Patents by Inventor David L. Reeb

David L. Reeb 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: 12709468
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device for containers, such as waste containers. The locking device comprises a rolling member. When the locking device is in its upright position, the rolling member blocks the locking device from being able to rotate to an open position. When the locking device is tilted, the rolling member rolls to its release position which allows the locking device to rotate to the open position. The locking device also include a manual release mechanism for a user to manually place the rolling member into the release position, so that he/she can manually open the locking device when it is in the upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2026
    Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Reeb, James L. Martin, II
  • Publication number: 20260193028
    Abstract: A residential dumpster comprises a hollow container body member, a lid member and a lid protection device. The container body member has a side wall defining an open top edge. The lid member is pivotally attached to the rear wall of the container body member and is pivotable between an open position and a closed position over the open top edge of the container body member. The lid protection device includes at least one lid protection member fixed to an outer peripheral flange of the lid member or to the container body member adjacent to the open top edge of the container body member. The at least one lid protection member including a front straight plate and an integral curved angle plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2025
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Inventors: David L. REEB, James L. Martin, II
  • Publication number: 20260193026
    Abstract: A locking device for a residential dumpster having a container body and a hinged lid. The locking device comprises a base lock unit mounted to the lid, a lock actuator mechanism and a base member secured the container body and disposed adjacent to the lock actuator mechanism. The base member includes a hollow base plate formed with a locking groove, and a pawl. The pawl is pivotable between a closed position and an open position wherein the pawl hook stands out of the locking groove. The lock actuator mechanism includes a pivotable latch lever, a cam shaft extending through the locking groove, a locking cam non-moveably attached to the cam shaft so as to extend though the groove in the base plate, a pivot lever and a support member fixed to the pivot lever such that a distal end of the latch lever is configured to engage the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2025
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Inventors: David L. REEB, James L. MARTIN, II
  • Publication number: 20250326574
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a locking device for waste containers. The locking device is gravity actuated to an opened position on tilting of the container for dumping. The locking device allows the lid of the container, when the container is in an upright position, to be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the container. When the container is tilted from the upright position, e.g. to empty the contents of the container, the locking device is gravity actuated to allow the lid to open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2025
    Publication date: October 23, 2025
    Inventors: David L. REEB, James L. MARTIN, II
  • Patent number: 12344467
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a locking device for waste containers. The locking device is gravity actuated to an opened position on tilting of the container for dumping. The locking device allows the lid of the container, when the container is in an upright position, to be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the container. When the container is tilted from the upright position, e.g. to empty the contents of the container, the locking device is gravity actuated to allow the lid to open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Reeb, James L. Martin, II
  • Publication number: 20250197104
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device for a waste container that keeps the lid of the container closed when the container is knocked over on its side, as may arise from a sudden jerking or jarring motion, such as by impact with the ground, to prevent spillage of its contents. The locking device allows the lid to open automatically when the waste container is tipped over by a dumping operation. The locking device includes a sliding block slidable between a locked position and an open position, and a pendulum weight detachably attached to a magnet, when detached from the magnet, the pendulum weight blocks the sliding block from sliding to the open position. When attached to the magnet, the pendulum weight allows the sliding block to slide to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2025
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: James L. MARTIN, II, David L. REEB
  • Patent number: 12252337
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device for a waste container that keeps the lid of the container closed when the container is knocked over on its side, as may arise from a sudden jerking or jarring motion, such as by impact with the ground, to prevent spillage of its contents. The locking device allows the lid to open automatically when the waste container is tipped over by a dumping operation. The locking device includes a sliding block slidable between a locked position and an open position, and a pendulum weight detachably attached to a magnet, when detached from the magnet, the pendulum weight blocks the sliding block from sliding to the open position. When attached to the magnet, the pendulum weight allows the sliding block to slide to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Martin, II, David L. Reeb
  • Publication number: 20250066117
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device for containers, such as waste containers. The locking device comprises a rolling member. When the locking device is in its upright position, the rolling member blocks the locking device from being able to rotate to an open position. When the locking device is tilted, the rolling member rolls to its release position which allows the locking device to rotate to the open position. The locking device also include a manual release mechanism for a user to manually place the rolling member into the release position, so that he/she can manually open the locking device when it is in the upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: David L. REEB, James L. MARTIN, II
  • Patent number: 12139327
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device for containers, such as waste containers. The locking device comprises a rolling member. When the locking device is in its upright position, the rolling member blocks the locking device from being able to rotate to an open position. When the locking device is tilted, the rolling member rolls to its release position which allows the locking device to rotate to the open position. The locking device also include a manual release mechanism for a user to manually place the rolling member into the release position, so that he/she can manually open the locking device when it is in the upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Reeb, James L. Martin, II
  • Patent number: 12103768
    Abstract: The locking device is provided for waste containers. The locking device allows the lid of the container, when the container is in an upright position, to be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the container. When the container is tilted from the upright position, e.g., to empty the contents of the container, the locking device is gravity actuated to allow the lid to open automatically. The locking device is also provided with a manual release for manually opening the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Martin, II, David L. Reeb
  • Publication number: 20230406617
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device for a waste container that keeps the lid of the container closed when the container is knocked over on its side, as may arise from a sudden jerking or jarring motion, such as by impact with the ground, to prevent spillage of its contents. The locking device allows the lid to open automatically when the waste container is tipped over by a dumping operation. The locking device includes a sliding block slidable between a locked position and an open position, and a pendulum weight detachably attached to a magnet, when detached from the magnet, the pendulum weight blocks the sliding block from sliding to the open position. When attached to the magnet, the pendulum weight allows the sliding block to slide to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: James L. MARTIN, II, David L. REEB
  • Patent number: 11745942
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device for a waste container that keeps the lid of the container closed when the container is knocked over on its side, as may arise from a sudden jerking or jarring motion, such as by impact with the ground, to prevent spillage of its contents. The locking device allows the lid to open automatically when the waste container is tipped over by a dumping operation. The locking device includes a sliding block slidable between a locked position and an open position, and a pendulum weight detachably attached to a magnet, when detached from the magnet, the pendulum weight blocks the sliding block from sliding to the open position. When attached to the magnet, the pendulum weight allows the sliding block to slide to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Martin, II, David L. Reeb
  • Patent number: 11738941
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a closure device for waste containers, particularly residential or commercial waste containers. In particular, the invention relates to a waste container closure device which prevents the lid from opening when the container is accidentally tipped over on its side. The closure device contains two straps: a right side strap and a left side strap; two mounting devices: a right side mounting device and a left side mounting device; and one or more elastic members. Those components cooperate to allow the straps to connect over the top of the lid of the waste container to remain closed when it is accidentally tipped on its side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Martin, II, David L. Reeb
  • Publication number: 20220380122
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a closure device for waste containers, particularly residential or commercial waste containers. In particular, the invention relates to a waste container closure device which prevents the lid from opening when the container is accidentally tipped over on its side. The closure device contains two straps: a right side strap and a left side strap; two mounting devices: a right side mounting device and a left side mounting device; and one or more elastic members. Those components cooperate to allow the straps to connect over the top of the lid of the waste container to remain closed when it is accidentally tipped on its side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: James L. MARTIN, II, David L. REEB
  • Patent number: 11459172
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a closure device for waste containers, particularly residential or commercial waste containers. In particular, the invention relates to a waste container closure device which prevents the lid from opening when the container is accidentally tipped over on its side. The closure device contains two straps: a right side strap and a left side strap; two mounting devices: a right side mounting device and a left side mounting device; and one or more elastic members. Those components cooperate to allow the straps to connect over the top of the lid of the waste container to remain closed when it is accidentally tipped on its side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: SERIO-US INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: James L. Martin, II, David L. Reeb
  • Patent number: 11459171
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a locking device for waste containers. The locking device is gravity actuated to an opened position on tilting of the container for dumping. The locking device allows the lid of the container, when the container is in an upright position, to be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the container. When the container is tilted from the upright position, e.g. to empty the contents of the container, the locking device is gravity actuated to allow the lid to open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Reeb, James L. Martin, II
  • Publication number: 20220281681
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device for containers, such as waste containers. The locking device comprises a rolling member. When the locking device is in its upright position, the rolling member blocks the locking device from being able to rotate to an open position. When the locking device is tilted, the rolling member rolls to its release position which allows the locking device to rotate to the open position. The locking device also include a manual release mechanism for a user to manually place the rolling member into the release position, so that he/she can manually open the locking device when it is in the upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: David L. REEB, James L. MARTIN, II
  • Patent number: 11401108
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a safety locking device for waste containers. The locking device contains a base unit and a pivoting unit pivotally mounted to the base unit. The base unit contains a pinion member, having a cam thereon, non-movably attached to the base member. The pivoting unit includes a lock casing defining a cavity which houses a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism contains a locking member which is pivotally movable between a blocking position to prevent relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit, and a release position to permit the relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Reeb, James L. Martin, II
  • Publication number: 20220106112
    Abstract: The locking device is provided for waste containers. The locking device allows the lid of the container, when the container is in an upright position, to be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the container. When the container is tilted from the upright position, e.g., to empty the contents of the container, the locking device is gravity actuated to allow the lid to open automatically. The locking device is also provided with a manual release for manually opening the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: James L. MARTIN, II, David L. REEB
  • Publication number: 20210269237
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device for a waste container that keeps the lid of the container closed when the container is knocked over on its side, as may arise from a sudden jerking or jarring motion, such as by impact with the ground, to prevent spillage of its contents. The locking device allows the lid to open automatically when the waste container is tipped over by a dumping operation. The locking device includes a sliding block slidable between a locked position and an open position, and a pendulum weight detachably attached to a magnet, when detached from the magnet, the pendulum weight blocks the sliding block from sliding to the open position. When attached to the magnet, the pendulum weight allows the sliding block to slide to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: James L. MARTIN, II, David L. REEB