Patents by Inventor Robert A. Immerman

Robert A. Immerman 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: 8915384
    Abstract: An implement for use in a bathroom or a kitchen which is composed of at least one rod which is oval in cross section, the rod being aesthetic in appearance and providing an advantageous force distribution over rods with circular cross sections. The implement can be a hanging device, such as a hanger, a hanger for ties and belts, and many other variations having a hook portion for engaging a cylindrical support, an over-the-door/vertical wall device also including the rods with the oval cross section, the latter devices being, for example, clothes supporting hooks, hooks for articles made from fabric; wire metal baskets having a rim and/or transition device made from a rod with an oval cross section; paper or magazine holders comprising parallel racks separated by upstanding walls; bag dispenser and handles for implements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Immerman, Russell Benton Snell, Philip C. Dretzka, Radu Alexandru Ghiorghie
  • Publication number: 20080185353
    Abstract: An implement for use in a bathroom or a kitchen which is composed of at least one rod which is oval in cross section, the rod being aesthetic in appearance and providing an advantageous force distribution over rods with circular cross sections. The implement can be a hanging device, such as a hanger, a hanger for ties and belts, and many other variations having a hook portion for engaging a cylindrical support, an over-the-door/vertical wall device also including the rods with the oval cross section, the latter devices being, for example, clothes supporting hooks, hooks for articles made from fabric; wire metal baskets having a rim and/or transition device made from a rod with an oval cross section; paper or magazine holders comprising parallel racks separated by upstanding walls; bag dispenser and handles for implements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Immerman, Russell Benton Snell, Philip C. Dretzka, Radu Alexandru Ghiorghie
  • Patent number: 6886792
    Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment system for a suction cup and a fixture, including a resilient suction cup and a wire fixture. This attachment means quickly and securely attaches the suction cup to the fixture, enabling the fixture, when secured to a smooth surface by the suction cups, to hold heavy objects. A preferred embodiment of the invention includes a pair of parallel, horizontal rigid wires separated by a distance smaller than the head of a resilient suction cup but larger than the neck of the cup. The head of the cup is compressed to fit it between the pair of wires, which hold the neck and the entire suction cup in place. A pair of transverse wires intersecting the horizontal wires limit the horizontal movement of the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc
    Inventor: Robert A. Immerman
  • Patent number: 6814335
    Abstract: A durable holder assembly having improved mechanical and aesthetic qualities to hold heavy objects. The securing member, such as a suction cup, for the assembly is formed via injection molding and serves to secure the assembly to a vertical surface. A holding member, such as a hook, is integrally formed within the securing member and extends downwardly from a head portion of the securing member for holding other objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Immerman
  • Patent number: 6749165
    Abstract: A durable holder assembly having improved mechanical and aesthetic qualities to hold heavy objects. The support portion for the assembly is formed via injection molding. The support portion contains on one side a structure for securing the hook to a surface such as a magnet, an adhesive, a suction cup, Velcro or a mechanical device such as an over-the-door bracket. The structure that secures the holder assembly to a surface is integrally formed with the support portion therein. A holding member, such as a hook, is also integrally formed with the support portion and extends downwardly from the support portion for supporting objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Immerman
  • Publication number: 20030189147
    Abstract: A durable holder assembly having improved mechanical and aesthetic qualities to hold heavy objects. The support portion for the assembly is formed via injection molding. The support portion contains on one side a structure for securing the hook to a surface such as a magnet, an adhesive, a suction cup, Velcro or a mechanical device such as an over-the-door bracket. The structure that secures the holder assembly to a surface is integrally formed with the support portion therein. A holding member, such as a hook, is also integrally formed with the support portion and extends downwardly from the support portion for supporting objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Immerman
  • Publication number: 20030189148
    Abstract: A durable holder assembly having improved mechanical and aesthetic qualities to hold heavy objects. The securing member, such as a suction cup, for the assembly is formed via injection molding and serves to secure the assembly to a vertical surface. A holding member, such as a hook, is integrally formed within the securing member and extends downwardly from a head portion of the securing member for holding other objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Immerman
  • Patent number: 6604648
    Abstract: An attachment system for attaching a container and a base, the container having an elongated member extending towards the base and the base having an elongated portion for cooperating with the member to connect the container and base together. The base has other structure for supporting the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Immerman, Russell Benton Snell
  • Publication number: 20020139911
    Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment system for a suction cup and a fixture, including a resilient suction cup and a wire fixture. This attachment means quickly and securely attaches the suction cup to the fixture, enabling the fixture, when secured to a smooth surface by the suction cups, to hold heavy objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Applicant: Inter Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Immerman
  • Publication number: 20020130133
    Abstract: An attachment system for attaching a container and a base, the container having an elongated member extending towards the base and the base having an elongated portion for cooperating with the member to connect the container and base together. The base has other structure for supporting the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Immerman, Russell Benton Snell
  • Patent number: 6439418
    Abstract: A container having a container portion attached to a base portion where the container has a base section and a floor section, and the base portion has a floor supporting section, at least one protruding member extending from one of the floor sections of the container portion or the floor supporting section of the base portion and at least one receptacle for receiving the protruding member in the other of the floor section and the floor supporting section. The container has side walls has a downwardly facing shoulder for engaging an abutting surface in the base portion. The container portion is preferably made of plastic and the base portion is preferably made of metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Immerman, Philip C. Dretzka
  • Publication number: 20020043535
    Abstract: A nub cover for covering the suctions cup nubs extending through the wall of a container, the nub cover having a holder for holding a connecting member or one or more nubs to hold the nub cover in place. Also disclosed is a container, at least one suction cup and a nub cover for covering the nub(s) and protecting them from dirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Applicant: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Immerman
  • Publication number: 20010020621
    Abstract: A bathroom accessory mountable to a generally vertical flat surface such as glass, mirror, tile, fiberglass or metal. The bathroom accessory makes efficient use of space available in a bathroom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Applicant: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Immerman, James Hampshire
  • Patent number: 6279742
    Abstract: A bathroom accessory for attachment to a vertical surface having at least one chamber for holding toiletry items and a transverse wall having vertical orifices for toothbrushes and razors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Immerman, James Hampshire
  • Patent number: 5971192
    Abstract: A bathroom accessory mountable to a generally vertical flat surface such as glass, mirror, tile, fiberglass or metal. The bathroom accessory makes efficient use of space available in a bathroom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Immerman, James Hampshire
  • Patent number: D483653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Immerman
  • Patent number: D322816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Immerman
  • Patent number: D391712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Immerman