Patents by Inventor Robert A. Heiberger
Robert A. Heiberger 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: 11172772Abstract: A beverage container is disclosed with a cap body having an upper straw with an incorporated valve that moves upward and downward to toggle between an open and closed position and a lower straw that is stationary within the cap body. Hermetic seals are formed between the straw bodies and cap body that allow the proper operation of a straw that opens, allowing fluid to flow through the straw bodies, and closes, stopping the flow of fluid through the straw bodies.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: HYDRAPAK LLCInventors: Robert Heiberger, David Roecker
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Publication number: 20200085217Abstract: A beverage container is disclosed with a cap body having an upper straw with an incorporated valve that moves upward and downward to toggle between an open and closed position and a lower straw that is stationary within the cap body. Hermetic seals are formed between the straw bodies and cap body that allow the proper operation of a straw that opens, allowing fluid to flow through the straw bodies, and closes, stopping the flow of fluid through the straw bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: HYDRAPAK LLCInventors: ROBERT HEIBERGER, DAVID ROECKER
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Publication number: 20200002064Abstract: A fluid container is disclosed with a cap body made of rigid or semi rigid material and a valve body disposed within the cap body and movable between and open and closed position. The valve body is made of a semi flexible semi rigid material that has a coefficient of thermal linear expansion that is smaller than that of the cap body. The cap body and nozzle valve are configured with three different hermetic seals to counteract the effects of exposure to heat and cold over time and thereby extend the useful life of the cap and valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: HydraPak LLCInventors: ROBERT HEIBERGER, DAVID ROECKER
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Patent number: 10322855Abstract: A fluid container is disclosed with a cap body made of rigid or semi rigid material and a valve body disposed within the cap body and movable between and open and closed position. The valve body is made of a semi flexible semi rigid material that has a coefficient of thermal linear expansion that is smaller than that of the cap body. The cap body and nozzle valve are configured with three different hermetic seals to counteract the effects of exposure to heat and cold over time and thereby extend the useful life of the cap and valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: HYDRAPAK LLCInventors: Robert Heiberger, David Roecker
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Publication number: 20190119014Abstract: A bottle hanger for use with a sport bottle is disclosed. The hanger is configured to secure a movable valve associated with the bottle in an open position during shipping, to maintain pressure equalization inside and outside the bottle. The hanger is further designed to flex without being dislodged from the bottle in the event a lateral force is applied to the handle portion of the hanger. The hanger is further configured to secure a merchandising tag in a forward-facing orientation for optimized viewing of the tag. The hanger may also be used with a variety of differently shaped bottle valves.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: PRODUCT ARCHITECTS, INC.Inventor: ROBERT HEIBERGER
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Publication number: 20180289186Abstract: A container is provided with a lid having a removable thermometer for measuring the temperature of liquids in the container. A gasket is provided to secure the thermometer to the lid and maintain a hermetic seal between the thermometer and the gasket and between the gasket and the lid. The gasket is resilient to maintain the hermetic seal when the thermometer is subjected to torque or other stresses such as may occur when the lid is attached or detached from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: PRODUCT ARCHITECTS, INC.Inventor: ROBERT HEIBERGER
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Publication number: 20180086517Abstract: A fluid container is disclosed with a cap body made of rigid or semi rigid material and a valve body disposed within the cap body and movable between and open and closed position. The valve body is made of a semi flexible semi rigid material that has a coefficient of thermal linear expansion that is smaller than that of the cap body. The cap body and nozzle valve are configured with three different hermetic seals to counteract the effects of exposure to heat and cold over time and thereby extend the useful life of the cap and valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: PRODUCT ARCHITECTS, INC.Inventors: ROBERT HEIBERGER, DAVID ROECKER
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Patent number: 8646663Abstract: A fluid container is disclosed. The container includes an enclosure for containing liquid and a first closure member. The first closure member is in the form of a fluid discharge assembly which includes a selectively removable valve body mounted for movement between an open position to permit flow of liquid from the enclosure and a closed position to prevent flow of liquid through the fluid discharge assembly. In addition, the closure includes a cap member mountable to a container, and the cap member defines a product outlet passage. The valve body is disposed for movement within the outlet passage between an open position to permit flow of product through the passage from said container and a closed position to prevent flow of product through the passage. The valve body is selectively removable from the outlet passage.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Inventor: Robert A. Heiberger
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Patent number: 8584877Abstract: A pour cap for a fluid container includes a cap body, a gasket mounted to the cap body, and an open or closed position communication structure. The pour cap can be positioned on the fluid container in a closed position wherein the container is hydraulically sealed with a high pressure seal, or in an open position wherein fluid flow occurs through flow passages on the gasket and the cap body with first and second low pressure seals preventing unwanted leakage between joining parts on the pour cap. The open or closed position communication structure can include a rib and mating detent for producing a clicking sensation upon manipulation of the pour cap by the user, and/or visual features on the cap body viewable by the user, or a cap body having a asymmetrical shape configured for viewing or tactile interpretation by the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Rev 8 Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Heiberger
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Patent number: 8210375Abstract: A pour cap for a fluid container includes a cap body, a gasket mounted to the cap body, and a threaded ring attached to the cap body. The cap can be positioned on the container in a closed position wherein the container is hydraulically sealed with a high pressure seal, or in an open position wherein fluid flow occurs through flow passages on the gasket and the cap body with first and second low pressure seals preventing unwanted leakage between joining parts on the cap.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: REV 8 Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Heiberger
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Publication number: 20110114595Abstract: A pour cap for a fluid container includes a cap body, a gasket mounted to the cap body, and an open or closed position communication structure. The pour cap can be positioned on the fluid container in a closed position wherein the container is hydraulically sealed with a high pressure seal, or in an open position wherein fluid flow occurs through flow passages on the gasket and the cap body with first and second low pressure seals preventing unwanted leakage between joining parts on the pour cap. The open or closed position communication structure can include a rib and mating detent for producing a clicking sensation upon manipulation of the pour cap by the user, and/or visual features on the cap body viewable by the user, or a cap body having a asymmetrical shape configured for viewing or tactile interpretation by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Robert A. Heiberger
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Publication number: 20110062191Abstract: A fluid container is disclosed. The container includes an enclosure for containing liquid and a first closure member. The first closure member is in the form of a fluid discharge assembly which includes a selectively removable valve body mounted for movement between an open position to permit flow of liquid from the enclosure and a closed position to prevent flow of liquid through the fluid discharge assembly. In addition, the closure includes a cap member mountable to a container, and the cap member defines a product outlet passage. The valve body is disposed for movement within the outlet passage between an open position to permit flow of product through the passage from said container and a closed position to prevent flow of product through the passage. The valve body is selectively removable from the outlet passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: PRODUCT ARCHITECTS, INC.Inventor: Robert A. Heiberger
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Patent number: 7753234Abstract: A fluid container is disclosed. The container includes an enclosure for containing liquid and a first closure member. The first closure member is in the form of a fluid discharge assembly which includes a selectively removable valve body mounted for movement between an open position to permit flow of liquid from the enclosure and a closed position to prevent flow of liquid through the fluid discharge assembly. In addition, the closure includes a cap member mountable to a container, and the cap member defines a product outlet passage. The valve body is disposed for movement within the outlet passage between an open position to permit flow of product through the passage from said container and a closed position to prevent flow of product through the passage. The valve body is selectively removable from the outlet passage.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1999Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventor: Robert A. Heiberger
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Publication number: 20090250469Abstract: A pour cap for a fluid container includes a cap body, a gasket mounted to the cap body, and a threaded ring attached to the cap body. The cap can be positioned on the container in a closed position wherein the container is hydraulically sealed with a high pressure seal, or in an open position wherein fluid flow occurs through flow passages on the gasket and the cap body with first and second low pressure seals preventing unwanted leakage between joining parts on the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: Robert A. Heiberger
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Patent number: 5494198Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insulated container that is used to inhibit heat transfer between liquid contained in the interior of the insulated container and the exterior ambient environment. The container has an inner body and an outer shell. The outer shell has an opening which receives the inner container body in a close fitted, telescopic engagement. Respective concavities on the inner body and the outer shell engage one another to help lock the inner body and the outer shell together. The insulated container includes a cap structure that is removably connected to the inner body and retains the liquid in the interior of the insulated container. Protrusions on the inner body are used to maintain a spaced-apart relationship between the sidewalls when the inner container body. The cap structure may include a valve assembly from which to dispense the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1994Date of Patent: February 27, 1996Inventor: Robert A. Heiberger
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Patent number: 5356593Abstract: Medical equipment for use in for example measurement of hematocrit and oxygen saturation in blood in which a connector portion includes protuberances to draw the portion relatively toward a probe, a window to cooperate with the probe, and a ramp and slot to cooperate with the probe to selectively limit its rotation.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1992Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Cobe Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Heiberger, Jon S. Ingebrigtsen, James R. Price
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Patent number: D789150Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Product Architects, Inc.Inventor: Robert Heiberger
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Patent number: D795006Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Product Architects, Inc.Inventor: Robert Heiberger
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Patent number: D795647Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Product Architects, Inc.Inventors: Robert Heiberger, David Roecker, Kristian Kluver
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Patent number: D808219Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: PRODUCT ARCHITECTS, INC.Inventors: Robert Heiberger, David Roecker