Patents by Inventor Steven Bryan Dunn

Steven Bryan Dunn 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).

  • Magnetic sponge assembly
    Patent number: 11185208
    Abstract: A multi-layer sponge assembly is disclosed which contains a metallic disk that mates with a separate metallic element to allow the sponge to be elevated in a suspended position to dry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Matthew Joseph Saxton, Kwok Ping Kuen
  • Flexible pail
    Patent number: 11167918
    Abstract: A flexible pail having a container that is adapted to stand upright. The container may have a flexible sheet, a cover, a base, a flap and an odor barrier. The cover may be attached to a first upper end of the flexible sheet, while the base may be attached to a second lower end of the flexible sheet. The cover may have a flap pivotably attached thereto, such that the flap is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The cover may further have an opening and an odor barrier disposed in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Sung Yun Chan, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Agnes Yena Lee
  • Cassette for dispensing pleated tubing
    Patent number: 11130628
    Abstract: A cassette for use in dispensing a pleated tubing. The cassette includes an annular body having an annular channel housing with a central cylindrical core. At least one wall has an upper end with a downturn lip disposed thereon. An annular cover extends radially outward from the central cylindrical core over the annular body defining a gap. The cover has a socket into which the upper end with the downturn lip is secured. A tubing is disposed within the annular channel housing and withdrawn from the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Kevin Douglas Johnson
  • ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT STERILIZING WASTE CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20210290798
    Abstract: A multi-stage lid ultraviolet sterilizing waste container is disclosed which contains a housing, base, lid assembly, support structure for receiving flexible bag assemblies and at least one UV light source for sterilizing the inside of the container. The waste container further includes sensors and motors to automate certain steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Douglas Johnson, Steven Bryan Dunn, Thomas Edward Birkert, Michael John Laudi, Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan, Ip Hing Lai, Cheung Yik Man, Ho Wing Tak, Luk Ka Lok, Chan Kim Ho, Mark Gerart Tebbe, Yip Mau Chun
  • ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT STERILIZING WASTE CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20210283286
    Abstract: An ultraviolet sterilizing waste container is disclosed which contains a housing, base, lid assembly, support structure for receiving flexible bag assemblies and at least one UV light source for sterilizing the inside of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Thomas Edward Birkert, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Michael John Laudi, Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan, Ip Hing Lai, Cheung Yik Man, Ho Wing Tak, Luk Ka Lok, Chan Kim Ho, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • METHOD OF STERILIZING WASTE CONTAINERS WITH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
    Publication number: 20210283288
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing a waste container with ultraviolet (UV) light is disclosed which includes, inserting an article of waste into the waste container, sealing the container from an external environment to prevent UV light from shining out, activating a UV sanitizing routine stored in a UV light module having at least one UV light source and irradiating an interior surface of the diaper pail with the UV light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Thomas Edward BIRKERT, Kevin Douglas JOHNSON, Michael John LAUDI, Nicholas Arthur TRUMBO, Sung Yun CHAN, Ip Hing LAI, Cheung Yik MAN, Ho Wing TAK, Luk Ka LOK, Chan Kim Ho, Mark Gerard TEBBE
  • CONTAINER FOR RECEIVING MULTIPLE FLEXIBLE BAG ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20210155404
    Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • System for venting, priming and modifying a flow rate of fluid from a container
    Patent number: 10993884
    Abstract: An expandable container system including a container, an expandable nipple and a one-way valve. The expandable nipple is attached to the first end of the container and the valve is attached to a second end of the container. A counteracting bias force is generated within the container and a first fluid is drawn in through the valve by extending the expandable nipple. When the expandable nipple is released, the expandable nipple is biased back to an unextended state, and an increase in pressure created by the counteracting bias force induces a second fluid to flow out of an outlet in the expandable nipple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Nairi Khachikian
  • NON-SPILL DRINKING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210052094
    Abstract: A non-spill drinking container assembly having a container with an open upper portion and closed lower portion. A collar may be removably attached to the upper portion of the container and may have an upper surface with a contour. A seal may be removably attached to the collar and cover the contour of the upper surface of the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Mark A. HATHERILL, Kevin Douglas JOHNSON, Matthew Joseph SAXTON
  • Cassette for dispensing pleated tubing
    Patent number: 10913626
    Abstract: A cassette to dispense a pleated tubing having an annular body, an annular cover and a plurality of apertures. The annular body may have a generally U-shaped housing with a central cylindrical core. The annular cover may extend over the annular body and define a gap, while being secured to the body. The plurality of apertures may be radially provided in an angular wall in the annular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Kevin D. Johnson
  • Container for receiving multiple flexible bag assemblies
    Patent number: 10906737
    Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • CASSETTE FOR DISPENSING PLEATED TUBING
    Publication number: 20210024286
    Abstract: A cassette to dispense a pleated tubing. The cassette includes a circular body having an annular channel housing with a central cylindrical core. At least one wall has an upper end with a lip disposed thereon. An annular cover is attached to the lip at the upper end defining a gap over the annular body. A tubing is disposed within the annular channel housing and withdrawn from the gap. At least one of a plurality of apertures is provided at a lower end of the annular channel housing. The apertures have reinforced walls. The apertures are adapted to be aligned with a projection extending upward from within a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Kevin Douglas Johnson
  • Non-spill drinking container
    Patent number: 10827860
    Abstract: A collar having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The closed lower end may have a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface defines at least one channel. A fastener portion may be provided on the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • CONTAINER FOR RECEIVING MULTIPLE FLEXIBLE BAG ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20200339343
    Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • Magnetic Bottle Brush
    Publication number: 20200305590
    Abstract: A magnetic bottle brush that has a handle with an upper portion and a lower portion and a brush head attached to the upper portion of the handle. A magnetic element is disposed in the lower portion of the handle that exerts a magnetic attraction force between the magnetic bottle brush and an accompanying magnetic base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Yong Sun Simon KANG, Thomas Edward BIRKERT, Mark Gerard TEBBE, Fangyi GAO, Nicholas TRUMBO, Sung Yun CHAN
  • FLEXIBLE PAIL
    Publication number: 20200239227
    Abstract: A flexible pail having a container that is adapted to stand upright. The container may have a flexible sheet, a cover, a base, a flap and an odor barrier. The cover may be attached to a first upper end of the flexible sheet, while the base may be attached to a second lower end of the flexible sheet. The cover may have a flap pivotably attached thereto, such that the flap is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The cover may further have an opening and an odor barrier disposed in the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Sung Yun CHAN, Kevin Douglas JOHNSON, Agnes Yena LEE
  • Container for receiving multiple flexible bag assemblies
    Patent number: 10710799
    Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • CASSETTE FOR DISPENSING PLEATED TUBING
    Publication number: 20200180884
    Abstract: A cassette to dispense a pleated tubing having an annular body, an annular cover and a plurality of apertures. The annular body may have a generally U-shaped housing with a central cylindrical core. The annular cover may extend over the annular body and define a gap, while being secured to the body. The plurality of apertures may be radially provided in an angular wall in the annular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Kevin D. Johnson
  • Modular bottle rack
    Patent number: 10631711
    Abstract: A bottle rack is provided. For example, a bottle rack can include a reservoir, a perforated tray and a first pivot housing member. The reservoir is for retention of a liquid. The perforated tray can enable the liquid to pass through to the reservoir. The first pivot housing member includes a first peg to hold an article. The first pivot housing member comprises an axle within the first pivot housing member. The first peg is rotatable via the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Yong Sun Simon Kang, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • Sponge
    Patent number: D947477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Matthew Joseph Saxton, Kwok Ping Kuen