Patents by Inventor Andrew Graham MASTERS

Andrew Graham MASTERS 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: 10086392
    Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, which pumps have different strokes, an exit orifice, and an actuator assembly. The difference between the first stroke and the second stroke is accommodated through flexure of a flexing member in the actuator assembly. The first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
  • Patent number: 9868127
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a liquid refilling system (10) having a parent device (201) and a child or portable travel device sized device (101) that can be releasably coupled to the parent device (201) to transfer liquid from the parent to the child device. The parent device has a pump (207), an actuator (217) and an actuator stroke limitation means (218) whereby the amount of liquid dispensed by the parent device (201) can be selected as a single use predetermined amount or as a child refill amount. The parent pump is in liquid communication with the parent liquid reservoir and the pump has a volume which is substantially equal to the volume of the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Noxell Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Scott, Andrew Graham Masters, Georgina Lyndsey Claire Milich
  • Publication number: 20170368563
    Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, which pumps have different strokes, an exit orifice, and an actuator assembly. The difference between the first stroke and the second stroke is accommodated through flexure of a flexing member in the actuator assembly. The first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
  • Patent number: 9839931
    Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, a premix chamber containing a mixing element for mixing the two compositions, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber, an exit orifice, optionally a swirl chamber, and an actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
  • Patent number: 9757754
    Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, which pumps have different strokes, an exit orifice, and an actuator assembly. The difference between the first stroke and the second stroke is accommodated through flexure of a flexing member in the actuator assembly. The first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
  • Patent number: 9687867
    Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, an optional premix chamber for mixing the two compositions before dispensing, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber or swirl chamber, an exit orifice, an actuator, and a lever assembly for reducing the actuation force required to activate the two pumps; wherein the first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lee Burrowes, William John Cleveland Connolly, Andrew Graham Masters, James Samuel Richardson
  • Publication number: 20170113237
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a liquid refilling system (10) having a parent device (201) and a child or portable travel device sized device (101) that can be releasably coupled to the parent device (201) to transfer liquid from the parent to the child device. The parent device has a pump (207), an actuator (217) and an actuator stroke limitation means (218) whereby the amount of liquid dispensed by the parent device (201) can be selected as a single use predetermined amount or as a child refill amount. The parent pump is in liquid communication with the parent liquid reservoir and the pump has a volume which is substantially equal to the volume of the child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Daniel Scott, Andrew Graham Masters, Georgina Lyndsey Claire Milich
  • Publication number: 20170065995
    Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, an optional premix chamber for mixing the two compositions before dispensing, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber or swirl chamber, an exit orifice, an actuator, and a lever assembly for reducing the actuation force required to activate the two pumps; wherein the first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Lee BURROWES, William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Andrew Graham MASTERS, James Samuel RICHARDSON
  • Publication number: 20170065997
    Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, a premix chamber containing a mixing element for mixing the two compositions, at least two channels for delivering the compositions from the reservoirs to the premix chamber, an exit orifice, optionally a swirl chamber, and an actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Lee BURROWES, William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Andrew Graham MASTERS, James Samuel RICHARDSON
  • Publication number: 20170065993
    Abstract: A dispenser for applying at least two compositions, the dispenser including at least two reservoirs for storing the at least two compositions separately, at least two pumps for pumping the at least two compositions, which pumps have different strokes, an exit orifice, and an actuator assembly. The difference between the first stroke and the second stroke is accommodated through flexure of a flexing member in the actuator assembly. The first composition includes microcapsules and the second composition includes a volatile solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Lee BURROWES, William John Cleveland CONNOLLY, Andrew Graham MASTERS, James Samuel RICHARDSON
  • Patent number: 9517481
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid refilling system (10) including a parent device (201) and a child or portable travel sized device (101) that can be releasably coupled to the parent device (201) to transfer liquid from the parent to the child device. The parent device (210) is provided with a pump (207) in liquid communication with a parent reservoir (203) containing the liquid. The pump of the parent device has a volume which is preferably substantially equal to the volume (Vcr) of the child reservoir thereby enabling a minimal number of single actuations of the parent pump (207) to completely fill the child reservoir (103) if desired upon coupling thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Daniel Scott, Andrew Graham Masters
  • Patent number: 9480999
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a liquid refilling system (10) having a parent device (201) and a child or portable travel device sized device (101) that can be releasably coupled to the parent device (201) to transfer liquid from the parent to the child device. The parent device has a pump (207), an actuator (217) and an actuator stroke limitation means (218) whereby the amount of liquid dispensed by the parent device (201) can be selected as a single use predetermined amount or as a child refill amount. The parent pump is in liquid communication with the parent liquid reservoir and the pump has a volume which is substantially equal to the volume of the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Daniel Scott, Andrew Graham Masters, Georgina Lyndsey Claire Milich
  • Publication number: 20160023227
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a liquid refilling system (10) having a parent device (201) and a child or portable travel device sized device (101) that can be releasably coupled to the parent device (201) to transfer liquid from the parent to the child device. The parent device has a pump (207), an actuator (217) and an actuator stroke limitation means (218) whereby the amount of liquid dispensed by the parent device (201) can be selected as a single use predetermined amount or as a child refill amount. The parent pump is in liquid communication with the parent liquid reservoir and the pump has a volume which is substantially equal to the volume of the child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel NMN SCOTT, Andrew Graham MASTERS, Georgina Lyndsey Claire MILICH
  • Publication number: 20160023228
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid refilling system (10) including a parent device (201) and a child or portable travel sized device (101) that can be releasably coupled to the parent device (201) to transfer liquid from the parent to the child device. The parent device (210) is provided with a pump (207) in liquid communication with a parent reservoir (203) containing the liquid. The pump of the parent device has a volume which is preferably substantially equal to the volume (Vcr) of the child reservoir thereby enabling a minimal number of single actuations of the parent pump (207) to completely fill the child reservoir (103) if desired upon coupling thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel SCOTT, Andrew Graham MASTERS
  • Patent number: D796965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: An Jozefien De Coninck, Andrew Graham Masters
  • Patent number: D824267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: An Jozefien De Coninck, Andrew Graham Masters