Patents by Inventor Meara Kelley

Meara Kelley 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: 9271589
    Abstract: A sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a fluid barrier; and a fluid container designed for containing a fluid. The fluid barrier is in contact with the rim or internal or external sidewall of the fluid container. The fluid barrier extends into the fluid container. The fluid barrier has an opening that allows aroma of the fluid to escape from the fluid container without allowing the fluid to escape from the fluid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: E. & J. Gallo Winery
    Inventors: Lewis Stern, Meara Kelley, Tim Ryan
  • Publication number: 20150201772
    Abstract: A tilted sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a fluid container having a rim and a base. The base is parallel to and in contact with a surface when the fluid container is placed on the surface. The rim and the base lie on intersecting planes. The apparatus further includes a fluid barrier having an opening. The fluid barrier is in contact with the fluid container and extends into the fluid container. The opening is configured to allow an aroma of a fluid in the fluid container to escape through the opening. The aroma glass allows consumers to view and smell the liquid contents of the aroma glass, but prevents consumers from consuming the liquid contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: E.& J. GALLO WINERY
    Inventors: Lewis Stern, Meara Kelley, Tim Ryan
  • Patent number: 9022250
    Abstract: A tilted sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a fluid container having a rim and a base. The base is parallel to and in contact with a surface when the fluid container is placed on the surface. The rim and the base lie on intersecting planes. The apparatus further includes a fluid barrier having an opening. The fluid barrier is in contact with the fluid container and extends into the fluid container. The opening is configured to allow an aroma of a fluid in the fluid container to escape through the opening. The aroma glass allows consumers to view and smell the liquid contents of the aroma glass, but prevents consumers from consuming the liquid contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: E. & J. Gallo Winery
    Inventors: Lewis Stern, Meara Kelley, Tim Ryan
  • Publication number: 20140041751
    Abstract: A sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a fluid barrier; and a fluid container designed for containing a fluid. The fluid barrier is in contact with the rim or internal or external sidewall of the fluid container. The fluid barrier extends into the fluid container. The fluid barrier has an opening that allows aroma of the fluid to escape from the fluid container without allowing the fluid to escape from the fluid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: E. & J. Gallo Winery
    Inventors: Lewis Stern, Meara Kelley, Tim Ryan
  • Publication number: 20140021211
    Abstract: A tilted sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a fluid container having a rim and a base. The base is parallel to and in contact with a surface when the fluid container is placed on the surface. The rim and the base lie on intersecting planes. The apparatus further includes a fluid barrier having an opening. The fluid barrier is in contact with the fluid container and extends into the fluid container. The opening is configured to allow an aroma of a fluid in the fluid container to escape through the opening. The aroma glass allows consumers to view and smell the liquid contents of the aroma glass, but prevents consumers from consuming the liquid contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: E. & J. Gallo Winery
    Inventors: Lewis Stern, Meara Kelley, Tim Ryan
  • Publication number: 20130062359
    Abstract: A sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a fluid barrier; and a fluid container designed for containing a fluid. The fluid barrier is in contact with the rim or internal or external sidewall of the fluid container. The fluid barrier extends into the fluid container. The fluid barrier has an opening that allows aroma of the fluid to escape from the fluid container without allowing the fluid to escape from the fluid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: E. & J. Gallo Winery
    Inventors: Lewis Stern, Meara Kelley, Tim Ryan
  • Patent number: 8281954
    Abstract: A sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a fluid barrier; and a fluid container designed for containing a fluid. The fluid barrier is in contact with the rim or internal or external sidewall of the fluid container. The fluid barrier extends into the fluid container. The fluid barrier has an opening that allows aroma of the fluid to escape from the fluid container without allowing the fluid to escape from the fluid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: E. & J. Gallo Winery
    Inventors: Lewis Stern, Meara Kelley, Tim Ryan
  • Publication number: 20110114654
    Abstract: A sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a fluid barrier; and a fluid container designed for containing a fluid. The fluid barrier is in contact with the rim or internal or external sidewall of the fluid container. The fluid barrier extends into the fluid container. The fluid barrier has an opening that allows aroma of the fluid to escape from the fluid container without allowing the fluid to escape from the fluid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Lewis Stern, Meara Kelley, Tim Ryan
  • Publication number: 20050148985
    Abstract: An absorbent article for absorbing body fluids and exudates, such as urine and fecal material. More particularly, an absorbent article, such as disposable diapers and adult incontinence garments, which includes an improved waist feature for improved fit and performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Susan Bronk, Meara Kelley, Chad Lang, Gay Wolf