Guided Or Restrained Internal Element Patents (Class 222/196.5)
  • Patent number: 10301083
    Abstract: A packaged product comprising a container (100) and a scented household liquid is disclosed that comprises an integrated pouring spout (130) that is configured to increase the exposed surface area of a scented household liquid during a product dispensing event, thereby increasing the amount of scent (or fragrance) released from the scented household liquid during the product dispensing event. In one aspect, the pouring spout may have a flared section in which the width of the flow channel (147) increases moving toward the spout outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: John Crawford
  • Patent number: 9706880
    Abstract: A shaker assembly has a body with viewing panels on opposite sides. An agitator is viewable through the viewing panels. Agitators have printable panels or molded figurines which may be in shapes of corporate logos or names. Conically tapered springs have inner smaller ring-shaped ends connected an agitator and outer larger ring-shaped ends positioned away from the agitator. The printed panels or molded figurines are visible through the viewing panels when the shaker assembly is in motion or at rest. The lid has a smooth outer surface. A hinged cover rotates outward from the smooth outer surface to open a pouring spout in the lid. A carabiner clip rotates outward from the smooth outer surfaces of the lid and hinged cover. When closed and stored, the cover and the carabiner clip complete the smooth outer surfaces of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Michael P. Kalamaras
  • Patent number: 8807821
    Abstract: A device for mixing a liquid present in a container is provided with a threaded spindle that can be attached in the container, a body that is provided with an internal thread and can be moved by pivoting about a horizontal axis along the threaded spindle being disposed on the threaded spindle. The body is provided with mixing and/or stirring elements substantially protruding in the radial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventor: Petra Umsonst-Kübler
  • Publication number: 20090289082
    Abstract: A dosing device (1) for sprinkling granules (2) comprises upper elements (3) which delineate a storage space (4) for the granules, and lower elements (5) with a portion (6) which forms the bottom (6a) of the storage space and is provided with delivery apertures (7) for the granules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Leif Stern
  • Patent number: 6935538
    Abstract: An anti-clog shaker system and method utilizes a shaker container and a cap attached to the shaker container. The cap has a surface with a plurality of apertures through which particles contained within the container will pass when the shaker container is inverted and shook. An agitator is provided comprising a shank having at least one protruding element. As the agitator is rotated, the agitator breaks up particles in the container. A winder is connected to the agitator. A wiper element is also connected to the agitator so that as the winder is rotated to rotate the agitator, the wiper element also wipes away particles which may adhere in a region at the apertures of the shaker cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Kinetronics Corporation
    Inventor: William Stelcher