Patents by Inventor Peter W. Welsh

Peter W. Welsh 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: 4589577
    Abstract: A dispenser closure suitable for use with bag-in-box type packages comprising a spout (11), a valve seat (28), a valve member (22) projecting from one face of a substantially concave diaphragm (25) so that the diaphragm urges the valve member into closing contact with the valve seat and a pull-tab (27) projecting from the other face of the diaphragm to enable the valve member to be withdrawn from the seat. A skirt (14) projects below the valve seat and flow directing vanes (20) may be provided within the skirt. An embodiment suitable for use with aerated beverages including beer is also disclosed together with a filling head to be used in conjunction with the closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Inventors: William C. Welsh, Peter W. Welsh