Patents by Inventor Robin Wiggins
Robin Wiggins 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: 11940679Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that includes a switchable optical filter having a layer of switchable material; a light source providing light of a wavelength that causes the switchable material to transition from a faded state to a dark state, or a dark state to a faded state; and a switch for controlling activation of the light source.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Solutia Canada Inc.Inventors: Neil Robin Branda, Jeremy Graham Finden, Duhane Lam, Jonathan Ross Sargent, Cynthia Elizabeth Shippam, Douglas Malcolm Wiggin
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Patent number: 8794458Abstract: A container for storing matter provides a container body having a resilient flange protruding outward therefrom to form a seal between the container body and a mating closure. The resilient flange is deflected by the inner surface of the mating closure to form a first releasable seal between the closure and the container body. The resilient flange includes an aspect ratio of length divided by thickness. A second releasable seal is formed in some embodiments between the upper edge of the side wall and the closure when the mating closure is positioned on the container body.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition CompanyInventors: Thomas C. Horton, Robin Wiggins, Jeffrey Minnette, Randall Julian
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Publication number: 20130134057Abstract: An improved container provides a container body and a closure. In some embodiments, a scooping utensil retainer is disposed on the closure. The scooping utensil retainer includes opposing flanges protruding from the closure surface. A flange rib protrudes from the first flange into the flange gap, extending from the closure surface to the distal end of the flange. A tapered retainer gap is provided between flanges for resiliently clamping the handle of a scooping utensil. In some embodiments, the closure can include an annular ridge shaped for engaging a downwardly extending skirt on a like container when two like containers are vertically stacked. In some embodiments the container body includes an in-mold label affixed to a substantially straight side wall, the in-mold label covering at least about 95% of the exterior surface area of the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2013Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventors: Thomas C. Horton, Robin Wiggins, Jeffrey Minnette, Randall Julian
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Patent number: 8376179Abstract: An improved container provides a container body and a closure. In some embodiments, a scooping utensil retainer is disposed on the closure. The scooping utensil retainer includes opposing flanges protruding from the closure surface. A flange rib protrudes from the first flange into the flange gap, extending from the closure surface to the distal end of the flange. A tapered retainer gap is provided between flanges for resiliently clamping the handle of a scooping utensil. In some embodiments, the closure can include an annular ridge shaped for engaging a downwardly extending skirt on a like container when two like containers are vertically stacked. In some embodiments the container body includes an in-mold label affixed to a substantially straight side wall, the in-mold label covering at least about 95% of the exterior surface area of the container body.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition CompanyInventors: Thomas C. Horton, Robin Wiggins, Jeffrey Minnette, Randall Julian
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Publication number: 20110315650Abstract: A container for storing matter provides a container body having a resilient flange protruding outward therefrom to form a seal between the container body and a mating closure. The resilient flange is deflected by the inner surface of the mating closure to form a first releasable seal between the closure and the container body. The resilient flange includes an aspect ratio of length divided by thickness. A second releasable seal is formed in some embodiments between the upper edge of the side wall and the closure when the mating closure is positioned on the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION COMPANYInventors: Tomas C. Horton, Robin Wiggins, Jeffrey Minnette, Randall Julian
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Publication number: 20110315586Abstract: An improved container provides a container body and a closure. In some embodiments, a scooping utensil retainer is disposed on the closure. The scooping utensil retainer includes opposing flanges protruding from the closure surface. A flange rib protrudes from the first flange into the flange gap, extending from the closure surface to the distal end of the flange. A tapered retainer gap is provided between flanges for resiliently clamping the handle of a scooping utensil. In some embodiments, the closure can include an annular ridge shaped for engaging a downwardly extending skirt on a like container when two like containers are vertically stacked. In some embodiments the container body includes an in-mold label affixed to a substantially straight side wall, the in-mold label covering at least about 95% of the exterior surface area of the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION COMPANYInventors: Tomas C. Horton, Robin Wiggins, Jeffrey Minnette, Randall Julian
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Patent number: 7823723Abstract: The invention comprises a novel apparatus for delivering a nutritive substance comprising a container body having a base at one end thereof, an upper portion adapted for removable receipt of a closure, the upper portion defining an opening therein, and a chamber defined by the container body, the chamber being in fluid communication with the upper portion opening. A laminate seal having at least two layers is bonded across the upper portion opening and is adapted to provide an airtight seal across the opening. A nutritive substance is bonded to at least one layer of the laminate seal. The container additionally comprises a closure removably coupled to the upper portion. The closure comprises a cutting portion which is adapted to pierce the laminate seal, thereby releasing the nutritive substance into the container contents.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition CompanyInventors: Joshua C. Anthony, Robin Wiggins, Rick Grelewicz, Nagendra Rangavajla, Patrick E. McCallister
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Publication number: 20100089776Abstract: The invention comprises a novel apparatus for delivering a nutritive substance comprising a container body having a base at one end thereof, an upper portion adapted for removable receipt of a closure, the upper portion defining an opening therein, and a chamber defined by the container body, the chamber being in fluid communication with the upper portion opening. A laminate seal having at least two layers is bonded across the upper portion opening and is adapted to provide an airtight seal across the opening. A nutritive substance is bonded to at least one layer of the laminate seal. The container additionally comprises a closure removably coupled to the upper portion. The closure comprises a cutting portion which is adapted to pierce the laminate seal, thereby releasing the nutritive substance into the container contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Joshua C. Anthony, Robin Wiggins, Rick Grelewicz, Nagendra C. Rangavajla, Patrick E. McCallister
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Patent number: 7040500Abstract: A container for housing granulated products is disclosed. The container has a box portion having a recessed base, a front wall, a back wall, and opposing side walls, a closure adapted to be releasably sealed on the box portion, and a circumferential channel in the box base. The channel is adapted to receive a scoop bucket so that the contents of the container can be easily removed.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Stuart R. Kipperman, Hagins Fugate, Joseph M. Paul, George Nukuto, Cathy O. Smay, Robin Wiggins
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Publication number: 20060000840Abstract: A container for housing granulated products is disclosed. The container has a box portion having a recessed base, a front wall, a back wall, and opposing side walls, a closure adapted to be releasably sealed on the box portion, and a circumferential channel in the box base. The channel is adapted to receive a scoop bucket so that the contents of the container can be easily removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Inventors: Stuart Kipperman, Hagins Fugate, Joseph Paul, George Nukuto, Cathy Smay, Robin Wiggins
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Publication number: 20060000841Abstract: A container for housing granulated products is disclosed. The container has a body portion having a recessed base, at least one wall, a closure adapted to be releasably sealed on the body portion, and a circumferential channel which circumnavigates the recessed base. The channel is adapted to receive a scoop bucket so that the contents of the container can be easily removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Inventors: Cathy Smay, Stuart Kipperman, Hagins Fugate, George Nukuto, Joseph Paul, Robin Wiggins
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Patent number: D515927Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Cathy O. Smay, Robin Wiggins
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Patent number: D534807Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Cathy O. Smay, Robin Wiggins
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Patent number: H2204Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Cathy O. Smay, Robin Wiggins
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Patent number: H2217Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Cathy O. Smay, Robin Wiggins
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Patent number: D1003716Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignees: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, CapAble ABInventors: Margo Elaine Love, Staffan PĂ„lsson, Robin Wiggins