Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Martinson

Daniel J. Martinson 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: 8387216
    Abstract: A twist tie device having an elongated piece of shape-retaining deformable material. A cover covers the shape-retaining deformable material along the length of the elongated piece. The cover has a bond between the elongated piece and the cover. The bond between the cover and the elongated piece is along the entire interior surface of the cover. An outer cover may be bonded to the cover. The outer cover may have a gripping surface and a non-gripping surface. The gripping surface will provide more grip for the twist tie device when it is wrapped around itself and the gripping surface will provide more grip when it is wrapped around objects. A non-gripping surface being generally smoother than the gripping surface is suitable for containing indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Martinson
  • Publication number: 20110286217
    Abstract: A twist tie device has an elongated piece of shape-retaining deformable material. A cover covers the shape-retaining deformable material along the length of the elongated piece. The cover has a bond between the elongated piece and the cover. The bond between the cover and the elongated piece is along the entire interior surface of the cover. An outer cover may be bonded to the cover. The outer cover may have a gripping surface and a non-gripping surface. The gripping surface will provide more grip for the twist tie device when it is wrapped around itself, and the gripping surface will provide more grip when it is wrapped around objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Martinson, Richard N. Case, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Patent number: 7540116
    Abstract: A mobile structure, such as a recreational vehicle, that includes a wall having first and second opposed surfaces and an edge surface. The edge surface defines an opening through the wall. A slide-out room or other enclosure is moveably located in the opening. A trim member having an integral seal is attached at the opening and the seal is engageable with a flange on the enclosure. A second trim member has an integrally attached flexible member projecting outwardly therefrom. The flexible member engages the enclosure and wipes moisture and debris from the enclosure as it is moved into a retracted position with the mobile structure. The two trim members have an overlapping portion with the opening and can be simultaneously secured to the wall by driving a mechanical fastener through the overlapped portions of the trim members. A method of manufacturing such mobile structures is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Lifetime Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Martinson
  • Patent number: D616292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel J. Martinson