Patents by Inventor Gregory Alan Erickson
Gregory Alan Erickson 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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Patent number: 10149528Abstract: An applicator package (40), consisting of an applicator and a substance (48) in the applicator, is provided so a user can apply the substance (48) to a target region. A set of components is provided for being assembled as the applicator, and a method is provided for making the applicator package (40). The applicator package (40) includes a platform (42) having an outer side (56) and having an inner side (54) defining a substance support surface (55). The substance (48) is supported on the platform support surface (55). The platform (42) defines (1) at least one fill passage (58) that extends from the platform outer side (56) to the platform inner side (54), and (2) at least one channel (60) that is located between portions of the substance support surface (55) and that communicates between the platform inner side (54) and the platform outer side (56). A dome (46 or 44) is initially, releasably mounted on the platform (42) over the substance (48) at the platform inner side (54).Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: AptarGroup, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Alan Erickson, Mark G. Neuhalfen, Stephen Virgilio
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Patent number: 9775424Abstract: A platform (42) and lid (44) are connected and operated by a user according to a method of applying a substance (48) to a target region. The platform (42) has an outer side (56) and has an inner side (54) defining a substance support surface (55) on which the substance (48) is supported. The user holds the open lid (44) with one hand while extending a finger of that hand alongside the platform outer side (56) and exerts a force with the finger on the platform outer side (56) in a direction to urge the substance (48) against the target region.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Inventors: Gregory Alan Erickson, Mark G. Neuhalfen, Stephen Virgilio
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Publication number: 20160353860Abstract: An applicator package (40), consisting of an applicator and a substance (48) in the applicator, is provided so a user can apply the substance (48) to a target region. A set of components is provided for being assembled as the applicator, and a method is provided for making the applicator package (40). The applicator package (40) includes a platform (42) having an outer side (56) and having an inner side (54) defining a substance support surface (55). The substance (48) is supported on the platform support surface (55). The platform (42) defines (1) at least one fill passage (58) that extends from the platform outer side (56) to the platform inner side (54), and (2) at least one channel (60) that is located between portions of the substance support surface (55) and that communicates between the platform inner side (54) and the platform outer side (56). A dome (46 or 44) is initially, releasably mounted on the platform (42) over the substance (48) at the platform inner side (54).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: AptarGroup, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Alan Erickson, Mark G. Neuhalfen, Stephen Virgilio
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Publication number: 20150230584Abstract: An applicator package (40), consisting of an applicator and a substance (48) in the applicator, is provided so a user can apply the substance (48) to a target region. A set of components is provided for being assembled as the applicator, and a method is provided for making the applicator package (40). The applicator package (40) includes a platform (42) having an outer side (56) and having an inner side (54) defining a substance support surface (55). The substance (48) is supported on the platform support surface (55). The platform (42) defines (1) at least one fill passage (58) that extends from the platform outer side (56) to the platform inner side (54), and (2) at least one channel (60) that is located between portions of the substance support surface (55) and that communicates between the platform inner side (54) and the platform outer side (56). An inner side cap (46) is initially, releasably mounted on the platform (42) over the substance (48) at the platform inner side (54).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: AptarGroup, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Alan Erickson, Mark G. Neuhalfen, Stephen Virgilio
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Patent number: 9060586Abstract: An applicator package (40), consisting of an applicator and a substance (48) in the applicator, so a user can apply the substance (48) to a target region. A set of components for being assembled as the applicator, and a method for making the applicator package (40). The applicator package (40) includes a platform (42) having an outer side (56) and having an inner side (54) defining a substance support surface (55). The substance (48) is supported on the platform support surface (55). The platform (42) defines (1) at least one fill passage (58) that extends from the platform outer side (56) to the platform inner side (54), and (2) at least one channel (60) that is located between portions of the substance support surface (55) and that communicates between the platform inner side (54) and the platform outer side (56). An inner side cap (46) is initially, releasably mounted on the platform (42) over the substance (48) at the platform inner side (54). A lid (44) may be attached to the platform (42).Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: AptarGroup, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Alan Erickson, Mark G. Neuhalfen, Stephen Virgilio
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Publication number: 20090016579Abstract: A method for performing quality control on medical images in a clinical trial setting. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of designating an image as reference image; obtaining attribute data from the reference image as reference attribute data; storing the reference image and the reference attribute data; subsequently taking a second image; obtaining attribute data from the second image as second attribute data; comparing the second image with the reference image on a single output screen; and denoting on the single output screen the second attribute data associated with the second image which differs from the reference data associated with the reference image.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Synarc, Inc.Inventors: David L. White, Gregg Tedeski, Jener Asino Basilio, Douglas Alan Ortendahl, Vahan E. Sharoyan, Gregory Alan Erickson
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Patent number: 7232080Abstract: A nozzle for a spray device comprising a mixing chamber (3) for a first fluid and a second fluid, said mixing chamber (3) having an exit orifice (24), an inlet feed (8) from an inner tubular passage (4) suitable for carrying the first fluid, and an inlet feed (5I) from an annular passage (5) surrounding the inner tubular passage (4) and suitable for carrying the second fluid, characterised in that the nozzle comprises a means for causing spiral flow around the inner tubular passage (4) of a fluid passing through the surrounding annular passage (5).Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Susan Michelle Kutay, Gregory Alan Erickson
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Patent number: 7144174Abstract: An applicator for liquid cosmetic products, wherein product is dispensed primarily by capillary flow of the cosmetic product through the applicator and wherein the liquid cosmetic composition has a flow rate outward from the porous polymeric applicator head of about 0.05 to about 1.0 cc/s when a pressure gradient of 0.5 psi is applied across the applicator device. The cosmetic products are preferably antiperspirant and/or deodorant products comprising an antiperspirant and/or deodorant active.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Alan Erickson, Liang Bin Chen
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Publication number: 20020017575Abstract: A spray head for delivering a hair care composition onto and/or into the hair comprising an inlet in fluid communication with an outlet, the inlet of the spray head being adapted for connection with an outlet of a container including a hair care composition, the outlet of the spray head including at least one hollow protrusion defining a fluid channel extending from the spray head, the hollow protrusion including an opening for delivering the atomized hair care composition onto the hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Darren Paul Andrews, Gregory Alan Erickson, Euan Stuart Reid, Keith Leslie Rutherford