Patents by Inventor M. Deeds

M. Deeds 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).

  • Publication number: 20100327022
    Abstract: A dispensing system for dispensing material from a container having an opening secured by a cap through which material from the container is dispensed. The dispensing system comprises a dispenser defining a receptacle shaped to receive the container and a retainer releasably engagable with the cap, wherein the retainer is engagable with the cap via a releasable and resiliently deformable connection providing resistance against withdrawal of the container from the receptacle. In some embodiments, an aperture defined in the retainer is shaped and dimensioned to receive a portion of the cap. In some embodiments, a portion of the retainer is resiliently deformable, and at least partially defines the resiliently deformable connection. In some embodiments, the portion of the retainer is a protrusion extending in a direction toward the receptacle. In some embodiments, the releasable and resiliently deformable connection provides a snap fit engagement between the retainer and the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventor: Rinely M. Deeds
  • Publication number: 20070194056
    Abstract: A metering and dispensing closure for a container wherein two rotatable disks rotate in conjunction with a stationary cap member to afford accurate measuring of a powder material and dispensing of it. The disks and the container cap afford a consistent measuring of the powder material, as well as provide a variety of drive members which can be utilized with the dispensing closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Tyson Webster, M. Deeds, James Livingston, Andy Swain, Christopher Webb, Shirley Webb, David Holden, Kenneth Bird
  • Publication number: 20070187433
    Abstract: A metering and dispensing closure for a container wherein two rotatable disks rotate in conjunction with a stationary cap member to afford accurate measuring of a powder material and dispensing of it. The disks and the container cap afford a consistent measuring of the powder material, as well as provide a variety of drive members which can be utilized with the dispensing closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Tyson Webster, M. Deeds, James Livingston, Andy Swain, David Holden, Kenneth Bird
  • Publication number: 20050247742
    Abstract: A metering and dispensing closure for a container wherein two rotatable disks rotate in conjunction with a stationary cap member to afford accurate measuring of a powder material and dispensing of it. The disks and the container cap afford a consistent measuring of the powder material, as well as provide a variety of drive members which can be utilized with the dispensing closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: James Livingston, M. Deeds
  • Patent number: 6739779
    Abstract: A fabric repair coloring device and associated method of using the device to coloring unwanted bleached out spots on fabric. The device comprises a plurality of cartridges, an elongated cylindrical casing, a manifold, a rotating cap, and a conical applicator tip. These elements of the device are interconnected to allow a user to select a desired dye color or to mix a plurality of dyes together prior to precisely applying the mixed dyes onto the unwanted bleached out spots on a piece of fabric. The method comprises the steps of finding, obtaining, pressing, pushing, releasing, twisting, wiping, and withdrawing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Inventor: Suzanne M. Deeds