Patents by Inventor Maitland R. Edwards

Maitland R. Edwards 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).

  • Dispensing system and method for dispensing a concentrated product and container for use therewith
    Patent number: 6105638
    Abstract: A dispensing system and method of dispensing utilize a container housing a concentrated product which is filled with a diluent to form a use dilution, then is subsequently installed into a dispenser having means for automatically opening the container to (give the dispenser access to the use dilution. The container includes a cap disposed thereon with a pierceable member that permits access to the interior cavity of the container when pierced. The cap is removable to permit the container to be filled with a diluent prior to installation in the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Maitland R. Edwards, Dale W. Groth, Eric R. Balz
  • Dispensing system and method for dispensing a concentrated product and container for use therewith
    Patent number: 5853034
    Abstract: A dispensing system and method of dispensing utilize a container housing a concentrated product which is filled with a diluent to form a use dilution, then is subsequently installed into a dispenser having means for automatically opening the container to give the dispenser access to the use dilution. The container includes a cap disposed thereon with a pierceable member that permits access to the interior cavity of the container when pierced. The cap is removable to permit the container to be filled with diluent prior to installation in the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Maitland R. Edwards, Dale W. Groth, Eric R. Balz