Patents by Inventor Charles J. Melanson

Charles J. Melanson 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: 5613574
    Abstract: A combined compartmented tray and tool holster is arranged to removably clamp onto the top step of a stepladder. The tool holster presents the tool to one side of the ladder or the other as desired. An opening at the bottom of the holster permits passage therethrough of the end of the tool with any tool bit attached thereto. The tool handle rests securely in ready reach of the worker without fear of dropping the tool, while both hands are free when required. Items in the compartments are also within ease reach and view of the worker. The clamping system for clamping the device to the top step is adjustable to steps of various thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Inventor: Charles J. Melanson
  • Patent number: 5609282
    Abstract: A tote tray with a carrying handle has a number of openings in its upper surface. Held securely within each opening is a rigid receptacle having an open top and closed sides and bottom. A belt clip is connected along one side so that the receptacle can be clipped to the belt for a worker to carry about a readily available supply of small items such as fasteners on the job. A supply of various styles and sizes of small items is conveniently carried to the job site in the tote tray, and whatever is needed is then clipped to the belt for as long as required. The tote tray is supplied with a belt clip engaging element adjacent each opening. The belt clip is springably engaged thereto when the receptacle is inserted into the opening. This provides more secure holding of the receptacle in the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Inventor: Charles J. Melanson
  • Patent number: D666469
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Inventions Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles J. Melanson
  • Patent number: D742638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Inventions Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles J. Melanson