Patents by Inventor Donald E. Criste

Donald E. Criste 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: 4846360
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a reusable bottle cap which cooperates with a soda bottle or the like to maintain the required pressure within the bottle. The reusable bottle cap is secured to an open end of the bottle. The bottle, with the bottle cap secured thereto, is inverted such that the liquid contents of the bottle is provided adjacent the bottle cap. In this position, air is prevent from flowing into or out of the bottle, so that the pressure of the bottle is maintained over time and changing conditions. Support means are provided on the bottle cap to insure that the bottle will be maintained in the vertical position. Also provided on the bottle cap is a removal means, which cooperates with the original lid of the bottle, to easily remove the lid therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Inventor: Donald E. Criste