Patents by Inventor Charles R. Hebner

Charles R. Hebner 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).

  • Publication number: 20030233734
    Abstract: A kitchen utensil kit including a single handle with one or more easily detachable and attachable accessories such as peelers, pizza cutters, cheese slicers, zesters, ice cream scoops, etc. The kit includes interlocking trays for storage in drawers, and interlocking counter-top storage units. Individual storage cavities are provided for each of the implements to organize the implements of the kit and minimize storage space requirements while maintaining ease of finding the implements. Each accessory snap-locks to the handle upon insertion, and can be released with one hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Carter W. McGuyer, Charles R. Hebner, Rodney W. Robbins
  • Patent number: 5448913
    Abstract: The measuring device has a bowl. The bowl's capacity is adjusted by a dam structure located within the bowl and attached to a cover structure slidably mounted on the bowl. The slidable cover extends beyond the bowl for use as a handle. The handle has a downwardly-directed extension which is used to support and stabilize the device when the device rests on a flat surface. The handle also has a rounded indentation at the junction between the extension and the handle, so as to reinforce the junction and provide means for easily gripping the device. The sides of the bowl structure are flexible so that they can be squeezed together to release the cover so that the device can easily be disassembled and reassembled for cleaning. A detent structure is provided to locate the sliding dam at pre-marked measurement locations. The detent structure is centrally located to permit strengthening of the sliding attachment means and reduce wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Robbins Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney W. Robbins, E. Stanley Robbins, Frans M. Wetterings, Charles R. Hebner, John E. Watkins
  • Patent number: 5325717
    Abstract: The measuring device has a bowl. The bowl's capacity is adjusted by a dam structure located within the bowl and attached to a cover structure slidably mounted on the bowl. The slidable cover extends beyond the bowl for use as a handle. The handle has a downwardly-directed extension which is used to support and stabilize the device when the device rests on a flat surface. The handle also has a rounded indentation at the junction between the extension and the handle, so as to reinforce the junction and provide for easily gripping the device. The sides of the bowl structure are flexible so that they can be squeezed together to release the cover so that the device can easily be disassembled and reassembled for cleaning. A detent structure is provided to locate the sliding dam at pre-marked measurement locations. The detent structure is centrally located to permit strengthening of the sliding attachment and reduce wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Robbins Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney W. Robbins, E. Stanley Robbins, Frans M. Weterrings, Charles R. Hebner, John E. Watkins
  • Patent number: D580673
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Meco Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas G. Wright, Charles R. Hebner, Stephen J. Zwonitzer