Patents by Inventor Mars MASHBURN
Mars MASHBURN 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).
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Patent number: 11834263Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: TRAMONTINA USA, INC.Inventors: Mars Mashburn, Tim Tobola, Trent Veazey
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Publication number: 20210371198Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Mars Mashburn, Tim Tobola, Trent Veazey
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Patent number: 11078015Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: TRAMONTINA USA, INC.Inventors: Mars Mashburn, Tim Tobola, Trent Veazey
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Publication number: 20200148466Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Mars Mashburn, Tim Tobola, Trent Veazey
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Patent number: 10532883Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Tramontina USA, Inc.Inventors: Mars Mashburn, Tim Tobola, Trent Veazey
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Publication number: 20180127205Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: TRAMONTINA USA, INC.Inventors: Mars MASHBURN, Tim TOBOLA, Trent VEAZEY
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Patent number: 9862542Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Tramontina USA, Inc.Inventors: Mars Mashburn, Tim Tobola, Trent Veazey
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Publication number: 20160185525Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: TRAMONTINA USA, INC.Inventors: Mars MASHBURN, Tim TOBOLA, Trent VEAZEY
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Patent number: 9309048Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Tramontina USA, Inc.Inventors: Mars Mashburn, Tim Tobola, Trent Veazey
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Publication number: 20150114973Abstract: A cooking apparatus can include a vessel having a cooking surface and an exterior surface, a handle having a grip and a fastener pad, the fastener pad having an opening, and a fastener, wherein the fastener can be coupled to the exterior surface of the vessel, the fastener can be disposed at least partially through the opening, and the handle can be coupled to the vessel. The handle can be coupled to the vessel and any disturbance to the cooking surface can be at least minimized. A method of making a cooking apparatus can include coupling a handle to an exterior surface of a vessel while at least minimizing any effects on the cooking surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Mars MASHBURN, Antonio Galafassi
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Publication number: 20130105486Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: TRAMONTINA USA, INC.Inventors: Mars MASHBURN, Tim TOBOLA, Trent VEAZEY
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Patent number: D992954Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Tramontina USA, Inc.Inventors: Joe Druhot, Mars Mashburn, Trent Veazey