Patents by Inventor Tor H. Petterson
Tor H. Petterson 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: 6926172Abstract: A valve assembly can automatically and essentially totally release aerosol content from an aerosol container in a single burst without the use of electric power or constant manual activation. A diaphragm at least partially defines an accumulation chamber that receives aerosol chemical from the can during an accumulation phase. Once the internal pressure of the accumulation chamber reaches a predetermined threshold, the diaphragm moves, carrying with it a seal so as to unseal an outlet channel, and thereby initiate a spray of the main active chemical. The diaphragm is held in the open position while there is elevated pressure of active in the can and/or due to a latch that activates as the diaphragm moves to the dispensing position.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jaworski, Nathan R. Westphal, Donald J. Shanklin, David J. Houser, Grace C. Petterson, Tor H. Petterson
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Patent number: 6612464Abstract: A valve assembly can automatically dispense aerosol content from an aerosol container at predetermined intervals without the use of electric power. A diaphragm at least partially defines an accumulation chamber that receives aerosol content from the can during an accumulation phase. Once the internal pressure of the accumulation chamber reaches a predetermined threshold, the diaphragm moves axially, carrying with it a leg so as to unseal an outlet, and thereby initiate a spray burst. A pawl extends from the diaphragm, and engages a retention surface to resist movement of the diaphragm and prolong the accumulation phase. The diaphragm assumes its original position when the pressure within the accumulation chamber falls below a threshold pressure.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Tor H. Petterson, Michael G. Knickerbocker, David J. Houser
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Patent number: 6588627Abstract: A valve assembly can automatically dispense aerosol content from an aerosol container at predetermined intervals without the use of electric power. A diaphragm at least partially defines an accumulation chamber that receives aerosol content from the can during an accumulation phase. Once the internal pressure of the accumulation chamber reaches a predetermined threshold, the diaphragm moves, carrying with it a leg so as to unseal a valve stem, and thereby initiate a spray burst. The diaphragm assumes its original position when the pressure within the accumulation chamber falls below a threshold pressure. A barrier prevents the aerosol container from resupplying the accumulation chamber at a high rate during the spray phase, preferably due to a textured interface between the barrier and a passageway in which it is housed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Tor H. Petterson, Thomas Jaworski, David J. Houser, Michael G. Knickerbocker
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Publication number: 20030106912Abstract: A valve assembly can automatically dispense aerosol content from an aerosol container at predetermined intervals without the use of electric power. A diaphragm at least partially defines an accumulation chamber that receives aerosol content from the can during an accumulation phase. Once the internal pressure of the accumulation chamber reaches a predetermined threshold, the diaphragm moves axially, carrying with it a leg so as to unseal an outlet, and thereby initiate a spray burst. A pawl extends from the diaphragm, and engages a retention surface to resist movement of the diaphragm and prolong the accumulation phase. The diaphragm assumes its original position when the pressure within the accumulation chamber falls below a threshold pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Tor H. Petterson, Grace C. Petterson, Michael G. Knickerbocker, David J. Houser
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Publication number: 20030080144Abstract: A valve assembly can automatically and essentially totally release aerosol content from an aerosol container in a single burst without the use of electric power or constant manual activation. A diaphragm at least partially defines an accumulation chamber that receives aerosol chemical from the can during an accumulation phase. Once the internal pressure of the accumulation chamber reaches a predetermined threshold, the diaphragm moves, carrying with it a seal so as to unseal an outlet channel, and thereby initiate a spray of the main active chemical. The diaphragm is held in the open position while there is elevated pressure of active in the can and/or due to a latch that activates as the diaphragm moves to the dispensing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Thomas Jaworski, Nathan R. Westphal, Donald J. Shanklin, David J. Houser, Tor H. Petterson, Grace C. Petterson
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Publication number: 20030080141Abstract: A valve assembly can automatically dispense aerosol content from an aerosol container at predetermined intervals without the use of electric power. A diaphragm at least partially defines an accumulation chamber that receives aerosol content from the can during an accumulation phase. Once the internal pressure of the accumulation chamber reaches a predetermined threshold, the diaphragm moves, carrying with it a leg so as to unseal a valve stem, and thereby initiate a spray burst. The diaphragm assumes its original position when the pressure within the accumulation chamber falls below a threshold pressure. A barrier prevents the aerosol container from resupplying the accumulation chamber at a high rate during the spray phase, preferably due to a textured interface between the barrier and a passageway in which it is housed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Tor H. Petterson, Grace C. Petterson, Thomas Jaworski, David J. Houser, Michael G. Knickerbocker
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Patent number: 6533141Abstract: An valve assembly is provided that automatically dispenses aerosol content from a can at predetermined intervals. A diaphragm at least partially defines an accumulation chamber that receives aerosol content from the can during an accumulation phase. Once the internal pressure of the accumulation chamber reaches a predetermined threshold, the diaphragm flexes to initiate a spray phase, during which the aerosol content is delivered from the accumulation chamber to the ambient environment. A rotatable pawl provides resistive pressure and control of diaphragm movement.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Tor H. Petterson, Michael G. Knickerbocker, David J. Houser
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Patent number: 6146040Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an article such as a baby bottle includes a handle that is sized and configured to be gripped in one hand of a user, and a reservoir defined within the handle for storing a detergent. A push-pull cap is provided on the handle for dispensing detergent from the reservoir when the handle is squeezed. A brush is connected to the handle, and is sized and configured so as to be able to fit into an open end of a baby bottle to scrub the baby bottle during cleaning. The push-pull cap is advantageously located on a portion of the handle member that is remote from the brush member, so that a user will be able to dispense detergent and scrub without putting down the apparatus, and also have the flexibility to scrub without fear of unwanted detergent leaking into the brush, such as during a final rinse. A novel brush configuration is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1998Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, William B. Farnham, Tor H. Petterson
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Patent number: 6125548Abstract: An apparatus for drying and storing an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing includes a tray having a bottom face that is adapted to be supported by an underlying surface such as a counter-top, and an upper face. A plurality of pegs extend out from the upper face, and each peg is sized and arranged so as to be able to support an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing. Each peg is mounted to the tray in such a manner as to be movable between a first storage position, wherein the entire peg is positioned relatively close to the upper face for storage and packaging, and a second, operative position. This permits the apparatus to be conveniently folded for packaging and storage purposes. Another aspect of the apparatus involves disk holding structure, connected to the upper face of the tray, for holding baby bottle disks in a location that is isolated from areas of the tray in which liquid may collect.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Tor H. Petterson
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Patent number: 6038784Abstract: An apparatus for drying and storing an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing includes a tray having a bottom face that is adapted to be supported by an underlying surface such as a counter-top, and an upper face. A plurality of pegs extend out from the upper face, and each peg is sized and arranged so as to be able to support an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing. Each peg is mounted to the tray in such a manner as to be movable between a first storage position, wherein the entire peg is positioned relatively close to the upper face for storage and packaging, and a second, operative position. This permits the apparatus to be conveniently folded for packaging and storage purposes. Another aspect of the apparatus involves disk holding structure, connected to the upper face of the tray, for holding baby bottle disks in a location that is isolated from areas of the tray in which liquid may collect.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Tor H. Petterson
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Patent number: D446826Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Tor H. Petterson, Charles P. Davis
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Patent number: D342800Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1992Date of Patent: December 28, 1993Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Tor H. Petterson, Jean T. McGregor
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Patent number: D356650Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1992Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Tor H. Petterson, Jean T. McGregor, Steven A. Johnson
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Patent number: D378434Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1995Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Tor H. Petterson, Jean T. McGregor
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Patent number: D404839Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1998Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Tor H. Petterson, William B. Farnham
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Patent number: RE43349Abstract: An apparatus for drying and storing an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing includes a tray having a bottom face that is adapted to be supported by an underlying surface such as a counter-top, and an upper face. A plurality of pegs extend out from the upper face, and each peg is sized and arranged so as to be able to support an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing. Each peg is mounted to the tray in such a manner as to be movable between a first storage position, wherein the entire peg is positioned relatively close to the upper face for storage and packaging, and a second, operative position. This permits the apparatus to be conveniently folded for packaging and storage purposes. Another aspect of the apparatus involves disk holding structure, connected to the upper face of the tray, for holding baby bottle disks in a location that is isolated from areas of the tray in which liquid may collect.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Tor H. Petterson, Grace C. Petterson, legal representative
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Patent number: D410557Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1998Date of Patent: June 1, 1999Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Tor H. Petterson, Howard Balch
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Patent number: RE43635Abstract: An apparatus for drying and storing an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing includes a tray having a bottom face that is adapted to be supported by an underlying surface such as a counter-top, and an upper face. A plurality of pegs extend out from the upper face, and each peg is sized and arranged so as to be able to support an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing. Each peg is mounted to the tray in such a manner as to be movable between a first storage position, wherein the entire peg is positioned relatively close to the upper face for storage and packaging, and a second, operative position. This permits the apparatus to be conveniently folded for packaging and storage purposes. Another aspect of the apparatus involves disk holding structure, connected to the upper face of the tray, for holding baby bottle disks in a location that is isolated from areas of the tray in which liquid may collect.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Tor H. Petterson, Grace C. Petterson, legal representative
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Patent number: D421812Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: James U. Neyer, Tor H. Petterson, Zoltan Pavlakovich, Bret T. Huber, Charles P. Davis
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Patent number: D433171Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Rayovac CorporationInventors: Tor H. Petterson, James U. Neyer, Charles P. Davis