Patents by Inventor R. Bruce Yacko
R. Bruce Yacko 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: 11572226Abstract: A concentrate cartridge comprising includes a hollow cylindrical element having a chamber formed therein. The Chamber is configured to receive a concentrate material therein. The hollow cylindrical element has an upper end and a lower open end. A seal is configured to seal the lower open end of the hollow cylindrical element. A cap is configured to be received on the lower open end of the hollow cylindrical element.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: IDISPENSE, LLCInventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Christopher J. Yacko, Martin Sikula
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Publication number: 20220055818Abstract: A concentrate cartridge comprising includes a hollow cylindrical element having a chamber formed therein. The Chamber is configured to receive a concentrate material therein. The hollow cylindrical element has an upper end and a lower open end. A seal is configured to seal the lower open end of the hollow cylindrical element. A cap is configured to be received on the lower open end of the hollow cylindrical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Christopher J. Yacko, Martin Sikula
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Publication number: 20100163578Abstract: A reusable, child resistant concentrate cartridge adapted to be supporting between a diluents container for combining at least two separate components of a multi-component system and an associated dispenser is disclosed. The concentrate cartridge is provided with a hollow cylindrical body and a hollow tube with a closure portion. The concentrate cartridge is caused to open by the rotating engagement of a closure cap having a depending hollow cylinder formed thereon on a dispensing sprayer which causes the closure portion of the hollow tube to disengage and release concentrate material into the diluents container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Edward L. Mueller, R. Bruce Yacko
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Publication number: 20090159614Abstract: A fluid dispensing system that provides storage means for at least one additional concentrate containing cartridge, the cartridge to be received by an open end of a fluid container and disposed on the outer surface thereof. The fluid dispensing system includes a fluid container, a fluid dispensing means, and a storage means for a concentrate containing cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller
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Publication number: 20090090742Abstract: A dispensing system has a source container for dispensing fluid concentrate into receiving containers, and a control module connected to the source container to control dispensing of the fluid concentrate from the source container. An interactive media module is configured to provide communication between the dispensing system and a user. The interactive media module has a menu of options and being capable of responding to commands by the user. The interactive media module is connected to the control module to provide input to the control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: IDISPENSE, LLCInventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Luke Stonis, Gary E. Myers, Tim C. Rothwell, Robert J. Hayes
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Publication number: 20090090431Abstract: A dispensing source container suitable for containing and dispensing fluid concentrate has an opening suitable for receiving a closure. The source container includes a fluid-tight vessel configured to hold fluid concentrate, and a pump connectable to the opening of the source container, the pump having a temporary reservoir, the pump being operable to withdraw a portion of the fluid concentrate from the source container and to store the portion of fluid concentrate in the temporary reservoir. The pump is also operable to dispense a metered amount of the fluid concentrate from the temporary reservoir to dispense the fluid concentrate from the source container into receiving containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: IDISPENSE LLCInventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Douglas F. Taylor, Luke Stonis, Gary E. Myers, Tim C. Rothwell, Robert J. Hayes
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Publication number: 20080302803Abstract: A fluid dispensing system that provides storage means for at least one additional concentrate containing cartridge, the cartridge to be received by an open end of a fluid container and disposed on the outer surface thereof. The fluid dispensing system includes a fluid container, a fluid dispensing means, and a storage means for a concentrate containing cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller
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Patent number: 7284576Abstract: A container filling apparatus for topping off receiving containers that are partially filled with an initial amount of a solution of a concentrate and a diluent includes a dispenser for discharging additional concentrate into the receiving container, the dispenser being connected to a source of the concentrate. A controller is connected to the concentrate dispenser, the controller being programmed to determine the amount of the solution initially in the partially filled receiving container, and to discharge concentrate into the receiving container in an amount sufficient to provide a desired concentration of solution for a full receiving container of the solution.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Jaws International Ltd.Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Todd G. Schimmoeller
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Publication number: 20070228074Abstract: A container with a neck finish having a recess for receiving a flange of a concentrate cartridge to effect total sealing between the closure cap of a sprayer pump assembly and the associated container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Edward L. Mueller, Douglas F. Taylor, R. Bruce Yacko
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Publication number: 20070205218Abstract: A reusable concentrate cartridge adapted to be supporting between a diluent container for combining at least two separate components of a multi-component system and an associated dispenser is disclosed. The concentrate cartridge is provided with a hollow cylindrical body and a hollow tube with a closure portion. The concentrate cartridge is caused to open by the rotating engagement of a closure cap on a dispensing sprayer which causes the closure portion of the hollow tube to disengage and release the concentrate material into the diluent container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Edward L. Mueller, Douglas F. Taylor, R. Bruce Yacko
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Patent number: 7237577Abstract: A system for controlling a plurality of chemical substance applicators in a facility includes establishing a supply of chemical substance applicators, the applicators being configured to contain the chemical substance and to enable the chemical substance to be applied at various locations within the facility, the chemical substance applicators having data indicators identifying data about the chemical substance applicators. One or more reading mechanisms are positioned at one or more locations within the facility, the reading mechanism being capable of reading data from the data indicators on the chemical substance applicators. A plurality of the chemical substance applicators is introduced into the facility, the chemical substance applicators having the data indicators. The movement of chemical substance applicators within the facility is controlled by monitoring data from the chemical substance applicators using the reading mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: JAWS International Ltd.Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Todd G. Schimmoeller
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Patent number: 6968876Abstract: A container filling apparatus includes at least one source container that contains a substance and a reading mechanism capable of reading data from a data indicator on a receiving container wherein the data indicator identifies data about the receiving container. The apparatus also includes a controller that is connected to the reading mechanism. The controller is programmed to determine when a dispensing condition is satisfied. The apparatus also has a dispenser for discharging the substance into the receiving container in response to a signal from the controller. The dispensing condition can be a match between data from the data indicator and the data stored for access by the controller. The source container can also have a data indicator. The dispensing condition is then satisfied when the data from the source container data indicator matches the data from the receiving container data indicator.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: JAWS International, Ltd.Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Todd G. Schimmoeller
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Publication number: 20040140013Abstract: A container filling apparatus includes at least one source container that contains a substance and a reading mechanism capable of reading data from a data indicator on a receiving container wherein the data indicator identifies data about the receiving container. The apparatus also includes a controller that is connected to the reading mechanism. The controller is programmed to determine when a dispensing condition is satisfied. The apparatus also has a dispenser for discharging the substance into the receiving container in response to a signal from the controller. The dispensing condition can be a match between data from the data indicator and the data stored for access by the controller. The source container can also have a data indicator. The dispensing condition is then satisfied when the data from the source container data indicator matches the data from the receiving container data indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Todd G. Schimmoeller
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Patent number: 6364105Abstract: A liquid dispensing bag has a sealed concentrate pouch and a mixing pouch, the concentrate pouch having a fluid tight seal separating the concentrate pouch from the mixing pouch, and the concentrate pouch containing a base material at a first concentration. Upon the introduction of diluent into the mixing pouch, and upon the rupturing of the fluid tight seal, the concentrate pouch and the mixing pouch will be in communication with each other, and the diluent and the base material can mix to form a solution in which the concentration of the base material will be at a second, lesser concentration than the first concentration.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Canberra CorporationInventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand
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Patent number: 6290100Abstract: A reusable concentrate cartridge adapted to be supported by a diluting and dispensing container for combining at least two separate components of a multi-component system, the concentrate cartridge having a hollow cylindrical body and a hollow tube with a closure portion. The concentrate cartridge is caused to open by the rotating engagement of a closure cap on the diluting and dispensing container to which causes the closure portion of the hollow tube to disengage to release the concentrate material.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Canberra CorporationInventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller
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Patent number: 6193058Abstract: A liquid dispensing bag has a sealed concentrate pouch and a mixing pouch, the concentrate pouch having a fluid tight seal separating the concentrate pouch from the mixing pouch, and the concentrate pouch containing a base material at a first concentration. Upon the introduction of diluent into the mixing pouch, and upon the rupturing of the fluid tight seal, the concentrate pouch and the mixing pouch will be in communication with each other, and the diluent and the base material can mix to form a solution in which the concentration of the base material will be at a second, lesser concentration than the first concentration.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Canberra CorportionInventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Edward L. Mueller, John A. Wiegand
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Patent number: D575160Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: iDISPENSE, LLCInventors: Edward L. Mueller, R. Bruce Yacko, Douglas F. Taylor
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Patent number: D596944Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: iDispense, LLCInventors: Edward L. Mueller, Douglas F. Taylor, R. Bruce Yacko
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Patent number: D605943Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: iDispense, LLCInventors: Edward L. Mueller, Douglas F. Taylor, R. Bruce Yacko
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Patent number: D617197Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: iDispense, LLCInventors: Edward L. Mueller, R. Bruce Yacko, Douglas F. Taylor