Patents by Inventor Douglas W. Newman

Douglas W. Newman 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).

  • Paint container
    Patent number: 7306118
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting fluid. The apparatus includes a hollow body having a neck defining a first aperture extending into the body. A spout insert is configured to fit inside the neck. A handle is coupled to the container. A cover is configured to close the aperture. In another embodiment the handle and cover are integrally formed as a single piece. Another embodiment provides the handle, the cover and the spout are integrally formed as a single piece. In another embodiment, the cover includes an auxiliary lid to cover a second aperture extending into the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLC
    Inventors: Stanley G. Korte, William B. Hudson, Jr., Jeffrey A. Schutte, Norman F. Morfeld, Douglas W. Newman, Mark A. Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Walsh
  • Paint container
    Patent number: 7036693
    Abstract: A paint container includes a body having a bottom, a plurality of side walls, and a top. An attachment mechanism is located proximate the top. A cap is configured to be secured to the attachment mechanism. A spout extends upward proximate the top and is at least partially surrounded by the attachment mechanism. A channel located between the attachment mechanism and the spout permits paint spilled into the channel to flow back into the paint container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, James N. McDerby, Jr., Norman Morfeld, Cynthia S. Sherrill, Stephen L. Crouse, Douglas W. Newman, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael Brock
  • Container
    Patent number: 7014078
    Abstract: A paint container includes a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall. A handle is pivotally attached to the body proximate the top. A finger recess is disposed in the bottom and an access recess is positioned between the bottom and at least one side wall. A user may insert one or more fingers through the access recess and into the finger recess to grasp the body when the body is resting on a flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Douglas W. Newman, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Scott G Manke, Michael J. Brock, Mark Gilbertson
  • Interchangeable container cover
    Publication number: 20030192921
    Abstract: A plastic container set for holding paint is disclosed. The plastic container set comprises a first plastic container having a body with a first transverse cross dimension and a threaded upstanding collar defining an opening to the interior of the first container body. The plastic container set also comprises a second plastic container having a body with a second transverse cross dimension and a threaded upstanding collar defining an opening to the interior of the second container body. Further, the plastic container set comprises a cover having a top portion, a substantially circular annulus coupled to the top portion, the annulus defining the outer perimeter of the cover, the annulus having a diameter, and a thread inside the cover for coupling with the collar of both of the first plastic container and the second plastic container. The first transverse cross dimension is substantially the same as the diameter and the second transverse cross dimension is substantially greater than the diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark Gilbertson, Michael S. Brock, Scott G. Manke, James N. McDerby, Norman Morfeld, Cynthia S. Sherrill, Stephen L. Crouse, Douglas W. Newman, Jeffrey A. Schutte
  • Container
    Publication number: 20030102339
    Abstract: A paint container includes a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall. A handle is pivotally attached to the body proximate the top. A finger recess is disposed in the bottom and an access recess is positioned between the bottom and at least one side wall. A user may insert one or more fingers through the access recess and into the finger recess to grasp the body when the body is resting on a flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Douglas W. Newman, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Brock, Mark Gilbertson
  • PAINT CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20030102340
    Abstract: A paint container includes a body having a bottom, a plurality of side walls, and a top. An attachment mechanism is located proximate the top. A cap is configured to be secured to the attachment mechanism. A spout extends upward proximate the top and is at least partially surrounded by the attachment mechanism. A channel located between the attachment mechanism and the spout permits paint spilled into the channel to flow back into the paint container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh , James N. McDerby , Norman Morfeld , Cynthis S. Sherrill , Stephen L. Crouse , Douglas W. Newman , Jeffrey A. Schutte , Mark Gilbertson , Scott G. Manke , Michael Brock
  • Container
    Patent number: D509141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Brock
  • Container
    Patent number: D474115
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Brock
  • Container
    Patent number: D478820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Mastershem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G Manke, Michael J. Brock
  • Container
    Patent number: D482274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michall J. Brock
  • Container
    Patent number: D486070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark A. Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Brock
  • Container
    Patent number: D487018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Brock