Patents by Inventor Alan CHEEK

Alan CHEEK 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: 10335006
    Abstract: A container may include a body portion having opposing open and closed ends, and a trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side extending laterally between the open and closed ends. The open end may include a latch portion extending laterally and being opposite to the trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side. The container may also include a handle coupled to the open end, and switchingly coupled to the latch portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventor: Alan Cheek
  • Publication number: 20160150940
    Abstract: A container may include a body portion having opposing open and closed ends, and a trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side extending laterally between the open and closed ends. The open end may include a latch portion extending laterally and being opposite to the trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side. The container may also include a handle coupled to the open end, and switchingly coupled to the latch portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventor: Alan CHEEK
  • Patent number: 9254073
    Abstract: A container may include a body portion having opposing open and closed ends, and a trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side extending laterally between the open and closed ends. The open end may include a latch portion extending laterally and being opposite to the trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side. The container may also include a handle coupled to the open end, and switchingly coupled to the latch portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventor: Alan Cheek
  • Publication number: 20140312041
    Abstract: A container may include a body portion having opposing open and closed ends, and a trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side extending laterally between the open and closed ends. The open end may include a latch portion extending laterally and being opposite to the trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side. The container may also include a handle coupled to the open end, and switchingly coupled to the latch portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Alan CHEEK
  • Patent number: 8807384
    Abstract: A container may include a body portion having opposing open and closed ends, and a trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side extending laterally between the open and closed ends. The open end may include a latch portion extending laterally and being opposite to the trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side. The container may also include a handle coupled to the open end, and switchingly coupled to the latch portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventor: Alan Cheek
  • Publication number: 20140200096
    Abstract: A protruding device is used to encumber a user's ability to maneuver his/her hips beyond its position while executing/simulating a golf swing. The protruding device comprises a telescopic beam, having a ball affixed to one end and a pointed, coaxial, coned tip affixed to the other. Additionally, options exist for attachment to a weighted base, specifically designed for indoor application or operability on non-penetrable surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: David Alan Cheek
  • Publication number: 20140076893
    Abstract: A container may include a body portion having opposing open and closed ends, and a trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side extending laterally between the open and closed ends. The open end may include a latch portion extending laterally and being opposite to the trapezoid-shaped longitudinal side. The container may also include a handle coupled to the open end, and switchingly coupled to the latch portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Alan CHEEK
  • Patent number: 6186155
    Abstract: Color is used to divide a towel (8) into sections. A larger section (10) lay adjacent to a smaller section (12). The larger section (10) is designated to remove perspiration from the user's face/body while the smaller section (12) is designated for the user to remove perspiration from fitness machines. Furthermore, an arrangement to retain small, personal belongings may be provided by either a retaining device (14), or a storage pocket (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventor: David Alan Cheek