Patents by Inventor Craig Wellman

Craig Wellman 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).

  • Publication number: 20230271743
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cup comprising a base and a sidewall. The sidewall can comprise a plurality of spaced ribs projecting outwardly from the sidewall and extending for at least a portion of a length of the sidewall. The sidewall can also comprise an externally mounted sleeve configured to be located with respect to the ribs such that the sleeve is spaced from the sidewall adjacent to the ribs. The sleeve can extend for at least a portion of the length of the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: SOPHINITY PTY LTD (ATF WELLMAN CONSOLIDATED TRUST)
    Inventor: Craig Wellman
  • Patent number: 8770449
    Abstract: A dispenser (10) for dispensing a fluid from a container T comprises an inlet (14) for connecting to the container so as to receive the fluid therethrough, and an outlet (16). The outlet comprises at least two walls (18), each with a respective slit (22) thereon adapted to open to release fluid therefrom when a predetermined pressure is applied to the fluid in the dispenser at the outlet, and to close to retain fluid in the dispenser at a pressure less than the predetermined pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Sophinity Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Craig Wellman
  • Patent number: 8132685
    Abstract: A closure for a container (14) comprises a first portion (12) for mounting to the container and a second portion (10) adapted for mounting to the first portion. When the second portion is removed from the first portion it opens the container. When the first portion is mounted to the container and a deformable seal (66) is positioned therebetween, and when the second portion is then mounted to the first position, the seal is deformed and is simultaneously able to seal between the first portion and the container, and between the first portion and the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Pathtainer Systems International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Craig Wellman
  • Publication number: 20100163584
    Abstract: A dispenser (10) for dispensing a fluid from a container T comprises an inlet (14) for connecting to the container so as to receive the fluid therethrough, and an outlet (16). The outlet comprises at least two walls (18), each with a respective slit (22) thereon adapted to open to release fluid therefrom when a predetermined pressure is applied to the fluid in the dispenser at the outlet, and to close to retain fluid in the dispenser at a pressure less than the predetermined pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Craig Wellman
  • Publication number: 20080061089
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a fluid from a container T having an inlet for mounting to the container so as to receive therethrough the fluid, and an outlet which is adapted to open to release fluid therefrom when a predetermined pressure is applied to the fluid in the dispenser at the outlet, and to close to retain fluid in the dispenser at a pressure less than the predetermined pressure. A wall of resilient material at the outlet has one or more panels of elastomeric material provided therein, each panel being deformable to enable the adjacent resilient material to flex at the predetermined pressure and thus enable the outlet to open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Craig Wellman
  • Patent number: 7097058
    Abstract: A container (10) has a lid (12) for rotation mounting thereon. A tamper evident mechanism is located for operation between the container and lid. The mechanism includes at least one projection (42) on the container and at least one corresponding flange (44) on the lid. Each flange and projection pair is arranged such that, when the lid is rotation mounted on the container, the flange moves relatively past the projection to a position such that removal of the lid by counter rotation may only occur by deforming or breaking of the flange and/or projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Pathtainer Systems International Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Craig Wellman, Victor Paul Ho
  • Publication number: 20060102584
    Abstract: A closure for a container 14 comprises a first portion 12 for mounting to the container and a second portion 10 adapted for mounting to the first portion. When the second portion is removed from the first portion it opens the container. When the first portion is mounted to the container and a seal 66 is positioned therebetween, and when the second portion is then mounted to the first portion, the seal is simultaneously able to seal between the first portion and the container, and between the first portion and the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Craig Wellman
  • Publication number: 20050173435
    Abstract: A container (10) has a lid (12) for rotation mounting thereon. A tamper evident mechanism is located for operation between the container and lid. The mechanism includes at least one projection (42) on the container and at least one corresponding flange (44) on the lid. Each flange and projection pair is arranged such that, when the lid is rotation mounted on the container, the flange moves relatively past the projection to a position such that removal of the lid by counter rotation may only occur by deforming or breaking of the flange and/or projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Craig Wellman, Victor Ho
  • Patent number: D651051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Craig Wellman