Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Dennis
Stephen R. Dennis 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: 11571703Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) envisages a secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) in communication with the dispenser duct, and a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) in communication with the container, off-axis with each other. Between these, a joining compartment (64) is provided communicating upstream with the primary liquid aspiration duct (8) and communicating downstream with the secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) to form the fluidic connection between them. In particular, the container (C) is of the type with built-in suction pipe.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Riccardo Alluigi, Stephen R. Dennis
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Publication number: 20190091709Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) envisages a secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) in communication with the dispenser duct, and a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) in communication with the container, off-axis with each other. Between these, a joining compartment (64) is provided communicating upstream with the primary liquid aspiration duct (8) and communicating downstream with the secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) to form the fluidic connection between them. In particular, the container (C) is of the type with built-in suction pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Riccardo ALLUIGI, Stephen R. Dennis
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Publication number: 20180207659Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) envisages a secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) in communication with the dispenser duct, and a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) in communication with the container, off-axis with each other. Between these, a joining compartment (64) is provided communicating upstream with the primary liquid aspiration duct (8) and communicating downstream with the secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) to form the fluidic connection between them. In particular, the container (C) is of the type with built-in suction pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Riccardo ALLUIGI, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 9919326Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) envisages a secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) in communication with the dispenser duct, and a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) in communication with the container, off-axis with each other. Between these, a joining compartment (64) is provided communicating upstream with the primary liquid aspiration duct (8) and communicating downstream with the secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) to form the fluidic connection between them. In particular, the container (C) is of the type with built-in suction pipe.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Riccardo Alluigi, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 9850645Abstract: The invention relates to free floating automated toilet bowl cleaning devices that dispense a volatile composition (e.g., a fragrance) into air surrounding the toilet and dispense a cleaning composition (e.g., hypohalite bleach) into toilet tank water on which the device freely floats. The device includes a first compartment for housing the volatile composition. The first compartment is permeable to air, with the permeable portion of the first compartment positioned above a water line when the device is floated. The device includes a second compartment for housing the cleaning composition. The second compartment includes one or more inlets through the device body to allow fluid communication with the liquid on which the device floats during use. A floatation member is positioned above the second compartment (e.g., between the first and second compartments).Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Sarah Coulter, Elizabeth Knipmeyer, Andrew Kilkenny, Stephen R. Dennis, Kerry Azelton
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Publication number: 20170304856Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) envisages a secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) in communication with the dispenser duct, and a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) in communication with the container, off-axis with each other. Between these, a joining compartment (64) is provided communicating upstream with the primary liquid aspiration duct (8) and communicating downstream with the secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) to form the fluidic connection between them. In particular, the container (C) is of the type with built-in suction pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Riccardo ALLUIGI, Stephen R. Dennis
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Publication number: 20160067752Abstract: Described is a kit for clearing drain pipes. The kit may include a bottle having a reservoir containing drain-clearing composition and a neck extending from the reservoir. The neck may have a first engagement member. The kit also may include a drain-clearing tool formed of plastic and having a handle at one end, a flexible shaft extending from the handle for placement into a drain pipe, a ribbed surface extending along a length of the shaft for scouring a surface, and a plurality of longitudinally-spaced barbs covering a substantial portion of the length of the shaft. The bottle and drain-clearing tool may be assembled together, using a package, into a kit. The package may define an interior space to house the drain-clearing tool and/or a neck-receiving portion having a second engagement member that may complement the first engagement member of the neck of the bottle. Methods of using such kits are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: THE CLOROX COMPANYInventors: Stephen R. Dennis, Kerry Dale Azelton, Rashda K. Khan
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Publication number: 20150074888Abstract: The invention relates to free floating automated toilet bowl cleaning devices that dispense a volatile composition (e.g., a fragrance) into air surrounding the toilet and dispense a cleaning composition (e.g., hypohalite bleach) into toilet tank water on which the device freely floats. The device includes a first compartment for housing the volatile composition. The first compartment is permeable to air, with the permeable portion of the first compartment positioned above a water line when the device is floated. The device includes a second compartment for housing the cleaning composition. The second compartment includes one or more inlets through the device body to allow fluid communication with the liquid on which the device floats during use. A floatation member is positioned above the second compartment (e.g., between the first and second compartments).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Sarah Coulter, Elizabeth Knipmeyer, Andrew Kilkenny, Stephen R. Dennis, Kerry Azelton
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Publication number: 20150041490Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) envisages a secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) in communication with the dispenser duct, and a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) in communication with the container, off-axis with each other. Between these, a joining compartment (64) is provided communicating upstream with the primary liquid aspiration duct (8) and communicating downstream with the secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) to form the fluidic connection between them. In particular, the container (C) is of the type with built-in suction pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Riccardo Alluigi, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8931668Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) comprises a container (C) provided with a dip tube, a dispenser head (20) with a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) connectable to the auxiliary liquid aspiration duct (202) of the container (C) and eccentric with respect to the container axis (X).Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Riccardo Alluigi, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8881953Abstract: Fluid dispensing apparatus with integral dip tube. Container includes body having wall defining interior volume, a first neck top, and a fitment extending from the neck top. A dip tube integrally formed to the body, fluidly connected to interior bottom, and fluidly connected to interior volume at landing top edge at or below the neck top, wherein distance between landing top edge and neck top is equal to or less than length of the fitment. The landing may be funnel-shaped, with one or more sides of landing slanting inward towards top opening of dip tube. Dispenser may be coupled to fitment and include supply line connected with dip tube at landing. Bent connector may be provided for fluidly connecting supply line with dip tube at landing when dispenser is attached to neck top. Container may include second neck top separated from first neck top by gap.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8870033Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) envisages a secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) in communication with the dispenser duct, and a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) in communication with the container, off-axis with each other. Between these, a joining compartment (64) is provided communicating upstream with the primary liquid aspiration duct (8) and communicating downstream with the secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) to form the fluidic connection between them. In particular, the container (C) is of the type with built-in suction pipe.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Guala Dispensing S.p.A.Inventors: Riccardo Alluigi, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8839992Abstract: Described is a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an integral dip tube formed therein connecting at a landing below the top of the bottle neck, fluidly connecting the inside of the bottle with the top opening of the bottle. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a pump or trigger-sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be aligned to allow a direct connection between integral dip tube and the fluid dispensing mechanism at a landing below the bottle opening. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be attached to the bottle with a snap-fit connection.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8827122Abstract: Described is a plastic aerosol device having a vapor tap valve orifice and an aqueous product composition containing a non-flammable hydrofluorocarbon propellant and a flammable alcohol solvent. The composition can additionally contain a alcohol co-solvent such as triethylene glycol and a quaternary antibacterial agent.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Stephen R. Dennis, Rashda K. Khan
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Publication number: 20140091111Abstract: Described is a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an integral dip tube formed therein connecting at a landing below the top of the bottle neck, fluidly connecting the inside of the bottle with the top opening of the bottle. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a pump or trigger-sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be aligned to allow a direct connection between integral dip tube and the fluid dispensing mechanism at a landing below the bottle opening. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be attached to the bottle with a snap-fit connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Stephen R. Dennis
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Publication number: 20140069962Abstract: Fluid dispensing apparatus with integral dip tube. Container includes body having wall defining interior volume, a first neck top, and a fitment extending from the neck top. A dip tube integerally formed to the body, fluidly connected to interior bottom, formed fluidly connected to interior volume at landing top edge at or below the neck top, wherein distance between landing top edge and neck top is equal to or less than length of the fitment. The landing may be funnel-shaped, with one or more sides of landing slanting inward towards top opening of dip tube. Dispenser may be coupled to fitment and include supply line connected with dip tube at landing. Bent connector may be provided for fluidly connecting supply line with dip tube at landing when dispenser is attached to neck top. Container may include second neck top separated from first neck top by gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventor: Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8627985Abstract: Described is a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an integral dip tube formed therein connecting at a landing below the top of the bottle neck, fluidly connecting the inside of the bottle with the top opening of the bottle. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a pump or trigger-sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be aligned to allow a direct connection between integral dip tube and the fluid dispensing mechanism at a landing below the bottle opening. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be attached to the bottle with a snap-fit connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8608033Abstract: Described is a shrink sleeve label for a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an external integral dip tube formed at the bottle front surface and separated from the bottle by a partition. The integral dip tube fluidly connects to the bottle interior at a landing below the top of the bottle neck. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a pump or trigger-sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The shrink sleeve label covers the bottle, the integral dip tube and the partition.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Rebecca Hoefing, Stephen R. Dennis
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Patent number: D706004Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Stephen R. Dennis, Kerry Dale Azelton, Russell E. Bell, Rashda K. Kahn
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Patent number: D707406Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Stephen R. Dennis, Kerry Dale Azelton, Russell E. Bell, Rashda K. Khan