Patents by Inventor Michael Akin

Michael Akin 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).

  • Patent number: 11311006
    Abstract: A container for fluid, including a container housing, a button atop the container housing, an overcap at least partially enclosing the button, the overcap having an orifice to allow flow of the fluid and an aperture for facilitating actuation of the button, the overcap further having a projecting member, and a fitting member disposed at least partially circumferentially about the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: CLARKE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert G. States, III, Harbinder Singh Pordal, David Andrews Parrott, Jeffrey Michael Akins, Anthony Kevin Magro, Scott A. Lazar
  • Publication number: 20190124911
    Abstract: A container for fluid, including a container housing, a button atop the container housing, an overcap at least partially enclosing the button, the overcap having an orifice to allow flow of the fluid and an aperture for facilitating actuation of the button, the overcap further having a projecting member, and a fitting member disposed at least partially circumferentially about the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: ROBERT G. STATES, III, HARBINDER SINGH PORDAL, DAVID ANDREWS PARROTT, JEFFREY MICHAEL AKINS, A. KEVIN MAGRO, SCOTT A. LAZAR
  • Patent number: 10226037
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a fluid dispensing device comprises a housing and a fluid moving device associated with the housing. The housing includes an interior surface defining a passage extending at least between an emission end and at least one aperture configured to facilitate entry of a fluid into the passage. The housing further includes a mounting apparatus adjacent the aperture and adapted to receive a fluid source. The fluid moving device is operable to develop air flow in the passage, wherein the aperture is disposed downstream of the fluid moving device and upstream of the emission end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Clarke Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. States, III, Harbinder Singh Pordal, David Andrew Parrott, Jeffrey Michael Akins, Anthony Kevin Magro, Scott A. Lazar
  • Publication number: 20160279652
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a fluid dispensing device comprises a housing and a fluid moving device associated with the housing. The housing includes an interior surface defining a passage extending at least between an emission end and at least one aperture configured to facilitate entry of a fluid into the passage. The housing further includes a mounting apparatus adjacent the aperture and adapted to receive a fluid source. The fluid moving device is operable to develop air flow in the passage, wherein the aperture is disposed downstream of the fluid moving device and upstream of the emission end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Robert G. States, III, Harbinder Singh Pordal, David Andrew Parrott, Jeffrey Michael Akins, A. Kevin Magro, Scott A. Lazar
  • Publication number: 20070024048
    Abstract: A scrapbook component customizing system includes a scrapbook cover having a cavity and a group of interchangeable inserts that may alternatively be placed in the cavity to customize the appearance of the scrapbook according to the contents of the book. The system provides a variety of different inserts to allow for many different possible finished scrapbook appearances, and the size, shape and design of the inserts is coordinated with the scrapbook cover so that the scrapbook presents a pleasing finished appearance when the selected insert is installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: THE CHILCOTE COMPANY
    Inventor: Michael Akin
  • Patent number: 5906390
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes a vehicle part (16) with a structural portion (44) and a trim portion (50) covering the structural portion (44). An air bag module (30) is located within a deployment opening (56) in the trim portion (50) of the vehicle part (16). A deployment structure (70) closes the deployment opening (56). The deployment structure (70) consists of a single, continuous body of molded plastic material, and includes a deployment door (78 or 80) partially bounded by a stress riser (82) in the plastic material. The module (30) is mounted on the structural portion (44) of the vehicle part (16). The deployment structure (70) is fully supported on the vehicle part (16) by the trim portion (50) separately from the module (30) and the structural portion (44).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert I. Phillion, Edward F. Elmer, Robert F. McGee, John P. Wallner, Bonnie L. Maier, Michael Akins