Patents by Inventor Crispin B. Dean

Crispin B. Dean 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: 11040369
    Abstract: A side-by-side cartridge assembly for dispensing a first fluid and a second fluid includes a first cartridge body and a second cartridge body having first and second cartridge coupling elements, respectively. The first cartridge body extends along an axial direction and has a radial boundary or periphery transverse to the axial direction. The first cartridge has a first neck portion of a neck, and the second cartridge has a second neck portion of the neck. The first neck portion projects from the first cartridge body such that the first neck portion is within the radial boundary or periphery of the first cartridge. As such, the first cartridge coupling element operatively connects to the second cartridge coupling element to secure the first cartridge to the second cartridge and form the neck for discharging a first fluid and a second fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Crispin B. Dean, Anthony R. Martucci, Matthew E. Pappalardo, Dwayne J. Pulcine, Robert W. Springhorn
  • Patent number: 10351328
    Abstract: A fluid cartridge system and method of removing a closure assembly from a first cartridge and a second cartridge includes a first cartridge body and a second cartridge body. A neck projects from the first cartridge body with a first outlet of the first cartridge and a second outlet of the second cartridge. A first closure having a first plug is received within the first outlet and includes a first closure coupling element. In addition, a second closure having a second plug is received within the second outlet and includes a second closure coupling element. The first closure coupling element is configured to interlock with the second closure coupling element such that securing the first cartridge body against the second cartridge body also connects the first closure to the second closure. As such, the first and second closures form the closure assembly for being collectively removed by an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Crispin B. Dean, Robert W. Springhorn
  • Publication number: 20190022694
    Abstract: A side-by-side cartridge assembly for dispensing a first fluid and a second fluid includes a first cartridge body and a second cartridge body having first and second cartridge coupling elements, respectively. The first cartridge body extends along an axial direction and has a radial boundary or periphery transverse to the axial direction. The first cartridge has a first neck portion of a neck, and the second cartridge has a second neck portion of the neck. The first neck portion projects from the first cartridge body such that the first neck portion is within the radial boundary or periphery of the first cartridge. As such, the first cartridge coupling element operatively connects to the second cartridge coupling element to secure the first cartridge to the second cartridge and form the neck for discharging a first fluid and a second fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Crispin B. Dean, Anthony R. Martucci, Matthew E. Pappalardo, Dwayne J. Pulcine, Robert W. Springhorn
  • Publication number: 20180362241
    Abstract: A fluid cartridge system and method of removing a closure assembly from a first cartridge and a second cartridge includes a first cartridge body and a second cartridge body. A neck projects from the first cartridge body with a first outlet of the first cartridge and a second outlet of the second cartridge. A first closure having a first plug is received within the first outlet and includes a first closure coupling element. In addition, a second closure having a second plug is received within the second outlet and includes a second closure coupling element. The first closure coupling element is configured to interlock with the second closure coupling element such that securing the first cartridge body against the second cartridge body also connects the first closure to the second closure. As such, the first and second closures form the closure assembly for being collectively removed by an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Crispin B. Dean, Robert W. Springhorn
  • Patent number: 10099838
    Abstract: A fluid cartridge system and method of removing a closure assembly from a first cartridge and a second cartridge includes a first cartridge body and a second cartridge body. A neck projects from the first cartridge body with a first outlet of the first cartridge and a second outlet of the second cartridge. A first closure having a first plug is received within the first outlet and includes a first closure coupling element. In addition, a second closure having a second plug is received within the second outlet and includes a second closure coupling element. The first closure coupling element is configured to interlock with the second closure coupling element such that securing the first cartridge body against the second cartridge body also connects the first closure to the second closure. As such, the first and second closures form the closure assembly for being collectively removed by an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Crispin B. Dean, Robert W. Springhorn
  • Publication number: 20160296963
    Abstract: A fluid cartridge system and method of removing a closure assembly from a first cartridge and a second cartridge includes a first cartridge body and a second cartridge body. A neck projects from the first cartridge body with a first outlet of the first cartridge and a second outlet of the second cartridge. A first closure having a first plug is received within the first outlet and includes a first closure coupling element. In addition, a second closure having a second plug is received within the second outlet and includes a second closure coupling element. The first closure coupling element is configured to interlock with the second closure coupling element such that securing the first cartridge body against the second cartridge body also connects the first closure to the second closure. As such, the first and second closures form the closure assembly for being collectively removed by an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Crispin B. Dean, Robert W. Springhorn
  • Patent number: D353982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Supermix Systems Limited
    Inventor: Crispin B. Dean