Patents by Inventor Dan Custer

Dan Custer 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: 10398223
    Abstract: A storage system for holding garments and other items is provided. The storage system can include a storage unit and at least one hanger. The hanger can be inserted into a hanger pocket provided on the sidewall of the storage unit and used to hang the storage system from a hanging rod. The storage unit includes one or more compartments defined by sidewall panels and an overlapping panel connected to and overlapping part of one of the sidewall panels. The sidewall panel and the overlapping panel can form the hanger pocket with a lower opening and an upper opening. The lower opening is sized to allow the hanger to be inserted into the pocket. The upper opening is sized to allow the hook of the hanger to extend from the pocket. When the hanger is inserted into the pocket, the storage system can be hung from a storage rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Dan Custer
  • Publication number: 20180344026
    Abstract: A storage system for holding garments and other items is provided. The storage system can include a storage unit and at least one hanger. The hanger can be inserted into a hanger pocket provided on the sidewall of the storage unit and used to hang the storage system from a hanging rod. The storage unit includes one or more compartments defined by sidewall panels and an overlapping panel connected to and overlapping part of one of the sidewall panels. The sidewall panel and the overlapping panel can form the hanger pocket with a lower opening and an upper opening. The lower opening is sized to allow the hanger to be inserted into the pocket. The upper opening is sized to allow the hook of the hanger to extend from the pocket. When the hanger is inserted into the pocket, the storage system can be hung from a storage rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Dan Custer
  • Publication number: 20140290025
    Abstract: A bag combination is disclosed. The bag combination comprises a first bag, a second bag and a slider. The first bag has a first strip of fabric tape carrying teeth. The first strip is attached to the front of the first bag. The first strip of fabric tape forms a first, second and third side. The second bag has a second strip of fabric tape carrying teeth attached to the outside rear edge of the second bag. The second strip of fabric tape is complementary to the first strip of fabric tape. The second strip of fabric tape also forms a first, second and third side. The slider is attached to either the first strip of fabric tape or second strip of fabric tape. The slider is configured to connect the first, second and third sides of the first strip of fabric tape to the first, second and third sides of the second strip of fabric tape. A method of using a bag combination is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Dan Custer
  • Publication number: 20140041976
    Abstract: A luggage combination with an out of seam docking zipper is disclosed. The luggage combination with an out of seam docking zipper comprises a first bag, a second bag and a slider. The first bag has a first strip of fabric tape carrying teeth. The first strip is attached to the front of the first bag. The first strip of fabric tape has an out of seam portion. The second bag has a second strip of fabric tape carrying teeth attached to the rear of the second bag. The second strip of fabric tape is complementary to the first strip of fabric tape. The second strip of fabric tape also has an out of seam portion. The slider is attached to either the first strip of fabric tape or second strip of fabric tape. The slider is configured to connect the first strip of fabric tape to the second strip of fabric tape. A method of using a luggage combination with an out of seam docking zipper is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: Dan Custer
  • Patent number: D640051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Dan Custer
  • Patent number: D640054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Dan Custer
  • Patent number: D661085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Dan Custer
  • Patent number: D837557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Dan Custer