Patents by Inventor Charles A. Lanius

Charles A. Lanius 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: 4729474
    Abstract: An improved satchel-style tackle box wherein access to the storage compartments can be had through the upper end or through the front wall of the box. Hence with the box of the present invention, there is no need to turn the box over in order to obtain access to all its storage compartments. The elimination of the need to turn the box over is accomplished by adding a pull out drawer to the lower part of the box. One or more storage compartments are then developed in the box above the drawer storage compartment. The projecting edge around the drawer opening in the box cooperate to prevent the rain water and other casual water from getting into the box, between the drawer and the opening, when the drawer is closed. Novel latches secure the drawer in its closed position and assist in preventing the ingress of water into the drawer. The latches are readily moved out of the way when the drawer is to be opened. A handle is mounted on the front wall of the box to facilitate carrying the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1988
    Assignee: Flambeau Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Lanius, William R. Sauey
  • Patent number: 4651458
    Abstract: A bird decoy which can be assembled in either a feeder or sentry position. The decoy includes separate main body, neck, and head portions. The neck includes first and second ends. The main body engages one of the neck ends, and the head engages another of the neck ends. With the first end of the neck interconnected to the body and second end interconnected to the head, the neck curves to a lower portion to simulate a feeding goose. With the second end of the neck interconnected to the body and the first end interconnected to the head, the neck is substantially upright, to sumulate a bird in a sentry position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: Flambeau Corporation
    Inventor: Charles A. Lanius
  • Patent number: 4413804
    Abstract: A piston valve comprising a housing and a piston slidably engaged therein. The valve is especially adapted to be molded of plastic for use in fuel lines of lawn mowers and other small gasoline-powered engines. Also, a combination fuel tank and piston valve assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Assignee: Flambeau Product Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Lanius, Harold D. Hulterstrum, Gerald A. Rau
  • Patent number: 4387805
    Abstract: An arrowhead case and arrowhead wrench. Both the arrowhead case and the arrowhead wrench include rib members. The rib members grippingly engage a shaft of an arrowhead between its blades and maintain the arrowhead in a predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1983
    Assignee: Flambeau Corporation
    Inventor: Charles A. Lanius
  • Patent number: D257500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1980
    Assignee: Flambeau Products Corporation
    Inventor: Charles A. Lanius
  • Patent number: D285595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Assignee: Flambeau Corporation
    Inventor: Charles A. Lanius