Patents by Inventor David E. Medeiros

David E. Medeiros 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).

  • AUTOMATED INFANT FORMULA PREPARATION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160174751
    Abstract: An improved formula dispensing assembly for automated infant dry formula machines is provided. The improved dispensing assembly is positioned within the formula powder container of the machine and has a dispensing wheel comprising a plastic disc mounted on the drive shaft and a plurality of expandable, circumferentially disposed, openings that expand upon rotation of the drive shaft and the dispensing wheel to allow formula powder to exit the assembly by gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL T. FUSCO, DAVID E. MEDEIROS
  • DRINKING CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20140319143
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid. An inner contour of a groove of the lid and an outer contour of the cup body rim are selected to provide a slight snap fit of the lid onto the cup body, to provide a secure seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: James A. Connors, JR., David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys, James J. Britto, John A. Hession
  • Drinking containers
    Patent number: 8807388
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid. An inner contour of a groove of the lid and an outer contour of the cup body rim are selected to provide a slight snap fit of the lid onto the cup body, to provide a secure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Tomy International, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Connors, David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys, James J. Britto, John A. Hession
  • DRINKING CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20140001193
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid. An inner contour of a groove of the lid and an outer contour of the cup body rim are selected to provide a slight snap fit of the lid onto the cup body, to provide a secure seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: TOMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: James A. Connors, JR., David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys, James J. Britto, John A. Hession
  • Drinking containers
    Patent number: 8608017
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid. An inner contour of a groove of the lid and an outer contour of the cup body rim are selected to provide a slight snap fit of the lid onto the cup body, to provide a secure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Learning Curve Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Connors, Jr., David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys, James J. Britto, John A. Hession
  • Drinking containers
    Patent number: 8540112
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid. An inner contour of a groove of the lid and an outer contour of the cup body rim are selected to provide a slight snap fit of the lid onto the cup body, to provide a secure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Learning Curve Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Connors, Jr., David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys, James J. Britto, John A. Hession
  • DRINKING CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20120325833
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid. An inner contour of a groove of the lid and an outer contour of the cup body rim are selected to provide a slight snap fit of the lid onto the cup body, to provide a secure seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: James A. Connors, JR., David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys, James J. Britto, John A. Hession
  • Drinking containers
    Patent number: 8286826
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid. An inner contour of a groove of the lid and an outer contour of the cup body rim are selected to provide a slight snap fit of the lid onto the cup body, to provide a secure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Learning Curve Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Connors, Jr., David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys, James J. Britto, John A. Hession
  • Drinking containers
    Patent number: 7185784
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid. An inner contour of a groove of the lid and an outer contour of the cup body rim are selected to provide a slight snap fit of the lid onto the cup body, to provide a secure seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: The First Years Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Connors, Jr., David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys, James J. Britto, John A. Hession
  • Restricting flow in drinking containers
    Patent number: 6976604
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: The First Years Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Connors, Jr., David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys
  • Drinking containers
    Publication number: 20040245258
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: The First Years, Inc., a Delaware corporation
    Inventors: James A. Connors, David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys, James J. Britto, John A. Hession
  • Restricting flow in drinking containers
    Publication number: 20030066839
    Abstract: A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: James A. Connors, David E. Medeiros, George S. Dys
  • Slidable valve for dispensing from an insulated bottle
    Patent number: 4274562
    Abstract: An insulated container having a pump for generating air pressure over the liquid in the container so as to selectively dispense it. A valve arrangement is incorporated that prevents inadvertent displacement of the liquid from the container if the pump is accidentally actuated. The valve arrangement prevents discharge of liquid from the discharge spout and also prevents the transmission of air pressure from the pump to the area in the container over the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1981
    Assignee: King-Seeley Thermos Co.
    Inventors: David E. Medeiros, Richard A. Tarozzi