Patents by Inventor Matthew Joseph Saxton
Matthew Joseph Saxton 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).
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Patent number: 10827860Abstract: A collar having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The closed lower end may have a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface defines at least one channel. A fastener portion may be provided on the collar.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Publication number: 20200339343Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 10710799Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 10618727Abstract: A flexible diaper pail having a container that is adapted to stand upright. The container may have a flexible sheet, a cover, a base, a flap and an odor barrier. The cover may be attached to a first upper end of the flexible sheet, while the base may be attached to a second lower end of the flexible sheet. The cover may have a flap pivotably attached thereto, such that the flap is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The cover may further have an opening and an odor barrier disposed in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Munchkin Inc.Inventors: Agnes Yena Lee, Sung Yun Chan, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 10493002Abstract: A modular pacifier assembly having a modular mouth guard assembly including a nipple. The modular mouth guard assembly includes a mouth guard shield and a removable mouth guard plate that interconnects into the mouth guard shield.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Munchkin Inc.Inventors: Sung Yun Chan, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Publication number: 20190177082Abstract: A flexible diaper pail having a container that is adapted to stand upright. The container may have a flexible sheet, a cover, a base, a flap and an odor barrier. The cover may be attached to a first upper end of the flexible sheet, while the base may be attached to a second lower end of the flexible sheet. The cover may have a flap pivotably attached thereto, such that the flap is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The cover may further have an opening and an odor barrier disposed in the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Agnes Yena LEE, Sung Yun CHAN, Kevin Douglas JOHNSON, Matthew Joseph SAXTON
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Publication number: 20190021532Abstract: A collar having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The closed lower end may have a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface defines at least one channel. A fastener portion may be provided on the collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Mark A. HATHERILL, Kevin Douglas JOHNSON, Matthew Joseph SAXTON
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Patent number: 10165878Abstract: A non-spill container having a collar and seal assembly from which drinking can occur at any location around a rim of the collar and seal assembly. The collar has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The open upper end is proximate to and includes the upper end of a side wall, an upper perimeter and a rim. The closed lower end has a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface has at least one radial protrusion is disposed radially adjacent to the support surface to define at least one channel. A fastener assembly is provided on an external wall of the collar.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Publication number: 20180290828Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 10086996Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 10080707Abstract: A pacifier assembly including a compressible pacifier, a cover, a clip and a strap. The compressible pacifier has a nipple with a radial base which is secured between a ring and a handle. The cover is adapted to be secured to the compressible pacifier while the clip is adapted to be fastened to a general object. The strap is attached to the clip at a first end and the compressible pacifier at a second end.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Nairi Khachikian, Sung Yun Chan, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 10053284Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 9994393Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Publication number: 20180042415Abstract: A non-spill container having a collar and seal assembly from which drinking can occur at any location around a rim of the collar and seal assembly. The collar has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The open upper end is proximate to and includes the upper end of a side wall, an upper perimeter and a rim. The closed lower end has a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface has at least one radial protrusion is disposed radially adjacent to the support surface to define at least one channel. A fastener assembly is provided on an external wall of the collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: Munchkin Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 9888796Abstract: A non-spill container having a collar and seal assembly from which drinking can occur at any location around a rim of the collar and seal assembly. The collar has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The open upper end is proximate to and includes the upper end of a side wall, an upper perimeter and a rim. The closed lower end has a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface has at least one radial protrusion is disposed radially adjacent to the support surface to define at least one channel. A fastener assembly is provided on an external wall of the collar.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 9814654Abstract: A compressible pacifier having a nipple, a conical protective sleeve and a handle. The protective sleeve has a first end connected to the nipple and a second end which covers the nursing end of the nipple when in an extended position. The handle is connected to the first end of the protective sleeve. While the protective sleeve is in a retracted position, a second end of the sleeve is concentrically disposed over the first end of the sleeve thereby exposing the nursing end of the nipple for use by an infant.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.Inventor: Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Publication number: 20170319439Abstract: A modular pacifier assembly having a modular mouth guard assembly including a nipple. The modular mouth guard assembly includes a mouth guard shield and a removable mouth guard plate that interconnects into the mouth guard shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Sung Yun CHAN, Matthew Joseph SAXTON
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Patent number: 9801481Abstract: A non-spill collar and valve assembly having a collar and a seal. The collar comprising an internal wall having a support surface and one or more passage therethrough. The internal wall having a frustoconical shape with an open upper end that extends downward and inwardly into a closed lower end with a projection extending outward therefrom and a fastener assembly provided opposite the internal wall. The internal wall further comprises a support surface provided along an inner surface of the open upper end having one or more protrusions disposed radially adjacent to the support surface defining one or more channels. One or more passages are disposed through the internal wall to channel a fluid at a desired flow rate. The seal has a first surface substantially similar to a shape of the internal wall is also provided. The seal has a blind bore recess on a lower surface for receiving and securing the projection therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 9802756Abstract: A cassette for use in dispensing a pleated tubing within a waste container. The cassette including an annular body having a generally U shaped housing with a central cylindrical core. An annular cover extends inward over the annular body defining a gap. The cover is secured to the body and at least one elongated boss is disposed on an outer surface of the cassette. The elongated boss extends is adapted to receive a key element capable of rotating, or preventing rotation of the cassette.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Mark A. Hatherill, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Publication number: 20170295968Abstract: A non-spill container having a collar and seal assembly from which drinking can occur at any location around a rim of the collar and seal assembly. The collar has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The open upper end is proximate to and includes the upper end of a side wall, an upper perimeter and a rim. The closed lower end has a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface has at least one radial protrusion is disposed radially adjacent to the support surface to define at least one channel. A fastener assembly is provided on an external wall of the collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton