Patents by Inventor Richard L. Shown

Richard L. Shown 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: 5967197
    Abstract: A system for delivery and refilling a dispenser of potable liquids provides a delivery container with rigid sidewalls and refill liquid containers with flexible sidewalls. Complimentary fitments on the dispenser and refill containers permit leak free docking under ascetic conditions when transferring liquid from the refill container into the liquid dispenser. The refill containers are easy to lift and handle, are used one time only and are then recycled. When empty the delivery container is nestable with others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Richard L. Shown