Patents by Inventor Mark A. Gilbertson

Mark A. Gilbertson 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).

  • Publication number: 20050006398
    Abstract: A system for containing paint is disclosed. The system comprises a body between a cover and a base. The system also comprises a handle configured for attachment to the body and selectively configurable between a first position and a second position. The system also comprises a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism comprises a protrusion configured for insertion into a recess of the body. The locking mechanism also comprises a tab of the handle configured for selective insertion into a track of the body. The locking mechanism is configured to inhibit movement of the handle in at least two planes when the handle is in the first position. A method of using a container for paint is also disclosed. A system for containing paint comprising means for locking the handle to the body is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Manke, Mark Gilbertson, David Woods
  • Patent number: 6644071
    Abstract: A trailer hitch locking system is provided for securing a trailer while hitched to a vehicle or protecting the trailer from theft while unhitched. The locking system includes a hitch lock, a ball lock, and a receiver pin lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: ProductSource LLC
    Inventors: Mark Gilbertson, Edward Raleigh, Charles Russell
  • Publication number: 20030192921
    Abstract: A plastic container set for holding paint is disclosed. The plastic container set comprises a first plastic container having a body with a first transverse cross dimension and a threaded upstanding collar defining an opening to the interior of the first container body. The plastic container set also comprises a second plastic container having a body with a second transverse cross dimension and a threaded upstanding collar defining an opening to the interior of the second container body. Further, the plastic container set comprises a cover having a top portion, a substantially circular annulus coupled to the top portion, the annulus defining the outer perimeter of the cover, the annulus having a diameter, and a thread inside the cover for coupling with the collar of both of the first plastic container and the second plastic container. The first transverse cross dimension is substantially the same as the diameter and the second transverse cross dimension is substantially greater than the diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark Gilbertson, Michael S. Brock, Scott G. Manke, James N. McDerby, Norman Morfeld, Cynthia S. Sherrill, Stephen L. Crouse, Douglas W. Newman, Jeffrey A. Schutte
  • Patent number: 6591532
    Abstract: An ejection port gun lock includes an elongated body and a slide member which is slidably affixed to the body to move along a slide path (with the slide path being oriented generally parallel to the length of the body) between an engaged position within a gun ejection port and a disengaged position in the ejection port. A locking member is provided on the body adjacent to the slide path, and the locking member is movable between a locked position wherein it extends into the slide path to engage the slide member, and an unlocked position allowing motion of the slide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Product Source LLC
    Inventors: Mark Gilbertson, Edward Raleigh, Charles Russell
  • Publication number: 20030121941
    Abstract: A paint container includes a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall. A handle is pivotally attached to the body proximate the top. A recess is disposed in the handle proximate the top of the container when the handle is in a rest position. The handle includes an indentation to receive a hook for supporting the container. The handle also includes a pair of tabs that are received in recesses in the bottom for positive location and secure stacking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke, Matthew G. Ackerman
  • Patent number: D500679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke
  • Patent number: D476483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Newell Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Gilbertson, Steven H. Demsien, Laurie A. Ehlers, David C. Harris
  • Patent number: D478820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Mastershem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G Manke, Michael J. Brock
  • Patent number: D481755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Gilbertson
  • Patent number: D482274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michall J. Brock
  • Patent number: D483269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke
  • Patent number: D485494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke
  • Patent number: D486070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark A. Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Brock
  • Patent number: D486853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Wilken, Mark A. Gilbertson
  • Patent number: D487018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Brock
  • Patent number: D491467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke
  • Patent number: D494868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke
  • Patent number: D495603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke
  • Patent number: D497311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G Manke
  • Patent number: D499027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke