Patents by Inventor Derek Hindle

Derek Hindle 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).

  • In or relating to deodorant balls
    Patent number: 10426245
    Abstract: A roll-on applicator ball and a method of forming the roll-on applicator ball, the roll-on applicator ball comprising a first half ball part and a second half ball part. A generally annular connecting ring connects the ball halves together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Obrist Closures Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Patrick Schmidt, Derek Hindle, Rainer Goede, Peter Stoelben
  • IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO DEODORANT BALLS
    Publication number: 20170079403
    Abstract: A roll-on applicator ball is provided and comprises a first half ball part and a second half ball part. A generally annular connecting ring connects the ball halves together. A method of forming a roll-on applicator ball is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick SCHMIDT, Derek HINDLE, Rainer GOEDE, Peter STOELBEN
  • Container Closure
    Publication number: 20130277328
    Abstract: A moulded closure base includes a sidewall and a top plate. The sidewall has a retention projection having a retention surface for engaging a complementary projection on a container neck. The top plate has one or more access slots through which part of a die extends during moulding to form the retention surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: OBRIST CLOSURES SWITZERLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Derek Hindle, Peter Pargen
  • Container Closures
    Publication number: 20130248479
    Abstract: A moulded closure base includes a sidewall and a top plate. The sidewall has a retention projection having a retention surface for engaging a complementary projection on a container neck. The top plate has one or more access slots through which part of a die extends during moulding to form the retention surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: OBRIST CLOSURES SWITZERLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Derek Hindle, Peter Pargen, Matthew Greenwood