Patents by Inventor Frederick Thompson

Frederick Thompson 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: 11679916
    Abstract: A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Thanhhung Le, Brandon Ramsuer, John Scott, Frederick Thompson
  • Publication number: 20220306359
    Abstract: A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Thanhhung Le, Brandon Ramsuer, John Scott, Frederick Thompson
  • Patent number: 11377273
    Abstract: A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Thanhhung Le, Brandon Ramsuer, John Scott, Frederick Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210284403
    Abstract: A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Thanhhung Le, Brandon Ramsuer, John Scott, Frederick Thompson
  • Patent number: 11027898
    Abstract: A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Thanhhung Le, Brandon Ramsuer, John Scott, Frederick Thompson
  • Publication number: 20200354121
    Abstract: A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Thanhhung Le, Brandon Ramsuer, John Scott, Frederick Thompson
  • Patent number: 10676259
    Abstract: A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Thanhhung Le, Brandon Ramsuer, John Scott, Frederick Thompson
  • Publication number: 20200156833
    Abstract: A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the flow and vent conduits. A peripheral spacing strip is removably secured to the upper closure portion and engages with either the lower closure or the outside of the container to prevent movement. A piercing probe includes piercing elements in alignment with the flow and vent conduits for piercing the seal. In the shipping position, the piercing elements are spaced from the seal. However, when the spacing strip is removed and the upper closure portion is axially moved to the dispensing position, the piercing elements pierce the seal to open the flow conduit and the vent conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Silgan Dispensing Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Thanhhung Le, Brandon Ramsuer, John Scott, Frederick Thompson
  • Publication number: 20140156064
    Abstract: Techniques to deliver multiple medications in a synchronized manner are described. A synchronization engine operative on a processor component may receive a prescription order for a period of days comprised of multiple prescriptions for a single patient. Each prescription may be representative of a medication and include prescription data. The prescriptions may be synchronized to conform to the period of days. A customization engine operative on the processor component may determine a master hours of administration (HOA) schedule for all of the prescriptions in the prescription order over the period of days. The medications may be placed into the appropriate pouches of a single customized package based on the master HOA schedule. The single customized package houses all of the medications for all of the prescriptions and may include one or more pouches for each day in the period. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Patricia CRAWFORD, Mark MAGLIONE, Justin TOWLE, Thomas R. GRINNAN, Sandra J. EYERLY, Frederick THOMPSON, Kenneth G. SADLER
  • Publication number: 20140156298
    Abstract: A modular system for facilitating fulfillment and patient adherence for multiple prescriptions. Each module is an independently executing software widget configured to perform complementary tasks in a coordinated manner to achieve specific functions as described below. Including a system module to determine a patient customize drug regimen schedule, a module to identify potential side effects and drug interactions, and other modules useful to fulfill a patient order for multiple-medications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Patricia CRAWFORD, Mark MAGLIONE, Justin TOWLE, Thomas R. GRINNAN, Sandra J. EYERLY, Frederick THOMPSON, Kenneth G. SADLER
  • Patent number: 6393410
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for estimating a construction project over a computer network. The first step in the process starts when an architect or contractor enters information relating to at least one construction project into an online database. This online database is stored on a server creating a series of quantities for each of the at least one construction projects. Next, a system host presents a series of quantities for each of the at least one construction projects. Next, users such as contractors, subcontractors or construction managers can purchase and download these quantities and a construction report. These quantities are presented in a unique electronic spreadsheet template. Once the users have this template with the quantities included, they can bid on each construction project either online or through any other communication means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: Frederick Thompson
  • Patent number: D698640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Stacy Buchanan, Nima Jarvandi, Kenneth G. Sadler, Frederick Thompson, Sutka Veselinovic
  • Patent number: D699561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Stacy Buchanan, Nima Jarvandi, Kenneth G. Sadler, Frederick Thompson, Sutka Veselinovic
  • Patent number: D702116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Stacy Buchanan, Nima Jarvandi, Kenneth G. Sadler, Frederick Thompson, Sutka Veselinovic