JON C TAYLOR, M.D.
Osteopathic Medicine at Arrow Springs Blvd, Liberty Township, OH

6189740, Feb 20, 2001

Jan 25, 1999

9/237221

Allan E. Wade - Manchester MO
Keith D. Alsberg - Chicago IL
Jon B. Taylor - Chicago IL
James D. deBeers - Chicago IL

Steris Inc - Temecula CA

B65D 3700

222207

An antiseptic soap dispenser has a dispensing system (28) which includes a pressure actuated platen (32) and a moveable roller (94) for dispensing soap from a replaceable container (12). A dispensing tube (10) with an integral self-sealing valve (40) at a downstream end is connected to a neck (20) of the container. Hand pressure on the platen compresses a upstream end of the dispensing tube between the platen and the roller. With increasing pressure, the roller moves progressively down the tube to dispense soap through the valve. A volume regulator (111) controls the amount of soap dispensed. The platen returns quickly to its at-rest position once the pressure is removed, avoiding complete compression of the pathway by the roller. This minimizes air ingress, and resultant contamination of the soap. Optionally, a filtered vent (14) in a wall (22) of the container allows filtered air to enter the container in place of the soap dispensed.

6142343, Nov 7, 2000

Jan 25, 1999

9/237264

Allan E. Wade - Manchester MO
Keith D. Alsberg - Chicago IL
Jon B. Taylor - Chicago IL

Steris Inc - Temecula CA

B67D 506

222182

A cap (18,120) and a thrust washer (62,128) seal a flexible silicone dispensing tube (10,118) to a neck (20,114) of a container (12,116) which holds a fluid to be dispensed. The thrust washer is shaped to inhibit contact between a lip (50,110) of the dispensing tube and the interior of the cap so that the soft material of the dispensing tube is not damaged when the cap is screwed on to the neck of the container. The thrust washer slides on the cap as the cap is screwed on to limit sliding movement relative to the dispensing tube. A dust cover (24,138) protects the dispensing tube during shipment and storage. The dust cover is attached to the cap by a frangible portion (66) which is broken prior to dispensing the cleaning fluid. A lower projecting ring (86,134) on the thrust washer prevents the dust cover from compressing and damaging the lip of the dispensing tube.

5819979, Oct 13, 1998

May 15, 1997

8/856838

Peter F. Murphy - Grosse Pointe MI
Doug Brewer - Chicago IL
Dave Brown - Chicago IL
Jon Taylor - Chicago IL
Paul Doczy - Chicago IL

The PopStraw Company, LLC - Eastpointe MI

B65D 4706

220706

A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top of the container. When the orifice is opened, the straw elevates through the orifice to become accessible to the user. In one embodiment, the straw is attached to a buoyant member which urges the straw into contact with a contoured surface on the can lid. The contoured surface is angled towards the orifice. In a second embodiment, the straw engages a floating member which is urged against the lid of the container. When the container is opened by deflecting a closure tab into the container, the closure tab engages a cam surface on the floating member and imparts rotational motion to the floating member. The floating member rotates until the straw is aligned with the open orifice and a buoyant member associate with on the straw elevates the straw through the orifice.

6000573, Dec 14, 1999

Dec 17, 1997

8/992654

Peter F. Murphy - Grosse Pointe MI
Stephen W. Cornell - Naperville IL
Jon Taylor - Chicago IL
David C. Brown - Chicago IL
Doug Brewer - Chicago IL

The PopStraw Company - Roseville MI

A47G 1922

220710

A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top of the container. When the orifice is opened, the straw elevates through the orifice to become accessible to the user. In one embodiment, the straw is attached to a buoyant member which urges the straw into contact with a contoured surface on the can lid. In a second embodiment, the straw engages a floating member which is urged against the lid of the container. In a third embodiment, a buoyant member is integrally formed with the straw and is disposed orthogonally within the body of the can. In a fourth embodiment, the floating member includes a surface treated for facilitating the nucleation of CO. sub. 2 thereon. In a fifth embodiment, the floating member is provided with a skirt for entrapping a head space gas bubble under the floating member. In a sixth embodiment, the floating member reacts to a change in pressure to disengage from the container wall.

6193101, Feb 27, 2001

Feb 14, 2000

9/503514

Peter F. Murphy - Grosse Pointe MI
Doug Brewer - Chicago IL
Dave Brown - Chicago IL
James H. Kurtz - Grosse Pointe Farms MI
Jon Taylor - Chicago IL
Paul Doczy - Chicago IL

The PopStraw Company, LLC - Roseville MI

A47G 2118

220706

A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container and is responsive to appropriate manipulation of the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top end of the container. In one embodiment, the straw is supported by a weighted member that responds to the manipulation of the container to move the straw. A buoyant member is attached to the straw to elevate the straw through the orifice when the straw is aligned with the orifice. Several alternative embodiments of the invention incorporating the weighted member are disclosed. In another embodiment, the straw is supported by a buoyant member that responds to the manipulation of the container to move the straw. The buoyant member is attached to the straw to elevate the straw through the orifice when the straw is aligned with the orifice as well as to align the straw with the orifice due to the manipulation of the can.

5975340, Nov 2, 1999

Dec 17, 1997

8/992836

Stephen W. Cornell - Napervile IL
Peter F. Murphy - Grosse Pointe MI
Jon Taylor - Chicago IL

The PopStraw Company, LLC - Roseville MI

A47G 1922

220706

A straw assembly disposed within a beverage container and adapted for use with various positioning mechanisms is disclosed. The straw assembly includes a plurality of structural features formed therein for appropriately locating the positioning mechanism. Additionally, a positioning mechanism slidably locatable along the axial length of the straw is disclosed which appropriately positions the straw in an opening of the container. The straw assembly may be fabricated from a photo-degradable material which expedites the photodegradation of the straw assembly when exposed to sunlight.

5950878, Sep 14, 1999

Aug 4, 1997

8/905911

Allan E. Wade - Ballwin MO
Keith D. Alsberg - Chicago IL
Jon B. Taylor - Chicago IL
David C. Brown - Chicago IL

Steris Corporation - Mentor OH

B65D 3700

222207

A dispensing valve assembly for dispensing a fluid product and preventing air from being drawn into the fluid product through the valve includes a flexible diaphragm valve (10, 50, 100) and a valve seat insert (12, 58, 102). The flexible diaphragm valve flexes from a concave closed position to a convex open position in which fluid product is dispensed through a dispensing opening (26, 56, 116) in the diaphragm. The valve seat insert is positioned adjacent an inside surface of the diaphragm valve in its closed position to prevent the valve from buckling inward and prevent air from passing into the fluid product through the valve.

6234342, May 22, 2001

Jun 22, 1999

9/337927

Stephen W. Cornell - Naperville IL
Peter F. Murphy - Grosse Pointe MI
Jon Taylor - Chicago IL

The PopStraw Company, LLC - Roseville MI

B65D 4706

220706

A straw assembly disposed within a beverage container and adapted for use with various positioning mechanisms is disclosed. The straw assembly includes a plurality of structural features formed therein for appropriately locating the positioning mechanism. Additionally, a positioning mechanism slidably locatable along the axial length of the straw is disclosed which appropriately positions the straw in an opening of the container. The straw assembly may be fabricated from a photo-degradable material which expedites the photodegradation of the straw assembly when exposed to sunlight.

6158611, Dec 12, 2000

Jun 22, 1999

9/338031

Stephen W. Cornell - Naperville IL
Peter F. Murphy - Grosse Pointe MI
Jon Taylor - Chicago IL

The PopStraw Company, LLC - Roseville MI

A47G 2118

220706

A straw assembly disposed within a beverage container and adapted for use with various positioning mechanisms is disclosed. The straw assembly includes a plurality of structural features formed therein for appropriately locating the positioning mechanism. Additionally, a positioning mechanism slidably locatable along the axial length of the straw is disclosed which appropriately positions the straw in an opening of the container. The straw assembly may be fabricated from a photo-degradable material which expedites the photodegradation of the straw assembly when exposed to sunlight.