Patents by Inventor Mark D. Kiel

Mark D. Kiel 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 CLOSURE AND SPOUT
    Publication number: 20150014370
    Abstract: A dispensing closure for a flowable product, the closure comprising means for causing a varying product discharge direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Mark D. Kiel, Richard J. Page, Thomas O'Connor
  • Resealable containers having internal roller surface
    Patent number: 8281952
    Abstract: A container incorporating an integral roller surface for use with a roller-type liquid applicator. The roller surface may be movable from a first, operational position to a second, access position. The floor of the container may be sloped so that a well forms at a particular location, e.g., at or near one end of the container. The roller surface preferably provides access to the well during use. When the roller surface is moved to the second, access position, the sloped floor of the container may provide a second roller surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Robellard, Steven D. Person, Gary F. Prokop, Randall P. Bell, Mark D. Kiel, Allen B. McKittrick
  • Drinking cup identification method and system comprising individal identifying indicia associated with each cup in a group of identical cups so as to facilitate visual discrimation of one cup form another
    Publication number: 20080217198
    Abstract: According to the invention, an identification system for disposable drinking cups is provided, which system comprises an identification system for a plurality of disposable drinking cups, said drinking cups being made from plastic, plastic composites, bio-based materials, fiber-based materials or other configurable materials, each of the drinking cups being provided with a unique identifying indicia by way of selection from a plurality of indicia, said indicia being a plurality of distinct areas associated with said cup, each area being configurable from an original condition to a visibly different condition, wherein said plurality of distinct areas are depressible dimples, blisters, or other raised surfaces, and wherein depressing said distinct area configures said area to said visibly different condition and whereas each area provides a unique identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel L. Doeden, Mark D. Kiel, Robert Coon
  • Resealable containers having internal roller surface
    Publication number: 20040226958
    Abstract: A container incorporating an integral roller surface for use with a roller-type liquid applicator. The roller surface may be movable from a first, operational position to a second, access position. The floor of the container may be sloped so that a well forms at a particular location, e.g., at or near one end of the container. The roller surface preferably provides access to the well during use. When the roller surface is moved to the second, access position, the sloped floor of the container may provide a second roller surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: James R. Robellard, Steven D. Person, Gary F. Prokop, Randall P. Bell, Mark D. Kiel, Allen B. McKittrick
  • Liquid container with lid
    Patent number: D518265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary F. Prokop, Randall P. Bell, Mark D. Kiel
  • Liquid container with flip-up surface
    Patent number: D524003
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary F. Prokop, Randall P. Bell, Mark D. Kiel
  • Liquid container with suspended surface
    Patent number: D524501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary F. Prokop, Randall P. Bell, Mark D. Kiel