Patents by Inventor Gregory Van Lint

Gregory Van Lint 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).

  • Device for dispensing a liquid onto valuables
    Patent number: 6568336
    Abstract: A device to be incorporated in a container for valuables comprises a first reservoir (3) containing a liquid coloring material or a noxious gas, preferably an ink, a second reservoir (14) containing a pressurized gas, and an actuator (13) connected to a detection system. The pressurized gas is liberated if required by the detection system. The first reservoir (3) is able to collapse under the sudden increase in pressure resulting from the release of the gas. The content of the first reservoir is ejected through a retaining valve and an elongated perforated pipe (10) for spraying the valuables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: 3SI Security Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Van Lint
  • DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID ONTO VALUABLES
    Publication number: 20030033965
    Abstract: A device to be incorporated in a container for valuables comprises a first reservoir (3) containing a liquid colouring material or a noxious gas, preferably an ink, a second reservoir (14) containing a pressurized gas, and an actuator (13) connected to a detection system. The pressurized gas is liberated if required by the detection system. The first reservoir (3) is able to collapse under the sudden increase in pressure resulting from the release of the gas. The content of the first reservoir is ejected through a retaining valve and an elongated perforated pipe (10) for spraying the valuables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: GREGORY VAN LINT