Patents by Inventor Scott L. Cumberland
Scott L. 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: 9068150Abstract: 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: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Gregory van Buskirk, Scott L. Cumberland, Thomas W. Kaaret, William L. Smith
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Publication number: 20140302107Abstract: 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: December 13, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Gregory VanBuskirk, Scott L. Cumberland, Thomas W. Kaaret, William L. Smith
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Publication number: 20130277290Abstract: A portable water filter is disclosed. A portable water filter may filter water that enters through a first opening disposed toward a first end of the filter, where the water may pass through a filter element and exit the filter through a second opening disposed at or toward the first end of the filter. The first opening may be defined in a surface of the filter that is free of openings toward a second end of the filter. As such, when the filter is inserted into an opening or outlet of a bottle, more of the water in the bottle may be filtered and drained with reduced aeration as the first opening in the filter is disposed toward the opening or outlet in the bottle. The portable water filter may enable the flow of water through the filter element to be more uniform across the length of the filter element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventor: Scott L. Cumberland
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Patent number: 8354364Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Publication number: 20120255890Abstract: A portable water filter is disclosed. A portable water filter may filter water that enters through a first opening disposed toward a first end of the filter, where the water may pass through a filter element and exit the filter through a second opening disposed at or toward the first end of the filter. The first opening may be defined in a surface of the filter that is free of openings toward a second end of the filter. As such, when the filter is inserted into an opening or outlet of a bottle, more of the water in the bottle may be filtered and drained with reduced aeration as the first opening in the filter is disposed toward the opening or outlet in the bottle. The portable water filter may enable the flow of water through the filter element to be more uniform across the length of the filter element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventor: SCOTT L. CUMBERLAND
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Patent number: 7790663Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Publication number: 20100189611Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Publication number: 20100189809Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Publication number: 20100187263Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Patent number: 7723279Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Patent number: 7635415Abstract: The invention relates to a reusable cleaning implement for cleaning and sanitizing a surface. More specifically, the cleaning implement is made of a tacky polymeric material and an antibacterial agent is distributed within the polymer. The adhesive and antibacterial properties of the cleaning implement are regenerated by contact with a cleansing agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David J. Lestage, Marc P. Privitera, Gregory van Buskirk, Scott L. Cumberland
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Publication number: 20080051312Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Publication number: 20080000498Abstract: The invention relates to a reusable cleaning implement for cleaning and sanitizing a surface. More specifically, the cleaning implement is made of a tacky polymeric material and an antibacterial agent is distributed within the polymer. The adhesive and antibacterial properties of the cleaning implement are regenerated by contact with a cleansing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: David J. Lestage, Marc P. Privitera, Gregory van Buskirk, Scott L. Cumberland
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Patent number: 7303683Abstract: A filter medium capable of removing microorganisms from a fluid such as water. The filter medium includes particles of activated carbon, particles of a substantially insoluble inorganic material having an isoelectric point greater than the fluid being filtered. A low melt index binder, preferably with a melt index of less than about 1 gram per 10 minutes, binds the particles of activated carbon and particles of inorganic material, such that the binder will become tacky at elevated temperatures without becoming sufficiently liquid to substantially wet the particles of activated carbon and inorganic material. An antimicrobial material can be incorporated into the filter to prevent biofilm growth. The use of a biocidal material in combination with the high isoelectric point material provides a trap-and-kill mechanism for microorganism removal.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Scott L. Cumberland
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Patent number: 6989101Abstract: A filter medium capable of removing microorganisms from a fluid such as water. The filter medium includes particles of activated carbon, particles of a substantially insoluble inorganic material having an isoelectric point greater than the fluid being filtered. A low melt index binder, preferably with a melt index of less than about 1 gram per 10 minutes, binds the particles of activated carbon and particles of inorganic material, such that the binder will become tacky at elevated temperatures without becoming sufficiently liquid to substantially wet the particles of activated carbon and inorganic material.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Scott L. Cumberland, Edward B. Rinker, Carlos Enriquez
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Publication number: 20040251190Abstract: A filter medium capable of removing microorganisms from a fluid such as water. The filter medium includes particles of activated carbon, particles of a substantially insoluble inorganic material having an isoelectric point greater than the fluid being filtered. A low melt index binder, preferably with a melt index of less than about 1 gram per 10 minutes, binds the particles of activated carbon and particles of inorganic material, such that the binder will become tacky at elevated temperatures without becoming sufficiently liquid to substantially wet the particles of activated carbon and inorganic material. An antimicrobial material can be incorporated into the filter to prevent biofilm growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: THE CLOROX COMPANYInventor: Scott L. Cumberland
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Publication number: 20040195180Abstract: A filter medium capable of removing microorganisms from a fluid such as water. The filter medium includes particles of activated carbon, particles of a substantially insoluble inorganic material having an isoelectric point greater than the fluid being filtered. A low melt index binder, preferably with a melt index of less than about 1 gram per 10 minutes, binds the particles of activated carbon and particles of inorganic material, such that the binder will become tacky at elevated temperatures without becoming sufficiently liquid to substantially wet the particles of activated carbon and inorganic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: THE CLOROX COMPANYInventors: Scott L. Cumberland, Edward B. Rinker, Carlos Enriquez
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Patent number: D642657Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Brita LPInventors: Scott L. Cumberland, Brett D. McIntire, Russell E. Bell, Cheryl L. Regan
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Patent number: D642658Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Brita LPInventors: Scott L. Cumberland, Brett D. McIntire, Russell E. Bell, Cheryl L. Regan
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Patent number: D643090Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Brita LPInventors: Scott L. Cumberland, Brett D. McIntire, Russell E. Bell, Cheryl L. Regan