Patents by Inventor Tracy Peters

Tracy Peters 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).

  • System and apparatus for evacuation of contaminated fluids from flexible hulled vessels
    Patent number: 9187891
    Abstract: A system for collection, containment, and disposal of contaminated fluids includes a flexible hulled containment vessel having at least one resilient deformable wall and a flow directing apparatus with a body that extends into the containment vessel during use, and an exterior portal that extends from the containment vessel in use. The flow directing apparatus provides fluid communication from an interior of the containment vessel while resisting collapse of the deformable wall during removal of contaminated fluid therefrom. A body of the flow directing apparatus includes side wall apertures spaced along a length thereof, sized to accommodate solids expected to be in the contaminated fluids. Bridge structures help resist collapse. A diameter of the body may be larger than a diameter of the exterior portal, which may further resist collapse. The containment vessel may be foldable for transport or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Tracy Peter Aberle
  • SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR EVACUATION OF CONTAMINATED FLUIDS FROM FLEXIBLE HULLED VESSELS
    Publication number: 20130146152
    Abstract: A system for collection, containment, and disposal of contaminated fluids includes a flexible hulled containment vessel having at least one resilient deformable wall and a flow directing apparatus with a body that extends into the containment vessel during use, and an exterior portal that extends from the containment vessel in use. The flow directing apparatus provides fluid communication from an interior of the containment vessel while resisting collapse of the deformable wall during removal of contaminated fluid therefrom. A body of the flow directing apparatus includes side wall apertures spaced along a length thereof, sized to accommodate solids expected to be in the contaminated fluids. Bridge structures help resist collapse. A diameter of the body may be larger than a diameter of the exterior portal, which may further resist collapse. The containment vessel may be foldable for transport or storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Tracy Peter Aberle
  • Beverage dispenser
    Patent number: D440109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Laura G. Anton, Andrea P. Freeman, Barbara M. Gann, John Hurst, Lynwood Mallard, Tom McLean, Tracy Peters, Elizabeth Smith, Richard C. Staten, Scott R. Mallwitz, George H. Ladyman, Jr., Jeffery A. Minton, Darren R. Vickery, Kimberly L. Nystrom