Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Keller

Christopher M. Keller 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: 10442599
    Abstract: An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure also prevents any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller
  • Publication number: 20190133281
    Abstract: A container device that has an outer shell with an opening that is sealed by a closure mechanism. The closure mechanism can include magnetic strips that are configured to partially or wholly seal the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles MUNIE, Kyle Edward ROGERS, Edward ABANTE, Christopher M. KELLER, Derek G. SULLIVAN, Tobias HOTCHKISS
  • Publication number: 20190092530
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in either the closed configuration or the open configuration. In some examples, the rotatable lid may be non-destructively removable from the base. Some example arrangements include a removable lid that, when removed, may be secured to the base via an additional portion of the latching device. Additional features of the insulating container include handles that are integrally formed with the base, a recess formed in the base and housing a spigot, and/or a spigot guard, and/or an insulating container mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, James William Sonntag, Christopher M. Keller, Steve Charles Nichols, David J. Bell, Matt Bryson, Tom Goike
  • Publication number: 20190039808
    Abstract: An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure also prevents any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller
  • Patent number: 10138047
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in either the closed configuration or the open configuration. In some examples, the rotatable lid may be non-destructively removable from the base. Some example arrangements include a removable lid that, when removed, may be secured to the base via an additional portion of the latching device. Additional features of the insulating container include handles that are integrally formed with the base, a recess formed in the base and housing a spigot, and/or a spigot guard, and/or an insulating container mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, James William Sonntag, Christopher M. Keller, Steve Charles Nichols, David J. Bell
  • Publication number: 20180317620
    Abstract: A closure having a first flange with first engagement mechanism and a second with a second engagement mechanism disposed between the first end and the second end. The first engagement mechanism configured to engage the second engagement mechanism. A slider configured to selectively engage the first engagement mechanism and the second mechanism when moved in a first direction and disengage the first engagement mechanism from the second engagement mechanism when moved in a second direction. The closure is substantially watertight in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Steven LARSON, Derek SULLIVAN, Karl FRITZSCHE, Christopher M. KELLER, Alex BAIRES, Scott BARBIERI, Bryan SEON
  • Patent number: 10046885
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in either the closed configuration or the open configuration. In some examples, the rotatable lid may be non-destructively removable from the base. Some example arrangements include a removable lid that, when removed, may be secured to the base via an additional portion of the latching device. Additional features of the insulating container include handles that are integrally formed with the base, a recess formed in the base and housing a spigot, and/or a spigot guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: James William Sonntag, Christopher M. Keller, Steve Charles Nichols, Roy Joseph Seiders, David J. Bell
  • Patent number: 9902548
    Abstract: An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure also prevents any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller
  • Publication number: 20180044094
    Abstract: An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure also prevents any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller
  • Publication number: 20180037394
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in either the closed configuration or the open configuration. In some examples, the rotatable lid may be non-destructively removable from the base. Some example arrangements include a removable lid that, when removed, may be secured to the base via an additional portion of the latching device. Additional features of the insulating container include handles that are integrally formed with the base, a recess formed in the base and housing a spigot, and/or a spigot guard, and/or an insulating container mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, James William Sonntag, Christopher M. Keller, Steve Charles Nichols, David J. Bell
  • Publication number: 20170313492
    Abstract: Systems and methods for making an insulating container having at least one cavity in a lid insulating structure or base insulating structure and having at least one vacuum insulated panel disposed within the at least one cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller, Edward Abante, Dustin Bullock, Matthew Neeley, Mark Carlson Rane, James William Sonntag, Dennis Zuck
  • Publication number: 20170305638
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in either the closed configuration or the open configuration. In some examples, the rotatable lid may be non-destructively removable from the base. Some example arrangements include a removable lid that, when removed, may be secured to the base via an additional portion of the latching device. Additional features of the insulating container include handles that are integrally formed with the base, a recess formed in the base and housing a spigot, and/or a spigot guard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: James William Sonntag, Christopher M. Keller, Steve Charles Nichols, Roy Joseph Seiders, David J. Bell
  • Publication number: 20170305605
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in either the closed configuration or the open configuration. In some examples, the rotatable lid may be non-destructively removable from the base. Some example arrangements include a removable lid that, when removed, may be secured to the base via an additional portion of the latching device. Additional features of the insulating container include handles that are integrally formed with the base, a recess formed in the base and housing a spigot, and/or a spigot guard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: James William Sonntag, Christopher M. Keller, Steve Charles Nichols, Roy Joseph Seiders, David J. Bell
  • Patent number: 9796517
    Abstract: An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure also prevents any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller
  • Patent number: D808655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller
  • Patent number: D811746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller
  • Patent number: D843180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, James William Sonntag, Christopher M. Keller, Steve Charles Nichols, Martin Patrick Vespo
  • Patent number: D866186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller
  • Patent number: D871074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller
  • Patent number: D871765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller