Patents by Inventor Van VLAHAKIS
Van VLAHAKIS 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: 10384831Abstract: A container assembly including a primary container and a secondary container removably attached to the primary container. The primary container includes a top, a bottom and a side. The side includes a recess in which the secondary container is located when attached to the primary container. The recess is defined by two side walls extending laterally from a rear wall of the recess toward an outer surface of the side wall. The secondary container includes a top, a bottom and a side. The secondary container is attached to the primary container through a set of securing attachments, each including a protrusion and mating indentation. At least one of the walls of the primary container and the side of the secondary container includes the set of protrusions, and the other of the walls of the primary container and the side of the secondary container includes the set of mating indentations.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Venus Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Van Vlahakis, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, Jenna Arkin, Aaron Miller, Liz Barrett, Jason Rowe, Scott Fisher
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Publication number: 20180050838Abstract: A container assembly including a primary container and a secondary container removably attached to the primary container. The primary container includes a top, a bottom and a side. The side includes a recess in which the secondary container is located when attached to the primary container. The recess is defined by two side walls extending laterally from a rear wall of the recess toward an outer surface of the side wall. The secondary container includes a top, a bottom and a side. The secondary container is attached to the primary container through a set of securing attachments, each including a protrusion and mating indentation. At least one of the walls of the primary container and the side of the secondary container includes the set of protrusions, and the other of the walls of the primary container and the side of the secondary container includes the set of mating indentations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: Venus Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Van VLAHAKIS, Kelly VLAHAKIS-HANKS, Jenna ARKIN, Aaron MILLER, Liz BARRETT, Jason ROWE, Scott FISHER
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Publication number: 20100323941Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent, comprising, by weight: 2-10% sodium citrate dehydrate; 0.5 to 2.0% citric acid; 0.5 to 10.0% of a first surfactant, 0.8 to 1.1% xanthan gum; 0.1 to 5.0% of an enzyme; 0.5 to 10.0% of a second surfactant; and the balance being water. The dishwashing detergent can optionally include a preservative and/or an essential oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: VENUS LABORATORIES, INC.Inventors: E. Van Vlahakis, Dina Alrashawi
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Patent number: 7485613Abstract: The invention is a low foaming detergent composition, especially a low foaming carpet cleaning detergent composition, for conventional carpet cleaning, or for steam-type carpet cleaning, comprising an alkylene oxide adducts, and being devoid of phosphates. Preferably, the alkylene oxide adduct is an ethylene oxide adduct. It is also preferable that the carpet cleaning detergent be devoid of caustic soda and bleach. The detergent composition may be made from a component having between 20 and 60 moles of the ethylene oxide adduct.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Venus Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: E. Van Vlahakis
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Patent number: 7459420Abstract: The invention is an automatic dishwashing detergent composition, comprising an alkylene oxide, and being devoid of phosphates. Preferably, the alkylene oxide is an ethylene oxide. It is also preferable that the automatic dishwashing detergent be devoid of caustic soda and bleach. The detergent composition may be made from a component having between 20 and 60 moles of the ethylene oxide.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Inventor: E. Van Vlahakis
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Publication number: 20060116307Abstract: The invention is an automatic dishwashing detergent composition, comprising an alkylene oxide, and being devoid of phosphates. Preferably, the alkylene oxide is an ethylene oxide. It is also preferable that the automatic dishwashing detergent be devoid of caustic soda and bleach. The detergent composition may be made from a component having between 20 and 60 moles of the ethylene oxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventor: E. Van Vlahakis
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Patent number: 5908138Abstract: An improved dispensing lid for a container is disclosed. The dispensing lid having a generally planar top surface and a side wall depending therefrom and forming a cavity for operatively receiving a mouth of a container. The top surface having a recess and a reservoir of a predetermined depth extending downwardly from the recess and having an opening in the reservoir floor for access to the contents of the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: June 1, 1999Assignee: Eftichios Van VlahakisInventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas
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Patent number: 5489415Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved urinal block composition comprised of fluid-soluble chemical components, and an improved dispenser to be used with that urinal block. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a unique combination of chemicals that when blended together to form a urinal block composition yields a stable product that is effective at deodorizing and cleaning urinals and toilets. The improvement of using an acid stable protease enzyme with the other fluid-soluble chemical components of the urinal block composition provides the advantage of dissolving and otherwise neutralizing odors associated with urinals and toilets. The urinal block is retained in and dispensable from a disposable dispenser assembly 10 for use in urinals and toilets.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1994Date of Patent: February 6, 1996Assignee: Eftichios Van VlahakisInventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas, Michael J. Marrese
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Patent number: 5429764Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for opening clogged drains. Specifically, the liquid drain opener composition of the present invention comprises about 70%-93% by weight sulfuric acid; about 1%-23% by weight water; about 0.01%-5% by weight of at least one corrosion inhibiting agent; and, about 0.01%-28.99% by weight of at least one surfactant. The drain opener composition may also contain mineral oil and inert filler materials, such as salt. The present invention is also directed to a method of opening clogged drains comprising the steps of contacting a clogged drain with the liquid drain opener composition of the present invention; the composition applying a protective coating to metal surfaces of the drain to substantially prevent corrosion of the metal; the composition applying a protective coating to concrete surfaces of the drain to substantially prevent erosion of the concrete; and, flushing the dissolved clog with water.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1993Date of Patent: July 4, 1995Assignee: Eftichios Van VlahakisInventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas
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Patent number: 5397398Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for opening clogged drains. Specifically, the liquid drain opener composition of the present invention comprises about 70%-93% by weight sulfuric acid; about 1%-23% by weight water; about 0.01%-5% by weight of at least one corrosion inhibiting agent; and, about 0.01%-28.99% by weight of at least one surfactant. The drain opener composition may also contain mineral oil and inert filler materials, such as salt. The present invention is also directed to a method of opening clogged drains comprising the steps of contacting a clogged drain with the liquid drain opener composition of the present invention; the composition applying a protective coating to metal surfaces of the drain to substantially prevent corrosion of the metal; the composition applying a protective coating to concrete surfaces of the drain to substantially prevent erosion of the concrete; and, flushing the dissolved clog with water.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1993Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Assignee: Eftichios Van VlahakisInventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas
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Patent number: 5336424Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved urinal block composition comprised of fluid-soluble chemical components, and an improved dispenser to be used with that urinal block. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a unique combination of chemicals that when blended together to form a urinal block composition yields a stable product that is effective at deodorizing and cleaning urinals and toilets. The improvement of using an acid stable protease enzyme with the other fluid-soluble chemical components of the urinal block composition provides the advantage of dissolving and otherwise neutralizing odors associated with urinals and toilets. The urinal block is retained in and dispensable from a disposable dispenser assembly 10 for use in urinals and toilets.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1993Date of Patent: August 9, 1994Inventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas, Michael J. Marrese
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Patent number: 5324490Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfumed stable gel and to a deodorant container which retains a deodorant in the form of that perfumed stable gel, and which is adapted for use with various deodorant dispensers. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacture for the perfumed stable gel and the deodorant container in a unitary form. Specifically, the invention relates to a disposable deodorant container which retains a perfumed stable gel comprised of a unique combination of chemical components. The stable gel can be maintained at temperatures of up to 140.degree. F. and has a perfume content of up to 75%.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1992Date of Patent: June 28, 1994Assignee: Eftichios Van VlahakisInventors: Eftichios Van Vlahakis, John A. Manolas, Michael J. Marrese
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Patent number: 4096871Abstract: Discovery of a critical solution temperature vs acid strength profile leads to an aqueous acid-type drain opener composition consisting essentially of a solution of between about 80.8% and 84.5% by weight sulfuric acid. The composition may also contain about 0.1-0.5% by weight corrosion inhibitors, and about 15.0-19.1% by weight of inert materials, including 10-19% water. The resulting drain opener composition is not only effective to dissolve typical drain-clogging materials, but very much safer to use than the conventional highly concentrated (about 93% by weight) sulfuric acid drain openers in terms of providing time-based safety factor against severe acid burns.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1976Date of Patent: June 27, 1978Inventor: Eftichios Van Vlahakis
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Patent number: 4096593Abstract: Improved dispenser assembly for controlled release of bactericidal, detergent and aromatic agents upon flushing, which dispenser clips onto the upper edge of a toilet bowl. The assembly is specially adapted to bring a solid type deodorant/disinfectant cake into position along the side wall of the bowl but below the rim so that upon flushing, the flush water is directed to the cake in a turbulent action that releases limited amount of the cake. The dispenser disposes the cake above the bowl water line, and shields it from urine or splash so that it does not dissolve too rapidly.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1976Date of Patent: June 27, 1978Inventor: Eftichios Van Vlahakis
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Patent number: D474114Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Venus Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: E. Van Vlahakis, John Vlahakis, Hazem Haddad, John Manolas
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Patent number: D497525Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: Venus Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: E. Van Vlahakis
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Patent number: D829568Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Venus Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Van Vlahakis, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, Jenna Arkin, Aaron Miller, Liz Barrett, Jason Rowe, Scott Fisher
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Patent number: D841486Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Venus Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Van Vlahakis, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, Jenna Arkin, Aaron Miller, Liz Barrett, Jason Rowe, Scott Fisher