover assembly includes an elongated rail adapted to be fixedly secured to each of the pair of spaced apart sidewalls. Each of the elongated rails includes a bottom member having at least one opening extending therethrough. A panel includes opposing ends slidably coupled to the elongated rails for selectively covering the bed. A retention member is fixedly secured to each of the opposing ends of the panel for slidingly engaging the elongated rails. Each of the retention members is receivable within the opening along one of the elongated rails to retain the panel in place along the elongated rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Lawrence Landrith, Scott Cumberland, Malcolm Zack
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Publication number: 20050242041Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A cationically charged material suitable for use as a filter medium that is capable of reducing a large number of active microorganisms from a fluid such as water. The filter medium includes a substrate material. Portions of the substrate material are modified by adhesion of a cationic polymer thereto, the cationic polymer having aluminum-containing groups. The cationically charged material can further include an antimicrobially active metal complexed with the polymer. Illustrative metals include copper, zinc, tin, and preferably silver.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventor: Scott Cumberland