Patents by Inventor Nelson Simkins

Nelson Simkins 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: 20070199949
    Abstract: A towelette dispenser is provided with an integrally molded lid. The lid has a central aperture for allowing access to a roll of towelettes maintained within a tub receiving the lid therein. The separation bar bridges the aperture, and provides a rip fence in the form of a fingered thimble that is angled with respect to the lid as a whole. The thimble is offset near one edge of the annular opening so that a user may make access to the back side thereof to thread an edge of the leading towelette through the thimble without having to remove the lid from the tub. A well is provided in the smaller portion of the aperture and a cap for the lid is provided with a stuffer tab to urge the leading edge of the next towelette into the well when the cap is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventor: Nelson Simkins
  • Publication number: 20070023453
    Abstract: A personal squeeze bottle dispenser has a clamshell housing adapted to receive a squeeze bottle having a push/pull dispensing valve. A slide mechanism is received within the housing and has a collar at one end engaging the push/pull valve, and a spring at the other end to effect automatic return of the slide mechanism upon termination of a dispensing cycle. The spring biases the push/pull valve to the closed position. The clamshell housing is configured with an opening for a thumb pad of the slide mechanism to achieve opening of the push/pull valve and accommodating pressure upon the squeeze bottle. An opening on the backside of the housing, opposite the thumb pad, is also provided to allow the user's fingers to access the squeeze bottle for the application of dispensing force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: Nelson Simkins
  • Publication number: 20060186140
    Abstract: Personal dispensers include collapsible containers that are associated with pump mechanisms for dispensing fluid from within the collapsible containers. The pump mechanisms are preferable selectively operable to dispense a unit dose of fluid. The collapsible containers are sealed such that they lose volume as fluid is dispensed. Clips and housing members for holding and wearing the personal dispensers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Kanfer, Richard Sayers, Nelson Simkins
  • Patent number: 6695371
    Abstract: An attachment assembly for attaching a container to a support, such as a tether or lanyard, includes a flexible body releasably attachable to the neck of the container and a flexible clip disposed on the body for releasable attachment to the support. A plate also depends from the body of the assembly for engagement with the body of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Nelson Simkins
  • Patent number: 6481590
    Abstract: A carrier for a container capable of attachment to a strap, key ring or other support includes a flexible body sized so as to releasably receive the container. The body has a loop or hook projecting from one end for engagement with the support and a through opening in the opposed end for receipt of the neck of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Nelson Simkins
  • Patent number: D448298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Inventor: Nelson Simkins
  • Patent number: D476569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: Nelson Simkins