Patents by Inventor Clinton McDade
Clinton McDade 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).
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Patent number: 7556165Abstract: A collapsible box, including a bottom, top and first and second opposing endwalls, and first and second opposed sidewalls connecting the bottom and top of the box on opposing sides of the box. Each of the sidewalls have a top sidewall panel attached by a top hinge to the top and a bottom sidewall panel attached by a bottom hinge to the bottom. The top and bottom sidewall panels are attached together along adjacent edges by a center hinge, whereby the top and bottom sidewalls are pivotally-moveable relative to each other and the top and bottom between a erect position and a collapsed position. A catch member is carried on each end of at least one of the top and bottom sidewall panels proximate an extended pivot axis of the center hinge. A complementary catch member is carried on opposing side edges of the first and second endwalls for mating with the respective catch members of the first and second sidewalls to latch the box in the erect position.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Schaefer Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Patent number: 7503455Abstract: A stackable container that can be stacked with containers of various sizes, and that increases available storage volume without increasing weight. The stackable container includes a plurality of sidewalls and an integrally-formed bottom wall. The sidewalls have respective top edges which define a top opening and rim. At least one recess is formed in the bottom wall and extends exteriorly of the container beyond a plane of the bottom wall, and is defined by a perimeter support in the plane of the bottom wall. The recess is dimensioned for being received into a top opening of a second container with a rim of the second container being positioned on the perimeter support of the container for maintaining the container and the second container in stacked alignment with each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Schaefer Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Patent number: 7441673Abstract: A container with a base from which first and second pairs of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls project to collectively form a storage compartment. An upper rim is positioned on the sidewalls for engaging and supporting the base of another container. The lower rim is positioned adjacent the base and adapted for engaging and being supported by an upper rim of another container. A pocket is provided for receiving and retaining an information card therein. The pocket is formed by first and second spaced-apart wall segments projecting from one of the sidewalls. An elongate slot is positioned on the sidewall between the spaced-apart wall segments and the lower rim segment. The lower rim segment is located between the spaced-apart wall segments. A pair of spaced-apart ribs cooperate with the lower rim segment to define the slot. The upper and lower rims, elongate slot, ribs and wall segments collectively form the pocket located on the sidewall of the container.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Patent number: 7234598Abstract: A container that has a base from which first and second pairs of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls project to collectively form a storage compartment. An upper rim is positioned on the sidewall for engaging and supporting the base of another container. The lower rim is positioned adjacent the base and adapted for engaging and being supported by an upper rim of another container. A pocket is provided for receiving and retaining an information card therein. The pocket is formed by first and second spaced-apart wall segments projecting from one of the sidewalls. An elongate slot is positioned on the sidewall between the spaced-apart wall segments and the lower rim segment. The lower rim segment is located between the spaced-apart wall segments. The upper and lower rims, elongate slot, and wall segments collectively form the pocket located on the sidewall of the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Schaefer Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Publication number: 20070068839Abstract: A container with a base from which first and second pairs of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls project to collectively form a storage compartment. An upper rim is positioned on the sidewalls for engaging and supporting the base of another container. The lower rim is positioned adjacent the base and adapted for engaging and being supported by an upper rim of another container. A pocket is provided for receiving and retaining an information card therein. The pocket is formed by first and second spaced-apart wall segments projecting from one of the sidewalls. An elongate slot is positioned on the sidewall between the spaced-apart wall segments and the lower rim segment. The lower rim segment is located between the spaced-apart wall segments. A pair of spaced-apart ribs cooperate with the lower rim segment to define the slot. The upper and lower rims, elongate slot, ribs and wall segments collectively form the pocket located on the sidewall of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: SCHAEFER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Patent number: 7172088Abstract: An insert bin for use with a rollout type waste container or cart. The insert bin limits the volume of refuse or recyclable material that a customer may deposit in the container. The insert bin is held in place within the interior of a waste cart without the use of separate mechanical components or a press fit. The insert bin instead takes advantage of the lift bar, which already exists on a waste cart providing a bin that is strong and easily attached to a waste container or cart.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Schaefer Systems International, Inc.Inventors: Clinton McDade, Morris Marlow
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Publication number: 20060237341Abstract: A stackable container capable of being cross-stacked with other containers. The stackable container includes a plurality of sidewalls, a bottom wall, and an open top. The bottom wall is connected to respective top and bottom edges of the sidewalls. The top edges have alternating raised and lowered sections and the bottom edges have complementary alternating raised and lowered sections for securing the container in a stacked configuration with a second container, such that the bottom wall does not protrude into the interior of the second container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Schaefer Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Publication number: 20060237456Abstract: A collapsible box, including a bottom, top and first and second opposing endwalls, and first and second opposed sidewalls connecting the bottom and top of the box on opposing sides of the box. Each of the sidewalls have a top sidewall panel attached by a top hinge to the top and a bottom sidewall panel attached by a bottom hinge to the bottom. The top and bottom sidewall panels are attached together along adjacent edges by a center hinge, whereby the top and bottom sidewalls are pivotally-moveable relative to each other and the top and bottom between a erect position and a collapsed position. A catch member is carried on each end of at least one of the top and bottom sidewall panels proximate an extended pivot axis of the center hinge. A complementary catch member is carried on opposing side edges of the first and second endwalls for mating with the respective catch members of the first and second sidewalls to latch the box in the erect position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Schaefer Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Publication number: 20060144743Abstract: A stackable container that can be stacked with containers of various sizes, and that increases available storage volume without increasing weight. The stackable container includes a plurality of sidewalls and an integrally-formed bottom wall. The sidewalls have respective top edges which define a top opening and rim. At least one recess is formed in the bottom wall and extends exteriorly of the container beyond a plane of the bottom wall, and is defined by a perimeter support in the plane of the bottom wall. The recess is dimensioned for being received into a top opening of a second container with a rim of the second container being positioned on the perimeter support of the container for maintaining the container and the second container in stacked alignment with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Applicant: SCHAEFER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Publication number: 20050205454Abstract: A container that has a base from which first and second pairs of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls project to collectively form a storage compartment. An upper rim is positioned on the sidewall for engaging and supporting the base of another container. The lower rim is positioned adjacent the base and adapted for engaging and being supported by an upper rim of another container. A pocket is provided for receiving and retaining an information card therein. The pocket is formed by first and second spaced-apart wall segments projecting from one of the sidewalls. An elongate slot is positioned on the sidewall between the spaced-apart wall segments and the lower rim segment. The lower rim segment is located between the spaced-apart wall segments. The upper and lower rims, elongate slot, and wall segments collectively form the pocket located on the sidewall of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: SCHAEFER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Publication number: 20040074913Abstract: An insert bin for use with a rollout type waste container or cart. The insert bin limits the volume of refuse or recyclable material that a customer may deposit in the container. The insert bin is held in place within the interior of a waste cart without the use of separate mechanical components or a press fit. The insert bin instead takes advantage of the lift bar, which already exists on a waste cart providing a bin that is strong and easily attached to a waste container or cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: SCHAEFER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Clinton McDade, Morris Marlow
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Patent number: 6581771Abstract: A container for storing items and adapted for being stacked upon and nested within like containers. The container includes a base. First and second pairs of spaced-apart, opposing sidewalls extend upwardly and outwardly from the base. The second pair of sidewalls is perpendicularly disposed between and interconnects the first pair of sidewalls to form a storage compartment. The container also includes first and second pairs of opposed support members. Each of the pairs of support members is pivotally connected to a respective one of the opposing sidewalls and is adapted for being moved between an inwardly-directed position residing within the storage compartment at a predetermined vertical position therein and an outwardly-directed position residing exterior to the storage compartment for defining a nesting position, a first stacking position, and a second stacking position.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Schaefer Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Publication number: 20030075472Abstract: a container for storing items and adapted for being stacked upon and nested within like containers. The container includes a base. First and second pairs of spaced-apart, opposing sidewalls extend upwardly and outwardly from the base. The second pair of sidewalls is perpendicularly disposed between and interconnects the first pair of sidewalls to form a storage compartment. The container also includes first and second pairs of opposed support members. Each of the pairs of support members is pivotally connected to a respective one of the opposing sidewalls and is adapted for being moved between an inwardly-directed position residing within the storage compartment at a predetermined vertical position therein and an outwardly-directed position residing exterior to the storage compartment for defining a nesting position, a first stacking position, and a second stacking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Publication number: 20020117420Abstract: A container is provided for storing items and for being stacked upon and nested within like containers. The container includes a base having first and second pairs of spaced-apart, opposing sidewalls extending therefrom. The second pair of sidewalls is perpendicularly disposed between and interconnects the first pair of sidewalls to form a storage compartment. An inward projection is carried by one, and an outwardprojection is carried by the other, of the first pair of sidewalls. Each of a pair of support members is pivotally connected to a respective one of the first pair of sidewalls and is adapted for being moved between an inwardly-directed position residing within the storage compartment and an outwardly-directed position residing exterior to the storage compartment. The container can be positioned in a nesting position, first stacking position, or second stacking position relative to another like container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2002Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Patent number: D593751Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Schaefer Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Clinton McDade
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Patent number: D375201Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1994Date of Patent: November 5, 1996Assignee: Schaefer Systems InternationalInventors: Bruce B. Karr, Clinton McDade