Patents by Inventor Brian P Masterson

Brian P Masterson 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).

  • SOLUTE-DISPENSING CLOSURE
    Publication number: 20100236952
    Abstract: A solute-dispensing closure is configured to mount on a filler neck of a container. Solute-dispensing closure can be operated by a user to discharge solute into solvent stored in a solvent reservoir provided in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian P. MASTERSON, Brett R. NIGGEL, Marty E. BINDER, Ronald J. WALTERS, Wesley L. EEG
  • Drain-back spout fitment closure with drip-less pour tip
    Patent number: 7686188
    Abstract: A snap on, drain back fitment closure for a container, wherein the drain back pour spout fitment has a snap fit structure overlaying a container or bottle neck finish and which may be secured thereto with adhesives. The snap fit structure has an outer annular skirt with an internal, radial inwardly facing bead engaging a radial outwardly facing surface of the bottle finish. Spaced from the outer annular skirt by a horizontal upper flange, the spout fitment includes an inner annular skirt with internal threads on the fitment to receive an externally threaded closure. The closure has a plug seal above the threads engaging the fitment. Further the pour spout has a radial outwardly extending drip-less pour spout at an end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew E. Stebick, Robert J Smith, Brian P Masterson, Bruce D Allen