Patents by Inventor Barry Hague
Barry Hague 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).
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Publication number: 20140131383Abstract: A fluid dispenser for containing and dispensing metered amounts of fluid that includes a reservoir for containing fluid and a chamber positioned substantially within the reservoir for containing a quantity of the fluid. The fluid dispenser additionally includes a piston that is moveable within the chamber to draw fluid into the chamber when the piston is moved in a first direction with respect to the chamber, and to discharge fluid from the chamber when the piston is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction. Further, the fluid dispenser includes a user-manipulatable control coupled to the piston and rotatable about an axis to select one of at least two different metered quantities of fluid to be dispensed. The user-manipulatable control is further movable to move the piston relative to the chamber along the axis to selectively dispense the selected metered quantity of fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Garry W. Crossdale, Andrew Swain, Martin Cooper, Michael H. Bertucci, Barry Hague, Guy Thornhill
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Patent number: 8668117Abstract: A fluid dispenser contains and dispenses metered amounts of fluid, and in some embodiments comprises a reservoir for containing fluid; a chamber positioned substantially within the reservoir for containing a quantity of fluid; and a piston moveable within the chamber in a first direction to draw fluid into the chamber from the reservoir, and movable in a second direction to discharge a metered amount of fluid from the chamber. A user-manipulatable control can be coupled to the piston to move the piston with respect to the chamber, and in some cases to select the desired metered amount of fluid to be dispensed. Also, a pawl can be used to selectively permit and inhibit movement of the piston in the first and/or second directions to prevent partial doses from being dispensed from the fluid dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Garry W. Crossdale, Andrew Swain, Martin Cooper, Michael H. Bertucci, Barry Hague, Guy Thornhill
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Patent number: 8662358Abstract: A liquid dispenser including a container that has an interior adapted to support a fluid. The liquid dispenser includes an air vent that is coupled to the container, and a balloon that is disposed in the container and in fluid communication with the air vent to provide fluid communication between the interior and an exterior of the container. The balloon is movable from an undeployed state to a deployed state in response to a pressure change between the interior and the exterior of the container. The balloon in the undeployed state is incapable of fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of the container, and the balloon in the deployed state has a position in which the balloon establishes fluid communication between the exterior of the container and the interior of the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Barry Hague, David J. Holden
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Patent number: 8640742Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for delivering fluid or liquid to a container (e.g. a bottle), has a container holding device and a fluid delivery system delivering fluid to a dispensing outlet under control of an actuation member, which causes the fluid delivery system to deliver fluid in response to movement of the actuation member from its start position. A dispensing lock has a first position in which it blocks movement of the actuation member from its start position, and a second position in which it permits movement of the actuation member. A release member that releases the dispensing lock includes a movable release member which is moved by the container, during its insertion into the refill position, so as to release the dispensing lock by bringing the dispensing lock to said second position, thus enabling fluid to be delivered.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Garry W. Crossdale, Barry Hague, Brian P. Onufryk
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Patent number: 8490840Abstract: A resealable closure and valve assembly adapted to be coupled to a container to selectively control the dispensing of liquid from the container. The resealable closure and valve assembly includes a non-mechanically biased stop selectively engageable with a passageway to selectively seal the passageway from a dispensable product, such as a liquid contained within a container. In some embodiments, the stop is adapted to reseal the passageway by the force of weight applied to the stop by fluid in the container. In some embodiments, the stop is adapted to reseal the passageway via a suction force.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Garry W. Crossdale, Brian D. Haworth, Barry Hague, Lambertus G. P. van der Heijden, Martin Cooper
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Publication number: 20130048142Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for delivering fluid or liquid to a container (e.g. a bottle), has a container holding device and a fluid delivery system delivering fluid to a dispensing outlet under control of an actuation member, which causes the fluid delivery system to deliver fluid in response to movement of the actuation member from its start position. A dispensing lock has a first position in which it blocks movement of the actuation member from its start position, and a second position in which it permits movement of the actuation member. A release member that releases the dispensing lock includes a movable release member which is moved by the container, during its insertion into the refill position, so as to release the dispensing lock by bringing the dispensing lock to said second position, thus enabling fluid to be delivered.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.Inventors: Garry W. Crossdale, Barry Hague, Brian P. Onufryk
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Publication number: 20120298700Abstract: A liquid dispenser including a container that has an interior adapted to support a fluid. The liquid dispenser includes an air vent that is coupled to the container, and a balloon that is disposed in the container and in fluid communication with the air vent to provide fluid communication between the interior and an exterior of the container. The balloon is movable from an undeployed state to a deployed state in response to a pressure change between the interior and the exterior of the container. The balloon in the undeployed state is incapable of fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of the container, and the balloon in the deployed state has a position in which the balloon establishes fluid communication between the exterior of the container and the interior of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.Inventors: Barry Hague, David J. Holden
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Patent number: 8230888Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for delivering fluid or liquid to a container (e.g. a bottle), has a container holding device and a fluid delivery system delivering fluid to a dispensing outlet under control of an actuation member, which causes the fluid delivery system to deliver fluid in response to movement of the actuation member from its start position. A dispensing lock has a first position in which it blocks movement of the actuation member from its start position, and a second position in which it permits movement of the actuation member. A release member that releases the dispensing lock includes a movable release member which is moved by the container, during its insertion into the refill position, so as to release the dispensing lock by bringing the dispensing lock to said second position, thus enabling fluid to be delivered.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Garry W. Crossdale, Barry Hague, Brian P. Onufryk
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Publication number: 20100181343Abstract: A fluid dispenser contains and dispenses metered amounts of fluid, and in some embodiments comprises a reservoir for containing fluid; a chamber positioned substantially within the reservoir for containing a quantity of fluid; and a piston moveable within the chamber in a first direction to draw fluid into the chamber from the reservoir, and movable in a second direction to discharge a metered amount of fluid from the chamber. A user-manipulatable control can be coupled to the piston to move the piston with respect to the chamber, and in some cases to select the desired metered amount of fluid to be dispensed. Also, a pawl can be used to selectively permit and inhibit movement of the piston in the first and/or second directions to prevent partial doses from being dispensed from the fluid dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.Inventors: Garry W. Crossdale, Andrew Swain, Martin Cooper, Michael H. Bertucci, Barry Hague, Guy Thornhill
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Publication number: 20100163585Abstract: A resealable closure and valve assembly adapted to be coupled to a container to selectively control the dispensing of liquid from the container. The resealable closure and valve assembly includes a non-mechanically biased stop selectively engageable with a passageway to selectively seal the passageway from a dispensable product, such as a liquid contained within a container. In some embodiments, the stop is adapted to reseal the passageway by the force of weight applied to the stop by fluid in the container. In some embodiments, the stop is adapted to reseal the passageway via a suction force.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.Inventors: Garry W. Crossdale, Brian D. Haworth, Barry Hague, Lambertus G.P. van der Heijden, Martin Cooper
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Publication number: 20080302440Abstract: A dispensing apparatus (2) fox delivering fluid or liquid to a container (e.g. a bottle) (1), has a container holding device (3, 3?) and fluid delivery means (30) delivering fluid to a dispensing outlet (18), under control of an actuation member (20) which causes the fluid delivery means to deliver fluid in response to movement of the actuation member from its start position. A dispensing lock (43) has a first position in which it blocks movement of the actuation member (20) from its start position, and a second position in which it permits movement of the actuation member. A release member (5) that releases the dispensing lock includes a movable release member which is moved by the container, during its insertion into the refill position, so as to release the dispensing lock by bringing the dispensing lock to said second position, thus enabling fluid to be delivered.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.Inventors: Garry W. Crossdale, Barry Hague, Brian P. Onufryk
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Publication number: 20060032543Abstract: An eductor apparatus having an air gap and a venturi, a bypass channel and a spray protection device in the form of a deformable porous body to prevent splash back produced at the inlet to the venturi from escaping through the air gap. The spray protection device may also function to absorb the energy of a misaligned water jet and provide an emergency flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2003Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Barry Hague, Garry Crossdale, Stephen Oliver, Christopher Webb
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Publication number: 20050252549Abstract: An eductor having an air gap, a venturi structure, and a non-return valve located in the air gap. The non-return valve is removable and allows the eductor to be operated as an air gap eductor or a non-return valve eductor. A non-return valve cartridge for installing in to the air gap of an air gap eductor, so that the eductor can be operated as a non-return valve eductor. A method of retrofitting a non-return valve in an air gap eductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Barry Hague, Stephen Oliver