Patents by Inventor Christopher Dooley

Christopher Dooley 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: 8584901
    Abstract: A powder dispensing apparatus for dispensing a powder either with or without a liquid is presented. The apparatus includes a base, a dispenser, and a tower. The base is adapted for receiving a container. The dispenser includes a rotatable carriage contacting a support element with an opening. The carriage includes a plurality of compartments horizontally disposed above an optional funnel and rotatable about a central axis. A hopper is disposed above the carriage and communicates with less than all compartments. Each compartment is capable of separately dispensing a powder from the hopper through the opening into the funnel and thereafter into the container resting on the base. The tower is disposed between and attached at opposing ends to the base and the dispenser. The apparatus is useful, for example, in preparing baby formula and other food for infants, as well as in preparing food and drink for children and adults.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignees: Product Spring, LLC, Taylored Concepts, LLC, Hartdesign! Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Dooley, Loren Taylor, Mark E. Hartelius
  • Publication number: 20130032611
    Abstract: A powder dispensing apparatus for dispensing a powder either with or without a liquid is presented. The apparatus includes a base, a dispenser, and a tower. The base is adapted for receiving a container. The dispenser includes a rotatable carriage contacting a support element with an opening. The carriage includes a plurality of compartments horizontally disposed above an optional funnel and rotatable about a central axis. A hopper is disposed above the carriage and communicates with less than all compartments. Each compartment is capable of separately dispensing a powder from the hopper through the opening into the funnel and thereafter into the container resting on the base. The tower is disposed between and attached at opposing ends to the base and the dispenser. The apparatus is useful, for example, in preparing baby formula and other food for infants, as well as in preparing food and drink for children and adults.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher Dooley, Loren Taylor, Mark E. Hartelius
  • Patent number: 7979723
    Abstract: A motion sensor arrangement is presented for dispenser capable point-of-purchase devices. The invention includes one or more motion sensors and a power management circuit facilitating activation of visual and motion display elements and/or a dispensing mechanism. Motion sensors are attached to a shelf-mountable display unit and capable of determining the presence of a person within the vicinity of the device. Power management circuit communicates with the motion sensors and display elements, examples including light emitting diodes and motorized drive devices. The power management circuit activates one or more display elements to communicate queues to a person within visual range of the point-of-purchase device. The dispensing mechanism ejects a coupon or product information sheet when a person is sensed within the vicinity of the point-of-purchase device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Clever Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Dooley, Paul Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7865831
    Abstract: A self-powered video display device provides an automated point of purchase advertising display that includes a readily programmable and re-programmable operating system. The display device is updated through the connection of a memory card or handheld computer and the transfer of video and other files over the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Clever Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Dooley, Paul Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7568116
    Abstract: A self-powered video display device provides an automated point of purchase advertising display that includes a motion sensing feature, a power management function to manage power usage depending on sensed motion, and a readily programmable and re-programmable operating system. The display device is updated through the connection of a memory card or handheld computer and the transfer of video files over the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Clever Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Dooley, Paul Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20080215443
    Abstract: A motion sensor arrangement is presented for dispenser capable point-of-purchase devices. The invention includes one or more motion sensors and a power management circuit facilitating activation of visual and motion display elements and/or a dispensing mechanism. Motion sensors are attached to a shelf-mountable display unit and capable of determining the presence of a person within the vicinity of the device. Power management circuit communicates with the motion sensors and display elements, examples including light emitting diodes and motorized drive devices. The power management circuit activates one or more display elements to communicate queues to a person within visual range of the point-of-purchase device. The dispensing mechanism ejects a coupon or product information sheet when a person is sensed within the vicinity of the point-of-purchase device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher Dooley, Paul Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20080077422
    Abstract: An automated point of purchase advertising device includes at least one motion sensor, and a power management function to manage power usage depending on the sensor on the automated device determining the presence of a person in a vicinity of the device. A control circuit connected to the sensor causes the device to display video information, play audio sound, and/or create a light effect. The device also operates in different power modes based at least in part on the determination of the presence of a person by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher Dooley, Paul Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20070271143
    Abstract: A self-powered video display device provides an automated point of purchase advertising display that includes a motion sensing feature, a power management function to manage power usage depending on sensed motion, and a readily programmable and re-programmable operating system. The display device is updated through the connection of a memory card or handheld computer and the transfer of video files over the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Dooley, Paul Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20070266323
    Abstract: A self-powered video display device provides an automated point of purchase advertising display that includes a readily programmable and re-programmable operating system. The display device is updated through the connection of a memory card or handheld computer and the transfer of video and other files over the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Dooley, Paul Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20060166592
    Abstract: An electronic drawing toy is disclosed for drawing and gaming applications used with a video monitor, wherein a complexity of the toy is minimized to facilitate use by young children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Nielsen, Christopher Dooley, Loren Taylor