Patents by Inventor James Patrick Connolly

James Patrick Connolly 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: 6561372
    Abstract: An improved portable storage container comprises an exterior support frame (1) defining an interior space having an upper periphery and including upright members (3) spaced around the periphery of the interior space and horizontal elongate members (6) disposed about the upper periphery of the interior space, the elongate members (6) each extending along a corresponding side of a polygon. A flexible vessel (2) is arranged within the interior space. The container comprises elastic support means for the upper perimetral portion of the perimetral wall (8) comprising a plurality of strips (10) of elastic material, each extending over a corresponding elongate member (6) of the supporting frame (1), a first end portion (11) of each strip (10) being bonded in a first region of bonding to an inner face of the perimetral wall (8), and a second end portion (12) being bonded in a second region of bonding to an outer face of perimetral wall (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: James Patrick Connolly