Patents by Inventor John William Marttila

John William Marttila 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).

  • Storage bin with retractable lid assembly
    Patent number: 5839597
    Abstract: A retractable lid assembly for covering an opening in a storage bin is disclosed. The retractable lid assembly includes a lid having a first surface facing the storage bin and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A pivot member is pivotably attached to the lid at a first pivot point and pivotably attached adjacent to the opening in the storage bin at a second pivot point. The lid is retracted from the opening in the storage bin by pivoting the lid at the first pivot point and the second pivot point while the first surface of the lid remains substantially facing the storage bin during retraction of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: CTB, Inc.
    Inventor: John William Marttila