Mark Thomas Freeman

Address:

322 Water Ml Rd, Greer, SC 29650

Phone:

(864)4696165

VIN:

1GKFK13027R322171

Make:

GMC

Model:

YUKON

Year:

2007

US Patent:

6609630, Aug 26, 2003

Filed:

Apr 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/296880

Inventors:

Mark A. Freeman - Lenexa KS 66219
Timothy K. Stringer - Overland Park KS 66204

International Classification:

B65D 3908

US Classification:

220714, 220717, 22020319, 22020311, 22020329, 215 115, 215 114

Abstract:

A leak-proof closure ( ) for dispensing liquid beverages from a container. The closure ( ) contains a outlet passage ( ) which is open at both ends. Within outlet passage ( ) there is a membrane ( ) which denies communication between the interior of the container and the flow opening ( ). When external suction is applied to the end of outlet passage ( ), membrane ( ) sealingly disengages from circumferential seal member ( ). This allows the contained beverage to egress through the flow opening ( ). When the external suction is removed, membrane ( ) automatically sealingly engages with circumferential seal member ( ).

US Patent:

20020033398, Mar 21, 2002

Filed:

Sep 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/965973

Inventors:

Mark Freeman - Lenexa KS, US
Timothy Stringer - Bucyrus KS, US

International Classification:

A47G019/22

US Classification:

220/713000, 220/703000

Abstract:

A leak-proof closure () for dispensing liquid from a container (). The closure () contains a recessed channel () which forms an outlet passage () when the closure () is attached to the container (). When the container () is overturned, the liquid will begin to flow into the outlet passage () at the fluid entrance (). The displacement of the liquid from the container () will create a partial vacuum in the container (). This partial vacuum will prevent the liquid from reaching the fluid exit (), thus it will not leak. When the fluid exit () is inserted into the user's mouth and suction is applied, the liquid in the container () will flow into the fluid entrance (), through the outlet passage (), out of the fluid exit (), and into the user's mouth.

US Patent:

51863472, Feb 16, 1993

Filed:

Oct 15, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/776793

Inventors:

Mark A. Freeman - Lenexa KS
Timothy K. Stringer - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

B65D 5118

US Classification:

220254

Abstract:

A spill-proof closure for containers used in dispensing liquid beverages. The closure has a spout containing a thin membrane at or near the upper end. The thin membrane includes a through slit which remains closed except when external suction is applied during normal drinking.

US Patent:

50507583, Sep 24, 1991

Filed:

Nov 16, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/615805

Inventors:

Mark A. Freeman - Lenexa KS
Timothy K. Stringer - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

A47G 1922

US Classification:

220 904

Abstract:

A spill-proof closure for containers used in dispensing liquid beverages. The closure contains an opening for delivery of a contained beverage. The closure also includes a sealing member and a deflectable member. Together these parts form a flow control valve which is normally closed, but opens when external lip pressure is applied during normal drinking.