Patents by Inventor Gerald R. Robinson

Gerald R. Robinson 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).

  • Self draining container
    Patent number: 4890768
    Abstract: A self draining container is disclosed. The container has a body and an upper integral pouring spout. The upper part of the container body and the spout define a generally funnel shaped section. A ring member is attached to and surrounds the pouring spout. The ring member and the pouring spout define a flow back chamber. An opening extends between the flow back chamber and the container body. A separable cap is removably mounted over the pouring spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Plastic Products Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald R. Robinson
  • Plastic container
    Patent number: 4671421
    Abstract: A plastic container which comprises a plastic blow molded container having an annular finish, an insert positioned in the finish and interengaged with the internal surface of the finish. The insert has internal threads for receiving an enlarged closure such in the form of a self-draining measuring cup having external threads on the lower end thereof and a peripheral flange sealingly engaging the free end of the finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Reiber, Gerald R. Robinson