Patents by Inventor William J. Zumdome

William J. Zumdome 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).

  • Food grade marker
    Patent number: 8772403
    Abstract: A food-grade marking composition useful for marking and labeling surfaces of food processing equipment includes a food grade base polymer, a coloring agent, and a volatile organic solvent. A marker pen is also provided which includes the food grade marking composition in combination with a delivery instrument. The food grade base polymer meets the regulatory requirements of 21 C.F.R. §175.300 for incidental food contact applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Naresh B. Patel, William J. Zumdome, John P. Keating
  • FOOD GRADE MARKER
    Publication number: 20100221440
    Abstract: A food-grade marking composition useful for marking and labeling surfaces of food processing equipment includes a food grade base polymer, a coloring agent, and a volatile organic solvent. A marker pen is also provided which includes the food grade marking composition in combination with a delivery instrument. The food grade base polymer meets the regulatory requirements of 21 C.F.R. §175.300 for incidental food contact applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: NARESH B. PATEL, William J. Zumdome, John P. Keating