Patents by Inventor Steve W. Beres

Steve W. Beres 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).

  • Spray pump assembly
    Patent number: 4063854
    Abstract: A finger-operated spray pump assembly adapted to maintain a seal against leakage under substantially all conditions normally encountered by the pump. The assembly includes a compression chamber, a piston slidable in the compression chamber, a stem slidable in the piston, and a seal member abutting the piston. The lower end of the valve stem contacts the seal member to open the seal slightly before the piston starts its downstroke. A closure member for the container to be used is permanently attached to the spray pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: VCA Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas H. Hayes, Steve W. Beres
  • Spray pump assembly
    Patent number: 4050860
    Abstract: A finger-operated spray pump assembly adapted to maintain a seal against leakage under substantially all conditions normally encountered by the pump. The assembly includes a compression chamber, a piston slidable in the housing, a grommet for holding the piston in the compression chamber, a stem slidable in the piston, and a seal member abutting the piston. The lower end of the valve stem contacts the seal member to open the seal slightly before the piston starts its downstroke. A closure member for the container to be used is permanently attached to the spray pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1977
    Assignee: VCA Corporation
    Inventor: Steve W. Beres