Patents by Inventor Malcolm C. Halls

Malcolm C. Halls 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).

  • Publication number: 20130075420
    Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic liquid/foam dispenser with a deactivation means that allows cleaning/maintenance of the nozzle and sink without the dispenser dispensing the liquid/foam during cleaning/maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Paul Francis Tramontina, Malcolm C. Halls, Ralph Hallett Dean, JR.
  • Patent number: 8113389
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dispenser for dispensing a fluid which has an anti-drip feature. To achieve this anti-drip feature, the dispenser is provided with a suck back mechanism which is separate and independent from a pump in the dispenser. The suck back mechanism uses a resilient member capable of storing fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Paul Lewis, Malcolm C. Halls, Paul Francis Tramontina, Huoxian Xie, Yutai Guo, Charles Agnew Osborne, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100140300
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dispenser for dispensing a fluid which has an anti-drip feature. To achieve this anti-drip feature, the dispenser is provided with a suck back mechanism which is separate and independent from a pump in the dispenser. The suck back mechanism uses a resilient member capable of storing fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Richard Paul Lewis, Malcolm C. Halls, Paul Francis Tramontina, Huoxian Xie, Yutai Guo, Charles Agnew Osporne, JR.
  • Patent number: D764183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan P. Aragon, Nuno Azeredo, Malcolm C. Halls, Karen Hunter, Holly K. Kowalski, Barry P. Markwick, Sarah M. McMahon, Aida M. Mokube, Marvin E. Swails
  • Patent number: D765423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan P. Aragon, Nuno Azeredo, Malcolm C. Halls, Karen Hunter, Holly K. Kowalski, Barry P. Markwick, Sarah M. McMahon, Aida M. Mokube, Marvin E. Swails
  • Patent number: D765424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan P. Aragon, Nuno Azeredo, Malcolm C. Halls, Karen Hunter, Holly K. Kowalski, Barry P. Markwick, Sarah M. McMahon, Aida M. Mokube, Marvin E. Swails
  • Patent number: D765425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan P. Aragon, Nuno Azeredo, Malcolm C. Halls, Karen Hunter, Holly K. Kowalski, Barry P. Markwick, Sarah M. McMahon, Aida M. Mokube, Marvin E. Swails
  • Patent number: D765426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan P. Aragon, Nuno Azeredo, Malcolm C. Halls, Karen Hunter, Holly K. Kowalski, Barry P. Markwick, Sarah M. McMahon, Aida M. Mokube, Marvin E. Swails
  • Patent number: D765428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan P. Aragon, Nuno Azeredo, Malcolm C. Halls, Karen Hunter, Holly K. Kowalski, Barry P. Markwick, Sarah M. McMahon, Aida M. Mokube, Marvin E. Swails
  • Patent number: D765429
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan P. Aragon, Nuno Azeredo, Malcolm C. Halls, Karen Hunter, Holly K. Kowalski, Barry P. Markwick, Sarah M. McMahon, Aida M. Mokube, Marvin E. Swails
  • Patent number: D765430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan P. Aragon, Nuno Azeredo, Malcolm C. Halls, Karen Hunter, Holly K. Kowalski, Barry P. Markwick, Sarah M. McMahon, Aida M. Mokube, Marvin E. Swails
  • Patent number: D765431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan P. Aragon, Nuno Azeredo, Malcolm C. Halls, Karen Hunter, Holly K. Kowalski, Barry P. Markwick, Sarah M. McMahon, Aida M. Mokube, Marvin E. Swails