Patents by Inventor Dennis Zuck

Dennis Zuck 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: 12157604
    Abstract: A portable container and container assembly provides a durable, functional and simple carry-all solution for dry and wet provisions, goods and gear. Exemplary features of various embodiments include one or more of an overmolded pad on the bottom of the container, a removable handle incorporating a releasable retaining structure, a lid that seals within the container cavity and is flush with the outer periphery of the container sidewall and/or has a cellular internal reinforcing structure, a skirt extending around the sidewall that is integral with handle mounts for the handle and/or provides a connection point for external components, and a drop-in tray with a collapsible handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Andy Bondhus, Steve Charles Nichols, Dennis Zuck, Andrew M. Bosway
  • Publication number: 20240247520
    Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories. A carry strap may attach to the base of the container to allow a user to lift and carry the container. The container may also have a wheels attached to the bottom portion and/or across the bottom portion to one side of the sidewall structure. In addition, in exemplary containers with wheels, a pull handle may be attached to a side opposite the wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon, Mark Carlson Rane, Walter T. Blanchard, Nicholas James Lombardi, Dustin Bullock, Michael Christopher Cieszko, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11976498
    Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories. A carry strap may attach to the base of the container to allow a user to lift and carry the container. The container may also have a wheels attached to the bottom portion and/or across the bottom portion to one side of the sidewall structure. In addition, in exemplary containers with wheels, a pull handle may be attached to a side opposite the wheels. The lid may include a lid support member that can act as a molle board to releasably secure items to the lid support member while also providing structural support to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon, Mark Carlson Rane, Walter T. Blanchard, Nicholas James Lombardi, Dustin Bullock, Michael Christopher Cieszko, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20230030665
    Abstract: A portable container and container assembly provides a durable, functional and simple carry-all solution for dry and wet provisions, goods and gear. Exemplary features of various embodiments include one or more of an overmolded pad on the bottom of the container, a removable handle incorporating a releasable retaining structure, a lid that seals within the container cavity and is flush with the outer periphery of the container sidewall and/or has a cellular internal reinforcing structure, a skirt extending around the sidewall that is integral with handle mounts for the handle and/or provides a connection point for external components, and a drop-in tray with a collapsible handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Andy Bondhus, Steve Charles Nichols, Dennis Zuck, Andrew M. Bosway
  • Patent number: 11453526
    Abstract: A portable container and container assembly provides a durable, functional and simple carry-all solution for dry and wet provisions, goods and gear. Exemplary features of various embodiments include one or more of an overmolded pad on the bottom of the container, a removable handle incorporating a releasable retaining structure, a lid that seals within the container cavity and is flush with the outer periphery of the container sidewall and/or has a cellular internal reinforcing structure, a skirt extending around the sidewall that is integral with handle mounts for the handle and/or provides a connection point for external components, and a drop-in tray with a collapsible handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Andy Bondhus, Steve Charles Nichols, Dennis Zuck, Andrew M. Bosway
  • Publication number: 20220153504
    Abstract: Systems and methods for making an insulating container having at least one cavity in a lid insulating structure or base insulating structure and having at least one vacuum insulated panel disposed within the at least one cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller, Edward Abante, Dustin Bullock, Matthew Neeley, Mark Carlson Rane, James William Sonntag, Dennis Zuck
  • Publication number: 20220097927
    Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon, Mark Carlson Rane
  • Patent number: 11279546
    Abstract: Systems and methods for making an insulating container having at least one cavity in a lid insulating structure or base insulating structure and having at least one vacuum insulated panel disposed within the at least one cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller, Edward Abante, Dustin Bullock, Matthew Neeley, Mark Carlson Rane, James William Sonntag, Dennis Zuck
  • Patent number: 11203465
    Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon, Mark Carlson Rane
  • Publication number: 20210102409
    Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories. A carry strap may attach to the base of the container to allow a user to lift and carry the container. The container may also have a wheels attached to the bottom portion and/or across the bottom portion to one side of the sidewall structure. In addition, in exemplary containers with wheels, a pull handle may be attached to a side opposite the wheels. The lid may include a lid support member that can act as a molle board to releasably secure items to the lid support member while also providing structural support to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon, Mark Carlson Rane, Walter T. Blanchard, Nicholas James Lombardi, Dustin Bullock, Michael Christopher Cieszko, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20200407108
    Abstract: A portable container and container assembly provides a durable, functional and simple carry-all solution for dry and wet provisions, goods and gear. Exemplary features of various embodiments include one or more of an overmolded pad on the bottom of the container, a removable handle incorporating a releasable retaining structure, a lid that seals within the container cavity and is flush with the outer periphery of the container sidewall and/or has a cellular internal reinforcing structure, a skirt extending around the sidewall that is integral with handle mounts for the handle and/or provides a connection point for external components, and a drop-in tray with a collapsible handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Andy Bondhus, Steve Charles Nichols, Dennis Zuck, Andrew M. Bosway
  • Publication number: 20200339335
    Abstract: Systems and methods for making an insulating container having at least one cavity in a lid insulating structure or base insulating structure and having at least one vacuum insulated panel disposed within the at least one cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller, Edward Abante, Dustin Bullock, Matthew Neeley, Mark Carlson Rane, James William Sonntag, Dennis Zuck
  • Patent number: 10773852
    Abstract: A portable container and container assembly provides a durable, functional and simple carry-all solution for dry and wet provisions, goods and gear. Exemplary features of various embodiments include one or more of an overmolded pad on the bottom of the container, a removable handle incorporating a releasable retaining structure, a lid that seals within the container cavity and is flush with the outer periphery of the container sidewall and/or has a cellular internal reinforcing structure, a skirt extending around the sidewall that is integral with handle mounts for the handle and/or provides a connection point for external components, and a drop-in tray with a collapsible handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Andy Bondhus, Steve Charles Nichols, Dennis Zuck, Andrew M. Bosway
  • Patent number: 10676267
    Abstract: Systems and methods for making an insulating container having at least one cavity in a lid insulating structure or base insulating structure and having at least one vacuum insulated panel disposed within the at least one cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller, Edward Abante, Dustin Bullock, Matthew Neeley, Mark Carlson Rane, James William Sonntag, Dennis Zuck
  • Patent number: D869160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon
  • Patent number: D872478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon
  • Patent number: D872485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon
  • Patent number: D873020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon
  • Patent number: D946279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon, Mark Carlson Rane
  • Patent number: D946894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon