Patents by Inventor Don C. Freeman

Don C. Freeman 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: 7484620
    Abstract: A storage case allows access to the accessories therein regardless of the length of the accessories. The case may be telescopic such that the length of the case may be adjusted to store accessories of various lengths and to facilitate the access to these accessories. The storage case may have fixed dimensions with a slidably removable wall that allows easy access to the accessories stored therein. The storage case may be fixed in dimension and has panels with multiple hinges that allow the different hinges to provide varying degrees of access to the accessories therein. The storage case may be fixed in dimension and have a pivotal sidewall that may be pivoted to allow access to the accessories stored therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Miller, Michael P. Peters, Rickey J. Thomas, Mark E. Brunson, Don C. Freeman
  • Patent number: 7328796
    Abstract: A tool holder insert for use with storage containers is provided including a base portion and a sleeve. The base portion has a first end and a second end. The first end includes an interlock feature adapted to be a non-rotatably coupled to the storage container. The sleeve is rotatably coupled to the base between the first and second ends. A specialized tool accessory is supported within the storage container by the tool holder insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Brunson, Michael P. Peters, Don C. Freeman