Patents by Inventor Dale A. Frantz

Dale A. Frantz 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: 20040226955
    Abstract: The present invention concerns an insert for covering an upper surface of material in a container. The insert has a disc-shaped central body portion with generally planar upper and lower surfaces and at least one finger grip extending upwardly from the upper planar surface. An annular sidewall extends around a periphery of the central portion and an annular hinge extends around the sidewall. An annular flange extends around the sidewall and is connected to the sidewall by the hinge. A removable hang tab having an aperture formed therein extends from a free edge of the flange. At least one annular groove is formed in the planar upper surface to define an area for forming a hole through the central body portion. A plurality of radially extending score lines are preferably formed in the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Dale A. Frantz
  • Publication number: 20040206761
    Abstract: A handheld container includes a container body defining a cavity that can be separated by a removable divider. A handle portion extends from the container body permitting the container to be handheld. A front wall is provided with ribs on an interior surface for use with a paintbrush or a mini paint roller. The container also is shaped to provide rests for the paintbrush and the paint roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Dale A. Frantz
  • Patent number: D483917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Dale A. Frantz
  • Patent number: D325170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventor: Dale A. Frantz