Patents Examined by Paul R Durand
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Patent number: 11772862Abstract: A container for dispensing a liquid that includes a body, a closure, and an overcap. The body includes an interior storage volume, a neck finish on a first wall of the body, and a protrusion on a second wall of the body. The neck finish defined outlet through the first wall for dispensing the liquid. The closure for sealing the outlet and coupled to the neck finish. The overcap is removably coupled to the closure and includes a first end including a recess configured to receive a portion of the closure when the overcap is coupled to the closure and a second end including a shield defining a shield recess and a piercer. The shield is configured is configured to at least partially surround the protrusion of the body such that the piercer pierces the protrusion to create a vent opening when the shield at least partially surrounds the protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Daniel Peter Sterling
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Patent number: 11776827Abstract: An adapter for a liquid container of a supply system of a wet process module for the treatment of substrates has a container part for fastening to the liquid container and a channel part for fastening to the supply system. The container part has a central opening and a fastening device for fastening the container part to the liquid container. The channel part has a continuous first channel portion and a continuous second channel portion, the first and the second channel portion each opening into the central opening of the container part.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Inventors: Michael Braun, Simon Schutzbach, Kader Mekias, Dinesh Vijayaraghavan, Orazio Monteserrato
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Patent number: 11759035Abstract: A storage container includes an elastomeric base having a plurality of side walls forming an interior and an opening at an upper edge of the base. The base has an annular channel positioned proximate the opening at the upper edge of the base. An inner insert is removably positionable in the opening of the base, the inner insert having an outward facing annular protrusion configured for insertion in the annular channel of the base, and a spout with a channel formed therethrough. At least a portion of the spout has external threading. An outer cap is positionable over the inner insert and has an opening for receiving the spout. A screw cap includes internal threading configured for rotational engagement with the external threading of the spout, wherein rotation of screw cap compresses at least a portion of the base between the inner insert and the outer cap.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Instant Brands Holdings Inc.Inventors: Tania Aldous, Alfonse Drechsler, III, David Knott, Philip Rose
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Patent number: 11759810Abstract: A refill device for a container having an opening to a cavity including a first connection element with first connection means for removably connecting the refill device to the opening, a bag first part filled with a substance for housing in the container, a neck and a connection part between the neck and the first part, and a flange, a pump, a ring nut element connected to the first connection element to connect the pump and bag thereto, the first connection element including a body with an upper part including an upper opening delimited by a wall for resting a portion of the flange and connection means, a lower part including an opening and first means for removably connecting the refill device, the first connection element including second connection means for removably connecting a protection element to the first connection element before associating the refill device with the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: LUMSON S.P.A.Inventor: Matteo Moretti
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Patent number: 11760557Abstract: A bag-in-bottle type of a squeeze dispenser comprising a housing, a cap, a flexible bag for containing fluid, and means to equilibrate atmospheric air pressure with air pressure inside the housing is disclosed. Said means include a closable air channel. The closable air channel, and the cap, may each be in an open or a closed position. When the cap is in an open position, the closable air channel is in a closed position, thus substantially locking the air inside the housing in place and allowing for fluid to be dispensed from the flexible bag upon application of pressing force on the sidewalls of the housing. When the cap is in a closed position, the closable air channel is in an open position, allowing for a flow of atmospheric air into, and out of, the dispenser housing and thereby equilibrating the air pressure inside the housing with air pressure of the atmospheric air.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: PESD, LLCInventors: Andrew Keith Hirko, Briana Nikole Kovács, Michael Hunter Kovács
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Patent number: 11753218Abstract: The present invention discloses an eco-friendly recyclable dropper, comprising a pressing portion and a pipette, wherein a bottom of the pressing portion is wrapped around a top of the pipette, wherein a bottom inner wall of the pressing portion includes a concave groove, wherein a top outer wall of the pipette includes a corresponding convex circle, wherein the concave groove matches with the convex circle and become airtight based on the characteristics of both material, wherein the pressing portion is made of PE material, wherein the pipette is made of PP material.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventors: Chiu-Huo Chen, Chia-Hung Chien
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Patent number: 11753255Abstract: The present invention provides a new motorized bulk, dry foods dispensing apparatus and system for commercial, retail and home use designed to dispense a predetermined volume of dry bulk food into a bowl or other receptacle without crushing or breaking the food. The bulk food dispenser includes a hopper, a feed house including two or more openings, and a feed wheel located within the feed house, where the feed wheel further includes a plurality of protrusions for directing a solid material out of the hopper when the feed wheel is rotated mechanically via a motor, where at least one of the two or more openings receive the solid material directed by a baffle, and where at least one of the two or more openings dispense the solid material out of the feed house.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: CHICAGO SHOW, INC.Inventors: James M. Snediker, Raymond J. Gradecki
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Patent number: 11753216Abstract: A dispensing closure is provided and comprises a base and a lid. The base includes a sidewall closed at one end by a top deck including a dispensing orifice. The base and lid are joined by a hinge to allow the lid to move between closed and open positions with respect to the base whereby to close and open the dispensing orifice. At the periphery of the top deck the sidewall forms or provides a raised lip. The lid closes onto the top deck and is bounded by the lip and the lid is generally flush with the lip when in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Obrist Closures Switzerland GmbHInventors: Patrick Schmidt, Rainer Schawo
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Patent number: 11753291Abstract: A system for transporting beverage includes a container, an output port, a first length of tubing, a first gas source, and a valve. The container has a volume of beverage disposed therein. The first length of tubing has a first end and a second end. The first end of the first length of tubing is fluidly coupled to the container. The second end of the first length of tubing is fluidly coupled to the output port. The first gas source is fluidly coupled to the container via a second length of tubing. The second gas source is fluidly coupled to the first length of tubing. The valve has at least a first port and a second port. The first port of the valve is fluidly coupled to the first length of tubing. The second port is fluidly coupled to a clearing fluid source.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Island Clan, LLCInventor: Bruce Cunneen
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Patent number: 11753212Abstract: This invention discloses a separable beverage freshness preserver including a gas outlet assembly and a sealing assembly connected with the gas outlet assembly. The separable beverage freshness preserver is characterized in that the sealing assembly includes a liquid guiding assembly and a bottle stopper assembly connected with the liquid guiding assembly; the liquid guiding assembly includes a cock and a liquid dispensing pipe connected with the cock; and the liquid dispensing pipe is detachably connected with the cock. The liquid dispensing pipe and the like can be separated from a bottle body, and thus, beverages can be placed in a place with a narrow space, such as a refrigerator and the like, and occupy a small space so as to facilitate refrigeration and preservation of beverages.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: ZHUHAI CHEER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventor: Xiaoxian Song
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Patent number: 11744413Abstract: A dispenser includes a front panel and a body coupled to the front panel to form an interior cavity. The body includes a wall portion having a top portion. An opening is formed through the top portion, and a housing includes a first housing wall and a second housing wall that each extend from the top portion adjacent the opening and into the interior cavity. The first and second housing walls include first and second rails, respectively, which are coplanar and extend from the respective first and second housing walls in opposing directions relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: DEB IP LIMITEDInventor: Christopher James Lang
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Patent number: 11745919Abstract: A system and method for easily operated self-releasing stopper/cork for bottles of compressed liquids. The corks have a gas bladder that is designed to be inserted in a bottle and inflated, the bladder having a ribbed or smooth exterior to complete the sealing of the bottle whereby a gas release mechanism can be activated by depressing a button on a cap or via an on-board micro controller and/or electro-mechanical release solution in the cap. Once the gas is released from the top of the bladder the pressure inside the vessel will collapse the bladder's bottom and eject the cork assembly from the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Inventor: Michael B. Christian
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Patent number: 11731148Abstract: An apparatus (100) for metered dispensing of a liquid from a container (3) and a spray applicator having the apparatus (100). The apparatus (100) comprises a base body (5) and a nozzle body (16) having an outlet nozzle. The nozzle body (16) is mounted so as to be displaceable relative to the base body (5) from a dispensing to a clamping position. The apparatus (100) comprises a reset spring (14) for moving the nozzle body (16) from the clamping to the dispensing position. The nozzle body (16) and the valve body form a burst chamber (19). By pressure on the trigger mechanism (26), the locking of the valve body (10) is triggered and the spray burst spring (7) presses the valve body (10) in the nozzle direction. A non-return valve is arranged upstream in the valve body. The spray burst chamber is connected to the outlet nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: ELC-CERATEC GmbHInventors: Kurt Ruffieux, Fredrik Brandsberg, Mark Anderson
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Patent number: 11730294Abstract: A multiple chamber dispenser assembly for containing and dispensing spices includes a cylinder that has a pair of chambers each is integrated within the chamber to contain a respective granular spice. A strainer is integrated into the cylinder and the strainer extends partially across the cylinder such that the strainer defines an exposed portion of the opening extending into the cylinder. In this way the exposed portion of the opening facilitates each of the chambers to be filled with the respective granular spice. Furthermore, the strainer is foraminous to facilitate each of the chambers to dispense the respective granular spice through the strainer. A plurality of lids is each hingedly coupled to the cylinder and each of the lids is aligned with a respective one of the chambers for opening and closing the respective chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Inventor: Diana Aubert
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Patent number: 11730322Abstract: The neck-worn hand sanitizer dispenser comprises a sanitizer vessel, a dispensing mechanism, and a neck strap. The neck-worn hand sanitizer dispenser may be adapted to be worn around a neck of a user via the neck strap such that the sanitizer vessel hangs in front of a chest of the user. The neck-worn hand sanitizer dispenser may be adapted to dispense a sanitizer liquid onto a hand of the user when the user triggers the dispensing mechanism by placing the hand beneath the sanitizer vessel. The dispensing mechanism may be disabled via a lock control to prevent dispensing the sanitizer liquid accidently.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Inventor: Francis Aburime
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Patent number: 11718465Abstract: A piston for a reservoir of a dispenser of a fluid product without air intake, and presenting a central axis X includes both sealing means and also guiding means. The sealing means extend in a plane orthogonal to the axis X and define a single external sealing line in a closed loop, distal from the axis X, capable of coming into contact with an inner wall of the reservoir 10. The guiding means include a base from which extends one or more tabs with free ends defining external guide points, distal from the axis X, capable of coming into contact with the inner wall of the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Inventors: Eric Rossignol, Emir Ezzina, Etienne Briere
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Patent number: 11713233Abstract: The present application provides a beverage dispensing system. The beverage dispensing system may include a nozzle, a first beverage component with a first ingredient in communication with the nozzle via a first pump, and a second beverage component with the first ingredient and a second ingredient in communication with the nozzle via a second pump. The first pump and the second pump may vary the flow rate of the first beverage component and the second beverage component to the nozzle to create different beverages.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventor: Arthur G. Rudick
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Patent number: 11709084Abstract: A liquid dispenser includes a housing configured to receive a liquid supply cartridge, and a reservoir disposed in the housing that holds a volume of the product. The reservoir includes an access port for receiving the liquid supply cartridge and placing the liquid supply cartridge and the reservoir in communication. A dosing tank is connected to the reservoir and configured to hold a metered volume of the product. A control valve is movable between an opened position and a closed position, wherein when the control valve is in the opened position, product in the dosing tank is permitted to flow from the liquid dispenser and product flow from the reservoir to the dosing tank is prevented, and when the control valve is in the closed position, product in the dosing tank is prevented from flowing from the liquid dispenser and product flow from the reservoir to the dosing tank is permitted.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Teeling
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Patent number: 11700928Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a liquid product, the dispenser comprising a housing, a pump assembly, a dispensing head, and an inner container. The inner container accommodates the liquid product and is configured to be inserted into a cavity of the housing. The inner container is replaceable and detachably connected to the housing such that the housing, the pump assembly, and the dispensing head can be retained for reuse while the inner container can be replaced with a new inner container. A protrusion is provided on an underside of the inner container that a user can grip to rotate the inner container in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction to disengage the inner container from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: APR Beauty Group IncInventors: Min-Yan Zheng, Feng-Ying Fu
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Patent number: 11700968Abstract: An infuser container is disclosed comprising a container body for holding liquids and from which liquid is poured; and a removable infuser filter positioned across an interior of the container body so that liquid in a lower section beneath the infuser filter passes through the filter to dispense from the container body, wherein the filter is positioned across the container interior and retained in position against displacement thereof during pouring of liquids. Also disclosed is a container lid assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: The Decor Corporation Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Jim Samartgis