Patents by Inventor John K. Clay
John K. Clay 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).
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Patent number: 11684037Abstract: A container is disclosed for maintaining, shipping and dispensing granular material such as but not limited to pet food. The container includes an aperture in the bottom which is sealed with a pull tab until the material is ready for dispensing. An automated dispenser of such granular materials is also disclosed such that an insert in a drawer located below an aperture in the dispenser controls the amount of material that is dispensed from the container that sits atop the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Product Ventures, Ltd.Inventors: Peter Brian Clarke, John K Clay, Trond Erik Tollefsen
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Publication number: 20210144962Abstract: A container is disclosed for maintaining, shipping and dispensing granular material such as but not limited to pet food. The container includes an aperture in the bottom which is sealed with a pull tab until the material is ready for dispensing. An automated dispenser of such granular materials is also disclosed such that an insert in a drawer located below an aperture in the dispenser controls the amount of material that is dispensed from the container that sits atop the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Product Ventures, Ltd.Inventors: Peter Brian Clarke, John K. Clay, Trond Erik Tollefsen
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Patent number: 8623289Abstract: A non-reusable, locking container for sterilizing and storing surgical materials and presenting surgical materials in a sterilized condition. The non-reusable, locking sterilization container includes a tray, a lid, a permeable filter, a non-reusable lock and a frangible release that limit the container to only a single sterilization cycle or single use.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Cesa, Laureen C. Clark, John K. Clay, Steven Scott Friderich, Sean P. Gorman, David Hernandez, Denise E. O'Connor, Corinna Schwarz, Tara Denise Smith, James Troy Starkey, Daniel P. Sterling
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Patent number: 8210399Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having a sidewall with first and second axial ends. A container has first and second end portions with the second end portion engaged with the housing such that the container extends from the first axial end of the housing. A plunger having first and second sides is disposed in the interior cavity of the container. The interior cavity of the container and the first side of the base cooperatively define a product cavity. The interior cavity of the container and the second side of the base cooperatively define an air cavity. A valve mechanism is in engagement with the second end portion of the container. The valve mechanism includes a nozzle defining an orifice and an accumulator defining a pumping chamber. The pumping chamber is adapted to receive a portion of the product in the container. A piston is selectively slidable in the pumping chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Kerstin M. Olson, Harry F. Bogen, Edmund Farmer, Troy Starkey, John K. Clay
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Patent number: 8182440Abstract: The present invention provides a dialysis machine that is readily moved by a patient, nurse or other operator. A display is provided on the front of the machine, which displays and controls various dialysis functions. The display is robust, mounted directly to the body and includes an open area that can be grasped by a person to move the entire machine. The combination display/handle enables the person to move the machine from the front of same and from odd angles with respect to the machine.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Edward Cruz, John K. Clay, Mark Westcott
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Publication number: 20100154353Abstract: A non-reusable, locking container for sterilizing and storing surgical materials and presenting surgical materials in a sterilized condition. The non-reusable, locking sterilization container includes a tray, a lid, a permeable filter, a non-reusable lock and a frangible release that limit the container to only a single sterilization cycle or single use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Joseph A. Cesa, Laureen C. Clark, John K. Clay, Steven Scott Friderich, Sean P. Gorman, David Hernandez, Denise E. O'Connor, Corinna Schwarz, Tara Denise Smith, James Troy Starkey, Daniel P. Sterling
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Publication number: 20100132522Abstract: A trimmer having a trimmer housing is disclosed. In accordance with at least some embodiments, the trimmer housing includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion, the first housing portion being pivotally connected at least indirectly to the second housing portion. The trimmer additionally includes a cutting platform having a first platform connected at least indirectly to the first housing portion and a second platform connected at least indirectly to the second housing portion. The trimmer is configured wherein the second housing portion is substantially stationary and the first housing portion rotates approximately in a 180 degree range of motion from a close position to an open position, such that a flat and continuous cutting surface formed by the first and the second platforms is obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Michael E. Peterson, Amy Campagna, James E. McCay, John K. Clay, Javier Verdura
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Publication number: 20090140011Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having a sidewall with first and second axial ends. A container has first and second end portions with the second end portion engaged with the housing such that the container extends from the first axial end of the housing. A plunger having first and second sides is disposed in the interior cavity of the container. The interior cavity of the container and the first side of the base cooperatively define a product cavity. The interior cavity of the container and the second side of the base cooperatively define an air cavity. A valve mechanism is in engagement with the second end portion of the container. The valve mechanism includes a nozzle defining an orifice and an accumulator defining a pumping chamber. The pumping chamber is adapted to receive a portion of the product in the container. A piston is selectively slidable in the pumping chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Kerstin M. Olson, Harry F. Bogen, Edmund Farmer, Troy Starkey, John K. Clay
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Patent number: D540123Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: The Quaker Oats CompanyInventors: Jeffrey W. George, James Maki, Peter Clarke, John K. Clay
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Patent number: D540669Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: The Quaker Oats CompanyInventors: Jeffrey W. George, James Maki, Peter Clarke, John K. Clay
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Patent number: D542099Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: The Quaker Oats CompanyInventors: Jeffrey W. George, James Maki, Peter Clarke, John K. Clay
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Patent number: D547131Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: The Quaker Oats CompanyInventors: Jeffrey W. George, James Maki, Peter Clarke, John K. Clay
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Patent number: D560440Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: The Quaker Oats CompanyInventors: Jeffrey W. George, James Maki, Peter Clarke, John K. Clay
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Patent number: D607501Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Michael E. Peterson, Amy Campagna, James E. McCay, John K. Clay, Javier Verdura
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Patent number: D643739Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.Inventors: William Schmertz, Jr., Jonathan Lee, James Troy Starkey, John K. Clay, Javier Verdura
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Patent number: D660172Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: William Schmertz, Jr., Jonathan Lee, James Troy Starkey, John K. Clay, Javier Verdura
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Patent number: D660173Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: William Schmertz, Jr., Jonathan Lee, James Troy Starkey, John K. Clay, Javier Verdura
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Patent number: D660174Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: William Schmertz, Jr., Jonathan Lee, James Troy Starkey, John K. Clay, Javier Verdura
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Patent number: D751849Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: WhiteWave Services, Inc.Inventors: Gary Alan Dunham, Daniel P. Sterling, Ricardo F. Perez, John K. Clay, Bradley Kent Fulghum, Miguel Chapa, Jr.
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Patent number: D855320Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Brian S. Olschan, Jodi Farina, John K. Clay