Patents by Inventor Aleck M. Chernik, Jr.

Aleck M. Chernik, Jr. 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).

  • Checkout counter construction and method employing bag well feature
    Patent number: 6533073
    Abstract: A checkout counter construction and method employs a bag well feature using a cover member which is movable between a first, closed and latched position and a second, open position without using springs, pneumatic cylinders or any electrical connection, and in a manner which reduces the rate of movement of the cover member as it approaches the second position, in order to minimize any risk of injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Load King Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Aleck M. Chernik, Jr., Dennis E. Finegan