Patents by Inventor Ellis Clinton ERNST

Ellis Clinton ERNST 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).

  • Combination cooler and can crusher
    Patent number: 9132598
    Abstract: A combination cooler and can crusher is an apparatus assembly that allows a user to compact empty aluminum beverage cans for facilitated transport. The apparatus combines a cooler with an integrated wheel assembly with a can crushing mechanism. The integrated wheel allows a user to transport a large quantity of food and beverage items to an event. The can crushing mechanism provides the user to compact emptied aluminum beverages cans for facilitated transport upon leaving the event. The apparatus accomplishes both functions in a compact design by integrating the can crushing mechanism with the elongated handle of the cooler with integrated wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventor: Ellis Clinton Ernst
  • Combination Cooler and Can Crusher
    Publication number: 20150101498
    Abstract: A combination cooler and can crusher is an apparatus assembly that allows a user to compact empty aluminium beverage cans for facilitated transport. The apparatus combines a cooler with an integrated wheel assembly with a can crushing mechanism. The integrated wheel allows a user to transport a large quantity of food and beverage items to an event. The can crushing mechanism provides the user with a means to compact emptied aluminium beverages cans for facilitated transport upon leaving said event. The apparatus accomplishes both functions in a compact design by integrating the can crushing mechanism with the elongated handle of the cooler with integrated wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Ellis Clinton ERNST