Patents by Inventor Caleb E. S. Burns

Caleb E. S. Burns 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: 7686191
    Abstract: One preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a convenient and efficient dispenser that includes at least one container and at least one nozzle for dispersing the contents of the container(s). In one preferred embodiment, first and second nozzles functionally associated with sterilization agent within the container are positioned to disperse the sterilization agent to first and second target points respectively, the first target point being distinct from the second target point. In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a grid is positioned in front of the nozzle(s) so that a dispersement of sterilization agent from within the container(s) sterilizes the grid(s) when the nozzle(s) are activated. Yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a multiple-mist dispenser that includes a dual chamber activation sleeve so that two nozzles are simultaneously actuable by depression of the dual chamber activation sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventor: Caleb E. S. Burns
  • Patent number: 6968982
    Abstract: One preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a convenient and efficient dispenser that includes at least one container and at least one nozzle for dispersing the contents of the container(s). In one preferred embodiment, first and second nozzles functionally associated with sterilization agent within the container are positioned to disperse the sterilization agent to first and second target points respectively, the first target point being distinct from the second target point. In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a grid is positioned in front of the nozzle(s) so that a dispersement of sterilization agent from within the container(s) sterilizes the grid(s) when the nozzle(s) are activated. Yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a multiple-mist dispenser that includes a dual chamber activation sleeve so that two nozzles are simultaneously actuable by depression of the dual chamber activation sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: Caleb E. S. Burns