Patents by Inventor Clifford W. Skillin
Clifford W. Skillin 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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Patent number: 11673719Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville, LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, James Scotton, Patrick J. Brannon, Chris Ettis, David Royer
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Patent number: 11422018Abstract: A two-piece measured-dose dispensing closure (10) includes a cup-shaped measuring chamber (12) and a rotatable dispensing control lid (14). In use, the dispensing control lid is axially moved relative to the measuring chamber by rotation between a first closed position, a second intermediate dispensing position, and a third drain position.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems CorporationInventors: James E. Scotton, Clifford W. Skillin, Brandon L. Ramsuer, William Driskell
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Publication number: 20220041347Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville, LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, James Scotton, Patrick J. Brannon, Chris Ettis, David Royer
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Publication number: 20210325226Abstract: A two-piece measured-dose dispensing closure (10) includes a cup-shaped measuring chamber (12) and a rotatable dispensing control lid (14). In use, the dispensing control lid is axially moved relative to the measuring chamber by rotation between a first closed position, a second intermediate dispensing position, and a third drain position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems CorporationInventors: James E. Scotton, Clifford W. Skillin, Brandon L. Ramsuer, William Driskell
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Patent number: 10940494Abstract: A dispensing closure for a squeeze-type container produces a fan-type spray in a low pressure environment. The dispensing closure includes a closure body having an upper deck and a skirt depending from the upper deck. The skirt is configured and arranged to attach to a product container, such as a squeeze-type container. A flow conduit extends from an interior of the closure body and through the upper deck to provide a flow path from an interior of the closure to an exterior of the closure. The flow conduit has an entrance orifice and an exit orifice. The flow conduit has an inner wall extending between the entrance orifice and the exit orifice. The flow conduit and the closure body are integrally formed. The flow conduit includes a tip portion with an exit orifice defining a shape to provide a fan-type spray in a low pressure environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLCInventors: Sergey Romanov, Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon
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Patent number: 10549289Abstract: A dispensing closure for a squeeze-type container produces a fan-type spray in a low pressure environment. The dispensing closure includes a closure body having an upper deck and a skirt depending from the upper deck. The skirt is configured and arranged to attach to a product container, such as a squeeze-type container. A flow conduit extends from an interior of the closure body and through the upper deck to provide a flow path from an interior of the closure to an exterior of the closure. The flow conduit has an entrance orifice and an exit orifice. The flow conduit and the closure body are integrally formed. The flow conduit includes a tip portion with an exit orifice defining a shape to provide a fan-type spray in a low pressure environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS SLATERSVILLE, LLCInventors: Sergey Romanov, Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon
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Patent number: 10488242Abstract: A two-piece measured-dose dispensing closure includes a cup-shaped measuring chamber and a rotatable dispensing control lid. In use, the dispensing control lid is axially moved relative to the measuring chamber by rotation between a first closed position, a second intermediate dispensing position, and a third drain position.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems CorporationInventors: James E. Scotton, Clifford W. Skillin, Brandon L. Ramsuer, William Driskell
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Patent number: 10471452Abstract: A dispensing closure for dispensing a flowable product from a squeeze-type product container includes a closure body having an upper deck, an exit orifice, and a skirt configured to attach to the product container. A measuring reservoir is received in engagement with a lower surface of the upper deck. The measuring reservoir is filled with a measured dose of flowable product through flow ports when the container is inverted. A piston valve is slidably movable within the measuring reservoir between an open position and a closed position. The piston valve is movable from the open position to the closed position to dispense the measured dose of product responsive to pressure within the container induced by squeezing.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, James E. Scotton
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Patent number: 10414557Abstract: A one-piece dispensing closure for dispensing essential oils includes an integrally formed closure body, tubular dispensing spout, a hinged cap and a latch for maintaining the cap in an open position. The cap is connected to the closure body by a living hinge to allow the user to selectively open and close the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon, Sergey Romanov
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Patent number: 10392166Abstract: A squirt dispensing closure (10) for liquid drink flavor concentrate includes a closure body (12), a hinged cap (14), and a flow baffle (18). The closure body has a closure deck (20) and a tubular dispensing spout (22) having a lower portion (26) extending downwardly to provide a flow conduit (28) from the interior of the closure body. The flow baffle (18) includes a bottom wall (40), and a side wall (42) which is snap mounted over the lower portion of the dispensing spout (22). A fluid well (50) is formed in the bottom wall (40) and a fluid opening (52) is formed on a peripheral edge of the bottom wall. An arcuate baffling wall (54) extends upwardly from the bottom wall (40) adjacent the fluid opening (52), forming a restricted flow gap (56) from the fluid opening into an interior of the flow baffle (18). A baffling post (58) extends upwardly from within the fluid well 50) into the flow conduit (28) to form a restricted annular flow passage (60) therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon, Sergey Romanov, Gordana K. Giguere, Vincent J. DeSanto
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Publication number: 20190118204Abstract: A dispensing closure for dispensing a flowable product from a squeeze-type product container includes a closure body having an upper deck, an exit orifice, and a skirt configured to attach to the product container. A measuring reservoir is received in engagement with a lower surface of the upper deck. The measuring reservoir is filled with a measured dose of flowable product through flow ports when the container is inverted. A piston valve is slidably movable within the measuring reservoir between an open position and a closed position. The piston valve is movable from the open position to the closed position to dispense the measured dose of product responsive to pressure within the container induced by squeezing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville, LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, James E. Scotton
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Patent number: 10159998Abstract: A dispensing closure (10) for dispensing a flowable product (12) from a squeeze-type product container (14) includes a closure body (16) having an upper deck (32), an exit orifice (34), a flow conduit (36) providing a flow path to the exit orifice, and a skirt (40) configured to attach to the product container. A measuring reservoir (26) is received in engagement with a lower surface of the upper deck. The measuring reservoir is filled with a measured dose of flowable product through flow ports (54) when the container is inverted. A piston valve (28) is slidably movable within the measuring reservoir between an open position and a closed position. The piston valve is movable from the open position to the closed position to dispense the measured dose of product responsive to pressure within the container induced by squeezing.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS SLATERSVILLE, LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon
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Patent number: 10106300Abstract: A closure with a drain back for a container of liquids is disclosed. The closure includes a closure body having an upper deck. A skirt depends from the upper deck and is configured to secure to a neck of a container. An inner annular wall depends from the upper deck within the skirt. The inner wall has a downwardly sloped bottom wall with an edge forming an opening therethrough, forming a drain back for liquid into the container. A tubular spout extends from the bottom wall. The spout has a dispensing orifice. The spout and dispensing orifice configured for fluid communication with the container to dispense liquids therefrom. The closure may further include a sealing cap connected to the closure body via a living hinge.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS SLATERSVILLE LLCInventors: Patrick J. Brannon, Clifford W. Skillin, Gordana K. Giguere
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Publication number: 20180185865Abstract: A dispensing closure (10) for dispensing a flowable product (12) from a squeeze-type product container (14) includes a closure body (16) having an upper deck (32), an exit orifice (34), a flow conduit (36) providing a flow path to the exit orifice, and a skirt (40) configured to attach to the product container. A measuring reservoir (26) is received in engagement with a lower surface of the upper deck. The measuring reservoir is filled with a measured dose of flowable product through flow ports (54) when the container is inverted. A piston valve (28) is slidably movable within the measuring reservoir between an open position and a closed position. The piston valve is movable from the open position to the closed position to dispense the measured dose of product responsive to pressure within the container induced by squeezing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon
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Publication number: 20180111723Abstract: A one-piece dispensing closure for dispensing essential oils includes an integrally formed closure body, tubular dispensing spout, a hinged cap and a latch for maintaining the cap in an open position. The cap is connected to the closure body by a living hinge to allow the user to selectively open and close the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon, Sergey Romanov
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Publication number: 20180072470Abstract: A squirt dispensing closure (10) for liquid drink flavor concentrate includes a closure body (12), a hinged cap (14), and a flow baffle (18). The closure body has a closure deck (20) and a tubular dispensing spout (22) 38 36 having a lower portion (26) extending downwardly to provide a flow conduit (28) from the interior of the closure body. The flow baffle (18) includes a bottom wall (40), and a side wall (42) which is snap mounted over the lower portion of the dispensing spout (22). A fluid well (50) is formed in the bottom wall (40) and a fluid opening (52) is formed on a peripheral edge of the bottom wall. An arcuate baffling wall (54) extends upwardly from the bottom wall (40) adjacent the fluid opening (52), forming a restricted flow gap (56) from the fluid opening into an interior of the flow baffle (18). A baffling post (58) extends upwardly from within the fluid well 50) into the flow conduit (28) to form a restricted annular flow passage (60) therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS SLATERSVILLE LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon, Sergey Romanov, Gordana K. Giguere, Vincent J. DeSanto
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Patent number: 9884706Abstract: A one-piece dispensing closure for dispensing essential oils includes an integrally formed closure body, tubular dispensing spout, a hinged cap, a tamper-evident closure system and a latch for maintaining the cap in an open position. 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. A locking tab on the cap engages a shoulder on the tear strip to prevent opening of the cap without removing the tear strip.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS SLATERSVILLE LLCInventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon, Sergey Romanov
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Patent number: 9555426Abstract: A dispensing closure for dispensing a flowable product from a squeeze-type product container includes a closure body having an upper deck, an exit orifice, a flow conduit providing a flow path to the exit orifice, and a skirt configured to attach to a product container. A measuring reservoir is received in engagement with a lower surface of the upper deck. The measuring reservoir is filled with a measured dose of flowable product through flow ports when the container is inverted. A piston valve is slidably movable within the measuring reservoir between an open position and a closed position. The piston valve is movable from the open position to the closed position to dispense the measured dose of product responsive to pressure within the container induced by squeezing normally biases the piston valve to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: WESTROCK SLATERSVILLE, LLCInventor: Clifford W. Skillin
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Publication number: 20160375452Abstract: A dispensing closure for dispensing a flowable product from a squeeze-type product container includes a closure body having an upper deck, an exit orifice, a flow conduit providing a flow path to the exit orifice, and a skirt configured to attach to a product container. A measuring reservoir is received in engagement with a lower surface of the upper deck. The measuring reservoir is filled with a measured dose of flowable product through flow ports when the container is inverted. A piston valve is slidably movable within the measuring reservoir between an open position and a closed position. The piston valve is movable from the open position to the closed position to dispense the measured dose of product responsive to pressure within the container induced by squeezing normally biases the piston valve to the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: MWV SLATERSVILLE, LLCInventor: Clifford W. Skillin
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Patent number: D859154Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLCInventor: Clifford W. Skillin