Patents by Inventor Thomas L. Reiber

Thomas L. Reiber 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: 4981239
    Abstract: A container for liquid is disclosed, wherein the container has an improved self draining means featuring a radially inclined ramp which slopes downward from the container pouring spout in the radially outward direction. Beneath the drain ramp is an annular channel which receives liquids gravity draining from any azimuthal location on the ramp, and routes the liquids to a drain hole, returning the liquids to the container reservoir. One or more projections may be disposed within the annular channel to partially block it. This arrangement prevents any plastic shavings or other debris within the channel from migrating or being washed by the draining liquid to a location visible to the user or to the drain hole where such debris may contaminate the contents of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jerome P. Cappel, Jack A. Sneller, Thomas L. Reiber
  • Patent number: 4671421
    Abstract: A plastic container which comprises a plastic blow molded container having an annular finish, an insert positioned in the finish and interengaged with the internal surface of the finish. The insert has internal threads for receiving an enlarged closure such in the form of a self-draining measuring cup having external threads on the lower end thereof and a peripheral flange sealingly engaging the free end of the finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Reiber, Gerald R. Robinson