Patents by Inventor Paul N. Georgelos
Paul N. Georgelos 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: 11851256Abstract: The present application relates to a system for evacuating fluid from a flexible container. The system includes a spout connected to a flexible container. A passageway within the spout is in fluid communication with an inside of the flexible container, and the passageway has a top end and a bottom end. An evacuation facilitating structure is positioned proximate the bottom end of the passageway and has a fluid channel therethrough. The evacuation facilitating structure blocks portions of the wall of the flexible container from entering the bottom end of the passageway and preventing fluid from evacuating the container via the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Liqui-Box Corp.Inventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Ronald E. Kieras, Matt Ruschmeier
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Publication number: 20230356892Abstract: A dispensing system for a liquid container including a cap configured to be mounted to a spout connected to a liquid container. The system includes a flexible valve positioned in the cap to be in contact with the liquid contents of the liquid container and a retaining ring connected to the cap to secure the flexible valve to the cap. The cap includes at least one channel defined by a projection configured to receive the tab of a connecting member and secure the connecting member to the cap by securing the tab in the channel under the projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Ian Darby, Paul N. Georgelos, Matthew Ruschmeier
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Publication number: 20230227221Abstract: Filtering assemblies to be used with a flowable material container. The assembly includes a filtering screen. The assembly further includes filtering media. The filtering media includes activated carbon. The filtering media includes dissolvable material. The assembly further includes a filtering basket to contain the filtering media. The assembly further includes a valve assembly. The assembly further includes a spout with a filter. The spout further includes a removable filter. The removable filter is configured to extend beyond the end of the spout. The removable filter includes circulation holes. The removable filter is configured to be pushed into the spout by a closure cap. The removable filter is configured to contain filtering media.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Lamy Chopin, James W. Johnson, Ronald E. Kieras, Matthew Ruschmeier, Paul N. Georgelos
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Patent number: 11639255Abstract: Filtering assemblies to be used with a flowable material container. The assembly includes a filtering screen. The assembly further includes filtering media. The filtering media includes activated carbon. The filtering media includes dissolvable material. The assembly further includes a filtering basket to contain the filtering media. The assembly further includes a valve assembly. The assembly further includes a spout with a filter. The spout further includes a removable filter. The removable filter is configured to extend beyond the end of the spout. The removable filter includes circulation holes. The removable filter is configured to be pushed into the spout by a closure cap. The removable filter is configured to contain filtering media.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Liqui-Box CorporationInventors: Lamy Chopin, James W. Johnson, Ronald E. Kieras, Matthew Ruschmeier, Paul N. Georgelos
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Publication number: 20220411157Abstract: The present application relates to a system for evacuating fluid from a flexible container. The system includes a spout connected to a flexible container. A passageway within the spout is in fluid communication with an inside of the flexible container, and the passageway has a top end and a bottom end. An evacuation facilitating structure is positioned proximate the bottom end of the passageway and has a fluid channel therethrough. The evacuation facilitating structure blocks portions of the wall of the flexible container from entering the bottom end of the passageway and preventing fluid from evacuating the container via the passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Ronald E. Kieras, Matt Ruschmeier
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Patent number: 11332304Abstract: A liner for use with a fluid dispensing vessel. The liner includes a flexible pouch defining an interior region and configured to be placed in a fluid dispensing vessel. The pouch includes a top end that is partially sealed and that includes a first opening. The pouch includes a fluid passageway defined by at least two sealed boundaries and that leads from the opening to the interior region. The pouch includes a bottom end that includes a second opening. The liner includes a fluid dispensing fitment connected to the pouch and configured to be in fluid communication with interior region via the second opening. When fluid is poured into the interior region of the pouch through the opening, it can be dispensed from the pouch through the fitment.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: CORPLEX PLASTICS UK LTDInventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Kosmas Kasimatis
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Patent number: 11319119Abstract: A dispensing assembly for a liquid container including a ring part configured to be mounted to a liquid container, a resilient member positioned in the ring part to be in contact with the liquid contents of the liquid container, a ring member mountable to the ring part to secure the resilient member to the ring part, and a hollow connecting member with an outlet. The connecting member is releasably securable to the ring member and includes a hollow projecting member which, when the connecting member is secured to the ring member, engages the resilient member so as to urge an opening in the resilient member to permit liquid in the container to pass into the connecting member and subsequently out through the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: TRIMAS COMPANY LLCInventors: Ian Darby, Paul N. Georgelos, Mark A. Smith
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Publication number: 20210316925Abstract: The present application relates to a system for evacuating fluid from a flexible container. The system includes a spout connected to a flexible container. A passageway within the spout is in fluid communication with an inside of the flexible container, and the passageway has a top end and a bottom end. An evacuation facilitating structure is positioned proximate the bottom end of the passageway and has a fluid channel therethrough. The evacuation facilitating structure blocks portions of the wall of the flexible container from entering the bottom end of the passageway and preventing fluid from evacuating the container via the passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Ronald E. Kieras, Matt Ruschmeier, James W. Johnson
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Patent number: 11117710Abstract: A present application relates to a valve assembly for use with a liquid container. The valve assembly includes a spout containing an opening to the liquid container, the spout being configured to form a liquid-tight seal with a housing. A sleeve extends through the housing toward the liquid container through the opening. A valve is secured to the housing and extending into the opening through the sleeve and forming a liquid-tight seal with the sleeve. The valve includes a body portion with a cutaway section and a leg fixed to the valve by a hinge, wherein the leg is configured to flex outwards against the sleeve upon insertion of a tube into the valve causing the cutaway section to open a flow channel to allow liquid to flow through the valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: RAPAK, LLCInventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Kosmas Kasimatis, Ronald E. Kieras, Matt Ruschmeier
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Patent number: 11073214Abstract: A duckbill valve includes a flexible and hollow body having a first shape upon being formed by injection molding. The body in the first shape has a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The body is configured to be inverted into a second shape. The second shape has a first opening at a first end and has a slit at a second end. The slit is defined by lips that are pressed together to form a seal.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: RAPAK, LLCInventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Kosmas Kasimatis, Ronald E. Kieras, Matt Ruschmeier
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Publication number: 20210147126Abstract: Filtering assemblies to be used with a flowable material container. The assembly includes a filtering screen. The assembly further includes filtering media. The filtering media includes activated carbon. The filtering media includes dissolvable material. The assembly further includes a filtering basket to contain the filtering media. The assembly further includes a valve assembly. The assembly further includes a spout with a filter. The spout further includes a removable filter. The removable filter is configured to extend beyond the end of the spout. The removable filter includes circulation holes. The removable filter is configured to be pushed into the spout by a closure cap. The removable filter is configured to contain filtering media.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Lamy Chopin, James W. Johnson, Ronald E. Kieras, Matthew Ruschmeier, Paul N. Georgelos
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Publication number: 20210070519Abstract: A present application relates to a dispensing component for use with an urn liner. The dispensing component includes a spout formed of a polyethylene material and a flexible tube formed of a thermoplastic elastomer material. The spout and tube are formed together as a single component in a mold by co-injection of the polyethylene material and the thermoplastic elastomer material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Mark A. Smith, Kosmas Kasimatis
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Patent number: 10875694Abstract: A present application relates to a dispensing component for use with an urn liner. The dispensing component includes a spout formed of a polyethylene material and a flexible tube formed of a thermoplastic elastomer material. The spout and tube are formed together as a single component in a mold by co-injection of the polyethylene material and the thermoplastic elastomer material.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Corplex Plastics UK Ltd.Inventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Mark A. Smith, Kosmas Kasimatis
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Publication number: 20200317434Abstract: A liner for use with a fluid dispensing vessel. The liner includes a flexible pouch defining an interior region and configured to be placed in a fluid dispensing vessel. The pouch includes a top end that is partially sealed and that includes a first opening. The pouch includes a fluid passageway defined by at least two sealed boundaries and that leads from the opening to the interior region. The pouch includes a bottom end that includes a second opening. The liner includes a fluid dispensing fitment connected to the pouch and configured to be in fluid communication with interior region via the second opening. When fluid is poured into the interior region of the pouch through the opening, it can be dispensed from the pouch through the fitment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Kosmas Kasimatis
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Publication number: 20200309273Abstract: A duckbill valve includes a flexible and hollow body having a first shape upon being formed by injection molding. The body in the first shape has a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The body is configured to be inverted into a second shape. The second shape has a first opening at a first end and has a slit at a second end. The slit is defined by lips that are pressed together to form a seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Kosmas Kasimatis, Ronald E. Kieras, Matt Ruschmeier
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Publication number: 20200172302Abstract: A dispensing assembly for a liquid container including a ring part configured to be mounted to a liquid container, a resilient member positioned in the ring part to be in contact with the liquid contents of the liquid container, a ring member mountable to the ring part to secure the resilient member to the ring part, and a hollow connecting member with an outlet. The connecting member is releasably securable to the ring member and includes a hollow projecting member which, when the connecting member is secured to the ring member, engages the resilient member so as to urge an opening in the resilient member to permit liquid in the container to pass into the connecting member and subsequently out through the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Ian Darby, Paul N. Georgelos, Mark A. Smith
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Patent number: 10618703Abstract: A dispensing assembly for a liquid container including a ring part configured to be mounted to a liquid container, a resilient member positioned in the ring part to be in contact with the liquid contents of the liquid container, a ring member mountable to the ring part to secure the resilient member to the ring part, and a hollow connecting member with an outlet. The connecting member is releasably securable to the ring member and includes a hollow projecting member which, when the connecting member is secured to the ring member, engages the resilient member so as to urge an opening in the resilient member to permit liquid in the container to pass into the connecting member and subsequently out through the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: DS Smith Plastics, Ltd.Inventors: Ian Darby, Paul N. Georgelos, Mark A. Smith
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Patent number: 10526190Abstract: This disclosure describes a multilayer plastic film useful in packaging. The film includes layers 1-18, respectively: a PE material layer, a PE material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a polyamide material layer, an EVOH material layer, a polyamide material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a PE material layer, a ULDPE material layer, a ULDPE material layer, a PE material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a polyamide material layer, an EVOH material layer, a polyamide material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a PE material, and a PE material layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: DS Smith Plastics LimitedInventor: Paul N. Georgelos
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Publication number: 20190256340Abstract: This disclosure describes a multilayer plastic film useful in packaging. The film includes layers 1-18, respectively: a PE material layer, a PE material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a polyamide material layer, an EVOH material layer, a polyamide material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a PE material layer, a ULDPE material layer, a ULDPE material layer, a PE material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a polyamide material layer, an EVOH material layer, a polyamide material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a PE material, and a PE material layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventor: Paul N. Georgelos
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Publication number: 20190168918Abstract: A present application relates to a valve assembly for use with a liquid container. The valve assembly includes a spout containing an opening to the liquid container, the spout being configured to form a liquid-tight seal with a housing. A sleeve extends through the housing toward the liquid container through the opening. A valve is secured to the housing and extending into the opening through the sleeve and forming a liquid-tight seal with the sleeve. The valve includes a body portion with a cutaway section and a leg fixed to the valve by a hinge, wherein the leg is configured to flex outwards against the sleeve upon insertion of a tube into the valve causing the cutaway section to open a flow channel to allow liquid to flow through the valve assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Kosmas Kasimatis, Ronald E. Kieras, Matt Ruschmeier