Simulations Patents (Class 222/78)
  • Publication number: 20080054019
    Abstract: An identification system for a product within a dispenser includes a product container arranged to dispense a product, a shaped feature coupled to the product container and which may take the form of an anthropomorphic head or other suitable shape, and an identification symbol coupled to the shaped feature, with the symbol suggesting the nature of the contents of the product container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey James Stechschulte, Philip Andrew Sawin
  • Patent number: 7331485
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing materials is provided including a container for holding the material to be dispensed, a plurality of frame portions for holding decorative items, locking apparatus for locking the frame portions to the container, and a dispensing means for dispensing materials from the container. The dispenser also includes a base for receiving the container and frame portions, a memory device for playing a sound when the dispenser is removed from the base, and a switch for activating the memory device when the container is removed from the base. The plurality of frames each contain an aperture and each aperture contains an inner edge operable to lock onto the container. The frames each contain clips to lock onto each other and hold the container. The dispenser includes a dispensing mechanism and the base includes an opening for receiving the dispensing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher Peterson, Daniel James Lewis
  • Publication number: 20080000927
    Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide unique and interesting ornamental appearance to a standard pump-type fluid dispenser by providing a topper onto the pump actuator. The pump actuator topper can be used as container label or advertising medium to present a trademark, trade-dress, logo, etc. The decorative effect of the pump topper and dispensing container assembly may be further enhanced when used in combination with an illumination base assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Richard S. Butler
  • Publication number: 20070284391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel toy system incorporating electronic triggering mechanisms to propel water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Robert von Goeben, Shane Dyer
  • Patent number: 7213725
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing materials is provided including a container for holding the material to be dispensed, a plurality of frame portions for holding decorative items, locking apparatus for locking the frame portions to the container, and a dispensing means for dispensing materials from the container. The dispenser also includes a base for receiving the container and frame portions, a memory device for playing a sound when the dispenser is removed from the base, and a switch for activating the memory device when the container is removed from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Peterson, Daniel James Lewis
  • Patent number: 7210599
    Abstract: The decorative air gap cover includes a base cover and a decorative attachment. The base cover includes a cup body and a cover fastener on a top thereof. The decorative attachment includes a decorative body and a decorative fastener on a bottom thereof. The cover fastener and the decorative fastener mate with each other to allow the decorative attachment to be retained on a top of the base cover. A liquid dispenser air gap cover includes the base cover and a liquid dispenser attachment. The liquid dispenser attachment includes a liquid container, a liquid pump and a liquid fastener on a bottom of the liquid container. The cover fastener of the base cover and the liquid fastener mate with each other to secure the liquid dispenser to a top of the base cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Inventors: Mary L. Pfaff, Roxanne J. Vincent
  • Patent number: 7173531
    Abstract: A personal safety device is provided. The personal safety device is comprised of a housing member, which houses a repellant spray member and a sound generating member. A means well known in the art are used for activation of the repellant spray member, wherein upon activation of the repellant spray member a repellant stored inside of the repellant spray member is released from the repellant spray member. Additionally, means well known in the art are used for activation of the sound generating member, wherein upon activation of the sound generating member a sound, such as a loud alarm, is emitted from the sound generating member. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the personal safety device has means for activating of either the repellant spray member, or the sound generating member, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Chiapperini
  • Patent number: 7032837
    Abstract: A toy water gun of the type for ejecting fluid therefrom. The toy water gun may include a housing having a longitudinal axis and a reservoir attached to the housing for holding fluid. A holding area may be included which is selectively in fluid communication with the reservoir. A pump may be provided for generating pressure differential across a pair of one-way valves to move fluid from the reservoir to the holding area and from the holding area to at least one nozzle. The at least one nozzle may rotate as the pump is being actuated by a user. A rotating bezel may be provided to vary the angle of the nozzle relative to the longitudinal axis of the toy water gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Hasbro Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Daniel Eddins, Robert L. Brown
  • Patent number: 7004111
    Abstract: An animal reward dispensing apparatus for attaching to an animal trainer's forearm, the apparatus having a dispensing tube defined about a longitudinal axis, the dispensing tube having at least a first and second attaching straps for attaching the dispensing tube to the animal trainer's forearm. The dispensing tube also having a first and second spaced apart ends defining an interior cavity, and a spring located inside the interior cavity of the dispensing tube and positioned between the first and second ends of the dispensing tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Keryl Olson
  • Patent number: 6988638
    Abstract: A dispensing figurine formed in the image of at least a portion of a being or some other non-cap object. The dispenser figurine of the present invention preferably includes a body, at least a portion of which has an outward appearance in the form of a portion of a being or some other non-cap object, means for attaching the dispenser figurine to a tube of toothpaste (or a tube of some other gel or paste), a conduit extending through the body through which the toothpaste passes, and an exit port through which the paste (or gel) is dispensed or otherwise exits the dispenser figurine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Inventor: Marc Zak
  • Patent number: 6918510
    Abstract: A pump, spray or suction actuated dispenser with a suction tube extending into a container, wherein the suction tube is used to mount a helix, and the helix carries at least one ornamental figure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Mary Kay Bitton
  • Patent number: 6896153
    Abstract: A modeled cream bottle comprises a model having a receiving house and a receiving chamber beside the receiving house; a bottle body received in receiving chamber of the model; an press head an upper portion of which protrudes from the outlet of the receiving house, and a button being fixed to the press head. A guide tube extends into a bottom of the receiving chamber through the guiding space and another end of the guide tube extends into an inner bottom of the bottle body. Another guide tube communicates to the outlet portion of the press head. By pressing the press head, the cream in the bottle body is sucked out from the guide tubes and then flows out of the model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Chin Yeh Yencheng
  • Patent number: 6848597
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for extruding foam through an orifice, including a foam canister, a nozzle attached to the foam canister, an actuator attached to the foam canister, a cover secured to the soap foam canister having one or more orifices on the outer surface of the cover. The apparatus includes a plurality of selectable extrusion attachments operable with the nozzle. A method of extruding foam through orifices provides ornamental foam canister having the cover actuator thereon in which foam expelled into the void of the cover further extruding foam components through one or more orifices therein from which the extruded foam may be shaped for child play activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: James A. Vlodek
  • Patent number: 6845889
    Abstract: A container for liquid includes a body portion for accommodating liquid and a release portion for selective release of liquid contained in the body portion. The body portion and the release portion together define a container structure shaped to facilitate manual throwing and/or catching of the container and/or rolling of the container along the ground while liquid is accommodated within the container. The container structure defined by the container is suitably substantially spheroidal. The body portion is preferably substantially deformable, to facilitate expulsion of liquid contained in the body portion by external squeezing. The release portion includes a frame portion and a seal portion. The seal portion is displaceable relative to the frame portion to occlude or to expose a discharge outlet for the passage of liquid through the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventors: Noel Killoran, Dominic Logan, Gabriel Harris
  • Publication number: 20040245285
    Abstract: The specification and drawings describe and show various embodiments of the present invention in the form of a animal with provisions for inserting a removable syringe through a part of an animal shaped toy, such as a dog, cat, teddy bear or similar animals. The apparatus can be used to administer medicine to those orally or by injection, depending on the type of syringe used with the toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Katherine Jude McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 6824014
    Abstract: The present invention is a combination ice sculpture mold and water cooler container which may be used to freeze a liquid and then cut open to create a frozen sculpture, and it alternatively may be used as a water or other liquid supply in its inverted, open position with a “water cooler”, i.e. a bottled-liquid receiving liquid dispenser. It could be used for both purposes—first with a water cooler and subsequently as an ice sculpture. Alternatively, it may be kept in tack and used as an enclosed “ice sculpture” and subsequently reused for either purpose. It includes a hollow plastic container having a top, a bottom and sidewalls, and a neck and dispensing orifice at its top. The present invention hollow plastic container has a three dimensional sculpture mold formed out of at least one of its sidewalls. The sculpture mold depicts a recognizable unique three-dimensional form of a physical object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: John C. Borbone
  • Publication number: 20040217126
    Abstract: A spout assembly includes a spouting portion, an attaching portion for attaching on a pouch container, the attaching portion integrally extending from the spouting portion, and a spouting guide portion for easily spouting the contents out of the container, the spouting guide portion being disposed in the pouch container. The spouting guide portion includes a specifically designed portion representing goods, information, or esthetic sense.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Jung-Min Lee
  • Publication number: 20040206771
    Abstract: A water discharge toy including an elastomeric bladder having a substantially elongated shape with a first end and second end. A control valve includes a first fitting and is connected to the first end of the bladder and further exhibits an outflow orifice, the control valve further being capable of actuated to fluidly communicate the bladder with the outflow orifice. A one-way flow valve includes a second fitting connected to the second end of the bladder and is adapted to being engaged by a fill adapter to provide a source of pressurized fluid to the elastomeric bladder and such as to refill the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Eric Junkel
  • Patent number: 6779687
    Abstract: A juice dispenser adapted to be used for adding flavoring to individual beverage servings in a glass or a cup consisting of a substantially flat hollow squeezable flexible container having dispensing ports along one edge thereof and a removable seal for holding the juice within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Inventors: Lisa Vallier, Kathleen Colbert
  • Patent number: 6729500
    Abstract: A fluid pump dispenser includes a spring biased pump piston having a generally hollow stem and reciprocable between pressure and return strokes within a pump cylinder therewith defining a variable volume pump chamber for dispensing fluid through a discharge opening at an outer end of the stem. The stem defines a valve controlled discharge passage leading from the pump chamber to the discharge opening. A driver nut may be mounted adjacent the pump piston and include at least one flange engaged with at least one respective spiral turn on a spindle disposed within the pump chamber to thereby rotate the spindle during reciprocation of the pump piston. A dip tube may be disposable within a container and affixed to the spindle for rotation with the spindle. A figurine may be mounted onto the dip tube for complementary rotation with the dip tube and the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Calmar, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas B. Dobbs, Kevin O'Neill
  • Patent number: 6719171
    Abstract: A pump, spray or suction actuated dispenser with a suction tube extending into a container, wherein the suction tube is used to mount a helix, and the helix carries at least one ornamental figure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Mary Kay Bitton
  • Patent number: 6712237
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided to simulate the appearance of frozen beverages, such as fruit drink slushes or frozen coffees. The composition includes a carrier fluid which comprises water, a thickening agent, and a colorant; and simulated ice crystals stably and uniformly dispersed in the carrier fluid. The simulated ice crystals are comprised of particles, preferably polymeric particles having a size between about 200 and about 400 microns. The thickening agent preferably comprises a slurry of propylene glycol alginate dispersed in propylene glycol. The colorant is selected based on the “flavor” being simulated, for example, yellow for lemonade, caramel color for coffee or cola. The polymeric particles preferably comprise a polymer such as high density polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Augusto S. Medina, Roger Whigham, John J. Fisher, Barbara Gann, Kenneth S. Weinaug, Richard Staten
  • Publication number: 20040040979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispenser for a food or beverage container that incorporates a three-dimensional design therein without significantly compromising the appearance of the three-dimensional design with the functionality of the device's dispensing apparatus. The dispenser includes a dispensing cap connected to an associated container and a three-dimensional design having (1) a first portion mounted on the dispensing cap and (2) a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion. The second portion is movable between a closed position wherein the second portion is pivoted until engagement with the first portion and an open position wherein the second portion is pivoted away from engagement with the first portion. The dispenser assembly further including a spout extending from the dispensing cap through the first portion of the three-dimensional design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Global Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerold J. Frantz, Cherry Bochmann
  • Publication number: 20040020939
    Abstract: A dispensing figurine formed in the image of at least a portion of a being or some other non-cap object. The dispenser figurine of the present invention preferably includes a body, at least a portion of which has an outward appearance in the form of a portion of a being or some other non-cap object, means for attaching the dispenser figurine to a tube of toothpaste (or a tube of some other gel or paste), a conduit extending through the body through which the toothpaste passes, and an exit port through which the paste (or gel) is dispensed or otherwise exits the dispenser figurine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Marc Zak
  • Patent number: 6651797
    Abstract: An in-wall coin bank with novelty face. The bank features a novelty face with an entertainment feature. The entertainment feature responds when a deposit is made, amusing or entertaining the user. The face may be detachable, different types of faces with entertainment features are possible. Methods of using the bank for saving are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Evan Tree
  • Patent number: 6592007
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a container having a squeeze device connected on a top thereof and a performance unit is connected to the container. A performance member is located in the performance unit and activated by an activation member which is received in a box connected to the performance unit. A base has a switch member and is movably engaged with the performance unit. A gap is defined between the switch member and the activation member so that when pushing the squeeze device, the performance unit is lowered relative to the base, and the switch member is touched by the lowered activation member so as to activate the performance member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventors: Stanley Ho, Hsiao-Liang Ho
  • Patent number: 6592006
    Abstract: In a spray device suitable for being taken hold of and manipulated in the hand, the device comprising a tank of fluid to be sprayed and spray system comprising a spray orifice, pump, and a manual spray-control member, the tank is associated via its bottom portion with a base, the spray system being integrated in the base and being designed in such a manner as to make it possible, in the normal operating position, for the fluid to be sprayed by using the spray system situated beneath the tank. The device is suitable for spraying perfume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Beaute Prestige International
    Inventor: Bernard Marcel Gilbert Jumel
  • Patent number: 6564969
    Abstract: Personal defense apparatus including a receptacle containing a quantity of a defensive composition, an attached nozzle for directing a flow of the defensive composition from the receptacle through an opening, and attached ornamentation disguising the receptacle and the nozzle and that does not interfere with the flow of the defensive composition from the receptacle through the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Roberta Loy
  • Patent number: 6540107
    Abstract: A self defense ring device which ejects a noxious substance in the direction of an assailant when activated by a user. The invention includes a sealed ampoule containing a noxious substance or a combination of substances separated by membranes. This ampoule is driven forward by pressure within a closed chamber having an ejection outlet. The ampoule is pierced and collapsed by the pressure, ejecting the noxious substance or mixture of substances through the ejection outlet at high speed. This mechanism is appropriate for a wide variety of noxious substances. The ejection outlet is inconspicuously placed on the side or underside of the ring, aiding in concealing the self-defense function of the ring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Ringuard Defense Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Merom Admony
  • Patent number: 6540106
    Abstract: A tubular reservoir for wear on a finger contains a deterrent to ward off an assailant. A housing, defining the reservoir, collapses upon flexing of the finger to propel the deterrent for nozzle discharge. A cap is carried by a retainer which is rapidly dislodged by a finger adjacent the finger worn device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Norman G. Gerstner
  • Patent number: 6530530
    Abstract: The present invention provides decorative fountains, assemblies for fountains and decorative fountain kits. An assembly for a decorative fountain includes an overflow container defining a reservoir and an outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir, a support surface defining one or more apertures and positioned over the reservoir for supporting a drinking vessel, a support conduit defining a passageway for fluid and having a first end fluidly connected to the outlet and an opposite end defining an aperture. A bottle inlet is in fluid communication with the support conduit and is configured to mate with an inlet opening defined through the base of the beverage container so that the aperture is in fluid communication with the vessel. A pump is disposed within the reservoir and is operable to pump fluid from the reservoir through the passageway and into the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Crown Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6526863
    Abstract: A protective face shield with incorporated laser light including a handle portion having an inner end and an outer end. The outer end has a frustoconical collar extending outwardly therefrom. The frustoconical collar has an open outer end. A laser-generating device is disposed within the frustoconical collar of the handle portion. The laser-generating device has an activated orientation whereby a ray of light is directed outwardly through the open outer end of the frustoconical collar. A protective shield is disposed within the frustoconical collar of the handle portion in a retracted orientation. The protective shield extends outwardly of the collar in a deployed orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Arturo Torres
  • Patent number: 6474506
    Abstract: A dispensing container includes container walls formed from a stiff deformable material to define a shell enclosing a chamber. A small dispensing opening provides access to the chamber. Optionally, the container has a separate fill opening. A protective cap covers the dispensing opening. Optionally, the cap forms an air pocket over the dispensing opening. In use, the cap is ruptured by tearing the cap or by applying pressure to the cap to burst the air pocket. The container may additionally include a thin film between the cap and the dispensing opening to prevent leakage when the cap is ruptured. The thin film is ruptured by applying pressure to the container contents by squeezing the container. Alternatively, a tooth is disposed between the cap and the film such that displacement of the cap causes the tooth to rupture the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventors: Gary Mawby, Kenneth Kroll
  • Publication number: 20020148852
    Abstract: A system for administering measured liquids, such as medicine, vitamins and feedings of foods to persons including adults, infants and small children. The system comprises a dispensing spoon, connected by a luer fitting, to at least one medical-type syringe. The syringe allows the liquid to be delivered to the spoon in accurately measured amounts. An embodiment of the invention provides a spoon having an integral liquid holding funnel, allowing a dispensed liquid to be held before being drawn into the syringe. The system may be reusable or disposable, and is preferably constructed of medical grade plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: 6454128
    Abstract: A liquid candy dispenser may include a liquid candy reservoir having an internal space formed therein that may contain liquid candy. The reservoir may be sized to fit within a person's hand, and the reservoir may have a liquid candy supply hole. A dispensing structure may have a dispensing hole formed therein and a retaining portion that allows the dispensing structure to be placed and retained on the person's finger. The supply hole and the dispensing hole may be fluidly coupled so that, when the reservoir is squeezed by the person, a portion of liquid candy may be forced from the reservoir through the dispensing hole so that the portion of liquid candy may be tasted by the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason A. Harris
  • Publication number: 20020104850
    Abstract: A condiment dispenser in the shape of a dog which is restricted to use with pepper and is constructed with pepper-dispensing openings in the dog shape's hindquarters, so that in use it functions as a pepper shaker, but is able to be advertised to purchasers, using a play on words, as a pooper, rather than a pepper, shaker to thereby significantly contribute to its purchase on impulse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventor: Steven Kozlowski
  • Patent number: 6425498
    Abstract: A dispensing assembly for a beverage container is provided including a carbonated beverage container containing a carbonated beverage. A dispenser includes a body assembly screwably mounted on the carbonated beverage container with a dispenser spout extending therefrom. A tube depends from the dispenser into the container and remains in communication with the dispenser spout. Situated within a bore formed in the body assembly is a plunger. Such bore connects the tube and the dispensing spout. The plunger has a spring urging the same into a first orientation for preventing the flow of fluid from the tube to the dispensing spout. Also included is a lever connected to the plunger for urging the plunger into a second orientation for allowing the flow of fluid from the tube to the dispensing spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventor: Pavel Gheorgheos
  • Publication number: 20020070249
    Abstract: A dispensing assembly for a beverage container is provided including a carbonated beverage container containing a carbonated beverage. A dispenser includes a body assembly screwably mounted on the carbonated beverage container with a dispenser spout extending therefrom. A tube depends from the dispenser into the container and remains in communication with the dispenser spout. Situated within a bore formed in the body assembly is a plunger. Such bore connects the tube and the dispensing spout. The plunger has a spring urging the same into a first orientation for preventing the flow of fluid from the tube to the dispensing spout. Also included is a lever connected to the plunger for urging the plunger into a second orientation for allowing the flow of fluid from the tube to the dispensing spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Pavel Gheorgheos
  • Patent number: 6390340
    Abstract: A liquid soap dispenser for dispensing liquid soap. The liquid soap dispenser includes a housing with a soap reservoir and a pressurized gas reservoir disposed in the housing. The pressurized gas reservoir is in fluid communication with the soap reservoir. A dispensing valve is provided between the pressurized gas reservoir and the soap reservoir for selectively opening and closing passage of gas from the pressurized gas reservoir to the soap reservoir. The dispensing valve has an actuator extending from the housing. An elongate flexible dispensing tube in fluid communication with the soap reservoir outwardly extends from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: Daniel Lynch, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6371334
    Abstract: A device for use in a gift/sample box or for test marketing a perfume, such as to a focus group, includes a smaller or miniature version of a perfume bottle, a removable dispensing vial of perfume, and a top. Various bottle designs can be tested with different perfumes or the same perfume, because the perfume vial is removable from each test bottle. Similarly, the device can be used in a gift/sample pack, the miniature version of the bottle evoking the bottle design of a commercially available perfume which sales it is designed to improve, and having a smaller volume of perfume that a merely smaller version of the bottle in which the commercially available perfume is sold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Carl M. Lombardi
  • Patent number: 6368646
    Abstract: A liquid candy dispenser is provided with a liquid candy supply member with an internal cavity, a supply of liquid candy disposed in the liquid candy supply member, a body part member shaped in the form of a human body part, a liquid candy dispensing hole formed in the body part member at a location corresponding to an area of the body part at which a body-part substance would be present, a liquid conduit fluidly coupled between the liquid candy supply member and the liquid candy dispensing hole, and a pumping mechanism associated with the liquid candy supply member. The pumping mechanism forces liquid candy from the internal cavity of the liquid candy supply member, through the liquid conduit fluidly coupled between the liquid candy supply member and the liquid candy dispensing hole, and out of the liquid candy dispensing hole so that the liquid candy exits the dispensing hole formed in the body part member to simulate the presence of the body-part substance on the human body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Oddzon, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Monow, Jason Harris
  • Patent number: 6357626
    Abstract: A pre-filled oral liquid disposable plastic container along with its storage means are provided to deliver medication to a patient in a easy to use and sanitary manner. The plastic container (20) includes a hollow bulb portion (22) on one end and a hollow stem portion (24) on the other. A bulbous flange (26) is integrally formed onto the distal end or the hollow stem, thus permitting comfortable insertion of the container into a patient's mouth. A specified quantity of liquid medication (28) is pre-filled into the container with the container sized appropriately. The plastic in the container is colored, thereby indicating the type of liquid medication, and permitting the medication to be colorless and still maintain its identity. All of the containers have a recognizable shape on the bulb portion, such as a cylinder with spherical ends for adult medicine, or in some shape attractive to infants and small children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventors: Jack Yongfeng Zhang, Anthony D. Marrs, Mary Ziping Luo
  • Publication number: 20020017578
    Abstract: A container (2) comprising a body portion (4) and a closure (6) for the body portion (4), the closure (6) comprising a chamber (8), at least one liquid (10) in the chamber (10), at least one object (12) floating in the liquid (10), and a bore (14) which extends through the closure (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventor: Graham John Britton
  • Patent number: 6345731
    Abstract: A pump, spray or suction actuated dispenser with a suction tube extending into a container, wherein the suction tube is used to mount an ornamental figure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Inventor: Mary Kay Bitton
  • Patent number: 6343712
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser has a housing containing a reservoir which is closed by a dispensing closure. Liquid is dispensed by squeezing the housing, whereupon the closure opens to dispense liquid from the reservoir. The housing has suction cups which allow the housing to be removeably stuck onto a vertical surface from which it can be pulled away when liquid is to be dispensed. After dispensing, the housing can be replaced at any position on the surface merely by pressing the cups onto the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Shower Pets Limited
    Inventors: Glenn Flackett, Andrew Halley
  • Patent number: 6340099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container with a structural improvement. The improvement comprises one transparent hollow vessel, at least one circular dividing board and at least one reservoir for containing either liquid and/or solid, wherein the transparent hollow vessel has a first end and a second end, the first end further comprising a threaded sleeve, the second end of the transparent hollow vessel at an appropriate location having a water intake opening. The second end of the transparent hollow vessel is matingly-fitted with the circular dividing board, wherein the center of the circular dividing board has an opening to receive a dispensing tube, the dispensing tube positioned between the opening of the circular dividing board and the threaded sleeve of the first end of the transparent hollow vessel. The reservoir is matingly-fitted and positioned below the transparent hollow vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Allure Home Creation Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Ho, Mark Ho
  • Publication number: 20010050289
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a top for a container such as bottles or cans for pouring out liquids. To create an advertising medium, which can be produced economically and triggers a higher awareness effect than known advertising media of this type, it comprises a voltage source (10), at least one switching element (12), a signal generating device (14) connected thereto and a device for emitting a signal (16, 18) as a reaction to the actuation of the switching element (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 1999
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventor: CLAUS CORDES
  • Publication number: 20010045435
    Abstract: A pump, spray or suction actuated dispenser with a suction tube extending into a container, wherein the suction tube is used to mount an ornamental figure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventor: Mary Kay Bitton
  • Patent number: 6315163
    Abstract: Claimed and disclosed is a sound emitting and dispensing device comprising a pressure-activated dispenser. The pressure-activated device has a top end with means for a user to apply pressure and engage the dispenser and dispense therefrom and a bottom end. The device according to the present invention also has a pedestal including a bottom end for sitting on a surface and a top end having means for optionally and removably receiving the bottom end of the pressure-activated dispenser, and a pressure-activated sound emitting device positioned in the meals for optionally removably receiving the bottom end of the pressure-activated dispenser. The pressure-activated dispenser is optionally removably connected to the pedestal and the pressure-activated sound emitting device is positioned beneath and in direct contact with the dispenser such that when the pressure-activated dispenser is so connected to the pedestal and pressure is applied to the top end of the dispenser, the sound emitting device is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Allure Home Creation Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Lu Pao Shu
  • Publication number: 20010035427
    Abstract: A dispensing container includes container walls formed from a stiff deformable material to define a shell enclosing a chamber. A small dispensing opening provides access to the chamber. Optionally, the container has a separate fill opening. A protective cap covers the dispensing opening. Optionally, the cap forms an air pocket over the dispensing opening. In use, the cap is ruptured by tearing the cap or by applying pressure to the cap to burst the air pocket. The container may additionally include a thin film between the cap and the dispensing opening to prevent leakage when the cap is ruptured. The thin film is ruptured by applying pressure to the container contents by squeezing the container. Alternatively, a tooth is disposed between the cap and the film such that displacement of the cap causes the tooth to rupture the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Gary Mawby, Kenneth Kroll