Patents by Inventor Robert J. McAllister

Robert J. McAllister 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: 7089702
    Abstract: A clamp for affixing a pliable bag to a container and to control the crawling insect population at or near the container. The clamp contains an insect bait station on one surface thereof. The device can be deformed to an open position and normally assumes a closed position. While in the closed position, the clamp is in condition to secure a bag to a container. The clamp may be deformed to place it in position on the lid of a container, and to allow release of the bag from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: McAllister Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister
  • Patent number: 6817581
    Abstract: A bag storage and holding apparatus for a recyclable or disposable handle bag. The apparatus has a receptacle for storing handle bags for future use and in some embodiments it has a cover over the open top portion of the receptacle. The cover can be opened or closed. On each end of the receptacle is a rotatably mounted side arm, which can swing up or down through approximately 90 degrees. When the arms are in an approximately horizontal position, the apparatus is positioned for receiving a handle bag and maintaining it in an open position. Securing means, in the form of a locking tab, are provided to secure the side arms in an upward position. Each side arm has handle engaging means, preferably in the form of at least two upwardly projecting hooks with slots therein for retaining the bag in an open position for receipt of refuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: McAllister Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20040217237
    Abstract: A bag storage and holding apparatus for a recyclable or disposable handle bag. The apparatus has a receptacle for storing handle bags for future use and in some embodiments it has a cover over the open top portion of the receptacle. The cover can be opened or closed. On each end of the receptacle is a rotatably mounted side arm, which can swing up or down through approximately 90 degrees. When the arms are in an approximately horizontal position, the apparatus is positioned for receiving a handle bag and maintaining it in an open position. Securing means, in the form of a locking tab, are provided to secure the side arms in an upward position. Each side arm has handle engaging means, preferably in the form of at least two upwardly projecting hooks with slots therein for retaining the bag in an open position for receipt of refuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister
  • Patent number: 6666416
    Abstract: A bag storage and holding apparatus for a recyclable or disposable handle bag. On each end of the receptacle is a rotatably mounted side arm, which can swing up or down through approximately 90 degrees. When the arms are in an approximately horizontal position, the apparatus is positioned for receiving a handle bag and maintaining it in an open position. Securing means, in the form of a locking tab, are provided to secure the side arms in an upward position. Each side arm has handle engaging means for retaining the bag in an open position for receipt of refuse. The apparatus has a receptacle for storing handle bags for future use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: McAllister Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20030079319
    Abstract: A one piece clamp for affixing a pliable bag to a container. The device can be deformed to an open position and normally assumes a closed position. While in the closed position, the clamp is in condition to secure a bag to a container. The clamp may be deformed to place it in position on the lid of a container, and to allow release of the bag from the container. Embedded in or removably attached to the clamp is a deodorizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20030009921
    Abstract: A unitary, elongated strip of static cling material such that a portion of the inner and outer surface engage to from a loop. Various indicia may be printed by known methods provided that a smooth overlapping surface is maintained. The outer surface may be coated with a sulfur-based ink, producing a glow-in-the-dark feature. Materials used may be hypoallergenic and FDA approved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister
  • Patent number: 6484374
    Abstract: A one piece clamp for affixing a pliable bag to a container. The device can be deformed to an open position and normally assumes a closed position. While in the closed position, the clamp is in condition to secure a bag to a container. The clamp may be deformed to place it in position on the lid of a container, and to allow release of the bag from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Gold Star Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20020108219
    Abstract: A one piece clamp for affixing a pliable bag to a container. The device can be deformed to an open position and normally assumes a closed position. While in the closed position, the clamp is in condition to secure a bag to a container. The clamp may be deformed to place it in position on the lid of a container, and to allow release of the bag from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister
  • Patent number: 6343409
    Abstract: A two-piece clip assembly for affixing a pliable bag to a container. One piece is comprised of a grabbing device capable of an open position and a closed position. The second piece is comprised of a locking device that configures the grabbing device between the open position and the closed position. The grabbing device is configured to affix a bag against a container in the closed position, and allow release of the bag from the container in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Gold Star Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20010039699
    Abstract: A one piece clamp for affixing a pliable bag to a container. The device can be deformed to an open position and normally assumes a closed position. While in the closed position, the clamp is in condition to secure a bag to a container. The clamp may be deformed to place it in position on the lid of a container, and to allow release of the bag from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister
  • Patent number: D410153
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Creative Toy Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. McAllister