Patents by Inventor Ralph J. Gilliard, II

Ralph J. Gilliard, II 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: 20110139813
    Abstract: A disposable dispensing device for storing and dispensing fluids, such as liquids and gels is disclosed. The dispensing device is a scalable packaging solution including an outer protective housing or shell, optionally a fluid reservoir, and an orifice from which the materials are expelled. The dispensing device can also include a dispensing button that activates an internal pumping system via an actuator mechanism that translates a force in a first direction into a force in a second direction. The dispensing device is particularly useful for liquids such as fragrances or colons, gels, purified water, dry powders, creams, and pharmaceutical products such as eye or ear drops or sprays. The device by design has many uses, is highly portable, and can include an outer reusable and decorative case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: Ralph J. Gilliard, II
  • Patent number: 7757898
    Abstract: A disposable dispensing device for storing and dispensing fluids, such as liquids and gels is disclosed. The dispensing device is a scalable packaging solution including an outer protective housing or shell, optionally a fluid reservoir, and an orifice from which the materials are expelled. The dispensing device can also include a dispensing button that activates an internal pumping system via an actuator mechanism that translates a force in a first direction into a force in a second direction. The dispensing device is particularly useful for liquids such as fragrances or colognes, gels, purified water, dry powders, creams, and pharmaceutical products such as eye ear drops or sprays. The device by design has many uses, is highly portable, and can include an outer reusable and decorative case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: The X Group Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph J. Gilliard, II
  • Publication number: 20080283554
    Abstract: A disposable dispensing device for storing and dispensing fluids, such as liquids and gels is disclosed. The dispensing device is a scalable packaging solution including an outer protective housing or shell, optionally a fluid reservoir, and an orifice from which the materials are expelled. The dispensing device can also include a dispensing button that activates an internal pumping system via an actuator mechanism that translates a force in a first direction into a force in a second direction. The dispensing device is particularly useful for liquids such as fragrances or colognes, gels, purified water, dry powders, creams, and pharmaceutical products such as eye ear drops or sprays. The device by design has many uses, is highly portable, and can include an outer reusable and decorative case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: THE X GROUP, INC
    Inventor: Ralph J. Gilliard II
  • Patent number: D602374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: The X Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph J. Gilliard, II
  • Patent number: D636682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Ralph J. Gilliard, II
  • Patent number: D644936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Ralph J. Gilliard, II
  • Patent number: D667310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Ralph J. Gilliard, II