Patents by Inventor Charles Thurman
Charles Thurman 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).
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Publication number: 20180170624Abstract: A cap assembly comprising a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. An opening is provided through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange positioned proximate the recessed circumferential channel. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The retaining ring is positioned with the sealing membrane engagement surface in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane. Extension of the tab into the recessed circumferential channel of the body releasably maintains the overlying engagement and biases the retaining ring against the membrane. The inner wall structure of the retaining ring extends radially inward beyond the membrane engaging flange of the sealing membrane, to, in turn, protect the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman
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Patent number: 9850041Abstract: A cap assembly comprising a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. An opening is provided through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange positioned proximate the recessed circumferential channel. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The retaining ring is positioned with the sealing membrane engagement surface in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane. Extension of the tab into the recessed circumferential channel of the body releasably maintains the overlying engagement and biases the retaining ring against the membrane. The inner wall structure of the retaining ring extends radially inward beyond the membrane engaging flange of the sealing membrane, to, in turn, protect the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Scholle IPN CorporationInventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman
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Patent number: 9828159Abstract: A storage and dispensing system for a flexible bag comprising a container assembly and a cover. The container assembly having a container storage and dispensing portion, and a container elevating portion. The upstand portion of the container storage and dispensing portion includes a wall defining a spout retaining portion defining an engaging end that is configured to retain a spout of a bag assembly. The spout retaining portion is spaced apart from the upper edge. A spout guiding portion extends from the upper edge to the spout retaining portion. The cover further includes a locking tab having a spout interfacing edge. Attaching the cover to the container assembly directs the locking tab over at least a portion of the spout guiding portion with the spout interfacing edge structurally configured to interface with a portion of the spout of the bag assembly, to retain the same in an engaging orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Scholle IPN CorporationInventors: Peter Messacar, Ryan Balock, Charles Thurman
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Patent number: 9573736Abstract: A connector for a self sealing fitment that includes a body, a lower flange, and a locking mechanism. The connector is configured to sealingly engage with a cap coupled to a spout of a flexible bag by sealingly engaging with a sealing membrane of the cap. The locking mechanism facilitates the maintaining of the same in the inserted configuration. A lockout collar is provided to preclude inadvertent and undesirable coupling between a connector and a sealing membrane of a cap.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Scholle IPN CorporationInventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman, David Bellmore
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Publication number: 20160009457Abstract: A cap assembly comprising a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. An opening is provided through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange positioned proximate the recessed circumferential channel. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The retaining ring is positioned with the sealing membrane engagement surface in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane. Extension of the tab into the recessed circumferential channel of the body releasably maintains the overlying engagement and biases the retaining ring against the membrane. The inner wall structure of the retaining ring extends radially inward beyond the membrane engaging flange of the sealing membrane, to, in turn, protect the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: Scholle CorporationInventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman
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Patent number: 9079694Abstract: A cap assembly comprising a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. An opening is provided through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange positioned proximate the recessed circumferential channel. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The retaining ring is positioned with the sealing membrane engagement surface in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane. Extension of the tab into the recessed circumferential channel of the body releasably maintains the overlying engagement and biases the retaining ring against the membrane. The inner wall structure of the retaining ring extends radially inward beyond the membrane engaging flange of the sealing membrane, to, in turn, protect the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman
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Patent number: 9010589Abstract: A cap assembly having a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. A spout engagement channel is positioned on the bottom surface of the body. An opening extends through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The sealing membrane is positioned upon the membrane engaging flange so that the body engaging flange and the membrane engaging flange are in overlying engagement. The retaining ring includes a tab, a sealing membrane engagement surface and an inner wall structure. The retaining ring is positioned in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane. Extension of the tab into the recessed circumferential channel releasably maintains said overlying engagement and biases the retaining ring against the membrane. The inner wall structure of the retaining ring extends radially inward beyond the membrane engaging flange.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Charles Thurman, James J. Arch, David Bellmore
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Publication number: 20150028065Abstract: A connector for a self sealing fitment that includes a body, a lower flange, and a locking mechanism. The connector is configured to sealingly engage with a cap coupled to a spout of a flexible bag by sealingly engaging with a sealing membrane of the cap. The locking mechanism facilitates the maintaining of the same in the inserted configuration. A lockout collar is provided to preclude inadvertent and undesirable coupling between a connector and a sealing membrane of a cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman, David Bellmore
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Publication number: 20140319094Abstract: A spout and self sealing fitment assembly including a spout and a self sealing fitment. The spout and the fitment are configured to allow for the fitment to be pressed onto the spout whereupon corresponding threads on each matingly engage, thereby allowing for removal of the spout and fitment by way of unscrewing. The fitment may also be pried off the spout.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Scholle CorporationInventors: Charles Thurman, Chris Murray, David Bellmore
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Publication number: 20130256311Abstract: A cap assembly comprising a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. The body includes a top surface, a bottom surface. A spout engagement channel is positioned on the bottom surface. An opening is provided through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange positioned proximate the recessed circumferential channel. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The sealing membrane is positioned upon the membrane engaging flange so that the body engaging flange and the membrane engaging flange are in overlying engagement. The retaining ring includes a tab, a sealing membrane engagement surface and an inner wall structure opposite the sealing membrane engagement surface. The retaining ring is positioned with the sealing membrane engagement surface in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman
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Patent number: 8448799Abstract: A cap assembly comprising a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. An opening is provided through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange positioned proximate the recessed circumferential channel. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The retaining ring is positioned with the sealing membrane engagement surface in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane. Extension of the tab into the recessed circumferential channel of the body releasably maintains the overlying engagement and biases the retaining ring against the membrane. The inner wall structure of the retaining ring extends radially inward beyond the membrane engaging flange of the sealing membrane, to in turn, protect the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Charles Thurman, James J. Arch
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Publication number: 20110272405Abstract: A cap assembly comprising a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. The body includes a top surface, a bottom surface. A spout engagement channel is positioned on the bottom surface. An opening is provided through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange positioned proximate the recessed circumferential channel. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The sealing membrane is positioned upon the membrane engaging flange so that the body engaging flange and the membrane engaging flange are in overlying engagement. The retaining ring includes a tab, a sealing membrane engagement surface and an inner wall structure opposite the sealing membrane engagement surface. The retaining ring is positioned with the sealing membrane engagement surface in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Charles Thurman, James J. Arch, David Bellmore
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Publication number: 20100133273Abstract: A cap assembly comprising a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. The body includes a top surface, a bottom surface. A spout engagement channel is positioned on the bottom surface. An opening is provided through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange positioned proximate the recessed circumferential channel. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The sealing membrane is positioned upon the membrane engaging flange so that the body engaging flange and the membrane engaging flange are in overlying engagement. The retaining ring includes a tab, a sealing membrane engagement surface and an inner wall structure opposite the sealing membrane engagement surface. The retaining ring is positioned with the sealing membrane engagement surface in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Charles Thurman, James J. Arch
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Publication number: 20090320357Abstract: The primary purpose of this present invention is to provide a product that can replace gasoline in spark ignition, internal combustion engines. More particularly, the invention relates to a method for lowering the oxidizing properties of Ethanol that will allow it to function without destroying engine parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventor: Charles Thurman Holland, JR.
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Patent number: D664847Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Schoole CorporationInventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman
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Patent number: D696114Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman
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Patent number: D804844Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Scholle IPN CorporationInventors: Peter Messacar, Ryan Balock, Charles Thurman