Patents by Inventor Anne Morrissey

Anne Morrissey 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: 8944251
    Abstract: A packaging device, comprises a top wall formed as an arcuate isosceles triangle; a bottom wall formed as the arcuate isosceles triangle; an elongated generally rectangular planar main wall comprising a first longitudinal edge joined perpendicularly to the top wall along a first perimeter of the top wall, and a second longitudinal edge joined perpendicularly to the bottom wall along a second perimeter of the bottom wall, wherein the top wall and bottom wall are spaced apart by a length of the main wall; a first lateral edge joined to a second lateral edge at an acute angle and forming a continuous edge and defining an arcuate spine opposite and spaced apart from the continuous edge; wherein the top wall, bottom wall, and main wall define an interior cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventors: Carolyn Yecies Heller, Branko Lukic, Anne Morrissey, Steven Takayama
  • Publication number: 20120325818
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bin having an open end; a bag mounting ring mounted inside a perimeter of the bin adjacent to the open end and comprising living hinges to flexibly and movably join the bag mounting ring to the inside perimeter of the bin; a handle, having two ends that extend inside and are coupled by pivots to inside walls of the bin, and a top bar that fits inside the bin when the handle is closed; wherein the bag mounting ring comprises offset ring portions that are configured to clear the handle when the handle is closed. In another embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bin having a floor, side walls and an open end; a bag mounting ring mounted inside a perimeter of upper wall portions of the bin adjacent to the open end; a lid that is movable on pivots on the upper wall portions, wherein the lid fits over and at least partially covers the bag mounting ring when the lid is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Carolyn Yecies Heller, Branko Lukic, Anne Morrissey, Steven R. Takayama
  • Publication number: 20120181282
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bin having an open end; a bag mounting ring mounted inside a perimeter of the bin adjacent to the open end; a handle, having two ends that extend inside and are coupled by pivots to inside walls of the bin, and a top bar that fits inside the bin when the handle is closed; wherein the bag mounting ring comprises offset ring portions that are configured to clear the handle when the handle is closed. In another embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bin having a floor, side walls and an open end; a bag mounting ring mounted inside a perimeter of upper wall portions of the bin adjacent to the open end; a lid that is movable on pivots on the upper wall portions, wherein the lid fits over and at least partially covers the ring when the lid is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Carolyn Yecies Heller, Branko Lukic, Anne Morrissey, Steven R. Takayama
  • Patent number: D677445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ucan Products, LLC
    Inventors: Branko Lukic, Steven R. Takayama, Carolyn Yecies Heller, Anne Morrissey