Patents by Inventor Richard B. Schultz

Richard B. Schultz 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).

  • Bulk fountain syrup delivery and storage system
    Patent number: 6302299
    Abstract: An improved bulk storage system for fluids supplied to a dispensing system by a fluid line. The bulk storage system includes a receptacle with a first portal and a second portal. A substantially nonpermeable bag is positioned within the receptacle for storing and dispensing fluids therefrom. The bag includes a first passageway positioned adjacent to the first portal of the receptacle and a second passageway positioned adjacent to the second portal of the receptacle. A support device is positioned adjacent to the receptacle. The first passageway of the bag is attached to the support device and the second passageway of the bag is attached to the fluid line such that fluids in the bag flow through the second passageway to the dispensing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Bradley P. Baker, Kelli Jo Morley, Orlando Arjona, Richard B. Schultz, Alva Claude Cobb
  • Sanitary spilled liquid disposal device
    Patent number: 6143093
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for sanitarily removing a spill from a horizontal surface employing a flexible innertube with radial circumferential holes and covered by an absorbent material with outwardly facing strips for securing the device to the horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Inventor: Richard B. Schultz