Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Claypool

Christopher J. Claypool 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: 20090140536
    Abstract: An ice scoop is disclosed and has a scoop section with a bottom, a leading edge, two spaced apart side walls extending up from opposed sides of the bottom, and a back between the two side walls extending up from the bottom opposite the leading edge. The scoop has a cavity formed within the bottom, the side walls, and the back, and having an open front end and extending rearward therefrom. The scoop has a handle connected to and extending rearward from the back. The scoop cavity has an extended cavity section disposed under the handle that is a contiguous part of the cavity. The handle is spaced above the extended cavity section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher J. Claypool, Jason Ernest Begin
  • Publication number: 20090084786
    Abstract: A storage bin assembly has a container base with a front, a back, a bottom, a perimeter side wall extending up from the bottom, and a storage space above the bottom within the side wall. A base lid is positioned over a top of the storage space. An access opening into the storage space is positioned near the front of the container base. A cover is selectively movable relative to the lid between a closed position closing off the access opening and two optional open positions. One of the positions is a rear position rearward of the access opening and the other of the positions is a front position forward of the access opening. Each optional open position exposes the storage space through the access opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher J. Claypool, Jason E. Begin
  • Publication number: 20080067139
    Abstract: A storage container capable of holding one or more removable bins is attached to a mounting bracket which is, in turn, removably mounted to a support member, such as a spine or riser. The spine can be mounted onto a pantry door or other support structure. A lock is provided that is operable in a locked position to prevent the mounting bracket from being removed from the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher J. Claypool, Roddy Burgess, William F. Croft, Michael A. Zarkis, Albert G. Canton
  • Patent number: 7086676
    Abstract: A multi-purpose tongs having a first tong member that includes a grasping end and a hinge end, and a second tong member that includes a grasping end and a hinge end. The first and the second tong members are pivotally connected to one another by a first pin at their hinge ends. A cam is slidably disposed between the first and the second tong member hinge ends. The cam includes a first transverse slot and a second transverse slot having a plurality of incremental and adjacent support surfaces. The first pin extends through the first transverse slot and limits the slidable movement of the cam. A second pin is attached to the second tong member hinge end and extends through the second transverse slot and is adapted to rest against the plurality of incremental support surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc,
    Inventors: John E. Sumter, Hector Javier Barea Lugo, Christopher J. Claypool
  • Publication number: 20040239129
    Abstract: The invention provides multi-purpose tongs having a first tong member that includes a grasping end and a hinge end, and a second tong member that includes a grasping end and a hinge end. The first and the second tong members are pivotally connected to one another by a first pin at their hinge ends. A cam is slidably disposed between the first and the second tong member hinge ends. The cam includes a first transverse slot and a second transverse slot having a plurality of incremental and adjacent support surfaces. The first pin extends through the first transverse slot and limits the sldidable movement of the cam. A second pin is attached to the second tong member hinge end and extends through the second transverse slot and is adapted to rest against the plurality of incremental support surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: John E. Sumter, Hector Javier Barea Lugo, Christopher J. Claypool
  • Patent number: D501366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Claypool, John-Michael R. Ekeblad
  • Patent number: D502367
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Claypool, Hector Javier Barea Lugo, John E. Sumter
  • Patent number: D506638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Claypool
  • Patent number: D511074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Claypool, John-Michael R. Ekeblad
  • Patent number: D512872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph McMahon, III, Christopher J. Claypool, David Daud Kusuma
  • Patent number: D533414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Claypool, Hanno Kortleven
  • Patent number: D542077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Claypool, Hanno Kortleven
  • Patent number: D475239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Claypool
  • Patent number: D479401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Claypool
  • Patent number: D479947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Claypool
  • Patent number: D480277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Claypool
  • Patent number: D486644
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Claypool
  • Patent number: D571231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventor: Christopher J. Claypool
  • Patent number: D491028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Claypool, Hector Javier Barea Lugo, John E. Sumter
  • Patent number: D582299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventor: Christopher J. Claypool