Patents by Inventor W. Keith Mainquist

W. Keith Mainquist 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).

  • Patent number: 8266728
    Abstract: Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Cherie A. Bulala, Grant Templin, W. Keith Mainquist, Matt Tivnon, Bryan Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20090049587
    Abstract: Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Cherie A. Bulala, Grant Templin, W. Keith Mainquist, Matt Tivnon, Bryan Vollmer
  • Patent number: 6543207
    Abstract: A vented closure, for preventing deformation of a container containing a gas evolving liquid, is provided. The closure includes a first closure member and a second closure member. The first closure member seals the container from the outside atmosphere and defines a gas inlet, a gas outlet and a gas flow passage between the inlet and the outlet. A gas-permeable, liquid-impermeable membrane is placed in the gas flow passage. The second closure member is moveably fitted on the first closure member and encases the first closure member with a small clearance fit that allows gas passage. A sealing element coupled to the second closure member is aligned with the gas outlet of the first member so as to block gas flow when a predetermined load is applied to the second closure member and allow gas flow when the predetermined load is absent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: W. Keith Mainquist, John F. Breznock
  • Patent number: D545684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Vincent N. DeMaso, W. Keith Mainquist, Christian Diaz, John F. Breznock
  • Patent number: D547667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Vincent N. DeMaso, W. Keith Mainquist, Christian Diaz, John F. Breznock
  • Patent number: D556045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Nicole J. Kamath, Vince N. DeMaso, Christian F. Diaz, W. Keith Mainquist, Steven J. Tomkins