Patents by Inventor Mary M. Hoagland

Mary M. Hoagland 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: 20150259107
    Abstract: Described are kits, comprising at least two dissolvable films, and a container for receiving and storing the dissolvable films, comprising a lid, a bottom portion, and a hinging means connecting the lid to the bottom portion, wherein the lid and the bottom portion move between an open position for accessing the dissolvable films, and a closed position where the lid and the bottom portion sealingly engage through a discontinuous system, comprising a set of corresponding grooves on the lid and the bottom portion, and cooperating surfaces disposed on the lid and the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Mary M. Hoagland
  • Patent number: 8720747
    Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing compressed fluid from a can through a valve stem of the can has a hollow tube with a channel extending through it from an entrance end to an opposing dispensing end, a connector defining a conduit therethrough that is in fluid communication with the channel of the hollow tube and that attaches to a valve stem of a can, a plug located within the channel of the hollow tube that forms a sealing configuration within the channel when pressed towards the dispensing end of the channel, and a sleeve that wraps at least partially around the hollow tube and that has a protrusion that upon activating the sleeve extends through the dispensing end of the hollow tube and prevents the plug from establishing a sealing configuration with the hollow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Mary M. Hoagland, Peter J. Schulz, Christopher J. Siler
  • Patent number: 8701945
    Abstract: A dispensing device (10) for dispensing compressed fluid from a can (100) through a valve stem (110) of the can, the dispensing device containing a hollow tube (20) defining a channel (22) there-through, a connector (40) defining a conduit (46) there-through that is in fluid communication with the channel of the hollow tube, a plug (30) located in the channel of the hollow tube that is able to move in the channel of the hollow tube and seal the hollow tube from fluid flow when pressed towards the dispensing end (24) of the hollow tube (22), a sealed port between the inside and outside of the dispensing device and a flexible and inelastic extension piece (50) attached to the plug and extending through the channel of the hollow tube and, optionally, the conduit of the connector then out from the dispensing device through the sealed port and capable of attaching to a can (100) to which the dispensing device (100) is connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Mary M. Hoagland, Peter J. Schulz, Christopher J. Siler
  • Publication number: 20130320045
    Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing compressed fluid from a can through a valve stem of the can has a hollow tube with a channel extending through it from an entrance end to an opposing dispensing end, a connector defining a conduit therethrough that is in fluid communication with the channel of the hollow tube and that attaches to a valve stem of a can, a plug located within the channel of the hollow tube that forms a sealing configuration within the channel when pressed towards the dispensing end of the channel, and a sleeve that wraps at least partially around the hollow tube and that has a protrusion that upon activating the sleeve extends through the dispensing end of the hollow tube and prevents the plug from establishing a sealing configuration with the hollow tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Mary M. Hoagland, Peter J. Schulz, Christopher J. Siler
  • Publication number: 20130320044
    Abstract: A dispensing device (10) for dispensing compressed fluid from a can (100) through a valve stem (110) of the can, the dispensing device containing a hollow tube (20) defining a channel (22) there-through, a connector (40) defining a conduit (46) there-through that is in fluid communication with the channel of the hollow tube, a plug (30) located in the channel of the hollow tube that is able to move in the channel of the hollow tube and seal the hollow tube from fluid flow when pressed towards the dispensing end (24) of the hollow tube (22), a sealed port between the inside and outside of the dispensing device and a flexible and inelastic extension piece (50) attached to the plug and extending through the channel of the hollow tube and, optionally, the conduit of the connector then out from the dispensing device through the sealed port and capable of attaching to a can (100) to which the dispensing device (100) is connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Mary M. Hoagland, Peter J. Schulz, Christopher J. Siler
  • Patent number: 8425773
    Abstract: The disclosure describes end cap assemblies adapted for interconnecting filtration elements in end-to-end relationship and including means for selectively preventing relative rotation between adjacent end caps once engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Diego Bonta, Mary M. Hoagland
  • Publication number: 20110042294
    Abstract: The disclosure describes end cap assemblies adapted for interconnecting filtration elements in end-to-end relationship and including means for selectively preventing relative rotation between adjacent end caps once engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Diego Bonta, Mary M. Hoagland
  • Patent number: 6719381
    Abstract: A protective enclosure is disclosed that provides protection and energy management for a sensitive or fragile part or device that can be enclosed. The enclosure comprises one or more rigid structural components and one or more soft touch surface components from which one or more ribs originate and pass through the rigid structural component(s) to provide the energy management for the part or device when it is enclosed. The soft touch surface and rib material can be a low modulus, plastic material such as a thermoplastic elastomer and can optionally be foamed to provide further softness for the soft touch surface effect and/or for the energy management needs in the pass through ribs. Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a particularly suitable thermoplastic. It has also been found that the protective enclosure can be designed to utilize the soft touch component to provide a substantially continuous liquid and dust resistant seal for any moveable or removable structural components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Cleereman, Michael E. Hus, Jeffrey D. Wenzel, Joseph A. Langmaid, Frank J. Flavin, Mary M. Hoagland
  • Publication number: 20020195910
    Abstract: A protective sealable transparent membrane comprised of a film and a frame which is suspended above a touch screen of a personal electronic device encased in a protective enclosure. The protective sealable transparent membrane allows activation of the touch screen, scratch resistance and a water and dust tight seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Michael E. Hus, Jeffrey D. Wenzel, Robert J. Cleereman, Joseph A. Langmaid, Curt E. Peterson, Frank J. Flavin, Mary M. Hoagland
  • Publication number: 20020195909
    Abstract: The present invention is a protective enclosure that provides protection and energy management for a sensitive or fragile part or device that can be enclosed. The enclosure comprises one or more rigid structural components and one or more soft touch surface components from which one or more ribs originate and pass through the rigid structural component(s) to provide the energy management for the part or device when it is enclosed. The soft touch surface and rib material can be a low modulus, plastic material such as a thermoplastic elastomer and can optionally be foamed to provide further softness for the soft touch surface effect and/or for the energy management needs in the pass through ribs. Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a particularly suitable thermoplastic. It has also been found that the protective enclosure can be designed to utilize the soft touch component to provide a substantially continuous liquid and dust resistant seal for any moveable or removable structural components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Robert J. Cleereman, Michael E. Hus, Jeffrey D. Wenzel, Joseph A. Langmaid, Frank J. Flavin, Mary M. Hoagland
  • Patent number: 6367646
    Abstract: A battery box for holding a single battery includes a one-piece container portion to receive a battery therein and a one-piece, vented lid releasably attached to the container portion through a latching arrangement. The container portion has a base with a raised portion for supporting the battery and at least one depression for receiving battery acid. Four walls extend from the base with opposed side walls including latching components. The lid has at least one extension spaced from an associated wall of the container portion adapted to accommodate battery cables or the like. Each lid vent includes a snap-on vent cover. A pair of handles attached to the container portion is attached to a pair of elongated ribs for distributing forces between the handle and the end wall. A pair of grooves in the base extend between opposed walls and are adapted to receive a strap therein on an exterior of the battery box and form the raised area and adjacent depressions in the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Erie Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Mary M. Hoagland, Paul C. Roche, William Knight Nook
  • Patent number: 5502858
    Abstract: A sponge mop head including a support plate for supporting a sponge and a wringer plate pivotally attached to a front edge of the support plate. A planar extension plate portion is provided extending rearwardly from the support plate such that a sponge will be substantially fully compressed between the wringer plate and the support plate and extension plate portion during a wringing operation. In addition, a handle mounting socket is provided located rearwardly of the support plate for facilitating use of the mop in low overhang areas, and to accommodate a wringer plate large enough to fully cover a compressed sponge during a wringing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Vining Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary M. Hoagland, Diana W. Juratovac
  • Patent number: D357587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Vining Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary M. Hoagland
  • Patent number: D358034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Vining Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Mary M. Hoagland
  • Patent number: D358491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Vining Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary M. Hoagland
  • Patent number: D359625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Vining Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary M. Hoagland
  • Patent number: D359854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Vining Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary M. Hoagland
  • Patent number: D360986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Vining Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary M. Hoagland
  • Patent number: D361894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Vining Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary M. Hoagland
  • Patent number: D367136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignee: Vining Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary M. Hoagland, Diana W. Juratovac