Patents by Inventor Douglas F. Melville, Jr.
Douglas F. Melville, Jr. 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).
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Publication number: 20230380575Abstract: A connector assembly for installing on a filament, such as hair, includes a crimping member, a connector, and a decoration attachment member. The crimping member is for crimping around the filament. The connector is linked to the crimp bead. The decoration attachment member is coupled to the connector. The connector assembly is substantially permanently attached to the filament.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Amara Y Honeck, Douglas F Melville, JR.
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Patent number: 11642197Abstract: An orthodontic tool includes a trimmer having a lever, a base, and a spring positioned between the lever and the base. A first substantially transversely extending portion extends from the lever and a second substantially transversely extending portion extends from the base. A cutting surface is associated with each transversely extending portion. The orthodontic tool also includes a tool set having at least two arms coupled together at one end by a fastener and the arms including two or more of a sanding tool, a hook, and a pick.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Orthonu, LLCInventors: Sima Yakoby Epstein, Douglas F. Melville, Jr.
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Patent number: 11642196Abstract: An orthodontic tool includes a trimmer having a lever, a base, and a spring positioned between the lever and the base. A first substantially transversely extending portion extends from the lever and a second substantially transversely extending portion extends from the base. A cutting surface is associated with each transversely extending portion. The orthodontic tool also includes a tool set having at least two arms coupled together at one end by a fastener and the arms including two or more of a sanding tool, a hook, and a pick.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Orthonu, LLCInventors: Sima Yakoby Epstein, Douglas F. Melville, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230045350Abstract: A method of treating or self-treating an orthodontic patient wearing braces or aligners to straighten their teeth using an orthodontic tool in the form of a tool set having at least three arms coupled together at one end by a fastener. The arms are rotatably movable about the fastener. One arm of the tool set has a sanding tool. Another arm has a hook. A third arm has a pick. The method includes utilizing the tool set by extending one of the arms outwardly from the other arms and inserting the leading end of the arm into the patient's mouth to perform the function.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Sima Yakoby Epstein, Douglas F. Melville, JR.
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Patent number: 11370648Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Bibo Barmaid LLCInventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
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Publication number: 20220183794Abstract: An orthodontic tool includes a trimmer having a lever, a base, and a spring positioned between the lever and the base. A first substantially transversely extending portion extends from the lever and a second substantially transversely extending portion extends from the base. A cutting surface is associated with each transversely extending portion. The orthodontic tool also includes a tool set having at least two arms coupled together at one end by a fastener and the arms including two or more of a sanding tool, a hook, and a pick.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Sima Yakoby Epstein, Douglas F. Melville, JR.
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Publication number: 20220175493Abstract: An orthodontic tool includes a trimmer having a lever, a base, and a spring positioned between the lever and the base. A first substantially transversely extending portion extends from the lever and a second substantially transversely extending portion extends from the base. A cutting surface is associated with each transversely extending portion. The orthodontic tool also includes a tool set having at least two arms coupled together at one end by a fastener and the arms including two or more of a sanding tool, a hook, and a pick.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Sima Yakoby Epstein, Douglas F. Melville, JR.
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Publication number: 20210307555Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, JR., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
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Patent number: 11116201Abstract: A mouse trap for use with a bucket having an upper rim, a side wall, and a bottom edge includes a top portion having a ledge for seating adjacent or over the upper rim of the bucket and a spiral ramp coupled to an outer edge of the top portion. The top portion has an opening with a movable roller disposed across the opening and the ledge substantially surrounds the opening of the top portion. The spiral ramp when in use extends down the side wall of the bucket from an area near or at the upper rim of the bucket to the bottom edge of the bucket.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., John David Niel
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Patent number: 11021360Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Bibo Barmaid LLCInventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
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Patent number: 10414642Abstract: A beverage dispenser includes a housing, a first pouch, a cutting mechanism, a water source, and a pump. The housing has at least a first receptacle. The first pouch has a beverage content for seating in the first receptacle and has an opening area thereon for opening the pouch. The cutting mechanism for opening the first pouch in the opening area of the pouch in order to allow the contents thereof to evacuate from the pouch. The water source is coupled to the housing permitting water to mix with the contents of the pouch. The pump coupled to the water reservoir for transferring water from the water reservoir to the vicinity of the first receptacle such that water from the water reservoir mixes with the contents of the pouch. The opening area of the pouch permits cutting or slicing of the pouch with the cutting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Bibo Barmaid LLCInventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
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Publication number: 20180362324Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, JR., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
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Patent number: 9932218Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: BIBO BARMAID LLCInventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
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Publication number: 20170253402Abstract: A flexible pouch for holding a fluid includes a front and rear side that together define a compartment, a rim, and a spout. The compartment is for holding a fluid and has a longitudinal axis that extends through the long axis of the compartment and a transverse axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The rim is provided around the compartment and is formed by coupling the front and rear sides together. The spout is positioned at a top end of the pouch. The spout has a notch defined in the top end thereof and has a convex shape on a top cut edge thereof. The rim has a bottom cut edge that has a continuously concave shape from one side of the pouch to the other side of the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, JR., Debra L. Walker, Steve Belko
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Publication number: 20170253473Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, JR., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
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Publication number: 20160376139Abstract: A beverage dispenser includes a housing, a first pouch, a cutting mechanism, a water source, and a pump. The housing has at least a first receptacle. The first pouch has a beverage content for seating in the first receptacle and has an opening area thereon for opening the pouch. The cutting mechanism for opening the first pouch in the opening area of the pouch in order to allow the contents thereof to evacuate from the pouch. The water source is coupled to the housing permitting water to mix with the contents of the pouch. The pump coupled to the water reservoir for transferring water from the water reservoir to the vicinity of the first receptacle such that water from the water reservoir mixes with the contents of the pouch. The opening area of the pouch permits cutting or slicing of the pouch with the cutting mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, JR., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
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Patent number: 9415627Abstract: A drawing apparatus for accurately generating a hand-drawn reproduction of an image or object is provided. The drawing apparatus includes a mirror and reflective filter arrangement that allows a user to view, through a single eyepiece, both the object being reproduced and the drawing surface where the user generates a hand-drawn reproduction of the viewed drawing object. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable, angled stand for supporting the drawing object, and a drawing surface for generating hand-drawn reproductions. As viewed through the single eyepiece, an image of the drawing surface appears superimposed on the drawing object being reproduced. In further embodiments, the single eyepiece is used with a selectable filter arrangement for adjusting the amount of focus on the drawing surface and/or drawing object.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Craig John Skinner, Brian Edward Nemeckay, Douglas F. Melville, Jr.
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Patent number: D732780Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Anthony Sgroi, Jr., Dane Unger, David Quinlan, Jennifer Carter, Lindita Ajro, Paul Adams, Scott E. Machado, Bruce Popek, Craig Bures, Douglas F. Melville, Jr., James Dahl, Richard Andrus
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Patent number: D840247Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: BIBO BARMAID LLCInventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Debra L. Walker, Steve Belko
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Patent number: D856820Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: BIBO BARMAID LLCInventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Debra L. Walker, Steve Belko