Patents by Inventor Steven J. Maxa

Steven J. Maxa 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).

  • Dosing device
    Patent number: 7497359
    Abstract: A dosing device is described, in which a predetermined amount of a material such as a concentrated fluid can be dispensed from the device by finger pressure. In one embodiment, the device includes a shuttle that can move between first and second positions. In the second position, fluid can escape from a dosing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Cathleen A. Bergin, John J. Dyer, Steven J. Maxa, Gary L. Olson
  • Toothbrush
    Publication number: 20040117930
    Abstract: A toothbrush including bristles dispersed uniformly over a base surface is disclosed. In various combinations, the bristles may be individually oriented at an included angle of less than 90 degrees with a longitudinal axis of the toothbrush, substantially all of the bristles may individually be in contact with at least one other bristle, the bristles may define an arcuate cylindrical bristle surface, and/or the bristles may be dispersed randomly within a single group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick J. Townley, Paul E. Hansen, David E. Johnson, Steven J. Maxa
  • Dosing device
    Publication number: 20030146246
    Abstract: A dosing device is described, in which a predetermined amount of a material such as a concentrated fluid can be dispensed from the device by finger pressure. In one embodiment, the device includes a shuttle that can move between first and second positions. In the second position, fluid can escape from a dosing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Cathleen M. Arsenault, John J. Dyer, Steven J. Maxa, Gary L. Olson
  • Household tool with detachable head
    Patent number: D524499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Arthur V. Lang, Steven J. Maxa
  • Roller caddy
    Patent number: D531816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Scott J. Tuman, Perry S. Dotterman, Steven J. Maxa, Delphine Elisabeth Aubourg, Arthur V. Lang, Mauro Porcini, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Chris Miller
  • Roller
    Patent number: D532203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Scott J. Tuman, Perry S. Dotterman, Steven J. Maxa, Delphine Elisabeth Aubourg, Arthur V. Lang, Mauro Porcini, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Chris Miller
  • Kitchen tool with detachable head
    Patent number: D484705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Arthur V. Lang, Steven J. Maxa