Patents by Inventor Robert J. Demel

Robert J. Demel 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: 5718334
    Abstract: Container closure apparatus includes a rigid container having an open end with a top edge along with a a collapsible container disposed within the rigid container and having an open end. A cap is provided for covering the rigid and flexible container open ends and a plug seal provides a primary seal between the rigid container and the flexible container. The plug seal includes, in combination, a peripheral outwardly extending wall portion on the flexible container and a depending portion, extending from the cap, for pressing the wall portion against an inside wall of the rigid container. A gasket seal provides a secondary seal between the rigid container and the flexible container. The gasket seal includes, in combination, a lip outwardly extending from the flexible container open end and a groove, disposed in the cap, for pressing the lip against the rigid container top edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventor: Robert J. Demel