Patents by Inventor Kim R. Sawatsky

Kim R. Sawatsky 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: 5371925
    Abstract: A mechanical bag closure and sealing assembly which includes inner and outer elongated inter-engaging clamp members between which the upper edges of a bag are selectively compressed and sealed and wherein the inner member includes opposing wall segments which are compressible to reduce the effective cross section thereof upon application of pressure to opposing flanges extending on opposite sides thereof to thereby facilitate insertion and removal of the inner member with respect to the outer member. In alternate embodiments, the base of the outer member includes a channel for receiving indicia and/or for receiving a magnet for facilitating mounting of the assembly to metallic surfaces. In other embodiments, the assembly may be mounted within tracks secured to cabinets or walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventor: Kim R. Sawatsky
  • Patent number: 5337987
    Abstract: An article storage system for retaining and storing articles which includes a mounting track for attaching to a wall, door, or like surface, and clips slidably received within a channel of the mounting track for holding the articles in their stored positions. The clips are pivotable between opened and closed positions relative to the track and are structured to be retained in either position. The article storage system may further include a strip for identifying the articles, and a mounting bracket for mounting the storage system to a cabinet door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Inventor: Kim R. Sawatsky
  • Patent number: D351701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Inventor: Kim R. Sawatsky