Patents by Inventor Andy Lee Kirkpatrick

Andy Lee Kirkpatrick 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: 10376106
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Patent number: 10188241
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a product is provided herein. The dispenser assembly includes a bottle configured to store the product, the bottle including a back wall. The back wall includes a substantially flat surface, and an angled surface extending outwards from the flat surface. The dispenser assembly further includes a battery holder including a housing, and a plurality of batteries contained in the housing, wherein the battery holder is positioned adjacent the flat surface of back wall of the bottle and below the angled surface of the back wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Anthony Toribio, William J. Peek
  • Publication number: 20180279841
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Patent number: 10022023
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Patent number: 10016097
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Publication number: 20170347843
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Publication number: 20170340173
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a product is provided herein. The dispenser assembly includes a bottle configured to store the product, the bottle including a back wall. The back wall includes a substantially flat surface, and an angled surface extending outwards from the flat surface. The dispenser assembly further includes a battery holder including a housing, and a plurality of batteries contained in the housing, wherein the battery holder is positioned adjacent the flat surface of back wall of the bottle and below the angled surface of the back wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Anthony Toribio, William J. Peek
  • Patent number: 9700181
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly capable of dispensing gel, liquid, and foam products includes a container to be filled with the product, a pump connected to the container and configured to control dispensing of the product from the container, and a pump actuator assembly configured to actuate the pump and retain the container and the pump. The pump actuator assembly includes a first actuator including a lower ramp, and a second actuator comprising an upper ramp engaged with the lower ramp. The lower ramp of the first actuator and the upper ramp of the second actuator cooperate to actuate at least a portion of the pump along a first axis in response to a force applied along a second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, William J. Peek, Britt Babiarz, Anthony Toribio
  • Publication number: 20170020347
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Russell Kroll, Randal Porter
  • Publication number: 20140013609
    Abstract: A drying rack assembly for drying and storing baby bottles and other component parts of baby bottles thereon including a base housing having an air duct inlet and a fan associated therewith, and at least one trunk module having at least one branch associated therewith, each trunk module having a passageway extending therethrough in communication with the air duct inlet and each branch having a passageway extending therethrough in communication with a trunk passageway. The fan is positioned in the vicinity of the air duct inlet for directing the flow of air through said at least one trunk module and through said at least one branch to assist in drying an item positioned on said branch. A plurality of trunk modules can be assembled in a modular configuration to increase the storage capacity of the overall assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NUK USA LLC
    Inventors: Mike Kilgore, Alan P. Paal, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, David A. Parrott, Brandon Leedy, Robert J. Godfrey
  • Publication number: 20140013610
    Abstract: A drying wand for drying baby bottles and their component parts including a handle and top portion, the top portion having a plurality of petal shaped elements attached thereto in a radial configuration, the petal shaped elements being preferably formed from a microfiber material for more efficiently drying baby bottles and parts thereof. The handle further includes an ergonomic outer grip surface allowing for secure, comfortable gripping when the drying wand is in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NUK USA LLC
    Inventors: Mike Kilgore, Alan P. Paal, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, David A. Parrott, Brandon Leedy, Robert J. Godfrey
  • Publication number: 20140013529
    Abstract: A brush assembly for use in cleaning baby bottles and component parts associated therewith including a handle and top brush portion, the top brush portion having a plurality of cleaning elements and a recessed cavity, the handle being releasably attachable to the top brush portion and including a nipple brush, the nipple brush being receivable within the recessed cavity when the top brush portion is releasably attached to the handle. The handle further includes an ergonomic outer grip surface allowing for secure, comfortable gripping when the brush assembly is in use. When the top brush portion is removed from the handle, the nipple brush is exposed and available for use. The cleaning elements may include at least one scrubbing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NUK USA LLC
    Inventors: Mike Kilgore, Alan P. Paal, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, David A. Parrott, Brandon Leedy, Robert J. Godfrey
  • Publication number: 20140014605
    Abstract: A dishwasher basket for use within an existing dishwasher for holding baby items including a main basket, at least one side basket housed within the main basket and being selectively extendable from a position within the main basket to a second position extending at least partially outside of the main basket, a lid member hingedly secured to the main basket, and a midplate member removably positionable within the main basket and located between the at least one side basket and the lid member. Each side basket includes a plurality of straw openings associated with a cover member and a plurality of cone shaped members associated with the side basket for holding a straw in an upright position within the side basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NUK USA LLC
    Inventors: Mike Kilgore, Alan P. Paal, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, David A. Parrott, Brandon Leedy, Robert J. Godfrey
  • Patent number: D630873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Bret A. Kuehneman, Rachel E. Desmidt, Daniel R. Nett, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Alan P. Paal, William Lindeman, Cathy Lindeman, legal representative
  • Patent number: D648187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Bret A. Kuehneman, Rachel E. DeSmidt, Daniel R. Nett, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Michael Kilgore, Robert Cornell, William Lindeman, Cathy Lindeman, legal representative
  • Patent number: D781613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter
  • Patent number: D784725
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Stephen John Kocis, Lesley S. Corker, Stephen Joel Zwonitzer, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter
  • Patent number: D806435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, Anthony Toribio, William J. Peek
  • Patent number: D820615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter
  • Patent number: D824693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Vi-Jon, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna M. Santoro, Andy Lee Kirkpatrick, Kacey James Kreuter, Stephen John Kocis, William J. Peek, Britt Babiarz, Anthony Toribio