Patents by Inventor Gregory N Spear

Gregory N Spear 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).

  • Liquid dispenser with sanitizing control functions
    Patent number: 9750835
    Abstract: Liquid dispensing systems which automatically sanitize the liquid and liquid-contacting parts of a liquid dispensing system, by periodically flushing the system with a sufficiently heated, liquid and/or gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: MTN Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun-Yen Wang, Gregory N Spear
  • LIQUID DISPENSER WITH OZONATING, RECIRCULATING AND IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20170190556
    Abstract: Liquid dispensing systems which sanitize the liquid and liquid-contacting parts of a liquid dispensing system using ozonation, by periodically flushing the system with ozonated gas or liquid. Also disclosed and claimed are an apparatus and method for controlling temperature variations between the liquid in holding (e.g., cold and/or hot) tanks and the liquid as it is dispensed, which may be used with an Insta-Boil feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chun Yen Wang, Gregory N. Spear
  • LIQUID DISPENSER WITH SANITIZING CONTROL FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20170049918
    Abstract: Liquid dispensing systems which automatically sanitize the liquid and liquid-contacting parts of a liquid dispensing system, by periodically flushing the system with a sufficiently heated, liquid and/or gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Chun-Yen Wang, Gregory N. Spear
  • Liquid dispenser with sanitizing control functions
    Patent number: 9480762
    Abstract: Liquid dispensing systems which automatically sanitize the liquid and liquid-contacting parts of a liquid dispensing system, by periodically flushing the system with a sufficiently heated, liquid and/or gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: MTN Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun Yen Wang, Gregory N Spear
  • LIQUID DISPENSER WITH OZONATING, RECIRCULATING AND IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20160107874
    Abstract: Liquid dispensing systems which sanitize the liquid and liquid-contacting parts of a liquid dispensing system using ozonation, by periodically flushing the system with ozonated gas or liquid. Also disclosed and claimed are an apparatus and method for controlling temperature variations between the liquid in holding (e.g., cold and/or hot) tanks and the liquid as it is dispensed, which may be used with an Insta-Boil feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chun Yen Wang, Gregory N. Spear
  • LIQUID DISPENSER WITH OZONATING, RECIRCULATING AND IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20130272923
    Abstract: Liquid dispensing systems which sanitize the liquid and liquid-contacting parts of a liquid dispensing system using ozonation, by periodically flushing the system with ozonated gas or liquid. Also disclosed and claimed are an apparatus and method for controlling temperature variations between the liquid in holding (e.g., cold and/or hot) tanks and the liquid as it is dispensed, which may be used with an Insta-Boil feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chun Yen Wang, Gregory N. Spear
  • Leak stop seal for water cooler
    Patent number: 8281821
    Abstract: A water cooler assembly and/or liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, having various, alternative features including: a bottom load water cooler, including such a cooler with a door stop mechanism; an adjustable drip tray assembly; a leak stop mechanism; an adjustable bottle interface accommodating dimensional variations in water bottles; an instaboil feature; and programmable dispensing and visual display modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: MTN Products, Inc
    Inventors: Gregory N Spear, Terry Havener, Chun Yen Wang, Hung Hsiang Chen, Lowell Burnham, Siak Jenn Chuan
  • BOTTOM LOAD WATER COOLER
    Publication number: 20090277535
    Abstract: A water cooler assembly and/or liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, having various, alternative features including: a bottom load water cooler, including such a cooler with a door stop mechanism; an adjustable drip tray assembly; a leak stop mechanism; an adjustable bottle interface accommodating dimensional variations in water bottles; an instaboil feature; and programmable dispensing and visual display modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chun-Yen Wang, Gregory N. Spear, Lowell Burnham, Siak Jenn Chuan, Terry Havener, Hung Hsiang Chen
  • BOTTOM LOAD WATER COOLER
    Publication number: 20090242585
    Abstract: A water cooler assembly and/or liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, having various, alternative features including: a bottom load water cooler, including such a cooler with a door stop mechanism; an adjustable drip tray assembly; a leak stop mechanism; an adjustable bottle interface accommodating dimensional variations in water bottles; an instaboil feature; and programmable dispensing and visual display modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chun Yen Wang, Gregory N. Spear, Siak Jenn Chuan, Lowell Burnham, Hung Hsiang Chen, Terry Havener
  • Bottom load water cooler
    Patent number: 7434603
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, including a dispenser for dispensing liquid such as water to a user. A liquid container is located below the dispenser and removably attachable to a pivoting cradle engaging the liquid container. The cradle may be pivoted about an axis located adjacent an exit location for liquid within the liquid container. A filling device may be located below the liquid container for removably engaging the liquid container in fluid communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: MTN Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory N Spear, Terry Havener, Chun Yen Wang, Hung Hsiang Chen
  • Bottom Load Water Cooler
    Publication number: 20080053564
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, including a dispenser for dispensing liquid such as water to a user. A liquid container is located below the dispenser and removably attachable to a pivoting cradle engaging the liquid container. The cradle may be pivoted about an axis located adjacent an exit location for liquid within the liquid container. A filling device may be located below the liquid container for removably engaging the liquid container in fluid communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory N. Spear, Terry Havener, Chun Yen Wang, Hung Hsiang Chen
  • Water cooler
    Patent number: D608129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: MTN Products, Inc
    Inventors: Gregory N Spear, Terry Havener, Chun Yen Wang, Hung Hsiang Chen
  • Water cooler
    Patent number: D651842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: MTN Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory N. Spear, Chun Yen Wang, Hung-Hsiang Chen
  • Water cooler
    Patent number: D697748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: MTN Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun Yen Wang, Gregory N Spear