Patents by Inventor Maria Van Gelder

Maria Van Gelder 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: 9783404
    Abstract: A pouring spout for dispensing a liquid present in a liquid container is provided. The pouring spout includes a first tubular body for connecting to the liquid container and a second tubular body which together with the first tubular body forms a passage for dispensing the liquid. The first and second tubular bodies are telescopically movable here relative to each other for leaving clear a radial opening through which the liquid can leave the pouring spout. The pouring spout further includes a venting channel for drawing in air. The invention is characterized in that the venting channel is fixedly connected to the second tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: GVG Oliehandel B.V.
    Inventors: Peter Heinz Maria Van Gelder, Ernst Bartholomeus Maria Van Gelder
  • Patent number: 9457933
    Abstract: A holder for a liquid container, and an assembly of such a holder and a liquid container. The liquid container can be clamped or enclosed in the holder by a closing part which comprises a pouring spout which can be connected or is connected to a filling opening of the liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: GVG OLIEHANDEL B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Heinz Maria Van Gelder
  • Publication number: 20160016780
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pouring spout (1) for dispensing a liquid present in a liquid container (2). The pouring spout (1) comprises a first tubular body (3) for connecting to the liquid container (2) and a second tubular body (4) which together with the first tubular body (3) forms a passage for dispensing the liquid. The first and second tubular bodies (3, 4) are telescopically movable here relative to each other for leaving clear a radial opening through which the liquid can leave the pouring spout (1). The pouring spout (1) further comprises a venting channel (6) for drawing in air. The venting channel (6) is fixedly connected to the second tubular body (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Heinz Maria Van Gelder, Ernst Bartholomeus Maria Van Gelder
  • Publication number: 20140299615
    Abstract: A holder for a liquid container, and an assembly of such a holder and a liquid container. The liquid container can be clamped or enclosed in the holder by a closing part which comprises a pouring spout which can be connected or is connected to a filling opening of the liquid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: GVG OLIEHANDEL B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Heinz Maria Van Gelder
  • Patent number: 6807703
    Abstract: A toothbrush, having a handle and a resiliently flexible bristle-bearing head wherein, when the toothbrush is in its normal stress-free configuration, the free ends of bristles lying along a longitudinal and/or transverse axis of the brush form a generally concave profile adapted to suit the buccal surface of the teeth. The toothbrush head can flexibly conform to a convex profile to suit the labial surface of the teeth or to avoid damage to the gums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Maria van Gelder, Kirstie Jane Morgan
  • Publication number: 20030084533
    Abstract: A toothbrush, having a handle and a resiliently flexible bristle-bearing head wherein, when the toothbrush is in its normal stress-free configuration, the free ends of bristles lying along a longitudinal and/or transverse axis of the brush form a generally concave profile adapted to suit the buccal surface of the teeth. The toothbrush head can flexibly conform to a convex profile to suit the labial surface of the teeth or to avoid damage to the gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Maria van Gelder, Kirstie Jane Morgan
  • Patent number: 6505373
    Abstract: A toothbrush is provided. The toothbrush has a handle with a longitudinal axis. A bristle-bearing head having an outer perimeter, a proximal end, and a distal end is attached to the handle at its proximal end. A plurality of longitudinal grooves are disposed in the head. The longitudinal grooves are aligned generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle and terminate at the outer perimeter of the distal end of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Maria van Gelder, Kirstie Jane Morgan
  • Publication number: 20010013151
    Abstract: A toothbrush, having a handle and a resiliently flexible bristle-bearing head wherein, when the toothbrush is in its normal stress-free configuration, the free ends of bristles lying along a longitudinal and/or transverse axis of the brush form a generally concave profile adapted to suit the buccal surface of the teeth. The toothbrush head can flexibly conform to a convex profile to suit the labial surface of the teeth or to avoid damage to the gums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Maria van Gelder, Kirstie Jane Morgan
  • Patent number: 6219874
    Abstract: A toothbrush having a handle and a resiliently flexible bristle-bearing head. The head has a pair of opposing faces with the bristles mounted on one face. Each opposing face has a groove, the groove on each face being substantially parallel to the groove on the opposing face. The pair of substantially parallel grooves form a flexible hinge within the head, allowing the toothbrush head to flexibly conform from a concave profile to a convex profile to suit the labial surface of the teeth or to avoid damage to the gums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Maria van Gelder, Kristie Jane Morgan
  • Patent number: D436734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Maria Van Gelder
  • Patent number: D493536
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Jaeck, Alexa Nagel, Bernd Eisenbarth, Maria van Gelder, Silke Vogt, James West, Craig Wightman
  • Patent number: D407221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Maria Van Gelder
  • Patent number: D407222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Maria Van Gelder
  • Patent number: D407223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Maria Van Gelder
  • Patent number: D420515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Maria Van Gelder
  • Patent number: D428702
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Maria Van Gelder