Patents by Inventor Terry Havener

Terry Havener 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: 8281821
    Abstract: A water cooler assembly and/or liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, having various, alternative features including: a bottom load water cooler, including such a cooler with a door stop mechanism; an adjustable drip tray assembly; a leak stop mechanism; an adjustable bottle interface accommodating dimensional variations in water bottles; an instaboil feature; and programmable dispensing and visual display modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: MTN Products, Inc
    Inventors: Gregory N Spear, Terry Havener, Chun Yen Wang, Hung Hsiang Chen, Lowell Burnham, Siak Jenn Chuan
  • Publication number: 20090277535
    Abstract: A water cooler assembly and/or liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, having various, alternative features including: a bottom load water cooler, including such a cooler with a door stop mechanism; an adjustable drip tray assembly; a leak stop mechanism; an adjustable bottle interface accommodating dimensional variations in water bottles; an instaboil feature; and programmable dispensing and visual display modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chun-Yen Wang, Gregory N. Spear, Lowell Burnham, Siak Jenn Chuan, Terry Havener, Hung Hsiang Chen
  • Publication number: 20090242585
    Abstract: A water cooler assembly and/or liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, having various, alternative features including: a bottom load water cooler, including such a cooler with a door stop mechanism; an adjustable drip tray assembly; a leak stop mechanism; an adjustable bottle interface accommodating dimensional variations in water bottles; an instaboil feature; and programmable dispensing and visual display modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chun Yen Wang, Gregory N. Spear, Siak Jenn Chuan, Lowell Burnham, Hung Hsiang Chen, Terry Havener
  • Patent number: 7434603
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, including a dispenser for dispensing liquid such as water to a user. A liquid container is located below the dispenser and removably attachable to a pivoting cradle engaging the liquid container. The cradle may be pivoted about an axis located adjacent an exit location for liquid within the liquid container. A filling device may be located below the liquid container for removably engaging the liquid container in fluid communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: MTN Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory N Spear, Terry Havener, Chun Yen Wang, Hung Hsiang Chen
  • Publication number: 20080053564
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, including a dispenser for dispensing liquid such as water to a user. A liquid container is located below the dispenser and removably attachable to a pivoting cradle engaging the liquid container. The cradle may be pivoted about an axis located adjacent an exit location for liquid within the liquid container. A filling device may be located below the liquid container for removably engaging the liquid container in fluid communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory N. Spear, Terry Havener, Chun Yen Wang, Hung Hsiang Chen
  • Patent number: D608129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: MTN Products, Inc
    Inventors: Gregory N Spear, Terry Havener, Chun Yen Wang, Hung Hsiang Chen