Patents by Inventor George R. Hildebrand

George R. Hildebrand 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: 8672189
    Abstract: A trigger sprayer may include a rotatable nozzle to facilitate the discharge of liquid from the nozzle in any desired direction and may also include a locking mechanism for preventing activation of the trigger sprayer. The trigger sprayer may also fit within the footprint of a container to which the trigger sprayer is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventors: Alejandro Espinoza, George R. Hildebrand, Steven L. Sweeton
  • Publication number: 20140061252
    Abstract: Fluid dispensing devices having a pump system connected to a container wherein the dispensing device may be operated with one hand using either a container having a griping surface or opening or a handle integrated with an actuator to facilitate one-handed use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Meadwestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven L. Sweeton, George R. Hildebrand
  • Patent number: 8517221
    Abstract: A trigger sprayer having six parts: (i) a dip tube, (ii) a valve, (iii) a flexible pump diaphragm having a circumferential valve lip, (iv) a shroud having a trigger, an element which engages the diaphragm, and front and rear mating elements, (v) a body having a closure for a container, an inlet coupled to the dip tube, a valve seat for the valve, an element which engages the valve lip, a discharge barrel having a proximal opening into which the valve lip seats, a vent chamber, a vent barrel coupled to the vent chamber, a rear mating structure coupling to the rear mating element of the shroud so that the shroud can pivot, and a forward mating element, and (vi) a combination nozzle and door assembly with a nozzle which couples to the fluid discharge barrel of the molded body, and has a trigger locking element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Steven L. Sweeton, George R. Hildebrand, David L. Dejong, Phillip J. Dimaggio
  • Publication number: 20100276454
    Abstract: A trigger sprayer may include a rotatable nozzle to facilitate the discharge of liquid from the nozzle in any desired direction and may also include a locking mechanism for preventing activation of the trigger sprayer. The trigger sprayer may also fit within the footprint of a container to which the trigger sprayer is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CALMAR, INC.
    Inventors: Alejandro Espinoza, George R. Hildebrand, Steven L. Sweeton
  • Publication number: 20100140299
    Abstract: A trigger sprayer having six parts: (i) a dip tube, (ii) a valve, (iii) a flexible pump diaphragm having a circumferential valve lip, (iv) a shroud having a trigger, an element which engages the diaphragm, and front and rear mating elements, (v) a body having a closure for a container, an inlet coupled to the dip tube, a valve seat for the valve, an element which engages the valve lip, a discharge barrel having a proximal opening into which the valve lip seats, a vent chamber, a vent barrel coupled to the vent chamber, a rear mating structure coupling to the rear mating element of the shroud so that the shroud can pivot, and a forward mating element, and (vi) a combination nozzle and door assembly with a nozzle which couples to the fluid discharge barrel of the molded body, and has a trigger locking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Steven L. Sweeton, George R. Hildebrand, David L. Dejong, Phillip J. Dimaggio
  • Patent number: 7303150
    Abstract: A nozzle has a front, a back, and at least one flat surface extending therebetween. A door is coupled to the intersection of the front and flat surface by a live hinge. Optionally, the door has a portal within which a screen is mounted. The exterior surface of the door is provided with one or more curved hooks and the flat surface is provided with corresponding number of mating slots with which the hook(s) engage(s). Preferably, the interior of the door is provided with one or more curved hooks and a corresponding number of mating slots are provided on the front of the nozzle on an edge opposite the live hinge. Preferably, the door is provided with a tab which extends outward beyond the periphery of the nozzle on the edge of the door opposite the live hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: George R. Hildebrand
  • Patent number: D551973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: George R. Hildebrand
  • Patent number: D567082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventor: George R. Hildebrand
  • Patent number: D569726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventor: George R. Hildebrand
  • Patent number: D587575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Hildebrand, David L. Dejong
  • Patent number: D588004
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventor: George R. Hildebrand
  • Patent number: D588456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Dejong, George R. Hildebrand
  • Patent number: D622143
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventor: George R. Hildebrand