Patents by Inventor Donald W. Jacobsmeyer, Jr.

Donald W. Jacobsmeyer, Jr. 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: 6062412
    Abstract: A container cover (10) for use with different types of containers (C) such as garbage cans and storage receptacles. The cover includes a waterproof, stretchable material (12) fitting over the mouth (M) of the container, regardless of the size and shape of the mouth. The cover is sufficiently long so as to extend beneath handles (H) on the side of the container. Fasteners (20) are provided to secure the base (28) of the cover to the side (S) of the container, the cover having notches (22) for the container's handles to be easily grasped by someone wanting to lift or move the container. The portion of the cover extending over the mouth of the container includes an openable closure (30) which allows the user to place objects in the container when the closure is opened, and to keep them from being spilled or gotten at when the closure is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventor: Donald W. Jacobsmeyer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5687893
    Abstract: A package restraint (10) is for use in automotive vehicles. The restraint is placed in a seat (S) normally occupied by an individual and is held in place by the seat belt (B) worn by an occupant. The restraint has a rear piece (12) which fits against the upright portion of a passenger seat and which is held in place by the seat belt. A bottom section (16) of the restraint provides a seat for the package (P) or article to rest upon. The length of this bottom section may be adjustable to accommodate different size packages. A front section (18) of the restraint is also an upright piece. The front and rear pieces have openings (24a-24d) for a belt (22) to fit through the pieces and about the package to secure the restraint and package together. The restraint is made of a lightweight, fabric covered material for ease of use and to protect the package and seat in which the restraint is used. The belt is of a non-slip material so as not to fall off the package once secured thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Inventor: Donald W. Jacobsmeyer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5044466
    Abstract: A ladder platform preferably for extension ladders, has supports for receiving ladder rungs and supporting the platform in a generally level condition on any desired position between the top and the bottom of the ladder. The ladder platform provides support for someone working on the ladder and items that might be needed while working on the ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventor: Donald W. Jacobsmeyer, Jr.