Patents by Inventor John Kinsley

John Kinsley 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).

  • Tamper-evident, tamper-resistant closure
    Patent number: 5090583
    Abstract: A tamper-evident, tamper-resistant closure for an open neck container having a detachable closure cap that is adapted to open and close the dispenser end. A breakaway tether is integrally molded to the closure cap and a first closure ring which fits within the closure cap and around the container neck. A second tether is integrally formed with the closure cap and a second closure ring. The breakaway tether will rupture if this container is tampered with. Also the breakaway tether may be broken when the contents of the container is to be used. The second tether securely maintains the closure cap attached to the main closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignee: Magenta Corporation
    Inventors: Richard W. Hoffman, John Kinsley, Michael Illenberger