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).

  • 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
  • Patent number: 11422018
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Scotton, Clifford W. Skillin, Brandon L. Ramsuer, William Driskell
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20210325226
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Scotton, Clifford W. Skillin, Brandon L. Ramsuer, William Driskell
  • Patent number: 10940494
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLC
    Inventors: Sergey Romanov, Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon
  • Patent number: 10549289
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS SLATERSVILLE, LLC
    Inventors: Sergey Romanov, Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon
  • Patent number: 10488242
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Scotton, Clifford W. Skillin, Brandon L. Ramsuer, William Driskell
  • Patent number: 10471452
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, James E. Scotton
  • Patent number: 10414557
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon, Sergey Romanov
  • Patent number: 10392166
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon, Sergey Romanov, Gordana K. Giguere, Vincent J. DeSanto
  • Publication number: 20190118204
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville, LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, James E. Scotton
  • Patent number: 10159998
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS SLATERSVILLE, LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon
  • Patent number: 10106300
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS SLATERSVILLE LLC
    Inventors: Patrick J. Brannon, Clifford W. Skillin, Gordana K. Giguere
  • Publication number: 20180185865
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon
  • Publication number: 20180111723
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon, Sergey Romanov
  • Publication number: 20180072470
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS SLATERSVILLE LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon, Sergey Romanov, Gordana K. Giguere, Vincent J. DeSanto
  • Patent number: 9884706
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: SILGAN DISPENSING SYSTEMS SLATERSVILLE LLC
    Inventors: Clifford W. Skillin, Patrick J. Brannon, Sergey Romanov
  • Patent number: 9555426
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: WESTROCK SLATERSVILLE, LLC
    Inventor: Clifford W. Skillin
  • Publication number: 20160375452
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: MWV SLATERSVILLE, LLC
    Inventor: Clifford W. Skillin
  • Patent number: D859154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLC
    Inventor: Clifford W. Skillin