Samuel A Davis

US Patent:

6347785, Feb 19, 2002

Filed:

Jun 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/587470

Inventors:

Donald G. Copp - Mt. Gilliad OH
Samuel N. Davis - Dublin OH
James W. Johnson - Delaware OH
M. Stephen Tschanen - Marysville OH

Assignee:

Liqui-Box Corporation - Worthington OH

International Classification:

F16L 2904

US Classification:

2511496, 13761404, 137269, 141346

Abstract:

A single-service package coupling and valve includes a fitment having a spout and a sliding tubular valve member mounted therein for receiving a cooperating dispensing connector of a liquid distributing and dispensing system, and an external adapter ring designed to cooperate with the mounting mechanisms of a plurality of conventional commercially available dispensing connectors. An internal adapter sleeve is mounted with in the sliding tubular valve member to provide a tight seal with any of the conventional dispensing connectors.

US Patent:

6482347, Nov 19, 2002

Filed:

Apr 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/547329

Inventors:

Samuel B. Davis - New Albany OH
James A. Thibodeau - Gahanna OH

Assignee:

Liqui-Box Corporation - Worthington OH

International Classification:

B29C 4922

US Classification:

264512, 264513, 264523, 264537, 264250, 428 357, 4285428

Abstract:

A preform or parison for manufacturing a container having a large interior diameter body and small interior diameter opening is prepared by molding the preform in two parts, a body having a generally cylindrical sidewall with one open end and one closed end, and a preform end having a diameter sized to mate with the sidewall and an opening therein for accessing the interior of the preform, and then joining the preform body and preform end to form a complete preform having an internal diameter larger than the diameter of the opening. The preform so formed is then used in a conventional blow molding process to produce a container having a large internal diameter and a narrow access opening.

US Patent:

6637725, Oct 28, 2003

Filed:

Feb 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/076572

Inventors:

Samuel N. Davis - Dublin OH
James W. Johnson - Delaware OH
Kevin Bergenthun - Newark OH
Timothy Frasier - Westerville OH

Assignee:

Liqui-Box Corporation - Worthington OH

International Classification:

F16L 2904

US Classification:

2511496, 13761404, 137269, 141346

Abstract:

A single service package coupling and valve includes a fitment having a spout and a sliding tubular valve member mounted therein for receiving a cooperating dispensing connector of a liquid distributing and dispensing system, and an external adapter ring designed to cooperate with the mounting mechanisms of a plurality of conventional commercially available dispensing connectors. An internal adapter sleeve is mounted with in the sliding tubular valve member to provide a tight seal with any of the conventional dispensing connectors. The external adapter ring is provided with a pair of radially extending flanges adapted to accept and position different dispensing connectors. At least one of the radially extending flanges is provided with at least two wings to engage a threaded mounting collar of a service line connector.

US Patent:

7004209, Feb 28, 2006

Filed:

Jun 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/460427

Inventors:

Samuel N. Davis - Dublin OH, US
James Johnson - Delaware OH, US
Kevin Bergenthun - Newark OH, US
Timothy Frazier - Westerville OH, US

Assignee:

Liqui-Box Canada Inc. - Whitby

International Classification:

B65B 31/04

US Classification:

141 65, 141114, 141374

Abstract:

The present invention provides a flexible mounting for securing at least one evacuation member to a fitment for use in a collapsible bag. The mounting comprises a peripheral ring adapted to fit within a spout of the fitment, a central member to which the at least one evacuation member is secured and a plurality of spring members extending between the peripheral ring and the central member, the spring members supporting the central member while permitting the central member to be displaced relative to the peripheral ring.

US Patent:

20030068456, Apr 10, 2003

Filed:

Nov 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/295223

Inventors:

Samuel Davis - New Albany OH, US
James Thibodeau - Gahanna OH, US

International Classification:

B32B001/02

US Classification:

428/035700

Abstract:

A preform or parison for manufacturing a container having a large interior diameter body and small interior diameter opening is prepared by molding the preform in two parts, a body having a generally cylindrical sidewall with one open end and one closed end, and a preform end having a diameter sized to mate with the sidewall and an opening therein for accessing the interior of the preform, and then joining the preform body and preform end to form a complete preform having an internal diameter larger than the diameter of the opening. The preform so formed is then used in a conventional blow molding process to produce a container having a large internal diameter and a narrow access opening.

US Patent:

20050035322, Feb 17, 2005

Filed:

Sep 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/661419

Inventors:

Samuel Davis - Dublin OH, US
James Johnson - Delaware OH, US
Kevin Bergenthun - Newark OH, US
Timothy Frasier - Newark OH, US

International Classification:

F16L029/00

US Classification:

251149100

Abstract:

A single-service package coupling and valve includes a fitment having a spout and a sliding tubular valve member mounted therein for receiving a cooperating dispensing connector of a liquid distributing and dispensing system, and an external adapter ring designed to cooperate with the mounting mechanisms of a plurality of conventional commercially available dispensing connectors. An internal adapter sleeve is mounted with in the sliding tubular valve member to provide a tight seal with any of the conventional dispensing connectors. The external adapter ring is provided with a pair of radially extending flanges adapted to accept and position different dispensing connectors. At least one of the radially extending flanges is provided with at lest two wings to engage a threaded mounting collar of a service line connector.

US Patent:

59610018, Oct 5, 1999

Filed:

Mar 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/050018

Inventors:

Samuel N. Davis - Dublin OH
M. Stephen Tschanen - Columbus OH
Douglas E. Lilly - Westerville OH

Assignee:

Liqui-Box Corporation - Worthington OH

International Classification:

B67D 532

US Classification:

22215306

Abstract:

A spout for dispensing liquid from a closed container has a cap that fits over a fitment or neck on the container, the cap being provided with a sleeve within which a reciprocating barrel may slide from a closed position to an open position. The barrel has a longitudinal vent groove on its upper surface that serves as a passage to admit atmospheric air to equalize internal and external pressure. The cap is provided with a flap that blocks the groove when the internal pressure is close to atmospheric pressure, but opens to admit air when the internal pressure drops significantly below the atmospheric pressure outside the container.