Patents by Inventor Robert R. Mahl

Robert R. Mahl 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: 6412686
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a thermal insulating sleeve for a container that is easily converted from a generally planar configuration during periods of nonuse and into an expanded or open configuration for receiving a container during periods of use. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the thermal insulating sleeve comprises a plurality of side panels defining a generally tubular body positioned about an imaginary longitudinal axis having an open first end and a second end forming a central cavity therein. Circumferential positioned about the open first end and equally spaced one from another, is a plurality of fingers that extend generally radially inwardly into the central cavity and are angled generally downwardly with respect to the tubular body and are effective for stabilizing the container within the central cavity and for providing an insulating layer of air between the container and the tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Designmahl Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert R. Mahl, James M. Newman
  • Patent number: 4929116
    Abstract: A coupler assembly is disclosed which is adapted for interconnecting pieces of corrugated sheet material and includes a female member having a back wall and receiving portion mounted on one side of the back wall. A male connecting member couples to the female member and includes front and rear flanges, with the rear flange dimensioned to rotatably fit within the receiving portion, and so that the members may be connected in a selected rotational orientation. A hub interconnects the flanges and a flat planar tab is joined to the side of the front flange opposite the hub for insertion within corrugated sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: Chesapeake Display and Packaging Company
    Inventor: Robert R. Mahl