Patents by Inventor Roy Metcalf

Roy Metcalf 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: 9963279
    Abstract: A container for transporting and storing a liquid and with a dual function closure, the container comprises a container body with at least one inlet opening closed by a cap. The cap comprises a first and a second opening, as well as a first closure insert and a second closure insert. The first and second openings are each surrounded by a respective circumferential wall that comprises a shoulder. Each closure insert releasably engages with the respective shoulder such that the respective opening is fluid tightly closed. The cap comprises a locking means adapted to engage with a locking interface of a coupling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Scholle IPN IP B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Huber, Juan Sasturain, Roy Metcalf, Harald Kroger, Richard Garnett
  • Publication number: 20160194118
    Abstract: A container for transporting and storing a liquid and with a dual function closure, the container comprises a container body with at least one inlet opening closed by a cap. The cap comprises a first and a second opening, as well as a first closure insert and a second closure insert. The first and second openings are each surrounded by a respective circumferential wall that comprises a shoulder. Each closure insert releasably engages with the respective shoulder such that the respective opening is fluid tightly closed. The cap comprises a locking means adapted to engage with a locking interface of a coupling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: IPN IP B.V.
    Inventors: Robert Huber, Juan Sasturain, Roy Metcalf, Harald Kroger, Richard Garnett
  • Publication number: 20160185494
    Abstract: A container is provided which allows for draining the liquid via one of the openings of the cap and allows for venting the container simultaneously via the other opening of the cap. Advantageously, also rigid containers, even large sized ones, can be used due to the venting function provided by the dual function closure of the container and the cap. In other words, a container with a dual function closure comprised by the cap itself is presented which facilitates draining and venting the container. The cap comprises a locking means adapted to engage with a locking interface of a coupling device. Thus, engaging a locking interface of the coupling device with the locking means of the cap such that the coupling device and the cap of the container are fixed is comprised. This provides a secure and reliable fastening means. Advantageously, the cap can be permanently fixed to the container, i.e. before, during and after draining, venting and/or washing the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Juan SASTURAIN, Robert HUBER, Roy METCALF, Harald KROEGER, RIchard GARNETT
  • Patent number: 7828174
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a packaging assembly for flowable materials comprising a casing (1) having at least one opening (9), a valve assembly (7) mounted in the opening (9) of the casing (1) and a flexible liner (23) for accommodating the flowable material, said flexible liner (23) being housed in the casing (1) and connected to the valve assembly (7), whereby the valve assembly (7) comprises a dry break extractor valve (17) for closed transfer dispense of the flowable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignees: BASF SE, Wisdom Agricultural (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: Detlef Doehnert, Richard Garnett, Roy Metcalf
  • Publication number: 20080121639
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a packaging assembly for flowable materials comprising a casing (1) having at least one opening (9), a valve assembly (7) mounted in the opening (9) of the casing (1) and a flexible liner (23) for accommodating the flowable material, said flexible liner (23) being housed in the casing (1) and connected to the valve assembly (7), whereby the valve assembly (7) comprises a dry break extractor valve (17) for closed transfer dispense of the flowable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2005
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicants: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, WISDOM AGRICULTURAL (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED
    Inventors: Detlef Dohnert, Richard Garnett, Roy Metcalf