Patents by Inventor Michael A. Ecksein

Michael A. Ecksein 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: 6981610
    Abstract: A dispenser for a paper product having a faceplate defining a slot including a center portion, a first end and a second end. The center portion is larger than the first and second ends. The faceplate has a plurality of outwardly projecting lips positioned adjacent to the center portion for engaging a person's fingers to limit access to a paper product being dispensed through the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Traex Company
    Inventors: Charles F. Smiley, Michael A. Ecksein
  • Publication number: 20050199643
    Abstract: A dispenser for a paper product having a faceplate defining a slot including a center portion, a first end and a second end. The center portion is larger than the first and second ends. The faceplate has a plurality of outwardly projecting lips positioned adjacent to the center portion for engaging a person's fingers to limit access to a paper product being dispensed through the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Smiley, Michael Ecksein
  • Patent number: D501345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Traex Company
    Inventors: Charles F. Smiley, Michael A. Ecksein
  • Patent number: D520277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Traex Company
    Inventors: Charles F. Smiley, Michael A. Ecksein