Patents by Inventor Jesse D. Wells

Jesse D. Wells 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: 10160590
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of dispensers and refill units are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit for a soap, sanitizer or lotion includes a non-collapsing container. The non-collapsing container includes a neck. An annular projection is located at least partially on the neck. A one-way valve is located proximate the annular projection. The one-way valve allows air to flow into the non-collapsing container once the vacuum pressure in the container reaches the cracking pressure of the one-way valve and the one-way valve prevents liquid from flowing out of the annular projection. In addition, a pump for pumping the contents of the container out of the container is also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse D. Wells, Aaron D. Marshall
  • Patent number: 9266134
    Abstract: Vented check valves, pumps and refill units for dispensers are disclosed herein. Some embodiments disclose a refill unit including a container for holding a liquid. A pump chamber is secured to the container. The pump chamber is defined at least in part by a one-way liquid inlet check valve, a one-way liquid outlet check valve and at least one wall. The volume of the pump chamber is movable between a first volume and a second volume. The inlet check valve includes a venting recess. The venting recess allows air to flow past the inlet check valve in the opposite direction of the flow of liquid into the liquid chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse D. Wells
  • Publication number: 20150239644
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of dispensers and refill units are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit for a soap, sanitizer or lotion includes a non-collapsing container. The non-collapsing container includes a neck. An annular projection is located at least partially on the neck. A one-way valve is located proximate the annular projection. The one-way valve allows air to flow into the non-collapsing container once the vacuum pressure in the container reaches the cracking pressure of the one-way valve and the one-way valve prevents liquid from flowing out of the annular projection. In addition, a pump for pumping the contents of the container out of the container is also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Jesse D. Wells, Aaron D. Marshall
  • Publication number: 20140158715
    Abstract: Vented check valves, pumps and refill units for dispensers are disclosed herein. Some embodiments disclose a refill unit including a container for holding a liquid. A pump chamber is secured to the container. The pump chamber is defined at least in part by a one-way liquid inlet check valve, a one-way liquid outlet check valve and at least one wall. The volume of the pump chamber is movable between a first volume and a second volume. The inlet check valve includes a venting recess. The venting recess allows air to flow past the inlet check valve in the opposite direction of the flow of liquid into the liquid chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: 8079467
    Abstract: A media storage container has a latch that is movable between latched, unlatched, and storage positions. The latch is disposed at the indented portion of the front wall of the container. A latch retaining device releasably secures the latch in the storage position. A portion of the latch retaining device is disposed inwardly of the front wall of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Atlas AGI Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Barnette, Mark E. Heuser, Jose P. Garcia, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: 7942261
    Abstract: The present invention provides a media storage case that is configured to resiliently hold up to six media discs on a single hub. In one construction, a first panel and a second panel are joined by a hinge and configured to securely hold up to six media discs on a common hub through transit and distribution, using a cantilevered disc retention finger and/or a spine disc retention fin. The media storage case can hold multiple media discs and accompanying literature, while having a minimized case thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Atlas AGI Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Heuser, Jesse D. Wells
  • Publication number: 20090294448
    Abstract: A lockable merchandise storage container has a lock slide disposed within a lock housing that is connected to a portion of the container. The container includes a base and lid with the lid movable between open and closed positions. The lid has at least one hook. The lock housing is connected to the base with at least one snap fit connector. A lock slide is disposed entirely within the lock housing. The hook of the lid extends into the lock housing when the lid is in the closed position. In the locked position, the lock slide engages the hook of the lid to prevent the lid from moving from the closed position to the open position. An opener for the container is adjustable to receive containers of different thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Michael S. Jaeb, Jesse D. Wells, Steve Casteel, Anthony Pepe
  • Patent number: 7614265
    Abstract: A lockable storage container includes a lock that is movable from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidentally move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: 7581419
    Abstract: A method for using a lockable storage container includes the steps of moving the lock from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidently move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
  • Publication number: 20080237072
    Abstract: A method for using a lockable storage container includes the steps of moving the lock from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidently move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
  • Publication number: 20080230412
    Abstract: A lockable storage container includes a lock that is movable from a locked position to an unlocked position while the lock is carried by the container. An indicator is used to indicate the status of the lock to the user. The lock is held in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidentally move back into the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: 7320235
    Abstract: A lockable media storage container includes a lock disposed within the lock reception cavity defined by the container. The lock may be moved from a locked position to an unlocked position while remaining disposed within the lock reception cavity. In one embodiment, the lock locks itself in the unlocked position so that it cannot accidently move back into the locked position. The lock includes a plurality of lock hooks extending from a common lock frame. A lock finger also extends from the common lock frame. The lock finger holds the lock in the locked position. A magnetic key is used to unlock the lock and move the lock slide to the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald M. Marsilio, Aaron McMahan, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: 6098666
    Abstract: A tubing assembly for conveying fluid under pressure such as from a source of air pressure in a vehicle to an airbrake system of the vehicle. The assembly includes a flexible first and second tubing member, each having an outer surface and extending axially from a forward distal end to a rearward distal end. The first tubing member is wound intermediate the forward and the rearward distal end thereof radially about a generally cylindrical surface to define a first expandable, self-retracting coil portion having a plurality of first turns. The second tubing member, in turn, is wound intermediate the forward and the rearward distal end thereof radially about the cylindrical space to define a second expandable, self-retracting coil portion disposed within the curve of the cylindrical surface space as extending parallel to the first coil portion and as having a plurality of second turns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Jesse D. Wells, Andrew C. Brunn
  • Patent number: D532989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventor: Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: D546660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald K. Burdett, Kevin Kirtz, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: D551877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Kirtz, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: D558501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Kirtz, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: D567533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Kirtz, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: D578801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Kirtz, Jesse D. Wells