Patents by Inventor Casey M. Dembowiak

Casey M. Dembowiak 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: 8424815
    Abstract: A bag support is provided for supporting a pliable bag. The bag support includes a first bar extending along a first axis and a second bar extending along a second axis generally parallel to the first axis. A first support has a first end operatively connected to the first bar and a second end operatively connected to the second bar. A first bag retainer extends from the first bar. The first bag retainer has first and second ends. A second bag retainer extends from the second bar. The second bag retainer has first and second ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Riverwest Engineering & Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski
  • Patent number: 8302916
    Abstract: A bag support is provided for supporting the upper portion of a bag. The bag support includes first and second side rails generally parallel to each other. A first bag retainer is positioned between the first and second rails for receiving a first portion of an upper end of a first bag thereon. The first bag retainer pivotable between a first position and a second retaining position for supporting the first bag in an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Riverwest Engineering & Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski
  • Patent number: 8201706
    Abstract: A can cover and method are provided for preventing debris from entering an opening in a lid of a pop-top can. The pop-top can includes an upper rim extending about the lid and a pivotable pop-top operatively connected to the lid. The can cover includes a generally flat sheet and a disc removably connected to the sheet. The disc includes a first side, a second side and an opening therethrough. Indicia is provided on the first side of the disc. The disc is receivable on the pop-top can such that the second side engages the rim of the pop-top can and the pop-top extends through the opening in the disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Riverwest Engineering & Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski
  • Patent number: 8042703
    Abstract: A recycling center receivable on a supporting surface is provided. The recycling center includes first and second sidewalls. Each sidewall has a forward edge, a rearward edge, an upper edge and an inner surface such that the inner surfaces of the sidewalls define a recycle receiving chamber. A bag slide slidably is mounted within recycle receiving chamber. The bag slide is movable between a first retracted position wherein the bag slide is received within the recycle receiving chamber and an extended position wherein at least a portion of the bag slide projects from the recycle receiving chamber. A first bag retainer is pivotably mounted to the bag slide for receiving a first portion of upper end of a first bag thereon. The first bag retainer is pivotable between a first position and a second retaining position for supporting the first bag in an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Riverwest Engineering & Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Casey M. Dembowiak
  • Publication number: 20100270311
    Abstract: A recycling center receivable on a supporting surface is provided. The recycling center includes first and second sidewalls. Each sidewall has a forward edge, a rearward edge, an upper edge and an inner surface such that the inner surfaces of the sidewalls define a recycle receiving chamber. A bag slide slidably is mounted within recycle receiving chamber. The bag slide is movable between a first retracted position wherein the bag slide is received within the recycle receiving chamber and an extended position wherein at least a portion of the bag slide projects from the recycle receiving chamber. A first bag retainer is pivotably mounted to the bag slide for receiving a first portion of upper end of a first bag thereon. The first bag retainer is pivotable between a first position and a second retaining position for supporting the first bag in an open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Casey M. Dembowiak
  • Publication number: 20100270441
    Abstract: A bag support is provided for supporting the upper portion of a bag. The bag support includes first and second side rails generally parallel to each other. A first bag retainer is positioned between the first and second rails for receiving a first portion of an upper end of a first bag thereon. The first bag retainer pivotable between a first position and a second retaining position for supporting the first bag in an open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski
  • Publication number: 20100065573
    Abstract: A can cover and method are provided for preventing debris from entering an opening in a lid of a pop-top can. The pop-top can includes an upper rim extending about the lid and a pivotable pop-top operatively connected to the lid. The can cover includes a generally flat sheet and a disc removably connected to the sheet. The disc includes a first side, a second side and an opening therethrough. Indicia is provided on the first side of the disc. The disc is receivable on the pop-top can such that the second side engages the rim of the pop-top can and the pop-top extends through the opening in the disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski
  • Publication number: 20100044529
    Abstract: A bag support is provided for supporting a pliable bag. The bag support includes a first bar extending along a first axis. The first bar includes multiple bag retainers axially spaced therealong. Each bag retainer supports the upper portions of corresponding bags. A second bar extends along a second axis generally parallel to the first axis and includes multiple bag retainers axially spaced therealong. Each bag retainer of the second bar supports the upper portions of corresponding bags. A support structure is operatively connected to the first and second bars for supporting the first and second bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski
  • Publication number: 20100012794
    Abstract: A bag support is provided for supporting a pliable bag. The bag support includes a first bar extending along a first axis and a second bar extending along a second axis generally parallel to the first axis. A first support has a first end operatively connected to the first bar and a second end operatively connected to the second bar. A first bag retainer extends from the first bar. The first bag retainer has first and second ends. A second bag retainer extends from the second bar. The second bag retainer has first and second ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski
  • Patent number: 7624915
    Abstract: A recycling center receivable on a supporting surface is provided. The recycling center includes first and second sidewalls. Each sidewall has a forward edge, a rearward edge, an upper edge and an inner surface such that the inner surfaces of the sidewalls define a recycle receiving chamber. A lid extends between the upper edges of the first and second sidewalls. The lid has an aperture therethrough. A door is pivotably connected to the forward edge of the first sidewall. The door is movable between a first closed position and a second open position allowing access to the recycle receiving chamber. The door includes a transparent portion to allow an individual to view the recycle receiving chamber therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Riverwest Engineering & Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski, Mark D. Arnold
  • Publication number: 20090194540
    Abstract: A bag frame assembly is provided for supporting a pliable bag. The bag has an upper edge defining an opening. The bag frame assembly includes a first frame member defined by first and second spaced rods having upper and lower ends. The upper ends of the rods are interconnected by a first upper cross frame member. A second frame member is pivotably connected to the first frame member and is defined by first and second spaced rods having upper and lower ends. The upper ends of the rods are interconnected by a second upper cross frame member. A first bag support extends downwardly from the first cross frame member. The first bag support and the first cross frame member define a closed, oblong loop. Similarly, a second bag support extends downwardly from the second cross frame member. The second bag support and the second cross frame member define a closed, oblong loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski, Mark D. Arnold
  • Publication number: 20090194579
    Abstract: A recycling center receivable on a supporting surface is provided. The recycling center includes first and second sidewalls. Each sidewall has a forward edge, a rearward edge, an upper edge and an inner surface such that the inner surfaces of the sidewalls define a recycle receiving chamber. A lid extends between the upper edges of the first and second sidewalls. The lid has an aperture therethrough. A door is pivotably connected to the forward edge of the first sidewall. The door is movable between a first closed position and a second open position allowing access to the recycle receiving chamber. The door includes a transparent portion to allow an individual to view the recycle receiving chamber therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski, Mark D. Arnold
  • Patent number: 6425560
    Abstract: A magnetic mounting object holder includes a magnet, a base, a pivotal mounting plate, and a removable attachment surface. One end of the base is attached to a top of the magnet. The other end of the base is pivotally attached to the other end of the pivotal mounting plate. The removable attachment surface is attached to a top of the pivotal mounting plate. The magnetic hook includes a magnet, hook, and a fastener. The hook is attached to the magnet with the fastener. The hook preferably has two positions. In a first position, an item may be placed on or removed from the hook. In a second position, the magnet must be removed from a mounting surface to place or remove an item from the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski, Vicki L. Kempka
  • Patent number: D449977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski, Vicki L. Kempka
  • Patent number: D579617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Riverwest Engineering & Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Edmund A. Malczewski, Casey M. Dembowiak
  • Patent number: D617519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Riverwest Engineering & Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Edmund A. Malczewski, Casey M. Dembowiak