Patents by Inventor Byron Trotter

Byron Trotter 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).

  • Publication number: 20070147712
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making articles for storing and organizing materials. One method includes the steps of (1) providing first and second panels that are substantially similar in geometry as defined by a perimeter, each panel having opposing inside and outside surfaces; (2) cutting an opening in the first panel; (3) attaching the first and second panels along their perimeters such that the inside surface of the panels are proximate to each other; and (4) applying means for attaching the article to a display surface on at least a portion of the outside surface of the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Eser Ozdeger Donovan, Byron Trotter, Lisa Love, Kenneth Hanley, Dwight Evans, Sharon Benjamin, Peter Newbould, Ivana Babic
  • Publication number: 20070138044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an article for storing and organizing materials. The article has opposing front and rear panels. Each panel has an inside surface and an outside surface. The panels are substantially similar in geometry as defined by a perimeter. The panels are joined substantially along the entire perimeter such that at the inside surface of the front panel is proximate to the inside surface of the rear panel. An opening disposed within the front panel away from the perimeter. Finally, an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the outside surface of the rear panel. A stack of a plurality of the articles is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Byron Trotter, Kenneth Hanley, Eser Donovan, Dwight Evans, Sharon Benjamin, Peter Newbould, Ivana Babic, Lisa Love
  • Publication number: 20070140597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making articles for storing and organizing materials. One method includes the steps of (1) providing first and second panels that are substantially similar in geometry as defined by a perimeter, each panel having opposing inside and outside surfaces; (2) cutting an opening in the first panel; (3) attaching the first and second panels along their perimeters such that the inside surface of the panels are proximate to each other; and (4) applying a repositionable adhesive on at least a portion of the outside surface of the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Eser Ozdeger Donovan, Byron Trotter, Lisa Love
  • Publication number: 20070094829
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor cleaning tool. In one embodiment the floor cleaning tool comprises a backing and a handle. The backing comprises a first surface and a second surface. The handle is attached to the second surface of the backing apparatus. The backing has a generally triangular perimeter having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. A portion of the first edge is curved and a portion of the second edge is curved. The first edge and second edge meet at a leading point. The third edge is concave. The floor cleaning tool is capable of supporting a wipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Perry Dotterman, Scott Tuman, Diane Wolk, John Simon, Mark Sorlien, Mark Nelson, Michael Kubes, Byron Trotter, Arthur Lang, Johannes Gaston, Douglas VanOrnum, Steven Beaudry
  • Publication number: 20060168748
    Abstract: A cleaning tool assembly and method of use are disclosed for cleaning hard surfaces, such as bathroom surfaces. The cleaning tool assembly includes a cleaning tool and a cleaning pad that combine to define at least three distinct cleaning surfaces. The cleaning tool includes a handle connected to a head assembly that otherwise maintains the cleaning pad and provides a cleaning implement and a compliant cleaning edge surface. In one embodiment, the handle is expandable. In another embodiment, the cleaning pad includes a dry bleach composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Perry Dotterman, Michael Kubes, Diane Wolk, Arthur Lang, Byron Trotter, Kristine Krumhus
  • Publication number: 20060168750
    Abstract: A cleaning tool assembly is disclosed for cleaning hard surfaces, such as bathroom surfaces. The cleaning tool assembly includes a cleaning tool and a cleaning pad. The cleaning tool includes a handle and a head having a plate and a support pad. The plate includes a first side connected to the handle, a second side opposite the first side, and a perimeter. The support pad includes a first side connected to the second side of the plate, a second side, and a perimeter extending beyond the perimeter of the plate. The support pad is a compliant, closed-cell foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Perry Dotterman, Michael Kubes, Diane Wolk, Arthur Lang, Byron Trotter, Kristine Krumhus