Patents Examined by Kevin P. Shaver
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Patent number: 9108771Abstract: A closure assembly for the dispensing of fluids from plastic containers such as pails. The closure assembly is adapted for automated insert molding attachment to container lids. The closure assembly is pre-assembled from a threaded plastic closure cap and closure body prior to insert molding. The plastic closure body has a nestable and extendable conical body web leading inward to a body neck closed by a tamper evident diaphragm seal. The conical body web leads outward to an improved radial body clamp flange and novel cylindrical body skirt. Cap bails lie radially inside and brace the body clamp flange from distortion. Once inserted and clamped into the container lid mold, only the body skirt is exposed for attachment to the container lid. Molten plastic is introduced into the mold void to form the container lid. This patent discloses optional body skirt recesses.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Inventor: Ron Sturk
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Patent number: 9101957Abstract: With a substantially intermediate position as a starting point, a syringe is reciprocated in an X-axial direction with a given reciprocation range by a plurality of times, and a stringiness portion that hangs down from a paste discharge port toward a mask plate is cut off in an intermediate portion thereof. The syringe is traveled to the substantially intermediate position, and with this position as a starting point, the syringe is reciprocated with a reciprocation range smaller than the reciprocation range of the paste cutting operation, and a part of the residual paste hanging from the paste shakes off downward. The syringe is traveled in an end direction of a guide member side, the syringe is rotated about an axial line, and translated into a horizontal storage posture.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideki Uchida, Takashi Yazawa
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Patent number: 9105203Abstract: A method and system for identifying product is disclosed. A product identifier having product identifying information for one of a plurality of consumable products is provided. The product identifier is selected for a consumable product. The product identifier is displayed at or near a location on a dispensing system, or where access to the consumable product is provided. The system uses a product identifier having product and/or brand information for one or more consumable products. A window is provided in a body of a dispenser or dispensing system for viewing the product identifier associated with the consumable product therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Brian Philip Carlson, Ryan A. Chernik, John Thomas Pelkey, Matthew Darold Lausted, Anthony Lee Kramer
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Patent number: 9101482Abstract: A device for emptying an ostomy bag includes a pair of elongate members, each having bag engagement members and first and second ends. The elongate members are adapted to extend substantially across a width of the ostomy bag. A hinge member is in cooperative engagement with the second ends of the elongate members and gripping members are provided at the first ends of the elongate members. The pair of elongate members are moveable from an open position where the elongate members extend outwardly from the hinge member away from each other and a closed position wherein the elongate members are generally parallel to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: UNCLE PHIL'S THINK TANK INC.Inventor: Phillipe Joseph Andre Rondeau
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Patent number: 9095871Abstract: A cartridge system mixes and applies a mixing ware, such as, for example, a medical cement. The cartridge system has two cartridges that are arranged parallel to each other, and a mixing space having an outlet opening, wherein the cartridges each comprise at least one opening in the cartridge walls that connects the cartridges to the mixing space. The cartridges each comprise a feed plunger for expelling starting components of the mixing ware out of the cartridges through the openings, wherein a closure that can be shifted in the mixing space is arranged in the mixing space in a manner such that it closes the openings of the cartridges in a starting position and in that the openings to the mixing space are opened, at least in part, in a final position of the shiftable closure, wherein the shiftable closure can be shifted from a starting position to a final position.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Heraeus Medical GmbHInventors: Sebastian Vogt, Hubert Büchner
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Patent number: 9097371Abstract: An elongate tape element and method of manufacturing flexible pipe body are disclosed. The elongate tape element which is for providing at least one helically wound layer of windings in a flexible pipe body, comprises an elongate body having a base surface, a top surface opposed to the base surface and opposed first and second side walls extending between the base and top surfaces wherein at least one surface and/or side wall of the body comprises a recessed region for receiving a respective portion of a tape element holder member when said tape element is wound to form a layer of windings.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: GE Oil & Gas UK LimitedInventor: Geoffrey Stephen Graham
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Patent number: 9090442Abstract: A flexible pouring spout of segmented tubing having an internally threaded adapter cap at one end for connecting with a threaded neck of a fluid container, and an externally threaded terminal end which is adapted to connecting with the adapter cap thereby enabling the device to form a loop of itself. Thus, the interior of the spout remains clean even if it has a sticky or oily substance thereon, and any fluid within the device is retained therein. Also provided is a sealable air inlet valve for allowing air to be drawn into the spout when in use to prevent fluid lock in the device and bottle collapse, and to facilitate rapid and efficient pouring of the fluid from its container.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: MARVEL INNOVATIONS INC.Inventor: Cameron Abell
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Patent number: 9089244Abstract: A dispensing system includes a decomposition chamber having a catalyst for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide and a foaming soap are provided in separate first and second chambers of a product reservoir portion of a refill unit. Decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide produces oxygen gas and water that may be used as a propellant for the creation of the foamed product, or may be used to power a pump. Additionally, the oxygen gas may be used to power a scavenger for the creation of electricity for charging a battery within the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Robert L. Gray, Nick E. Ciavarella
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Patent number: 9085450Abstract: The subject matter discloses an apparatus, comprising a housing; a mineral water container positioned within the housing and formed as a bag and box package unit; a chilled water faucet and a hot water faucet configured to dispense chilled mineral water and hot mineral water from the apparatus. In some cases, the apparatus further comprises a cold water tank for receiving water at room temperature from the mineral water container and supply cold water to the cold water faucet and a hot water tank for receiving water at room temperature from the mineral water container and supply hot water to the hot water faucet. The apparatus may comprise a pump for pumping water from the mineral water container to the cold water tank and the hot water tank.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: NEVIOT-NATURE OF GALILEE LTD.Inventor: Yehuda Forte
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Patent number: 9079197Abstract: A metering component for a two-component dispensing gun includes a first metering rod and a second metering rod. The first metering rod includes a first tip section at one end that terminates into a first intermediate sealing section. The first intermediate sealing section terminates at a first base section at an opposite end of the first tip section. The second metering rod includes a second tip section at one end terminating in a second intermediate sealing section, wherein the second intermediate sealing section terminates at a second base section at an opposite end of the second tip section. The first metering rod is interconnected to the second metering rod at the first base section and the second base section.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Fomo Products, Inc.Inventors: Dave Bina, Laird Daubenspeck, Stefan Gantenbein, John McQuaid
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Patent number: 9073269Abstract: A tire sealant delivery system comprising a container, a moveable piston disposed within the container, the moveable piston cooperatively engage able with the container such that the piston does not rotate during operation, a threaded shaft cooperatively engaged with the piston and the container, a tube for connecting the container to a receiver, a dispenser comprising, an electric actuator, the electric actuator connectable to the container for rotating the threaded shaft, an air compressor, and a valve connectable to the container and connected to the air compressor, the valve operable to selectively allow dispensing of a tire sealant from the container to a receiving tire, or dispensing of compressed air from the air compressor to a receiving tire.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Plews, Inc.Inventor: James H. Zalzalah
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Patent number: 9073081Abstract: A dispensing device for cartridges having a connection for supplying a pressurized gas, a base body, in which at least one passage and/or channel extends through which the pressurized gas can be guided to a first cartridge connector for connecting a cartridge. The first cartridge connector has a first opening towards the passage and/or the front channel such that a cartridge content can be expelled from the cartridge through application of the pressurized gas to a cartridge when the cartridge is arranged in the cartridge connector, wherein a second cartridge connector having a larger cross-section and a second opening is arranged at a front edge of the first cartridge connector The second cartridge connector is suitable for connecting a larger cartridge, and wherein the second opening of the second cartridge connector is sufficiently large to allow a cartridge to be connected to the first cartridge connector proceeding through the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Heraeus Medical GmbHInventors: Sebastian Vogt, Hubert Büchner
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Patent number: 9067243Abstract: With a substantially intermediate position as a starting point, a syringe is reciprocated in an X-axial direction with a given reciprocation range by a plurality of times, and a stringiness portion that hangs down from a paste discharge port toward a mask plate is cut off in an intermediate portion thereof. The syringe is traveled to the substantially intermediate position, and with this position as a starting point, the syringe is reciprocated with a reciprocation range smaller than the reciprocation range of the paste cutting operation, and a part of the residual paste hanging from the paste shakes off downward. The syringe is traveled in an end direction of a guide member side, the syringe is rotated about an axial line, and translated into a horizontal storage posture.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideki Uchida, Takashi Yazawa
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Patent number: 9062996Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for supplying a liquid and controlling its level inside of a container. In particular, the liquid inside of the container may be a liquid material suitable for use in a chemical vapor deposition process, wherein the liquid is controlled and supplied in a manner which minimizes the introduction of impurities.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges ClaudeInventors: Toshiyuki Nakagawa, Takamitsu Shigemoto, Yoshio Uetake, Masahiro Kimoto, Tetsuro Shigeno, Masaaki Muro, Naoyuki Nakamoto
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Patent number: 9061316Abstract: A device for dispensing a heated liquid, such as a hot melt adhesive, includes a vertically oriented mounting plate; a melter subassembly including an adhesive manifold, a heater, and a pump adapted to dispense the heated liquid; a control subassembly adapted to control one or more components of the melter subassembly; and a subassembly cover coupled to the mounting plate for movement between an open condition and a closed condition. The subassembly cover thermally insulates the melter assembly from the control assembly when in the closed condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventor: David R. Jeter
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Patent number: 9061879Abstract: A secure liquid drug dispenser for delivering pre-determined doses of medication for oral administration, including an airtight container (1) pressurized thanks to a micro pump (28) defining a pressurized area (10) in which a flexible bag (13) containing the drug to deliver is attached, the flexible bag (13) being connected to a valve (20) located within a second non pressurized area (21) of the container for delivering doses of drug trough a delivery port (23). A microcontroller within the pressurized area (21) controls the opening of the valve for precise delivery of drug doses and monitors the pressure within the pressurized area (21). The drug dispenser is further equipped with a neutralization subsystem (16) for inactivating the medication contained in the flexible bag (13) and biometrics elements are provided to identify the patient. A method of delivering doses of liquid medication is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: ETHIMEDIX SAInventor: René Patthey
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Patent number: 9056759Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system for simultaneously dispensing liquids from multiple sources, wherein the liquids are released through a single spout and are mixed together during the dispensing process. The disclosure further discloses an adaptor that has a dispensing aperture, a body, and first and second members that actuate the spouts substantially simultaneously to allow fluid flow between the first and second liquid sources and the first and second tap spouts through the adaptor body and out the dispensing aperture, which may have a spout. The invention also relates to a method for simultaneous dispensing and mixing of liquids. The liquids may have substantially the same or substantially different viscosities and may be mixed in equal or different volumes. The invention has particular applicability to bag-in-box systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Bacardi & Company Ltd.Inventors: Yannick Hourmand, Didier Brunet
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Patent number: 9057640Abstract: A system and apparatus for preparing bulk quantities of dry colorant or pigment for blending with mortar are described. The system mixes pigments of black, red, white and yellow to prepare a batch of the dry colorant having a particular color. The pigments or dry colorant are generally a powder of metal oxide crystals. The system includes pigment dispensers, wherein each pigment dispenser includes a tote that is in flowing communication with a valve. A receptacle receives pigments from the exit opening of the vibratory trays. A control unit serially operates the vibratory trays to dispense the pigment from each tote. A scale measures the weight of the pigments in the receptacle. The scale is in operational communication with the control unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: SOLOMON COLORS, INC.Inventors: Charles Kreutzer, Mark T. Arisman, Michael J. Daw, Steve Brown
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Patent number: 9055844Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a novel utensil for transferring ingredients into a container with a small opening and for minimizing ingredient spillage during the transfer. In some embodiments, the utensil comprises a hollowed-out scoop, a cover that folds over the scoop to cover ingredients in the scoop, a funnel through the bottom of the fold-over cover, a handle for orienting the scoop, a hinged element that is connected at opposite sides to the scoop and the cover at a scooping end of the hinged element and is connected to the handle at the other end of the hinged element.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Inventor: Evan Eric Schuelke
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Patent number: 9050433Abstract: A device for dispensing a substance having a dispensing outlet, a dispensing member mounted for movement in a dispensing direction U from a first position to a second position, such movement, in use, causing the substance to be dispensed from the dispensing outlet, and an actuator mechanism for moving the dispensing member from the first position to the second position. The actuator mechanism has a first member mounted for movement in a predetermined direction and a second member pivotally mounted on the first member for pivotal movement in a predetermined pivotal sense A. The actuator mechanism is adapted such that movement of the first member in the predetermined direction results in the second member moving therewith and pivoting in the predetermined pivotal sense and the pivotal movement of the second member in the predetermined pivotal sense results in the dispensing member moving from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Ralph George Lamble, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand