Patents by Inventor David L. Ackerman

David L. Ackerman 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: 11034506
    Abstract: A dispenser (5) comprising a body (10) and a removable magazine (11) in which a product pouch (175) is held. The body (10) and magazine (11) form an asymmetric interior volume similar to the shape of the pouch (175). The dispenser (5) includes a grip (28) and actuator (30) at an actuator end and a ratcheting drive system disposed on opposite sides of the interior volume. The drive system applies a symmetric pushing force on a squeeze pusher (32) that is slidably disposed in the interior volume. The squeeze pusher (32) applies pressure to the pouch (175) to dispense the product. The magazine (11) and pouch (175) may be ejected once the squeeze pusher (32) is ratcheted to the dispensing end. Once ejected, the squeeze pusher (32) is disengaged from the drive system. A magazine (11) with a new pouch (175) may be inserted into the body (10), which automatically positions the squeeze pusher (32) at the actuating end and reengages the drive system for further dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Cryovac, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Hubert J. Cook, Robert M. Edge
  • Publication number: 20210039873
    Abstract: A dispenser (5) comprising a body (10) and a removable magazine (11) in which a product pouch (175) is held. The body (10) and magazine (11) form an asymmetric interior volume similar to the shape of the pouch (175). The dispenser(5) includes a grip (28) and actuator (30) at an actuator end and a ratcheting drive system disposed on opposite sides of the interior volume. The drive system applies a symmetric pushing force on a squeeze pusher (32) that is slidably disposed in the interior volume. The squeeze pusher (32) applies pressure to the pouch (175) to dispense the product. The magazine (11) and pouch (175) may be ejected once the squeeze pusher (32) is ratcheted to the dispensing end. Once ejected, the squeeze pusher (32) is disengaged from the drive system. A magazine (11) with a new pouch (175) may be inserted into the body (10), which automatically positions the squeeze pusher (32) at the actuating end and reengages the drive system for further dispensing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Hubert J. Cook, Robert M. Edge
  • Patent number: 10625295
    Abstract: The present invention includes a dispensing system for dispensing a packaged product, e.g. a condiment, onto one or more areas. A package including a pouch having the product therein cooperates with a dispensing gun to dispense a dose of product. In various aspects the invention includes a packaging system that includes a container and a flexible package; a package with a frangible seal, the package including a flexible pouch; a dispensing assembly for dispensing a product from the package; a dispensing gun system; a method of making a package; and a method of dispensing a product. The packaging system includes a container such as a rigid sleeve, and a flexible pouch positioned within the container interior, and also includes a valve that enables the product to exit the pouch interior and be dispensed. An optional diffuser coordinates with the valve to dispense product from one or more product outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Cryovac, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen F. Compton, Joe Milton Bowen, Steven T. Calvert, Andrew B. Carrouth, Timothy G. Caudle, David L. Ackerman, Howard Dean Conner, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss, Andrew W. Moehlenbrock
  • Publication number: 20190105683
    Abstract: The present invention includes a dispensing system for dispensing a packaged product, e.g. a condiment, onto one or more areas. A package including a pouch having the product therein cooperates with a dispensing gun to dispense a dose of product. In various aspects the invention includes a packaging system that includes a container and a flexible package; a package with a frangible seal, the package including a flexible pouch; a dispensing assembly for dispensing a product from the package; a dispensing gun system; a method of making a package; and a method of dispensing a product. The packaging system includes a container such as a rigid sleeve, and a flexible pouch positioned within the container interior, and also includes a valve that enables the product to exit the pouch interior and be dispensed. An optional diffuser coordinates with the valve to dispense product from one or more product outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen F. Compton, Joe Milton Bowen, Steven T. Calvert, Andrew B. Carrouth, Timothy G. Caudle, David L. Ackerman, Howard Dean Conner, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss, Andrew W. Moehlenbrock
  • Patent number: 10179343
    Abstract: The present invention includes a dispensing system for dispensing a packaged product, e.g. a condiment, including a pouch (60) having the product therein cooperates with a dispensing gun (30) to dispense a dose of product. In various aspects the invention includes a packaging system that includes a container (40) and a flexible package (50) with a frangible seal (70), and a flexible pouch (60); a dispensing assembly (100) for dispensing a product from the package; a dispensing gun system; a method of making a package; and a method of dispensing a product. The packaging system includes a container such as a rigid sleeve, and a flexible pouch positioned within the container interior, and also includes a valve that enables the product to exit the pouch interior and be dispensed. An optional diffuser coordinates with the valve to dispense product from one or more product outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen F. Compton, Joe Milton Bowen, Steven T. Calvert, Andrew B. Carrouth, Timothy G. Caudle, David L. Ackerman, Howard Dean Conner, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss, Andrew W. Moehlenbrock
  • Publication number: 20170225192
    Abstract: The present invention includes a dispensing system for dispensing a packaged product, e.g. a condiment, including a pouch (60) having the product therein cooperates with a dispensing gun (30) to dispense a dose of product. In various aspects the invention includes a packaging system that includes a container (40) and a flexible package (50) with a frangible seal (70), and a flexible pouch (60); a dispensing assembly (100) for dispensing a product from the package; a dispensing gun system; a method of making a package; and a method of dispensing a product. The packaging system includes a container such as a rigid sleeve, and a flexible pouch positioned within the container interior, and also includes a valve that enables the product to exit the pouch interior and be dispensed. An optional diffuser coordinates with the valve to dispense product from one or more product outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen F. Compton, Joe Milton Bowen, Steven T. Calvert, Andrew B. Carrouth, Timothy G. Caudle, David L. Ackerman, Dean H. Conner, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss, Andrew W. Moehlenbrock
  • Patent number: D766107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: CRYOVAC, INC.
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Steven T. Calvert, Stephen F. Compton, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss
  • Patent number: D766733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Steven T. Calvert, Stephen F. Compton, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss
  • Patent number: D766735
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Steven T. Calvert, Stephen F. Compton, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss
  • Patent number: D779965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Steven T. Calvert, Stephen F. Compton, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss
  • Patent number: D779966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Steven T. Calvert, Stephen F. Compton, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss
  • Patent number: D779967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Steven T. Calvert, Stephen F. Compton, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss
  • Patent number: D779968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Steven T. Calvert, Stephen F. Compton, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss
  • Patent number: D779969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Steven T. Calvert, Stephen F. Compton, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss
  • Patent number: D779970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Steven T. Calvert, Stephen F. Compton, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss
  • Patent number: D779971
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Steven T. Calvert, Stephen F. Compton, Hubert J. Cook, Csaba Frank Kiss
  • Patent number: D885139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventor: David L. Ackerman