Patents by Inventor Steven Douglas

Steven Douglas 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).

  • Supply of packaging bags for a filling apparatus
    Patent number: 7810667
    Abstract: A ribbon of packaging comprises individual packages (11) adjacently and separably arranged for separation prior to filling. The ribbon is preferably drawn under tension from a reel, and the packages are linked by mechanical couplers (FIG. 11) which are separable in a direction orthogonally to the traction force. The packages have a closure (FIG. 8) which is removed and replaced to permit filling. Also disclosed are preferred package couplers, and filling and dispensing arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: The Green Drinks Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Douglas, Gavin Barnett
  • Supply of Packaging Bags for a Filling Apparatus
    Publication number: 20090071859
    Abstract: A ribbon of packaging comprises individual packages (11) adjacently and separably arranged for separation prior to filling. The ribbon is preferably drawn under tension from a reel, and the packages are linked by mechanical couplers (FIG. 11) which are separable in a direction orthogonally to the traction force. The packages have a closure (FIG. 8) which is removed and replaced to permit filling. Also disclosed are preferred package couplers, and filling and dispensing arrangements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Douglas, Gavin Barnett