S. C. Johnson Son, Inc.

Waukesha Electric Systems, Inc.

Padma Prabodh Varanasi

Joel E Adair

Brian T Davis

Chris A Kubicek

Michael C Fryan

Robert R Emmrich

Kenneth J Welch

Paul E Furner

Nitin Sharma

Stanley J Flashinski

Thomas J Szymczak

Kara L Lakatos

Kara L Kotary

Michael J Aulozzi

Debra A Strasser

Cory J Nelson

Elizabeth J Jameson

Michael C Liptrot

Steven A Zach

Peter M Neumann

Allen D Miller

Cathal L Fahy

Brian Kenneth Linstedt

Luke Christopher Stonis

Edward J Martens, Iii

Dale Aberegg

Richard S Valpey, Iii

Thomas M Golner

Paul A Clark

Michael Sawalski

Shirish P Mehta

Terry M Kovara

Heather R Schramm

Robert J Kopanic

Michael J Skalitzky

Keith H Gausmann

Craig F Shiesley

Sean G Dwyer

Susan M Clausen

Adam Hagop Buchaklian

Yong Chen

Qing Song

Anita Wongosari

Jesse Ben Crandall

Clifford Krapfl

Nathan R Westphal

Stephen B Leonard

Kenneth W Michaels

Donald J Schumacher

Mary Beth Adams

Martin Rathgeber

James R Crapser

Kevin Harrity

Jeffrey J Christianson

Thomas Jaworski

Colin William Brown

Thomas P Gasper

Tyler D Duston

Kishen Gohil

Timothy I Moodycliffe

Dennis William Gruber

Jeffrey L Harwig

Mark M Gipp

Guy Edward Naish

Ralph G Schwarz

Darren K Robling

Gopal P Ananth

Rene Maurice Beland

Saleh Adam Saleh

Kwamena Gyakye degraft-Johnson

Anne T Maghasi

Shannon L Bakich

Howard R Dittmer

Jeffrey J Nemec

Amber N Dudley

Daniel K Childs

Matthew S Montei

Georgia A Tenhagen

Paul E Fumer

Milind A Jog

Ann E Weeks

Brian Wagers

Marygrace G Horner

David C Bronson

Guy D Daley

Douglas Elsie

Peter S Smereka

Donald M Milestone

C Scott Eagleton

Ralph Schwarz

Guy Naish

Brian M Wagers

An aerosol dispenser assembly is disclosed that includes a container holding a liquid product and a compressed gas propellant for propelling the liquid product from the container. A design methodology for the actuator body and swirl nozzle insert is disclosed for maintaining a small particle size or Sauter Mean Diameter (D[3, 2]) of less than 48 &#x3bc;m at a suitable spray rate (1.5-2 g/s), while utilizing a compressed gas VOC-free propellant for an air freshener product. As obtaining reduced particle size to compete with LPG propellants may result in a reduced spray rate, it is anticipated that one or more nozzles may be designed into the actuator body to maintain a suitable spray rate.

Aerosol dispenser assembly having VOC-free propellant and dispensing mechanism therefor

A method of making a dry type insulation is provided. The method includes combining a base fiber having a first outer surface with a binder material wherein the base fiber has a first melting point and the binder material has a second melting point which is different from the first melting point, heating the base fiber and binder material to a temperature above the second melting point, but below the first melting point using a double-belt press to form a resultant dry type insulation, compressing the base fiber and binder material using the double-belt press to form the resultant dry type insulation and cooling the resultant dry type insulation using the double-belt press.

Method of manufacturing a dry type electrical insulation

A nozzle is provided for dispensing a liquid from a container in a desirable, nearly rectangular spray pattern. The nozzle includes an actuator having an inlet end adapted to receive liquid from the container and an outlet end, the actuator outlet end defining an outlet chamber. An insert is coupled to the actuator outlet end and defines an insert passage in fluid communication with the outlet chamber. The insert includes at least a first convex shoulder disposed downstream of the outlet chamber, and a nozzle outlet disposed downstream of the first convex shoulder. The convex shoulder may have a radius of curvature and side walls may be provided at an angle of convergence. The radius of curvature and the angle of convergence may be provided within certain ranges to obtain the desired spray pattern at the desired flow rate using typical aerosol can pressures.

Fluid dispensing nozzle

A multiple nozzle differential fluid delivery head is disclosed. The fluid delivery head includes a body that defines a fluid chamber having a longitudinal axis. The body includes an inlet for connection to a fluid source, and the inlet is in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. The fluid delivery head includes a plurality of outlet ports connected to and extending away from the body. Each outlet port has an interior space in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. The fluid delivery head includes a nozzle insert removably secured in an outer end of each outlet port. At least one nozzle insert has a fluid delivery aperture in fluid communication with the interior space of its associated outlet port for delivering fluid out of the interior space of its associated outlet port. One or more of the outlet ports is angled away from a plane normal to the axis of the fluid delivery head.

Multiple nozzle differential fluid delivery head

Methods and devices include having a container () for holding a liquid with a viscosity &#x3bc;, and a porous wick () with an average pore size of at least about 4 microns to about 50 microns and a porosity &#x3b5; between about 0.20 to about 0.75, and having a length L and a total exposed surface area A exposed to the ambient air. The viscosity of the liquid and the dimensions of the wick are such that a quantity A/&#x3bc;L is in a range of about 4&#xd7;10to about 18 cm/poise.

Methods for reducing seepage from wick-based controlled release devices, and wick-based devices having reduced seepage

Disclosed are substrates suited for dispensing air treatment chemicals upon being heated. Granular particles, preferably sand with a phenolic binder, are adhered together to form a substrate body having a network of pores. A volatile air treatment chemical is disposed in the pores. The particle size and pores are such that the smaller particles of the substrate are grouped at one end, preferably an end adjacent to a projecting nose. This structure tends to wick the volatile air treatment chemical towards the nose, and heating that area can lead to efficient, and rechargeable, dispensing. Methods for using such substrates, and methods for forming such substrates, are disclosed.

Air treatment device with controlled pore size substrate

An insulation system for a fluid-filled power transformer that allows for operation of the transformer at higher temperatures and with lowered susceptibility to aging. The insulation system includes a plurality of fibers that are bound together by a solid binding agent. The solid binding agent may, for example, for sheaths around the fibers or may be in the form of dispersed particles that bind the fibers to each other. Also, a method of fabricating such an insulation system.

Solid insulation for fluid-filled transformer and method of fabrication thereof

A useful life indicator is provided to display an indication of the remaining useful life of an associated product such as an impregnated substrate of an air treatment chemical dispenser. The cue is preferably a well having a volatile indicator material positioned therein. The well's cavity is configured to achieve clumping of the remaining indicator material as some volatizes due to capillary attraction. This presents a shrinking display that can be coordinated with the level of use of the air treatment chemical dispenser. The cue may also be used in connection with monitoring other products such as perishable products.

Useful life indicators

A fuel charge for use with a melting plate candle assembly includes an outer shell of fuel material surrounding an inner core of fuel material having different properties than the fuel material of the outer shell. The outer shell is substantially solid and may contain fuel additive that slows capillary flow of liquid fuel to the flame through the wick. The inner core may include liquid fuel, discrete solid fuel particles, or a solid fuel mass. The fuel additive is disposed in the fuel charge so as to slow migration of liquefied fuel to a flame on a wick only after a substantial portion of the fuel charge has been liquefied by heat from the flame.

Fuel element for melting plate candle assembly

Dispensers and refills for volatile liquids, such as fragrances, are disclosed. Dispensers and refills in combination with dispensers according to the present invention may comprise a volatile liquid and a housing. In certain embodiments, the volatile liquid of the present invention has a predetermined evaporation rate, measured and calculated by the method described herein. In other embodiments, the volatile liquid exhibits a predefined relative evaporation rate. In addition to the housing, the present invention includes optional components, such as a motorized fan and/or a wick, to facilitate release of the volatile liquid into the atmosphere.

Volatile liquids having predetermined evaporation profiles

The invention relates to an automated sprayer for spraying the walls of a bath and shower enclosure with a cleanser. The sprayer has a housing that can be mounted inside the shower enclosure and that defines a tray in which an inverted bottle of cleanser is stored. The bottom of the tray has a tube extending downwardly along a longitudinal axis through which the cleanser can pass. A motorized head disposed beneath the tube can be rotated about the axis for metering cleanser from the bottle and spraying cleanser outward. The sprayer includes timer circuitry that delays commencement of a spray for a set time and automatically stops spraying after a predetermined period. The sprayer also includes a system for signaling the beginning of a spray cycle including audio and visual alarms. The invention focuses on methods of using such equipment, as well as a container for supplying such equipment.

Automated cleansing sprayer

Fuel charge for melting plate candle assembly and method of supplying liquefied fuel to a wick

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Racine, WI, United States of America

Padma Prabodh Varanasi