Patents by Inventor Reid Hecker

Reid Hecker 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: 11793368
    Abstract: A paper towel dispenser includes two static positions, an “up” position and a “down” position. One embodiment includes an actuator lock component for engaging and displacing sliders. An actuator unlock component is positioned over the actuator lock component. The legs or extensions of the actuator unlock component extend in a downward direction. The body of the actuator is thus positioned above the sliders. The other embodiment includes spring leafs for engaging and displacing the sliders. The actuator is positioned under the spring leafs. The legs or extensions of the actuator extend in an upward direction. The body of the actuator is thus positioned below the sliders. In one embodiment, in the “up” position, the sliders extend outwardly and in the “down” position, the sliders extend inwardly, whereas, in the other embodiment, in the “up” position, the sliders extend inwardly and in the “down” position, the sliders extend outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Reid Hecker, Greg Hoge
  • Publication number: 20220386828
    Abstract: A paper towel dispenser includes two static positions, an “up” position and a “down” position. One embodiment includes an actuator lock component for engaging and displacing sliders. An actuator unlock component is positioned over the actuator lock component. The legs or extensions of the actuator unlock component extend in a downward direction. The body of the actuator is thus positioned above the sliders. The other embodiment includes spring leafs for engaging and displacing the sliders. The actuator is positioned under the spring leafs. The legs or extensions of the actuator extend in an upward direction. The body of the actuator is thus positioned below the sliders. In one embodiment, in the “up” position, the sliders extend outwardly and in the “down” position, the sliders extend inwardly, whereas, in the other embodiment, in the “up” position, the sliders extend inwardly and in the “down” position, the sliders extend outwardly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Reid Hecker, Greg Hoge
  • Patent number: 9221582
    Abstract: A collapsible container is provided. The collapsible container includes a substantially rigid upper rim, and a container portion that is made entirely of a flexible (collapsible) material. The flexible container has a base and side walls extending upward from the base. The side walls include at least one living hinge, and the base is formed with a structural ribbing configuration. The structural ribbing integrated into the base and formed of the flexible material creates a level of rigidity in the same that allows the entire container to collapse and extend without requirement any other materials incorporated into the container portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jasper E. Wheeler, Reid Hecker
  • Publication number: 20150083736
    Abstract: A collapsible container is provided. The collapsible container includes a substantially rigid upper rim, and a container portion that is made entirely of a flexible (collapsible) material. The flexible container has a base and side walls extending upward from the base. The side walls include at least one living hinge, and the base is formed with a structural ribbing configuration. The structural ribbing integrated into the base and formed of the flexible material creates a level of rigidity in the same that allows the entire container to collapse and extend without requirement any other materials incorporated into the container portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jasper E. Wheeler, Reid Hecker
  • Publication number: 20080072769
    Abstract: A pan with removable drop-in baking wells. A main support structure defines a plurality of apertures in which a plurality of baking wells of various shapes and sizes can be temporarily inserted during use. The main support structure includes a vertical side wall and support foot that engages a countertop, oven rack, or other surface. Accordingly, the bottoms of the baking wells do not come in contact with the countertop, oven rack, or other surface, because the baking wells are adequately supported by the main support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: Lifetime Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Reid Hecker