Patents by Inventor Scott R. Thomason

Scott R. Thomason 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: 8701933
    Abstract: A method of employing a bag-in-box container system in a dispensing machine includes placing a box in a first orientation, inserting a bag in the box, and closing the box with a portion of a dispensing end of the bag protruding through an opening in a first wall of the box. The first wall is a top surface of the box in the first orientation. The method further includes securing the portion of the dispensing end outside of the box and inverting the box to a second orientation, such that the first wall is a bottom surface of the box in the second orientation. The method also includes inserting the dispensing end of the bag into a holder of a dispensing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Sunless, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott R. Thomason
  • Publication number: 20120324700
    Abstract: A method of employing a bag-in-box container system in a dispensing machine includes placing a box in a first orientation, inserting a bag in the box, and closing the box with a portion of a dispensing end of the bag protruding through an opening in a first wall of the box. The first wall is a top surface of the box in the first orientation. The method further includes securing the portion of the dispensing end outside of the box and inverting the box to a second orientation, such that the first wall is a bottom surface of the box in the second orientation. The method also includes inserting the dispensing end of the bag into a holder of a dispensing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: SUNLESS, INC.
    Inventor: Scott R. THOMASON
  • Patent number: 8201288
    Abstract: A booth for automatic spray application of multiple liquids onto a human subject may include an HVLP nozzle including a nozzle tip, an air inlet port connected to an air pathway, a linear slide operably connected to a motor and to the HVLP nozzle, a plurality of check valves, and a controller, where the controller is operably connected to the motor and configured to cause the motor to move the HVLP nozzle vertically along at least a portion of the linear slide thereby adjusting the vertical position of the nozzle tip, where the controller is further configured to control an air source for causing air to flow through the air pathway, and where the controller is further configured to control one or more liquid sources for causing the first liquid associated with the first liquid inlet port from the multiple liquid inlet ports to flow through the first liquid inlet port from the multiple liquid inlet ports and the second liquid associated with the second liquid inlet port from the multiple liquid inlet ports to
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Sunless, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Thomason, Nicholas J. Mastandrea
  • Publication number: 20100065581
    Abstract: A bag-in-box container system includes a bag, a box, and a mechanism for fastening the bag and box combination. The bag may include a dispensing end with a collar and a groove. The box may have an opening through which a portion of the dispensing end protrudes when the bag is inside the box. A collar in the bag may resist the bag being pulled out of the box through the opening. The fastening mechanism may resist the portion of the dispensing end being pushed into the box through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: MT Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott R. Thomason
  • Patent number: 7185389
    Abstract: A universal cart is provided that receives a wet/dry vacuum and converts the vacuum into an upright walk behind cleaning device. The cart provides a handle attached to a mobile base. A switch is provided on the handle that can receive the electrical plug from the wet/dry vacuum and selectively turn the vacuum on and off via the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Great Lakes Engineering + Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Thomason, Nicholas J. Mastandrea
  • Patent number: 6701625
    Abstract: A spoon includes a handle and trough for containing food. The trough includes a flexible wall extended from a peripheral edge for assisting in containing the food when the spoon is tilted from the horizontal. The flexible wall collapses when the spoon is placed in the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Great Lakes Engineering + Design
    Inventors: Scott R. Thomason, Tamara Thomason, Nicholas J. Mastandrea
  • Publication number: 20040006874
    Abstract: An eating utensil includes a food storage section and a food holding section. The holding section also includes a selectively engage-able valve that dispenses food contained in the food storage section. The two sections are separable from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Great Lakes Engineering & Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Kamm, Scott R. Thomason, Nicholas J. Mastandrea
  • Publication number: 20030229964
    Abstract: A universal cart is provided that receives a wet/dry vacuum and converts the vacuum into an upright walk behind cleaning device. The cart provides a handle attached to a mobile base. A switch is provided on the handle that can receive the electrical plug from the wet/dry vacuum and selectively turn the vacuum on and off via the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: Great Lakes Engineering & Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Thomason, Nicholas J. Mastandrea
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    Patent number: D671404
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sunless, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott R. Thomason
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    Patent number: D671405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sunless, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott R. Thomason
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    Patent number: D682679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Sunless, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott R. Thomason
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    Patent number: D691883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Sunless, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott R. Thomason