Patents by Inventor Donald R. Barrett

Donald R. Barrett 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: 8851316
    Abstract: A trashcan liner dispenser that comprises a combination caddy and liner cartridge that self-locks together when nested, the caddy including an arrangement whereby an access opening in the liner cartridge cooperates with a supply of folded liners housed therein to reduce the pulling force required to remove a liner from the nested cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventors: Donald R. Barrett, Richard J. Baranowski
  • Publication number: 20120234836
    Abstract: A trashcan liner dispenser that comprises a combination caddy and liner cartridge that self-locks together when nested, the caddy including an arrangement whereby an access opening in the liner cartridge cooperates with a supply of folded liners housed therein to reduce the pulling force required to remove a liner from the nested cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Donald R. Barrett, Richard J. Baranowski
  • Patent number: 8210386
    Abstract: A waste management system comprising a trash receptacle, a pouch fixed to a surface of the trash receptacle and including a clasp means, and a cartridge with an arrangement of retainer slots. The retainer slots are positioned to correspond with the clasp means when the cartridge is inserted into the pouch so that the retainer slots are penetrated by the clasp means. The cartridge contains a plurality of liners hung from a support member within said cartridge, the hung liners positioned for distribution through a combination longitudinal notch and transverse slit provided in the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventors: Donald R. Barrett, Richard J. Baranowski
  • Publication number: 20080302801
    Abstract: A waste management system comprising a trash receptacle, a pouch fixed to a surface of the trash receptacle and including a clasp means, and a cartridge with an arrangement of retainer slots. The retainer slots are positioned to correspond with the clasp means when the cartridge is inserted into the pouch so that the retainer slots are penetrated by the clasp means. The cartridge contains a plurality of liners hung from a support member within said cartridge, the hung liners positioned for distribution through a combination longitudinal notch and transverse slit provided in the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Donald R. Barrett, Richard J. Baranowski
  • Patent number: 4160550
    Abstract: A golf putting frame game device is used on a flat surface to play golf putting games and features uniform rebounds of playing balls from the interior sides of the frame. The frame is provided with a capturing device in the form of a flexible cord which is stretched across a corner of the frame. Multiple supports are provided to anchor the ends of the cord at different locations which permit the size and shape of the capturing device to be varied. Uniform rebounds are provided by cushions on the interior walls of the frame. A multitude of games can be played utilizing rebound combinations with or without a capturing device attachment. The game device also includes a cushioned corner insert which may be positioned across a corner of the frame when it is desired to block any access to the capturing device in that corner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1979
    Inventor: Donald R. Barrett