Patents by Inventor William Christopher Lotterhos

William Christopher Lotterhos 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: 9579681
    Abstract: A central body or device adapted to take payment in a variety of means and dispense sunscreen, insect repellant, hand sanitizers, or similar lotions, gels, or liquids. The sunscreen (or similar lotion, gel or liquid) may be dispensed in foil packets, plastic bladders, gel packs, or similar containers, or may be dispensed directly, such as through a spray attachment. The device may be unpowered, or powered by a battery, solar panel, or electrical power supply. The device may accept payment in a variety of forms: coins, bills, credit or debit cards, a hotel or resort access or room card, or the like. It may be mounted on a wall or vertical flat surface, or mounted on a pole or stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventors: William Christopher Lotterhos, Richard N. Linder, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8069812
    Abstract: A booth with a plurality of spray nozzles for the application of sunscreen, insect repellent, aloe lotion, skin care products, or similar lotions or liquids to substantial portions of the human body. One or more spray nozzles are oriented to avoid opposing air or spray flows that may cause inefficient or uneven application of the lotion or liquid. Spray nozzles may be fixed or adjustable. The invention may include means for rinsing the body prior to application of the lotion or liquid to promote even and unobstructed application to the body, as well as means for washing down the booth between or after use is provided. Power may be provided by electrical power sources, a battery, or solar panel(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventors: William Christopher Lotterhos, Richard N. Linder, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110168719
    Abstract: A lid with a compartment for housing a breath mint, pill, toothpick, or similar item. The lid may comprise a standard lid of various sizes and configurations as is known in the art, such as for a cup for coffee, tea, soda, or other food item, solid or liquid. The compartment or indentation may be open or closed, such as with a flap. If open, the indentation may be sized to securely hold a mint or other item until removed by the user. If a flap or similar cover is used, it may have a ridge, tab, protrusion or corner that the user can use to lift the flap or cover and expose the mint or other item. The indentation or compartment may be square, circular, oval, triangular, or other polygonal form. The flap or cover may be perforated for tearing off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER LOTTERHOS
  • Publication number: 20090157015
    Abstract: A central body or device adapted to take payment in a variety of means and dispense sunscreen, insect repellant, hand sanitizers, or similar lotions, gels, or liquids. The sunscreen (or similar lotion, gel or liquid) may be dispensed in foil packets, plastic bladders, gel packs, or similar containers, or may be dispensed directly, such as through a spray attachment. The device may be unpowered, or powered by a battery, solar panel, or electrical power supply. The device may accept payment in a variety of forms: coins, bills, credit or debit cards, a hotel or resort access or room card, or the like. It may be mounted on a wall or vertical flat surface, or mounted on a pole or stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: William Christopher Lotterhos, Richard N. Linder, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090071034
    Abstract: A sole device or attachment for shoes, boots, athletic shoes, and similar footwear. The device comprises an undershoe attachment made of a lightweight material, including but not limited to rubber or foam, or a combination thereof. The device may come in various sizes to correspond to footwear sizes currently known, and may be of larger size than the corresponding footwear. The device may be attached to the sole of footwear directly by operation of spikes on the bottom of the footwear, or may be secured by one or more straps that extend across the footwear, or some combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: William Christopher Lotterhos, Richard N. Linder, JR.