Patents by Inventor Brian Potempa

Brian Potempa 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: 9205942
    Abstract: A trash bag securing device has a rotatable member and a stationary member. The stationary member is attached to the trash receptacle. The rotatable member has a first bag securing means which may include a bag containment area. The stationary member includes a second bag securing means which may include a point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventors: David McMiller, Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Patent number: 8727452
    Abstract: Improved variable color wheel covers for tractor wheels are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Patent number: 8273001
    Abstract: A muscle toning kit includes an exercise garment having a first resistance article and a second resistance article. The first resistance article and the second resistance article cooperate to facilitate the exercise of at least one muscle group of a user. The first resistance article is adjustable to provide a range of user selected resistance levels, while second resistance article has another range of user selected resistance levels so that as the user maneuvers the exercise garment, its adjustable pressure opposing structures facilitate the toning and conditioning of the at least one muscle group of the user. The method includes wearing and deforming the exercise garment from its original shape through natural extension and flexing actions of the user to facilitate providing a resistive force to condition the at least one muscle group of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventors: Linda Karecki, Michael M. Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Publication number: 20120169110
    Abstract: Improved variable color wheel covers for tractor wheels are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Dave J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Publication number: 20110143892
    Abstract: A muscle toning kit includes an exercise garment having a first resistance article and a second resistance article. The first resistance article and the second resistance article cooperate to facilitate the exercise of at least one muscle group of a user. The first resistance article is adjustable to provide a range of user selected resistance levels, while second resistance article has another range of user selected resistance levels so that as the user maneuvers the exercise garment, its adjustable pressure opposing structures facilitate the toning and conditioning of the at least one muscle group of the user. The method includes wearing and deforming the exercise garment from its original shape through natural extension and flexing actions of the user to facilitate providing a resistive force to condition the at least one muscle group of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: LINDA KARECKI, Michael M. Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Publication number: 20070298910
    Abstract: A golf tee has an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion has an upper end that resides within the upper portion. The lower power and the upper portion are made of different materials with different flexibility. The lower portion and the upper portion are able to flex relative to each other. The upper portion could be provided with shock absorption means such as a plurality of ribs to dissipate the shock from the impact of a golf club with the tee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Publication number: 20070176714
    Abstract: A dimmer switch for controlling a light includes a wheel assembly, a rotational motion detector and a dimmer control. As the wheel assembly is rotated, the light is dimmed. An on/off control is responsive to a push detector for detecting whether the wheel assembly has been pushed. The on/off control controls where the light is on or off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Publication number: 20070020030
    Abstract: Liquid dispensing devices, and more particularly liquid dispensing devices including an attached cleaning element are disclosed comprising a plunger/handle pole assembly, an exterior barrel capable of slidably receiving the plunger/handle pole assembly and including a liquid reservoir, and a brush head attached to a distal end of the exterior barrel which is in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Goulet, Michael Toll, Brian Potempa, Tierney Wied, Brian Brigham, Eric Sugalski
  • Publication number: 20060179595
    Abstract: A paint applicator for use in a corner application having a pad pivotally attached to the handle. The head may be resiliently biased as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Craig Serio, Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa, Matthew Goulet
  • Publication number: 20060067784
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to paint applicators, and more particularly to paint applicators comprising a container having an opening, and a housing assembly removably attachable to the container, the housing assembly comprising a paint application element in fluid communication with a contents of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicant: NEWELL OPERATING COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig Serio, Michael Reedy, Darren Stoddart, Brian Potempa, Michael Potempa, Joshua Nelson, Ki Song
  • Publication number: 20050169693
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to paint applicators, and more particularly to paint applicators comprising a container having an opening, and a housing assembly removably attached to the container, the housing assembly comprising a paint application element and a push-pull valve, the paint application element being adjacent to the push-pull valve, and the push-pull valve being in fluid communication with a contents of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Craig Serio, Brian Potempa, Michael Potempa, Joshua Nelson
  • Patent number: D654777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventors: Mark F Beres, Brian Potempa, Michael Potempa