Patents by Inventor Charles E. Hall

Charles E. Hall 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: 20240099716
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a tissue thickness compensator can comprise one or more capsules and/or pockets comprising at least one medicament therein. In at least one embodiment, staples can be fired through the tissue thickness compensator to rupture the capsules. In certain embodiments, a firing member, or knife, can be advanced through the tissue thickness compensator to rupture the capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Katherine J. Schmid, Charles J. Scheib, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Matthew M. Lang, Steven G. Hall, Chester O. Baxter, III
  • Patent number: 11814213
    Abstract: A storage apparatus has first and second bins with configurations that match. The bins have movable supports that enable the bins to be stacked on each other and attached to each other when employing the bins to store items in the bins and move the items from one area to another by moving the attached bins. The first and second bins are also nestable together to store the bins in a minimum of storage space when the bins are not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Buddeez, Inc
    Inventors: Charles E Hall, William A Hall, Steven C Hall, Matthew W Hall
  • Publication number: 20230202712
    Abstract: A storage apparatus has first and second bins with configurations that match. The bins have movable supports that enable the bins to be stacked on each other and attached to each other when employing the bins to store items in the bins and move the items from one area to another by moving the attached bins. The first and second bins are also nestable together to store the bins in a minimum of storage space when the bins are not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Charles E HALL, William A HALL, Steven C HALL, Matthew W HALL
  • Publication number: 20160332776
    Abstract: A plastic blow molded pourable product container is constructed to support the combined weight of additional like containers stacked on top of the container, and is also constructed to efficiently use a three dimensional space occupied by a stack of containers and to resist relative movement between adjacent containers assembled together in a three dimensionally arrayed stack of the containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: Buddeez, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Hall
  • Patent number: 9296517
    Abstract: An adjustable box top lid is removably attachable to each container of a plurality of separate containers with each container having a rectangular top opening with a length dimension that is different from length dimensions of the top openings of the other containers of the plurality of containers. The adjustable lid includes first and second separate sections that are connected together and are movable relative to each other when connected to adjust a length of the lid. The adjustable length of the lid enables the lid to be removably attachable to each of the containers over the rectangular top opening of each container. One of the lid sections is provided with an opening and a removable cap over the opening that can be removed to allow the dispensing of food products from the container to which the lid is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Buddeez, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Hall
  • Publication number: 20150274379
    Abstract: An adjustable box top lid is removably attachable to each container of a plurality of separate containers with each container having a rectangular top opening with a length dimension that is different from length dimensions of the top openings of the other containers of the plurality of containers. The adjustable lid includes first and second separate sections that are connected together and are movable relative to each other when connected to adjust a length of the lid. The adjustable length of the lid enables the lid to be removably attachable to each of the containers over the rectangular top opening of each container. One of the lid sections is provided with an opening and a removable cap over the opening that can be removed to allow the dispensing of food products from the container to which the lid is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Buddeez, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Hall
  • Patent number: 8746453
    Abstract: A plastic blow molded pourable product container is constructed to support the combined weight of additional like containers stacked on top of the container, and is also constructed to efficiently use a three dimensional space occupied by a stack of containers and to resist relative movement between adjacent containers assembled together in a three dimensionally arrayed stack of the containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Buddeez, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Hall, William A. Hall
  • Publication number: 20130240401
    Abstract: A plastic blow molded pourable product container is constructed to support the combined weight of additional like containers stacked on top of the container, and is also constructed to efficiently use a three dimensional space occupied by a stack of containers and to resist relative movement between adjacent containers assembled together in a three dimensionally arrayed stack of the containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Buddeez, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Hall
  • Patent number: 8235246
    Abstract: A universal box top lid is adapted to be attached to the opened top of a variety of different sizes of food packaging boxes. The lid is designed to fit over the opened box top with an opened bag containing the food product inside the box being held open by an apron formed on an inner wall of the lid. The lid is provided with a cap closure that can be opened when it is desired to dispense the food product contained in the packaging box and bag, and can be closed to preserve the food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Buddeez, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Hall, William A. Hall, Steven C. Hall, Michael J. Reddy
  • Patent number: 8132690
    Abstract: A universal box top lid is adapted to be attached to the opened top of a variety of different sizes of food packaging boxes. The lid is designed to fit over the opened box top with an opened bag containing the food product inside the box being held open by an apron formed on an inner wall of the lid. The lid is provided with a cap closure that can be opened when it is desired to dispense the food product contained in the packaging box and bag, and can be closed to preserve the food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Buddeez, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Hall, William A. Hall, Steven C. Hall, Michael J. Reddy
  • Publication number: 20090277904
    Abstract: A universal box top lid is adapted to be attached to the opened top of a variety of different sizes of food packaging boxes. The lid is designed to fit over the opened box top with an opened bag containing the food product inside the box being held open by an apron formed on an inner wall of the lid. The lid is provided with a cap closure that can be opened when it is desired to dispense the food product contained in the packaging box and bag, and can be closed to preserve the food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Buddeez, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Hall, William A. Hall, Steven C. Hall, Michael J. Reddy
  • Publication number: 20040206757
    Abstract: A universal box top lid is adapted to be attached to the opened top of a variety of different sizes of food packaging boxes. The lid is designed to fit over the opened box top with an opened bag containing the food product inside the box being held open by an apron formed on an inner wall of the lid. The lid is provided with a cap closure that can be opened when it is desired to dispense the food product contained in the packaging box and bag, and can be closed to preserve the food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Charles E. Hall, William A. Hall, Steven C. Hall, Michael J. Reddy
  • Patent number: 6050165
    Abstract: A ratchet box wrench (10) comprising an elongate handle (12). A main housing (14) is at one end of the elongate handle (12). The main housing (14) has a circular cavity (16) therein with a seat (18) and a central aperture (20) therethrough. A geared socket (22) has a central collar (24) with a multiple faced opening (26) extending therethrough. A structure (28) is for rotatably carrying the geared socket (22) within the circular cavity (16) on the seat (18), so that the central collar (24) will extend through the central aperture (20) in the main housing (14). A rotational adjustment lever (30) is on one end of the elongate handle (12) adjacent to the main housing (14) to reverse rotation of the geared socket (22), whereby the multiple faced opening (26) in the geared socket (22) will engage with a multiple faced object, which will be turned by movement of the elongate handle (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Charles E Hall
  • Patent number: 6005487
    Abstract: An electronic security system includes an electronic lock mechanism and an electronic key, each of which is provided with a microprocessor controller and a memory storing data including an ID code and encryption key codes. The lock microprocessor may either change ID codes stored in its memory or encrypt a seed number to be used for determining access to the lock. The key can only be used to access the lock either once or for a limited number of successive times, and must thereafter be reprogrammed by a host computer to be loaded with either the proper ID code or the appropriate encryption key code for that lock. The electronic lock operates a solenoid which retracts a bolt-blocking mechanism that prevents the unlocking of the bolt even when a key having the correct mechanical key cuts is inserted into the lock. Power for operating the electronic lock as well as the solenoid is provided by a power supply within the key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Medeco Security Locks, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Hyatt, Jr., Charles E. Hall, Douglas Trent
  • Patent number: 5884800
    Abstract: A lid for a container having a channel around its bottom periphery for closing onto a container body. The lid has an opening partially surrounded by an apron on the lower side of the lid, and a cap fitting over the opening. Bagged solids may be placed into the container. The apron allows bagged solids to be conveniently dispensed by preventing the open end of the bag from interfering with solid poured through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Charles E. Hall
  • Patent number: 5337915
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for storing and preserving food products and for selectively dispensing the food products from the apparatus, wherein the apparatus comprises a container, a flexible bag inserted into and suspended in the interior of the container, and a cover member releasably securable over a top opening of the container. The bag is provided with a sidewall dimensioned to slide vertically through the interior of the container without the sidewall exerting a friction force against the inner surfaces of the container sidewalls with the bag filled with a food product. The bag is constructed of a flexible material that enables a top portion of the bag sidewall to be stretched and folded back over the top opening of the container and the outer surfaces of the container sidewalls to suspend the food product contained in the bag inside the container interior and above the container bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Inventor: Charles E. Hall, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5223202
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a bidirectional, corrosion and abrasion resistant gate valve body. In one embodiment, the gate valve body, including flange seals and a liner, are produced in a single molding operation. A mold with appropriate coring either forms or aligns any desired mounting inserts. Coring is also provided to properly form a packing area, gate passage, fluid passages, and flange mounting seals. Once the mounting inserts have been positioned in the mold cavity, the mold sections are secured together, and a filler material, preferably a thermoplastic resin, is injected into the cavity. Upon hardening of the filler material, the inserts are secured into position. Further, the entire body and liner are a single solid unit comprising the packing cavity, the gate slot for sealing flow areas, the flow passages, and the flange rings for sealing connection of the valve to other mating surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Inventor: Charles E. Hall
  • Patent number: D412265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: Charles E. Hall, Jr.
  • Patent number: D672657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Buddeez, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Hall
  • Patent number: D690203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Buddeez, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Hall, William A. Hall