Patents by Inventor Craig A. Kral

Craig A. Kral 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).

  • Waste receptacle
    Patent number: 10543982
    Abstract: A waste receptacle is provided herein having a linkage assembly extending from a foot operated actuator near a lower end of the waste receptacle body to the lid at an upper end of the body. In accordance with one form, the foot operated actuator may be configured to pivot about a pivot point internal to the waste receptacle housing such that the foot operated actuator and corresponding linkage does not penetrate or otherwise require a slot or opening in the body of the waste receptacle for operation. The linkage assembly may also include one or more shock absorbing portions intermediate the lid and the foot operated actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Magnuson Group Inc.
    Inventors: Craig A. Kral, Daniel J. Merkle
  • Waste Receptacle
    Publication number: 20180339855
    Abstract: A waste receptacle is provided herein having a linkage assembly extending from a foot operated actuator near a lower end of the waste receptacle body to the lid at an upper end of the body. In accordance with one form, the foot operated actuator may be configured to pivot about a pivot point internal to the waste receptacle housing such that the foot operated actuator and corresponding linkage does not penetrate or otherwise require a slot or opening in the body of the waste receptacle for operation. The linkage assembly may also include one or more shock absorbing portions intermediate the lid and the foot operated actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Craig A. Kral, Daniel J. Merkle