Patents by Inventor Jerry R. Drake

Jerry R. Drake 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).

  • Dispenser
    Patent number: 6386398
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensable materials comprises a compressible supply of the dispensable materials and a rigid holding unit having a given cross-section for containing the compressible supply of the dispensable materials. An actuator plate having a given cross-section is positioned in the rigid holding unit. An outlet for the dispensable materials is connected to the compressible supply and has a fitting connected to and extending through the actuator plate. An apparatus is supplied for engaging the actuator plate and applying pressure solely thereto to cause the dispensable materials to be expelled from the compressible supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry R. Drake, Jr.
  • Dispenser
    Publication number: 20010035433
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensable materials comprises a compressible supply of the dispensable materials and a rigid holding unit having a given cross-section for containing the compressible supply of the dispensable materials. An actuator plate having a given cross-section is positioned in the rigid holding unit. An outlet for the dispensable materials is connected to the compressible supply and has a fitting connected to and extending through the actuator plate. An apparatus is supplied for engaging the actuator plate and applying pressure solely thereto to cause the dispensable materials to be expelled from the compressible supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Jerry R. Drake