Patents by Inventor William F. Coker

William F. Coker 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: 8474493
    Abstract: A liquid apportionment device having a distribution chamber located within a dispensing chamber, the distribution chamber being mounted onto a pedestal member such that a dispensing channel is defined between the sloping wall of the pedestal and the wall of the dispensing chamber. Dispensing spouts are evenly positioned around the dispensing channel for dispersal of the liquid into individual containers. Three rows of evenly spaced distribution apertures are provided in the distribution chamber, with the top row of distribution apertures oriented horizontally, the middle row of distribution apertures being oriented at 45 degrees, and the bottom row of distribution apertures being oriented vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: William F. Coker
  • Publication number: 20120085461
    Abstract: A liquid apportionment device having a distribution chamber located within a dispensing chamber, the distribution chamber being mounted onto a pedestal member such that a dispensing channel is defined between the sloping wall of the pedestal and the wall of the dispensing chamber. Dispensing spouts are evenly positioned around the dispensing channel for dispersal of the liquid into individual containers. Three rows of evenly spaced distribution apertures are provided in the distribution chamber, with the top row of distribution apertures oriented horizontally, the middle row of distribution apertures being oriented at 45 degrees, and the bottom row of distribution apertures being oriented vertically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: William F. Coker
  • Patent number: 5235823
    Abstract: A cooling device for use with liquids in open containers, the device containing a freezable material. The cooling device is configured to have a distal end for immersion in the container, a proximal end to be positioned at the surface of the liquid, and a tapered portion whereby the maximum cross-sectional diameter of the tapered portion occurs at the distal end, with the cross-sectional dimension progressively decreasing towards the proximal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Inventor: William F. Coker