Patents by Inventor Philip M. Anthony, III

Philip M. Anthony, III 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: 11246800
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a lockable canister for retaining and selectively dispensing medications is disclosed. To prevent drug diversion, a plurality of doses of medication may be loaded into the locking canister at a central pharmacy and then the canister may be locked to prevent unauthorized removal of medication in transit to a remote automated dispensing unit that may be located in a remote pharmacy. The lockable canister may include a canister housing and a canister cover that may be locked to the canister housing to enclose the plurality of doses of medication. The canister cover may include tamper evident or tamper resistant features. The canister may include one or more locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to the medication in the canister in transit or before it is specifically authorized for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Alixa Rx, LLC
    Inventors: Huan Nguyen, Ronald Silva, Philip M. Anthony, III, Evan P. Thompson, Trevor K. Wesolowski
  • Publication number: 20220034164
    Abstract: A climbing product whose sections are extendable having a base section and a fly section. The fly section in sliding engagement with the base section. The climbing product having a lock assembly having a lock fly portion directly attached to the fly section. The lock fly portion directly engages with the base section to lock the base section with the fly section. The lock fly portion disengages from the lock base portion by simply moving the fly section relative to the base section to unlock the fly section from the base section. A method for using a climbing product whose sections are extendable. A method for producing a climbing product whose sections are extendable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Tek Lentine, Thomas W. Parker, Philip M. Anthony, III, Scott J. Rote, Jackson W. Miller
  • Publication number: 20220034163
    Abstract: A climbing product whose sections are extendable having a base section and a fly section. The fly section in sliding engagement with the base section. The climbing product has a lock assembly having a lock fly portion directly attached to the fly section. The lock fly portion directly engages with the base section to lock the base section with the fly section. The lock fly portion has a plunger. The lock fly portion disengages from the base portion by moving the plunger. A method for using a ladder whose sections are extendable. A method for constructing a ladder whose sections are extendable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Tek Lentine, Thomas W. Parker, David S. Pozgay, Jackson W. Miller, Philip M. Anthony, III, Bryan E. Rolfs
  • Patent number: 11208792
    Abstract: A faucet spray head magnetic docking system includes a socket that couples to an end of the spout, and a bonnet that couples to the spray head and that engages with the socket. The socket includes a shell configured to be arranged in the mouth of the spout, and integrated with one or more magnetic elements. The magnetic elements may be inserted into corresponding holes of the socket shell. Alternatively, the magnetic elements may be incorporated directly into the shell. The bonnet includes a threaded portion for coupling to corresponding threads of a connector at the spray head, and includes one or more corresponding magnets configured to magnetically attract to the magnetic elements of the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: AS America, Inc.
    Inventors: Verne H. Myers, Xiaojing Ye, Nathan J. Wicker, Walter Pitsch, Philip M. Anthony, III, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Patent number: 10914421
    Abstract: A grease gun is provided comprising a body having a reservoir bore with a plurality of grooves; a grease reservoir is in communication with the reservoir bore and has a reservoir groove on an outside surface of the reservoir. A retention fastener is received by a groove and is in operational engagement with the reservoir groove to removably retain the reservoir. The retention fastener may be connected to a fastener bracket via an aperture. The bracket is connected to a push-button via a connection mechanism. The grease reservoir may be removed or mounted to the connection aperture by exerting force on the button which transfers the force to the bracket via the connection mechanism. The force causes movement of the bracket along the aperture which deforms the retention fastener to allow the grease reservoir to be mounted/removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Weems Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Mark Weems, Marco Laubach, Allen L. Hudson, Philip M. Anthony, III
  • Publication number: 20200240126
    Abstract: A faucet spray head magnetic docking system includes a socket that couples to an end of the spout, and a bonnet that couples to the spray head and that engages with the socket. The socket includes a shell configured to be arranged in the mouth of the spout, and integrated with one or more magnetic elements. The magnetic elements may be inserted into corresponding holes of the socket shell. Alternatively, the magnetic elements may be incorporated directly into the shell. The bonnet includes a threaded portion for coupling to corresponding threads of a connector at the spray head, and includes one or more corresponding magnets configured to magnetically attract to the magnetic elements of the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: AS America, Inc.
    Inventors: Verne H. MYERS, Xiaojing YE, Nathan J. WICKER, Walter PITSCH, Philip M. ANTHONY, III, Aaron B. EIGER
  • Patent number: 10612220
    Abstract: A faucet spray head magnetic docking system includes a socket that couples to an end of the spout, and a bonnet that couples to the spray head and that engages with the socket. The socket includes a shell configured to be arranged in the mouth of the spout, and integrated with one or more magnetic elements. The magnetic elements may be inserted into corresponding holes of the socket shell. Alternatively, the magnetic elements may be incorporated directly into the shell. The bonnet includes a threaded portion for coupling to corresponding threads of a connector at the spray head, and includes one or more corresponding magnets configured to magnetically attract to the magnetic elements of the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: AS America, Inc.
    Inventors: Verne H. Myers, Xiaojing Ye, Nathan J. Wicker, Walter Pitsch, Philip M. Anthony, III, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Publication number: 20190101241
    Abstract: A grease gun is provided comprising a body having a reservoir bore with a plurality of grooves; a grease reservoir is in communication with the reservoir bore and has a reservoir groove on an outside surface of the reservoir. A retention fastener is received by a groove and is in operational engagement with the reservoir groove to removably retain the reservoir. The retention fastener may be connected to a fastener bracket via an aperture. The bracket is connected to a push-button via a connection mechanism. The grease reservoir may be removed or mounted to the connection aperture by exerting force on the button which transfers the force to the bracket via the connection mechanism. The force causes movement of the bracket along the aperture which deforms the retention fastener to allow the grease reservoir to be mounted/removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Weems Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Mark Weems, Marco Laubach, Allen L. Hudson, Philip M. Anthony, III
  • Publication number: 20190071849
    Abstract: A faucet spray head magnetic docking system includes a socket that couples to an end of the spout, and a bonnet that couples to the spray head and that engages with the socket. The socket includes a shell configured to be arranged in the mouth of the spout, and integrated with one or more magnetic elements. The magnetic elements may be inserted into corresponding holes of the socket shell. Alternatively, the magnetic elements may be incorporated directly into the shell. The bonnet includes a threaded portion for coupling to corresponding threads of a connector at the spray head, and includes one or more corresponding magnets configured to magnetically attract to the magnetic elements of the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: AS IP Holdco, LLC
    Inventors: Verne H. MYERS, Xiaojing YE, Nathan J. WICKER, Walter PITSCH, Philip M. ANTHONY, III, Aaron B. EIGER
  • Patent number: 10132064
    Abstract: A faucet spray head magnetic docking system includes a socket that couples to an end of the spout, and a bonnet that couples to the spray head and that engages with the socket. The socket includes a shell configured to be arranged in the mouth of the spout, and integrated with one or more magnetic elements. The magnetic elements may be inserted into corresponding holes of the socket shell. Alternatively, the magnetic elements may be incorporated directly into the shell. The bonnet includes a threaded portion for coupling to corresponding threads of a connector at the spray head, and includes one or more corresponding magnets configured to magnetically attract to the magnetic elements of the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: AS IP Holdco, LLC
    Inventors: Verne H. Myers, Xiaojing Ye, Nathan J. Wicker, Walter Pitsch, Philip M. Anthony, III, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Patent number: 10035214
    Abstract: A tool configured to dispense consumables, such as a plurality of stackable weld clips. The tool may receive the insertion of a magazine, which may include the weld clips, a pusher, and a retention pin positioned on a cartridge skewer. The magazine may be inserted into a magazine holder assembly to provide a magazine assembly. The magazine holder assembly may include one or more movable and stationary racks that engage the pusher. The rearward lateral displacement of a spindle may displace the movable rack and electrode arms, while opening retention arms. The electrode arms, which may include clip back-up arms, may be positioned to provide a clamping force on a weld clip that is being dispensed. The forward displacement of the spindle may displace the clamped welding clip with the electrode arms, pivotally open a pawl mechanism, move the retention arms to a closed position, are result in the indexing of weld clips in the magazine assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: IMAGE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Blake Hobson, Daniel R. Somen, Evan P. Thompson, Philip M. Anthony, III
  • Patent number: 9683353
    Abstract: A faucet spray head magnetic docking system includes a socket that couples to an end of the spout, and a bonnet that couples to the spray head and that engages with the socket. The socket includes a shell configured to be arranged in the mouth of the spout, and integrated with one or more magnetic elements. The magnetic elements may be inserted into corresponding holes of the socket shell. Alternatively, the magnetic elements may be incorporated directly into the shell. The bonnet includes a threaded portion for coupling to corresponding threads of a connector at the spray head, and includes one or more corresponding magnets configured to magnetically attract to the magnetic elements of the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: AS IP Holdco, LLC
    Inventors: Verne H. Myers, Xiaojing Ye, Nathan J. Wicker, Walter Pitsch, Philip M. Anthony, III, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Publication number: 20160237663
    Abstract: A faucet spray head magnetic docking system includes a socket that couples to an end of the spout, and a bonnet that couples to the spray head and that engages with the socket. The socket includes a shell configured to be arranged in the mouth of the spout, and integrated with one or more magnetic elements. The magnetic elements may be inserted into corresponding holes of the socket shell. Alternatively, the magnetic elements may be incorporated directly into the shell. The bonnet includes a threaded portion for coupling to corresponding threads of a connector at the spray head, and includes one or more corresponding magnets configured to magnetically attract to the magnetic elements of the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Verne H. Myers, Xiaojing Ye, Nathan J. Wicker, Walter Pitsch, Philip M. Anthony, III, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Publication number: 20160016188
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system for dispensing fluid can include a dispenser, such as a trigger engine-type dispenser (100), configured to draw fluid up from a container. A nozzle assembly can include a nozzle (160), and a nozzle slide (112). The nozzle slide can be configured to slide and/or rotate relative to the shroud (102) to provide different dispensing modes. In alternative examples, the nozzle (160) can be configured to rotate in 30 degree increments relative to the shroud (102) to provide the different dispensing modes or the nozzle assembly can include a nozzle extension, and the nozzle extension can be configured to rotate relative to the shroud to provide different dispensing patterns out of the nozzle. In another example a first nozzle can be configured to provide one or more dispensing modes, and a second nozzle can be configured to provide a different dispensing mode than the first nozzle. Methods of dispensing fluids and methods of assembling fluid dispensers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Ronald H. Spang, Matthew T. McDonnell, David H. Leifheit, Cory J. Nelson, Matthew N. Thurin, Philip M. Anthony, III, Aaron B. Eiger, Evan P. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20150321281
    Abstract: A tool configured to dispense consumables, such as a plurality of stackable weld clips. The tool may receive the insertion of a magazine, which may include the weld clips, a pusher, and a retention pin positioned on a cartridge skewer. The magazine may be inserted into a magazine holder assembly to provide a magazine assembly. The magazine holder assembly may include one or more movable and stationary racks that engage the pusher. The rearward lateral displacement of a spindle may displace the movable rack and electrode arms, while opening retention arms. The electrode arms, which may include clip back-up arms, may be positioned to provide a clamping force on a weld clip that is being dispensed. The forward displacement of the spindle may displace the clamped welding clip with the electrode arms, pivotally open a pawl mechanism, move the retention arms to a closed position, are result in the indexing of weld clips in the magazine assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: IMAGE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Blake Hobson, Daniel R. Somen, Evan P. Thompson, Philip M. Anthony, III
  • Publication number: 20140097197
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a lockable canister for retaining and selectively dispensing medications is disclosed. To prevent drug diversion, a plurality of doses of medication may be loaded into the locking canister at a central pharmacy and then the canister may be locked to prevent unauthorized removal of medication in transit to a remote automated dispensing unit that may be located in a remote pharmacy. The lockable canister may include a canister housing and a canister cover that may be locked to the canister housing to enclose the plurality of doses of medication. The canister cover may include tamper evident or tamper resistant features. The canister may include one or more locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to the medication in the canister in transit or before it is specifically authorized for dispensing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: ALIXA RX LLC
    Inventors: Huan Nguyen, Ronald Silva, Philip M. Anthony, III, Evan P. Thompson, Trevor K. Wesolowski
  • Patent number: 7448330
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for a folding table assembly comprising a lifting assist center torsion bar assembly, a lift off caster assembly and a stability locking mechanism. A folding table assembly with a lifting assist mechanism provides a lifting assist force during a portion of the folding process of a foldable table from an unfolded use position to a folded storage position. A lift off caster assembly maintains an unfolded table assembly in a stationary position and prevents the unfolded table from wandering or deviating from its original location on the floor. There is also provided a stability locking mechanism that can set the folding table in a folded and stable semi-closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Midwest Folding Products
    Inventors: Jeremias C. Rivera, Jr., John Daniel Lazar, Doss Samikkannu, Scott M. Zeeb, Philip M. Anthony, III
  • Patent number: 7270496
    Abstract: A ring mechanism includes a chassis and a hinge blade coupled to the chassis. An actuator coupled to the chassis moves the hinge blade between a first position and a second position. A ring half coupled to the hinge blade is positioned in a closed position when the hinge blade is in the first position, and an open position when the hinge blade is in the second position. A dampening member is positioned at least partially between the inner surface of the chassis and the actuator to prevent at least a portion of the actuator from directly engaging the inner surface of the chassis during movement of the actuator between the first and second positions. A locked state indicator indicates to the user whether the ring mechanism is in a locked position or an unlocked position. The dampening member can function as the lock state indicator and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Marilyn J. Morgan, Paul D. Hatch, Chris K. Barmore, Philip M. Anthony, III, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Patent number: 7171911
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for a folding table assembly comprising a lifting assist center torsion bar assembly, a lift off caster assembly and a stability locking mechanism. A folding table assembly with a lifting assist mechanism provides a lifting assist force during a portion of the folding process of a foldable table from an unfolded use position to a folded storage position. A lift off caster assembly maintains an unfolded table assembly in a stationary position and prevents the unfolded table from wandering or deviating from its original location on the floor. There is also provided a stability locking mechanism that can set the folding table in a folded and stable semi-closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Midwest Folding Products
    Inventors: Jeremias C. Rivera, Jr., John Daniel Lazar, Doss Samikkannu, Scott M. Zeeb, Philip M. Anthony, III
  • Patent number: 6497258
    Abstract: A cable tie installation tool for forming a cable tie into a closed loop around a plurality of objects includes a housing which is adapted to receive an individually loaded cable tie. A transport assembly driven by a first motor advances the tail of the cable tie around the objects to be bundled. A jaw assembly driven by a second motor guides the tail through the head to form the cable tie into a closed loop around the desired bundle. A cinch assembly driven by the first motor further advances the tail through the head so as to reduce the size of the closed loop around the desired bundle. A control circuit electrically monitors the tension level of the closed loop around the bundle by measuring the current draw of the first motor. The control circuit limits the tension of the closed loop around the bundle to a user adjustable, desired tension level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Avery Denmson Corporation
    Inventors: Steven E. Flannery, John Franks, Andrew Pines, Philip M. Anthony, III