Patents by Inventor Donald Presnell

Donald Presnell 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).

  • Publication number: 20070210546
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a portable receptacle including a container having an open top and including a first portion defining a first space configured to receive a first bag and having a support member to support at least a portion of the periphery of the first bag, and a second portion defining a second space configured to receive a second bag. The portable receptacle further includes a bag support including structure for connection to the container such that the bag support can be disposed between the first portion and the second portion in an orientation that permits the bag support in conjunction with the support member to support at least a portion of the periphery of the first bag such that at least a portion of the first bag is disposed within the first space, and relocated such that the bag support is no longer disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The portable receptacle further includes rolling members supporting the container for movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Donald Presnell, Michael Severa
  • Publication number: 20060163827
    Abstract: The maintenance cart disclosed herein includes a cart comprising a primary section, a secondary section, and/or a connection mechanism. The primary section may include a body portion including a plurality of storage, a folding shelf attached to an end of the body portion, and a releasably connectable handle mechanism. The secondary section may includes a mop bucket supporting region and a plurality of rolling members. The connection mechanism is for releasably connecting the secondary section to an end of the primary section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Lauer, Shawn Squires, Donald Presnell
  • Publication number: 20050016552
    Abstract: A receptacle for receiving smoking waste includes a base, a cap configured to be connected to the base, and a disposable container. The container is configured to be inserted into the base to receive and collect smoking waste. An opening in the cap permits a user to insert smoking waste. The opening connects to a passage which permits the smoking waste to fall into the disposable container. When the receptacle is to be cleaned or emptied, the cap is removed from the base and the container is removed. The container may be sealed shut and disposed of, preventing a user from lifting heavy buckets or touching any smoking waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Donald Presnell, Eric Bennett, Samir Jhaveri
  • Patent number: 6182067
    Abstract: Methods for knowledge management which may be performed within a data processing system. In one method, documents held in a database are displayed. Usage information relating to each document in the database is accumulated, a usage score is determined based on that information and a relevance value is assigned. The relevance value is then used to sort the documents and a list is presented to the user. Preferably, knowledge related concepts are defined and a profile representing a knowledge requirement of the user is established. A profile score may then be calculated and included in the relevance value. A user score, based on a subjective assessment of the document, may also be included in the relevance value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Knowledge Horizons PTY Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Donald Presnell, Michael Anthony White
  • Patent number: D471688
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: A. Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Donald Presnell
  • Patent number: D474318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: A. Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Donald Presnell
  • Patent number: D474570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Donald Presnell, David M. Dobersztyn, Dale T. Maza
  • Patent number: D478199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Donald Presnell, David M. Dobersztyn, Dale T. Maza
  • Patent number: D485037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Donald Presnell, David M. Dobersztyn, Dale T. Maza
  • Patent number: D581616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventor: Donald Presnell
  • Patent number: D585619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventor: Donald Presnell
  • Patent number: D585620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventor: Donald Presnell
  • Patent number: D604921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventor: Donald Presnell