Patents by Inventor Chris Ettis

Chris Ettis 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).

  • Two-piece drop dispensing closure
    Patent number: 11673719
    Abstract: A two-piece dispensing closure for dispensing essential oils includes an insert received into a container opening and a closure body including a dispensing spout and a hinged cap. The cap is connected to the closure body by a living hinge to allow the user to selectively open and close the container. A tamper-evident tear strip is integrally formed with the closure body. The insert and the closure body including mating helical ramps which cooperate to insure that the insert remains installed within the container neck when the closure body is removed after purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville, LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, James Scotton, Patrick J. Brannon, Chris Ettis, David Royer
  • TWO-PIECE DROP DISPENSING CLOSURE
    Publication number: 20220041347
    Abstract: A two-piece dispensing closure for dispensing essential oils includes an insert received into a container opening and a closure body including a dispensing spout and a hinged cap. The cap is connected to the closure body by a living hinge to allow the user to selectively open and close the container. A tamper-evident tear strip is integrally formed with the closure body. The insert and the closure body including mating helical ramps which cooperate to insure that the insert remains installed within the container neck when the closure body is removed after purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville, LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, James Scotton, Patrick J. Brannon, Chris Ettis, David Royer