Patents by Inventor Roger J. Laflamme
Roger J. Laflamme 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: 11008156Abstract: A fluid dispensing device having a flexible fluid pouch and a dispensing assembly, the dispensing assembly having a top piece and a bottom piece, the top piece having a flexible actuator including a flexible dome and a flexible flange extension, the bottom piece having a bottom portion of a pump chamber, a pump chamber inlet, a chamber inlet valve, and a bottom portion of an outlet valve, the top piece and the bottom piece mated together to form a pump chamber and an outlet valve, the device configured to allow bidirectional fluid flow through either or both inlet and outlet valves, and to dispense a volume of fluid that is less than the volume of the pump chamber. The flexible pouch may have a single opening or two openings. In the case of a single opening, the entire dispensing assembly is in the interior of the pouch. In the case of two openings, only the flexible dome extends to the exterior of the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: ITouch Holdings, IncInventors: Roger J. Laflamme, Richard B. Fox
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Publication number: 20200225071Abstract: A fluid dispensing device having a flexible fluid pouch and a dispensing assembly, the dispensing assembly having a top piece and a bottom piece, the top piece having a flexible actuator including a flexible dome and a flexible flange extension, the bottom piece having a bottom portion of a pump chamber, a pump chamber inlet, a chamber inlet valve, and a bottom portion of an outlet valve, the top piece and the bottom piece mated together to form a pump chamber and an outlet valve, said device configured to allow bidirectional fluid flow through either or both inlet and outlet valves, and to dispense a volume of fluid that is less than the volume of said pump chamber. The flexible pouch may have a single opening or two openings. In the case of a single opening, the entire dispensing assembly is in the interior of the pouch. In the case of two openings, only the flexible dome extends to the exterior of the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2018Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Roger J. LAFLAMME, Richard B. FOX
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Patent number: 10703556Abstract: A device for dispensing fluid from a fluid container, the device capable of being set to different discrete and repeatable/equal dispensing amounts, depending on the amount of fluid required to be dispensed by the user for various applications and uses. The device may also be set to an “off” or “closed” position to prevent accidental dispensing of fluid when not in use. The device is preferably configured to be affixed to the outer surface of a fluid container, which fluid container is preferably a flexible bag or pouch.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: 1Touch Holdings, IncInventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Jim Warner
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Patent number: 10654059Abstract: A dispensing device affixed to the outside of a flexible container. A top part of the device includes a pump dome, a pump chamber ridge, and pump chamber flange. A bottom part includes a pump chamber, a pump chamber flange, a neck portion, and a dispensing head having an outlet at the end of a dispensing channel. The dispensing channel and the outlet are situated in a portion of the dispensing head that extends below the plane of the neck portion. The top part is sealed to the bottom part creating a channel between the pump chamber and the dispensing side of the dispenser. The device is sealed to the container in two discrete areas, namely the flange of the pump chamber and the bottom of the distal portion of the dispensing head.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: 1TOUCH HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Jim Warner
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Publication number: 20190359415Abstract: A device for dispensing fluid from a fluid container, the device capable of being set to different discrete and repeatable/equal dispensing amounts, depending on the amount of fluid required to be dispensed by the user for various applications and uses. The device may also be set to an “off” or “closed” position to prevent accidental dispensing of fluid when not in use. The device is preferably configured to be affixed to the outer surface of a fluid container, which fluid container is preferably a flexible bag or pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Jim Warner
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Patent number: 10259645Abstract: A device for dispensing fluid from a fluid container, the device capable of being set to different discrete and repeatable/equal dispensing amounts, depending on the amount of fluid required to be dispensed by the user for various applications and uses. The device may also be set to an “off” or “closed” position to prevent accidental dispensing of fluid when not in use. The device is preferably configured to be affixed to the outer surface of a fluid container, which fluid container is preferably a flexible bag or pouch.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Jim Warner
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Publication number: 20190105678Abstract: A dispensing device affixed to the outside of a flexible container. A top part of the device includes a pump dome, a pump chamber ridge, and pump chamber flange. A bottom part includes a pump chamber, a pump chamber flange, a neck portion, and a dispensing head having an outlet at the end of a dispensing channel. The dispensing channel and the outlet are situated in a portion of the dispensing head that extends below the plane of the neck portion. The top part is sealed to the bottom part creating a channel between the pump chamber and the dispensing side of the dispenser. The device is sealed to the container in two discrete areas, namely the flange of the pump chamber and the bottom of the distal portion of the dispensing head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Jim Warner
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Patent number: 10160587Abstract: A fluid dispensing device having a flexible fluid pouch and a dispensing assembly, the dispensing assembly having a top piece and a bottom piece, the top piece having a flexible actuator including a flexible dome and a flexible flange extension, the bottom piece having a bottom portion of a pump chamber, a pump chamber inlet, a chamber inlet valve, and a bottom portion of an outlet valve, the top piece and the bottom piece mated together to form a pump chamber and an outlet valve, the device configured to allow bidirectional fluid flow through either or both inlet and outlet valves, and to dispense a volume of fluid that is less than the volume of the pump chamber. The flexible pouch may have a single opening or two openings. In the case of a single opening, the entire dispensing assembly is in the interior of the pouch. In the case of two openings, only the flexible dome extends to the exterior of the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: MHSCO HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Richard B. Fox
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Publication number: 20170334632Abstract: A device for dispensing fluid from a fluid container, the device capable of being set to different discrete and repeatable/equal dispensing amounts, depending on the amount of fluid required to be dispensed by the user for various applications and uses. The device may also be set to an “off” or “closed” position to prevent accidental dispensing of fluid when not in use. The device is preferably configured to be affixed to the outer surface of a fluid container, which fluid container is preferably a flexible bag or pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Jim Warner
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Publication number: 20140339266Abstract: A fluid dispensing device having a flexible fluid pouch and a dispensing assembly, the dispensing assembly having a top piece and a bottom piece, the top piece having a flexible actuator including a flexible dome and a flexible flange extension, the bottom piece having a bottom portion of a pump chamber, a pump chamber inlet, a chamber inlet valve, and a bottom portion of an outlet valve, the top piece and the bottom piece mated together to form a pump chamber and an outlet valve, said device configured to allow bidirectional fluid flow through either or both inlet and outlet valves, and to dispense a volume of fluid that is less than the volume of said pump chamber. The flexible pouch may have a single opening or two openings. In the case of a single opening, the entire dispensing assembly is in the interior of the pouch. In the case of two openings, only the flexible dome extends to the exterior of the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Roger J. LAFLAMME, Richard B. FOX
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Publication number: 20140342637Abstract: A brassiere having molded bra cups that have been factory-molded into predetermined cup size and shape, made of a mechanically frothed flexible shape memory molded elastomer, and having a polyurethane gel applied to or infused into the inside of the cup or around the underwire area to create a cooling sensation for the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: PWE LLCInventors: Roger J. LAFLAMME, Edmund BARD
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Publication number: 20140158579Abstract: A collapsible, aesthetically pleasing, impact-protective sleeve for fragile articles having as a primary structural component molded foam panels having integrally molded pillars on an exterior surface of the sleeve, on an interior surface of the sleeve, or on both the exterior and interior surfaces of the sleeve. The sleeve may comprise one or more molded foam body panels, arranged in the shape of a cylinder, or other shape. Molded foam top and bottom panels may include features that are configured to interact with top and bottom portions of a fragile article for additional protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Polyworks, Inc.Inventors: Richard B. FOX, Roger J. LaFlamme
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Patent number: 8387833Abstract: A method of dispensing a fluid comprises providing a container made from flexible material and having an outer surface, a first opening and an interior fluid storage region therein. The method further comprises providing a volume of fluid within interior fluid storage region and providing a flexible metering housing, having a metering chamber therein with a predetermined volume, disposed in fluid communication with interior fluid storage region. The method further comprises providing an intake valve disposed between container and flexible metering housing permitting unidirectional fluid flow from interior fluid storage region into metering chamber. The method further comprises providing an exit port in fluid communication with container with an output valve disposed between exit port and metering chamber, depressing and releasing flexible metering housing, and filling the metering chamber with a volume of fluid by vacuum force in an amount by the volume of the metering chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Robert W. Pekar
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Patent number: 8292120Abstract: A hanging liquid dispenser is provided that includes a pump and valving for delivering the fluid material when the dispenser is operated by the user in a controlled fashion. The hanging dispenser includes a main body that serves as a fluid reservoir and has an eyelet which is suitable for use in hanging the dispenser from a suitable support. In addition to including the ability to hang, the dispenser preferably includes a pump for metered dosing of the fluid within the dispenser when operation of the pump delivers a controlled volume of the fluid as desired by the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Robert J. Mileti
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Patent number: 8167510Abstract: A cleaning device includes an integral fluid dispenser therein that serves to dispense a fluid into the scrubbing pad of the device to improve the cleaning effectiveness of the device. The device includes a main body with a cleaning pad attached to one side thereof, an internal motorized assembly for rotating the cleaning pad upon depressing a button provided on a side of the main body and a fluid storage region that contains a cleaning fluid. A metered dosing pump is used to dispense a measured amount of fluid from the fluid storage region to cleaning pad upon actuation by the user. Further, the dispensing action and the rotation of the pad may be controlled by the same button or by separate buttons.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Jim F. Warner
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Patent number: 8152400Abstract: A surface scrubbing device includes a pad base member that has at least one exit port with a connection structure provided on the pad base member. A surface engaging member is attached to the pad member. A storage chamber is provided within the scrubbing pad member with fluid stored therein. The storage chamber being positioned within the pad base member. A user manipulatable valve is provided in communication with the storage chamber so that depression of the button urges fluid the storage chamber through the exit port and to the surface engaging member. A wand is removably connected to the pad member via the connection means to extend the reach of the scrubbing device.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Jim F. Warner
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Patent number: 8136700Abstract: A dispensing device is provided that includes at least two separate reservoirs therein and a dispenser for mixing and delivering a substantially equal metered dose of fluid material from the reservoirs with each dispensing operation. In one example, the present invention relates to a dispenser for mixing and delivering hair colorant that allows the user to dispense a metered dose of the hair colorant components in a manner that measures and mixes those components with each dispensing operation. An optional applicator may be provided for even distribution of the dispensed hair colorant material.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Jim F. Warner
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Patent number: 8128303Abstract: An atomizing fluid dispenser for delivering, via a spray nozzle, a substantially equal metered dose of fluid material for each dispensing operation. The fluid dispensing device includes a container with an interior fluid storage region therein. A metering housing, when depressed, generates a one-way flow from the interior fluid storage region of the container that serves to fill the predetermined volume of the chamber within the metering housing. When the metering housing is depressed a second time a substantially equal volume of fluid is dispensed from the container, while upon release, the metering housing is refilled by drawing fluid from the fluid storage region. A spray nozzle or atomizer is attached to the exit port of the dispensing device so that the liquid is delivered in metered fashion in spray form.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Christopher S. Nesbitt
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Patent number: 8123073Abstract: A method of dispensing a fluid comprises providing a container made from flexible material and having an outer surface, a first opening and an interior fluid storage region therein. The method further comprises providing a volume of fluid within interior fluid storage region and providing a flexible metering housing, having a metering chamber therein with a predetermined volume, disposed in fluid communication with interior fluid storage region. The method further comprises providing an intake valve disposed between container and flexible metering housing permitting unidirectional fluid flow from interior fluid storage region into metering chamber. The method further comprises providing an exit port in fluid communication with container with an output valve disposed between exit port and metering chamber, depressing and releasing flexible metering housing, and filling the metering chamber with a volume of fluid by vacuum force in an amount by the volume of the metering chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Robert W. Pekar
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Patent number: 8083103Abstract: A fluid dispenser is provided that includes a multiple chamber fluid storage region, each having a dispensing pump of its own such that the dispenser can dispense the fluids from within the multiple fluid storage regions. Further, the multiple fluid storage regions may each contain the same or different liquids. The dispensing pumps include a metering housing, which when depressed, generate a one-way flow from the interior fluid storage region of the container that serves to fill the predetermined volume of the chamber within the metering housing. When the metering housing is depressed a second time a substantially equal volume of each of the fluids is dispensed from the container, while upon release, the metering housings are refilled by drawing fluids from their respective fluid storage regions. The fluids are mixed in the exit port as they are dispensed from the metering pumps.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Roger J. LaFlamme, Robert J. Mileti