Patents by Inventor Amanda K. Plakosh-Angeles

Amanda K. Plakosh-Angeles 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).

  • Container with integral foam gasket
    Patent number: 7621417
    Abstract: A container having an openable lid includes a body and a lid. The body includes a base, at least one wall extending upwardly from the base, and a first surface disposed near a top of the at least one wall. The lid is adapted to engage a top of the at least one wall when the container is in a closed position, and includes a second surface disposed near a bottom of the lid. A foam gasket is permanently attached to and located on one of the first and second surfaces, and provides a seal between the lid and the body when the container is in a closed position. The gasket is attached to the surface while in fluid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert J. Peterson, Leighann Sturgin, Amanda K. Plakosh-Angeles