Patents by Inventor Kent P. Ritzel

Kent P. Ritzel 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).

  • Easy grip paint applicator
    Publication number: 20030005533
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an applicator for coatings such as paints, stains, varnish, and other such materials. The applicator may be a brush, foam, or other applicator as conventionally used for such materials. According to the present invention, the handle of the applicator is adapted to be received in the hand of a user when the hand is in a substantially relaxed posture, and supports the hand in the posture. The handle of an applicator made according to the present invention also may include visual or other aids to promote the use of a relaxed hand posture to hold the applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar, Christina L. Fortner, Jonathan Hawley, Ron C. Farnum, Dana W. Altheimer
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D439056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D439417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D439418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar
  • Paint pad
    Patent number: D439748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D440405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D440769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D440771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D446943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D450459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D463917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar, Christina L. Fortner, Jonathan Hawley, Ron C. Farnum, Dana W. Altheimer
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D464802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar, Jonathan Hawley
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D464803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar, Jonathan Hawley
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D465091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar, Jonathan Hawley
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D465657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Ungar, Christina L. Fortner, Jonathan Hawley, Ron C. Farnum, Dana W. Altheimer
  • Paint brush
    Patent number: D465931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William Dean Unger, Jonathan Hawley
  • Utility handle
    Patent number: D491729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William D. Ungar, Jonathan Hawley, Dana William Altheimer, Peter Schmidt, Matthew Goulet
  • Utility handle
    Patent number: D492122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William D. Ungar, Jonathan Hawley, Dana William Altheimer, Peter Schmidt, Matthew Goulet
  • Utility handle
    Patent number: D492491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Woodnorth, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Kent P. Ritzel, William D. Ungar, Jonathan Hawley, Dana William Altheimer, Peter Schmidt, Matthew Goulet