Patents by Inventor Willow Curtin

Willow Curtin 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: 9457936
    Abstract: An access structure for a bag container includes a stress riser configuration formed in the bag and an attachment body attached to the bag overlying the stress riser configuration. A probe that may be associated with a shut off is provided for insertion through the attachment body and against the stress riser configuration to rupture the stress riser configuration and open the bag for emptying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Willow Curtin
  • Publication number: 20150197376
    Abstract: An access structure for a bag container includes a stress riser configuration formed in the bag and an attachment body attached to the bag overlying the stress riser configuration. A probe that may be associated with a shut off is provided for insertion through the attachment body and against the stress riser configuration to rupture the stress riser configuration and open the bag for emptying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: Illinois Toiol Works Inc.
    Inventor: Willow Curtin
  • Publication number: 20080242383
    Abstract: A protective cover assembly is provided for a communications device of the type comprising a radio unit interconnected with an accessory either through a power cord or wireless technology. The cover assembly includes first and second portions constructed of a fire retardant material, such as NOMEX®. The first portion is configured to contain the accessory and the second portion is configured to contain the power cord. The first and second portions are releasably secured to one another by mechanical fasteners, such as snaps. The first portion includes a panel that can be opened to allow the cover to be slid over the radio accessory and closed to secure the cover over the accessory. Typically, the accessory is a speaker/microphone, in which case the cover first portion includes a perforated section that allows sound to pass through the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: John A. Towns, Willow Curtin