Patents by Inventor Justin Alan Ellsworth

Justin Alan Ellsworth 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: 10716385
    Abstract: A dispensing package comprising one or more jackets, a screw assembly, and a movable elevator platform; the screw assembly comprising a spindle comprising two external thread portions, which allows for a quick first turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nathaniel David Thulin, Justin Alan Ellsworth, Nathan Daniel Grubbs
  • Patent number: 10687602
    Abstract: A dispensing package comprising one or more jackets, a screw assembly, and a movable elevator platform; the screw assembly comprising a spindle comprising two external thread portions, which allows for a quick first turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nathaniel David Thulin, Justin Alan Ellsworth, Nathan Daniel Grubbs
  • Patent number: 10625927
    Abstract: A dispensing package, the dispensing package includes a longitudinal axis; a shell including a chamber disposed within the shell, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first plurality of shell protrusions extending upwardly away from the first end, and a second plurality of shell protrusions extending downwardly in a direction opposite the first plurality of shell protrusions; a screw assembly including a screw base disposed adjacent to the first end and rotatably associated with the shell, a spindle extending from the screw base through the bottom wall into the chamber coaxial to the longitudinal axis of the package; and an elevator platform movably engaged to the spindle of the screw assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Justin Alan Ellsworth, Timothy David Reichling, Sheena Marie Mahrle, Karen Elizabeth Lomison
  • Patent number: 10517373
    Abstract: A dispensing package for a consumer care product is provided having a product chamber with an inner surface, a major axis and a minor axis. The dispensing package has a movable elevator platform having a coupling sleeve with a non-threaded section and a threaded section along an inner surface. The dispensing package also has a screw assembly with a spindle that supports threads; a seal extending around the circumference of the spindle; a threaded first portion coupled to the threaded section along the inner surface of the moveable elevator platform; and a non-threaded second portion. The seal frictionally engages with the non-threaded section of the coupling sleeve and the movable elevator platform advances along an axis from a first fill volume position to a second fill volume position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Justin Alan Ellsworth, Kerry Lloyd Weaver, Christopher Eugene Bates, Christopher Lawrence Smith, Richard Lawrence Horstman, Julie OiLun Lim, Ricky V. Retherford, John Joseph Rego, Timothy David Reichling
  • Patent number: 10315832
    Abstract: A dispensing package includes a longitudinal axis; a shell that includes a chamber disposed in the shell, a first end, a plurality of shell protrusions extending downwardly from the first end, and a second end opposite the first end; a screw assembly including a protrusion extending from the screw assembly, the protrusion of the screw assembly constructed to engage at least one of the plurality of shell protrusions, a screw base disposed adjacent to the first end and rotatably associated with the shell, and a spindle extending from coaxially to the longitudinal axis from the screw base through the bottom wall into the chamber, wherein the spindle includes threads disposed about an outer surface of the spindle; and an elevator platform threadably engaged to the threads of the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Justin Alan Ellsworth, Timothy David Reichling, Sheena Marie Mahrle, Karen Elizabeth Lomison
  • Publication number: 20190110576
    Abstract: A dispensing package comprising one or more jackets, a screw assembly, and a movable elevator platform; the screw assembly comprising a spindle comprising two external thread portions, which allows for a quick first turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Nathaniel David Thulin, Justin Alan Ellsworth, Nathan Daniel Grubbs
  • Publication number: 20190110575
    Abstract: A dispensing package comprising one or more jackets, a screw assembly, and a movable elevator platform; the screw assembly comprising a spindle comprising two external thread portions, which allows for a quick first turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Nathaniel David Thulin, Justin Alan Ellsworth, Nathan Daniel Grubbs
  • Publication number: 20180086542
    Abstract: A dispensing package includes a longitudinal axis; a shell that includes a chamber disposed in the shell, a first end, a plurality of shell protrusions extending downwardly from the first end, and a second end opposite the first end; a screw assembly including a protrusion extending from the screw assembly, the protrusion of the screw assembly constructed to engage at least one of the plurality of shell protrusions, a screw base disposed adjacent to the first end and rotatably associated with the shell, and a spindle extending from coaxially to the longitudinal axis from the screw base through the bottom wall into the chamber, wherein the spindle includes threads disposed about an outer surface of the spindle; and an elevator platform threadably engaged to the threads of the spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Justin Alan ELLSWORTH, Timothy David REICHLING, Sheena Marie MAHRLE, Karen Elizabeth LOMISON
  • Publication number: 20180086541
    Abstract: A dispensing package, the dispensing package includes a longitudinal axis; a shell including a chamber disposed within the shell, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first plurality of shell protrusions extending upwardly away from the first end, and a second plurality of shell protrusions extending downwardly in a direction opposite the first plurality of shell protrusions; a screw assembly including a screw base disposed adjacent to the first end and rotatably associated with the shell, a spindle extending from the screw base through the bottom wall into the chamber coaxial to the longitudinal axis of the package; and an elevator platform movably engaged to the spindle of the screw assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Justin Alan ELLSWORTH, Timothy David REICHLING, Sheena Marie MAHRLE, Karen Elizabeth LOMISON
  • Patent number: 9867445
    Abstract: An array of consumer care products is provided having a first dispensing package and a second dispensing package each having a product chamber with a top opening; an upper dispensing end having a top edge; a major axis, a minor axis, and a sidewall; a top ridged opening at the upper dispensing end of the product chamber, and an outer cap. The first dispensing package also has a seal component that covers the top opening. The second dispensing package also has a perforated dome cover that covers the top opening. The outer caps of the first dispensing package and the second dispensing package are interchangeable with each other. The dispensing packages may have the same source identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Justin Alan Ellsworth, Kerry Lloyd Weaver, Christopher Lawrence Smith, Richard Lawrence Horstman, Julie OiLun Lim, Ricky V. Retherford, John Joseph Rego, Tim David Reichling
  • Patent number: 9820551
    Abstract: A consumer care product includes a dispensing package. The dispensing package includes a product chamber and an outer jacket surrounding the product chamber. The product chamber includes a movable elevator platform operatively associated with a spindle of a screw assembly. The product chamber or the outer jacket includes a ratchet non-removably associated with the outer jacket or the product chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Justin Alan Ellsworth, Kerry Lloyd Weaver, Christopher Lawrence Smith, Richard Lawrence Horstman, Julie OiLun Lim, Ricky V. Retherford, John Joseph Rego, Timothy David Reichling
  • Patent number: 9795206
    Abstract: A dispensing package for a consumer care product is provided, having a product chamber and an outer jacket. The product chamber has an upper dispensing end; an inner surface; an outer surface; a top ridged opening at the upper dispending end of the product chamber on the outer surface; a major axis and a minor axis. At least a portion of the project chamber has a thickness “t” from about 0.45 mm to about 1.2 mm. The outer jacket has an inside surface; an outside surface; an upper end, a major axis and a minor axis. At least a portion of the outer jacket has a thickness “T” from about 0.45 mm to about 1.2 mm. The outer jacket at least partially surrounds the product chamber and attaches to the product chamber. A consumer care composition may be disposed in the product chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Justin Alan Ellsworth, Kerry Lloyd Weaver, Christopher Eugene Bates, Christopher Lawrence Smith, Richard Lawrence Horstman, Julie OiLun Lim, Ricky V. Retherford, John Joseph Rego, Timothy David Reichling
  • Publication number: 20160174683
    Abstract: An array of consumer care products is provided having a first dispensing package and a second dispensing package each having a product chamber with a top opening; an upper dispensing end having a top edge; a major axis, a minor axis, and a sidewall; a top ridged opening at the upper dispensing end of the product chamber, and an outer cap. The first dispensing package also has a seal component that covers the top opening. The second dispensing package also has a perforated dome cover that covers the top opening. The outer caps of the first dispensing package and the second dispensing package are interchangeable with each other. The dispensing packages may have the same source identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventor: Justin Alan ELLSWORTH
  • Publication number: 20160174685
    Abstract: A dispensing package for a consumer care product is provided having a product chamber with an inner surface, a major axis and a minor axis. The dispensing package has a movable elevator platform having a coupling sleeve with a non-threaded section and a threaded section along an inner surface. The dispensing package also has a screw assembly with a spindle that supports threads; a seal extending around the circumference of the spindle; a threaded first portion coupled to the threaded section along the inner surface of the moveable elevator platform; and a non-threaded second portion. The seal frictionally engages with the non-threaded section of the coupling sleeve and the movable elevator platform advances along an axis from a first fill volume position to a second fill volume position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventor: Justin Alan ELLSWORTH
  • Publication number: 20160174686
    Abstract: A movable elevator platform for use in a dispensing package is provided, the movable elevator platform having a coupling sleeve capable of engaging a screw assembly and a rim surrounding the coupling sleeve, said rim being non-removably attached to the coupling sleeve and including a flange. The movable elevator platform has a vertical contact surface area and a horizontal contact surface area. About 20% to about 90% of the horizontal contact surface area is located on the flange, and the flange has a width that does not exceed about 8.5 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventor: Justin Alan ELLSWORTH
  • Publication number: 20160174687
    Abstract: A consumer care product is disclosed. The consumer care product includes a dispensing package. The dispensing package includes a product chamber and an outer jacket surrounding the product chamber. The product chamber includes a movable elevator platform operatively associated with a spindle of a screw assembly. The product chamber or the outer jacket includes a ratchet non-removably associated with the outer jacket or the product chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventor: Justin Alan ELLSWORTH
  • Publication number: 20160174684
    Abstract: A dispensing package for a consumer care product is provided, having a product chamber and an outer jacket. The product chamber has an upper dispensing end; an inner surface; an outer surface; a top ridged opening at the upper dispending end of the product chamber on the outer surface; a major axis and a minor axis. At least a portion of the project chamber has a thickness “t” from about 0.45 mm to about 1.2 mm. The outer jacket has an inside surface; an outside surface; an upper end, a major axis and a minor axis. At least a portion of the outer jacket has a thickness “T” from about 0.45 mm to about 1.2 mm. The outer jacket at least partially surrounds the product chamber and attaches to the product chamber. A consumer care composition may be disposed in the product chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventor: Justin Alan ELLSWORTH
  • Patent number: D732976
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Justin Alan Ellsworth, Lauren May Althaus, Brendan James Leach, Kerry Lloyd Weaver
  • Patent number: D758881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Justin Alan Ellsworth, Lauren May Althaus, Brendan James Leach, Kerry Lloyd Weaver
  • Patent number: D810568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Justin Alan Ellsworth, Timothy David Reichling, Sheena Marie Mahrle, Christopher Eugene Bates