Patents by Inventor Allen B. Christian

Allen B. Christian 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: 7959044
    Abstract: A container for dispensing a fluid with no contraction/expansion “glug, glug” effect has a cover forming a sealed top with a pouring spout on top of the cover and at least one elongated handle on top of the cover. The elongated handle extends longitudinally away from the pouring spout and has a distant end coupled to a vacuum manifold formed under the cover as a void space distant from the pouring spout and above fluid within the fluid tight container. A pouring spout has a circular aperture leading into the fluid tight container. The circular aperture has a central axis; the circular aperture is bordered by a peripheral circular sealing surface that extends radially away from the aperture. An air vent opening is positioned on the circular aperture's highest radial central position on the circular sealing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Alharr Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Allen B. Christian, Robert K. Harr
  • Publication number: 20100018976
    Abstract: A container for liquids such as soft drinks, and the like is provided with a relief bore valve which is formed as a small scribed area at the top of the container. When the ring-pull tab of the container is depressed, it will puncture the scribed area to form the relief bore valve. This will slowly release pressurized carbonation within the container, thereby avoiding the usual explosive release of gas and liquids. Upwardly lifting the ring-pull tab in the reverse direction will then puncture the larger, scribed area for drinking use. Use of the relief bore valve also enables a more uniform, uninterrupted drainage of the liquid while drinking, while still maintaining most of the original carbonation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Allen B. Christian, Robert K. Harr
  • Patent number: 5219133
    Abstract: A defense system which provides turret-like platforms equipped with missiles at various points on an airplane or helicopter. The missiles are recoiless and may be either self-guided or aviator-guided. The number of missiles and type of launch (pylon or tube) provided are considered to be changeable according to the mission, but this invention only addresses the use of multiple rotatable platforms compatible with existing weaponry and technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Inventor: Allen B. Christian
  • Patent number: D550081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventors: Allen B. Christian, Robert K. Harr
  • Patent number: D571216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventors: Allen B. Christian, Robert K. Harr