Patents by Inventor Rocklin Verespej
Rocklin Verespej 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: 11911237Abstract: A dental aligner apparatus is comprised of a bar, a rotatable end member, a slidable end member, and a spring member. The bar includes a first end member and a second end member. The rotatable end member is disposed at a first end of the bar and coupled to the first end member. The slidable end member is disposed at a second end of the bar and coupled to the second end member. The spring member is disposed between the rotatable end member and the slidable end member and coupled to the first and second end members.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventors: Carlos F. Navarro, Rocklin Verespej
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Publication number: 20220087781Abstract: A dental aligner apparatus is comprised of a bar, a rotatable end member, a slidable end member, and a spring member. The bar includes a first end member and a second end member. The rotatable end member is disposed at a first end of the bar and coupled to the first end member. The slidable end member is disposed at a second end of the bar and coupled to the second end member. The spring member is disposed between the rotatable end member and the slidable end member and coupled to the first and second end members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Carlos F. Navarro, Rocklin Verespej
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Publication number: 20110031272Abstract: A volume-based, rather than time-based, system for dispensing fluid incorporates a microprocessor-based controller, software, pump, and positive displacement flow meter. The volume being pumped and the time it takes to pump that volume is calculated and tracked by the software, giving a flow rate. This rate is then tracked by the software for any changes. Any conditional changes that occur, affecting this rate, are tracked, and if the rate becomes too excessive outside of the normal rate established at initial calibration, then an alarm or other indication is provided to the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: KNIGHT, LLCInventors: Brian D. Comiskey, Rocklin Verespej, Sven Schmode
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Patent number: 7845361Abstract: A fluid dispensing system for a dishwasher is disclosed, wherein the dishwasher comprises a housing, a wash chamber enclosed by the housing, and a door for accessing the wash chamber. The dispensing system, in particular, comprises a fluid reservoir for containing a wash aid (such as detergent or a rinse aid) which may be used to treat dishes in the dishwasher wash chamber during a dish cleaning cycle. The system further comprises a pump for dispensing a predetermined quantity of the wash aid from the reservoir into the dishwasher wash chamber and into the reservoir from a supply reservoir one or more times during the dish cleaning cycle. A dual purpose check valve is provided for controlling fluid flow in two opposing directions between the pump and the fluid reservoir. The dual purpose check valve comprises a duckbill valve portion for controlling fluid flow in a first direction, and an umbrella valve portion for controlling fluid flow in an opposing second direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Knight, LLCInventors: Rocklin Verespej, Daniel J. Penkauskas
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Patent number: 7387220Abstract: A container assembly having a container, a fitment and a cap assembly. The container has at least one panel and at least one seal sealing the at least one panel to define a cavity. The fitment is coupled with the container, comprising a body having a first end and a second end. The second end extends away from the container, wherein the fitment provides fluid communication with the cavity. The cap assembly is releasably attachable to the second end of the fitment. The cap assembly comprises a base and a cover. The base includes an upper surface, a lower surface and an opening extending therethrough. The opening including an upper annular rim extending from the upper surface of the base and a lower annular rim extending from the lower surface of the base. The cover is attachable to the base to cover the opening. The cover includes an annular ring that extends along at least a portion of the upper annular rim of the opening and the lower annular rim of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Rocklin Verespej, Luke Hartman
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Patent number: 7357277Abstract: A container assembly having a container, a fitment and a cap assembly. The container has at least one panel and at least one seal sealing the at least one panel to define a cavity. The fitment is coupled with the container, comprising a body having a first end and a second end. The second end extends away from the container, wherein the fitment provides fluid communication with the cavity. The cap assembly is releasably attachable to the second end of the fitment. The cap assembly comprises a base and a cover. The base includes an upper surface, a lower surface and an opening extending therethrough. The opening including an upper annular rim extending from the upper surface of the base and a lower annular rim extending from the lower surface of the base. The cover is attachable to the base to cover the opening. The cover includes an annular ring that extends along at least a portion of the upper annular rim of the opening. The annular ring forms a hermetic seal with the upper annular rim of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Rocklin Verespej, Luke Hartman, Craig F. Knaack, David Slevin
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Patent number: 7357276Abstract: A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Chester Savage, Kenneth Micnerski, Richard Carroll, Nancy Lu, Richard L. Albiani, Rocklin Verespej
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Publication number: 20070160785Abstract: A flexible bag for liquid packaging comprising at least one flexible wall and a spout. The at least one flexible wall is sealed to define a substantially fluid tight cavity and includes a product contact layer comprising a CO-PET material, an outer layer, and a resilient layer positioned between the product contact layer and the outer layer. The product contact layer has a thickness of approximately 0.5 mils to 1.25 mils. Further, the product contact layer is less than approximately one third of the thickness of the flexible wall. The spout has a flange and an opening. The flange of the spout attached to the flexible wall in a substantially fluid tight configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Joe Hsu, Rocklin Verespej
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Publication number: 20060249533Abstract: A container assembly having a container, a fitment and a cap assembly. The container has at least one panel and at least one seal sealing the at least one panel to define a cavity. The fitment is coupled with the container, comprising a body having a first end and a second end. The second end extends away from the container, wherein the fitment provides fluid communication with the cavity. The cap assembly is releasably attachable to the second end of the fitment. The cap assembly comprises a base and a cover. The base includes an upper surface, a lower surface and an opening extending therethrough. The opening including an upper annular rim extending from the upper surface of the base and a lower annular rim extending from the lower surface of the base. The cover is attachable to the base to cover the opening. The cover includes an annular ring that extends along at least a portion of the upper annular rim of the opening. The annular ring forms a hermetic seal with the upper annular rim of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Rocklin Verespej, Luke Hartman, Craig Knaack, David Slevin
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Patent number: 7048146Abstract: A container system comprising an outer container, an inner container and a spout. The outer container includes a body and an outer spout. The inner container includes a bag and an inner spout. The inner container is positionable within the outer container such that the inner spout can extend through the outer spout. The spout interfacing assembly comprises a gasket and a lock ring. The gasket includes an outer container interfacing surface engagable with the outer spout and an inner container interfacing surface engagable with the inner spout. The lock ring is couplable to one of the inner spout and outer spout, the lock ring capable of limiting the movement of the inner spout relative to the outer spout. The attachment of a valve assembly substantially uniformly compresses the gasket to, in turn, maintain a substantially uniform and fluid tight seal between the inner spout and the outer spout.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Rocklin Verespej, Luke Hartman
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Patent number: 7025220Abstract: A hermetic package having a fitment having base coupled to a lid. The base is composed of a collar having a recessed groove, the base of the fitment defines an opening which provides access to the contents of the hermetic package. The lid is a planar structure having a first face and a second face. The lid includes a sealing member extending from the second face of the lid and engages the recessed groove on the base of the fitment to provide an airtight seal.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Rocklin Verespej, Luke Hartman, Simon Edwards
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Publication number: 20060043113Abstract: A container assembly having a container, a fitment and a cap assembly. The container has at least one panel and at least one seal sealing the at least one panel to define a cavity. The fitment is coupled with the container, comprising a body having a first end and a second end. The second end extends away from the container, wherein the fitment provides fluid communication with the cavity. The cap assembly is releasably attachable to the second end of the fitment. The cap assembly comprises a base and a cover. The base includes an upper surface, a lower surface and an opening extending therethrough. The opening including an upper annular rim extending from the upper surface of the base and a lower annular rim extending from the lower surface of the base. The cover is attachable to the base to cover the opening. The cover includes an annular ring that extends along at least a portion of the upper annular rim of the opening and the lower annular rim of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2004Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventors: Rocklin Verespej, Luke Hartman
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Publication number: 20050242114Abstract: A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Chester Savage, Kenneth Micnerski, Richard Carroll, Nancy Lu, Richard Albiani, Rocklin Verespej
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Publication number: 20050236426Abstract: A container system comprising an outer container, an inner container and a spout. The outer container includes a body and an outer spout. The inner container includes a bag and an inner spout. The inner container is positionable within the outer container such that the inner spout can extend through the outer spout. The spout interfacing assembly comprises a gasket and a lock ring. The gasket includes an outer container interfacing surface engagable with the outer spout and an inner container interfacing surface engagable with the inner spout. The lock ring is couplable to one of the inner spout and outer spout, the lock ring capable of limiting the movement of the inner spout relative to the outer spout. The attachment of a valve assembly substantially uniformly compresses the gasket to, in turn, maintain a substantially uniform and fluid tight seal between the inner spout and the outer spout.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: Rocklin Verespej, Luke Hartman
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Patent number: 6854246Abstract: A flexible bag is positioned in a rigid container, such as a fifty-five gallon drum, and the bag is filled through its spout with flowable product, such as tomato paste. The bag is then expanded in the container to be substantially rigid and thereby reduce film movement and resultant flex cracking. A lid is sealed onto the container and a vacuum drawn from between the bag and the container, to, in turn, expand the bag. Gas volume needs to be present in the bag before the vacuum is applied so that the gas in the bag can expand from the vacuum on its outside. Once expanded, the container can be shipped.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Chester Savage, Rocklin Verespej, Joseph C. Hsu, Robert Scholle
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Patent number: 6851579Abstract: A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Chester Savage, Kenneth Micnerski, Richard Carroll, Nancy Lu, Richard L. Albiani, Rocklin Verespej
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Publication number: 20040050863Abstract: A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Chester Savage, Kenneth Micnerski, Richard Carroll, Nancy Lu, Richard L. Albiani, Rocklin Verespej
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Publication number: 20040016672Abstract: A flexible bag is positioned in a rigid container, such as a fifty-five gallon drum, and the bag is filled through its spout with flowable product, such as tomato paste. The bag is then expanded in the container to be substantially rigid and thereby reduce film movement and resultant flex cracking. One way that the bag can be expanded, pursuant to this invention, is for a lid to be sealed onto the container and a vacuum drawn from between the bag and the container. Gas volume needs to be present in the bag before the vacuum is applied so that the gas in the bag can expand from the vacuum on its outside. Another way to expand the bag is, after filling the bag with the flowable product, to inject pressurized gas into the bag. For this embodiment, the container need not be vacuum sealable. For example, the container may be formed from a metal, plastic, cardboard and the like, and the container walls can be either solid or have openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Chester Savage, Rocklin Verespej, Joseph C. Hsu, Robert Scholle
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Publication number: 20030159403Abstract: A hermetic package having a fitment having base coupled to a lid. The base is composed of a collar having a recessed groove, the base of the fitment defines an opening which provides access to the contents of the hermetic package. The lid is a planar structure having a first face and a second face. The lid includes a sealing member extending from the second face of the lid and engages the recessed groove on the base of the fitment to provide an airtight seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: Scholle CorporationInventors: Rocklin Verespej, Luke Hartman, Simon Edwards
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Patent number: 6607097Abstract: A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has integral texture to assist in withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2002Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Chester Savage, Kenneth Micnerski, Richard Carroll, Nancy Lu, Richard L. Albiani, Rocklin Verespej