Patents by Inventor Peter Piscopo

Peter Piscopo 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: 20220033164
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to beverage container (10) that includes a lower vessel (12) having a lower vessel neck (16), an upper vessel (22) that is attached to the lower vessel neck (16) and is sized and shaped to hold a liquid therein, a removable cap (40) that is attached to the upper vessel (22), a vessel seal (42) that serves as a liquid- tight barrier between the interior of the upper vessel (22) and the interior of the lower vessel (12), and a tether (44) attached to the vessel seal (42) at one end and the removable cap (40) at the other end. When the removable cap (40) is twisted or removed, it pulls on the tether (44), which pulls and releases the vessel seal (42), thereby allowing liquid from inside the upper vessel (22) to enter the interior of the lower vessel (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Bombastic Beverage Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. Davis, Christopher F. Carson, Thomas R. Davis, Peter PISCOPO
  • Patent number: 9656773
    Abstract: A bottle handling apparatus handles bottles (50) of a nominal neck (70) radius. The apparatus has a carrier (140) and a plurality of bottle guides (100; 180; 200) mounted to the carrier and each comprising a bottle-engaging recess (110). The bottle-engaging recess accommodates necks of different eccentricities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Albert H. Lund, Peter Piscopo
  • Publication number: 20160200485
    Abstract: A package including a container having an open end defining an opening into a container interior adapted to hold consumable product. A closure is disposed on the container open end and has a base and a lid pivotally secured thereto. The lid is movable between an open position, wherein the container opening is uncovered to provide access to the container interior, and a closed position wherein the container opening is covered. The closure further includes a latch mechanism for selectively securing the lid in the closed position and releasing it therefrom, and a biasing device extending between the lid and the base and urging the lid to the open position. The biasing device has a first end slidably engagable with the base and a second end fixedly secured to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Rafael Quinones, Salina Fung, Kerri Kim Clark, Peter Piscopo, Timothy Charles Dzurik, Alex Sandor Szekely
  • Publication number: 20150291297
    Abstract: A bottle handling apparatus handles bottles (50) of a nominal neck (70) radius. The apparatus has a carrier (140) and a plurality of bottle guides (100; 180; 200) mounted to the carrier and each comprising a bottle-engaging recess (110). The bottle-engaging recess accommodates necks of different eccentricities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Albert H. Lund, Peter Piscopo
  • Patent number: 8523024
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel cap and spout closure which provides for spout orientation, sealing, and locking when applied to a container or bottle. The present invention provides for a unique lug and notch assembly, which properly aligns and locks the cap and spout closure onto a container or bottle. The pre-assembled cap of the present invention is useful as a cap and spout for liquid laundry detergent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Piscopo, Alex Szekely, Kevin P. Shutack, Jason Joseph Nikitczuk, Richard Chomik
  • Publication number: 20110204099
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel cap and spout closure which provides for spout orientation, sealing, and locking when applied to a container or bottle. The present invention provides for a unique lug and notch assembly, which properly aligns and locks the cap and spout closure onto a container or bottle. The pre-assembled cap of the present invention is useful as a cap and spout for liquid laundry detergent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Peter Piscopo, Alex Szekely, Kevin P. Shutack, Jason J. Nikitczuk, Richard Chomik
  • Patent number: 7614519
    Abstract: A sealing push-button lid for consumer wipes is disclosed. The lid may be used to seal a package of wipes for infant care, and may also be used for sealing and dispensing of one-at-a-time wipes for general cleaning purposes. The lid makes it easy for a busy person to use a single hand to pop open the lid in order to grasp and dispense the next wipe in a series of Z-folded wipes or inner-folded wipes in a preferably soft and flexible container. Containers with the push button lid may also be used with wipes that are folded in other ways. The lid is formed as one piece or two pieces, the pieces joined by a hinge that allows movement of the lid top with respect to the lid bottom. The lid is designed for easy joining and sealing to a container, preferably by a bead of hot melt adhesive or adhesive strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Rockline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Marlene N. Krauth, Peter Piscopo, Richard Seager
  • Publication number: 20080179326
    Abstract: A sealing push-button lid for consumer wipes is disclosed. The lid may be used to seal a package of wipes for infant care, and may also be used for sealing and dispensing of one-at-a-time wipes for general cleaning purposes. The push button dispensing lid preferably has a top and a bottom of unitary construction joined together with an integral, springless hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Marlene N. Krauth, Peter Piscopo, Richard Seager
  • Publication number: 20080128451
    Abstract: A sealing push-button lid for consumer wipes is disclosed. The lid may be used to seal a package of wipes for infant care, and may also be used for sealing and dispensing of one-at-a-time wipes for general cleaning purposes. The lid makes it easy for a busy person to use a single hand to pop open the lid in order to grasp and dispense the next wipe in a series of Z-folded wipes or inner-folded wipes in a preferably soft and flexible container. Containers with the push button lid may also be used with wipes that are folded in other ways. The lid is formed as one piece or two pieces, the pieces joined by a hinge that allows movement of the lid top with respect to the lid bottom. The lid is designed for easy joining and sealing to a container, preferably by a bead of hot melt adhesive or adhesive strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Marlene N. Krauth, Peter Piscopo, Richard Seager
  • Publication number: 20060088362
    Abstract: A bottom fill dispenser for solid and gel products includes a dispenser housing, a product platform slidably positioned within the housing, the platform having a product supporting surface and a fill opening passing through the supporting surface; and a plug member positioned within the fill opening. A method is also provided. The dispenser can be used for both gel and solid products, and can be assembled before the filling step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Chase, Peter Piscopo, Alex Szekely
  • Patent number: 6315171
    Abstract: A product dispenser including a body housing defining a product cavity for holding a product, a piston movably disposed within the product cavity and a ram assembly aligned with the piston, the ram assembly being adjustable between a storage position for engaging the piston at a storage height and a dispensing position for engaging the piston at a dispensing height, the dispensing height being larger than the storage height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: The Plastek Group
    Inventors: Peter Piscopo, Richard Seager
  • Patent number: 6105823
    Abstract: A product dispenser includes a housing defining an inner space for a product; a piston member movably disposed in the inner space for dispensing product from the inner space; a ram slidably associated with the housing for driving the piston in the inner space, and movable relative to the housing between an active position wherein the ram is aligned with the piston for dispensing product, and a neutral position wherein the ram is not aligned with the piston whereby the ram in the neutral position is slidable relative to the housing without dispensing product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: The Plastek Group
    Inventors: Richard H. Seager, Peter Piscopo
  • Patent number: 5984553
    Abstract: A dispenser-applicator having an elevator for advancing product disposed within a housing having opposed, through sidewall slots. The slots are formed with ratchets and the elevator is actuated by a driver extending through and guided by said slots. The driver is formed with pawls which engage the ratchets so that the elevator can be indexed manually in step by step fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: The Plastek Group
    Inventors: Peter Piscopo, Richard H. Seager
  • Patent number: 5979708
    Abstract: A product dispenser includes a housing defining an inner space for a product; a piston movably disposed in the inner space for dispensing product from the inner space; a ram slidably mounted to the housing for driving the piston in the inner space, and rotatable relative to the housing between an active position wherein the ram is aligned with the piston for dispensing product, and a neutral position wherein the ram is not aligned with the piston whereby the ram in the neutral position is slidable relative to the housing without dispensing product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: The Plastek Group
    Inventors: Richard H. Seager, Peter Piscopo
  • Patent number: 5967373
    Abstract: A product dispenser includes a cartridge containing a product; a housing having a base member and a cartridge receiving member movably mounted to the base member between a shipping position wherein the cartridge receiving member is substantially extended from the base member, and a use position wherein the cartridge receiving member is at least partially retracted relative to the base member from the shipping position, the cartridge receiving member having a sidewall defining an interior space for receiving the cartridge; an access defined by the sidewall for installing and removing the cartridge in the interior space; structure associated with the housing for dispensing the product from the cartridge; and structure for resisting dispensing motion of the cartridge receiving member relative to the base member from the shipping position toward the use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: The Plastek Group
    Inventors: Richard H. Seager, Peter Piscopo, Alfred J. Astoreca
  • Patent number: 5881920
    Abstract: A product dispenser includes a cartridge containing a product; a housing having a sidewall defining an interior space for receiving the cartridge; an access cutout formed in the sidewall for installing and removing the cartridge in the interior space; and a ram and plunger structure associated with the housing for dispensing the product from the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: The Plastek Group
    Inventors: Richard H. Seager, Peter Piscopo, Alfred J. Astoreca
  • Patent number: 5881921
    Abstract: A product dispenser, comprising a cartridge containing a product; a housing having a base portion and a cartridge receiving portion movably mounted to said base portion, said cartridge receiving portion having a sidewall defining an interior space for receiving said cartridge; access means defined by said sidewall for installing and removing said cartridge in said interior space; and means associated with said housing for dispensing said product from said cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: The Plastek Group
    Inventors: Richard H. Seager, Peter Piscopo, Alfred J. Astoreca
  • Patent number: 5800086
    Abstract: A dispenser having an elevator for advancing product disposed within a housing having opposed, through sidewall slots. The slots are formed with ratchets and the elevator is actuated by a driver extending through and guided by slots. The driver is formed with pawls which engage the ratchets so that the elevator can be indexed manually in step by step fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: The Plastek Group
    Inventors: Peter Piscopo, Richard H. Seager
  • Patent number: D450960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Boyea, George Lesenskyj, Peter Piscopo, Richard Seager
  • Patent number: D463276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Piscopo, Richard Seager, Joe Everard