Patents by Inventor Eric Fickas

Eric Fickas 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: 20110150369
    Abstract: A biodegradable lawn waste collection system is provided. The system generally includes a waste receiver, a shaping insert, and a handle. The waste receiver may comprise a mesh structure having a filling end and a sealing end. The mesh structure may be formed from a biodegradable polymer composition. The shaping insert is configured for removable reception within the filling end of the waste receiver. The shaping insert provides the waste receiver with rigidity and stability when filling the waste receiver with lawn waste. After the waste receiver has been filled with lawn waste, the shaping inert is removed and the filling end is secured, such as by tying a knot. The full waste receiver is then releasably attached to the handle, which enables the full waste receiver to be easily carried or dragged to a desired destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: BRENT BURCHFIELD, RYAN CRISP, ERIC FICKAS, PAUL KOLADA, MICHAEL LORENZ, DONALD MEVES, SHANNON STAATS, HERMAN JONES
  • Patent number: D375963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Braun, Patrick Bruener, Eric Fickas, Eileen Scharenbroch, Kipp Stevens
  • Patent number: D642077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Vicky Ann Michael, Richard King Boyle, James Daniel Carter, Christopher R. Boggs, Nathan Durflinger, Don Meves, Dana Koppes, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D643316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Vicky Ann Michael, Richard King Boyle, James Daniel Carter, Christopher R. Boggs, Nathan Durflinger, Don Meves, Dana Koppes, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D643755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Vicky Ann Michael, Richard King Boyle, James Daniel Carter, Christopher R. Boggs, Nathan Durflinger, Don Meves, Dana Koppes, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D650042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Richard King Boyle, Vicky Ann Michael, James Daniel Carter, Nate Durflinger, Don Meves, Dan Wisniewski, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D650043
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Richard King Boyle, Vicky Ann Michael, James Daniel Carter, Nate Durflinger, Don Meves, Dan Wisniewski, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D650044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Richard King Boyle, Vicky Ann Michael, James Daniel Carter, Nate Durflinger, Don Meves, Dan Wisniewski, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D650045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Richard King Boyle, Vicky Ann Michael, James Daniel Carter, Nate Durflinger, Don Meves, Dan Wisniewski, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D394819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Armalarm Incorporated
    Inventors: Tom Maser, Kipp Stevens, Eric Fickas, Gina Hartliep, Margaret Brown
  • Patent number: D652483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Richard King Boyle, Vicky Ann Michael, James Daniel Carter, Sean Svendsen, Nate Durflinger, Todd Mendoza, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D652484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Richard King Boyle, Vicky Ann Michael, James Daniel Carter, Sean Svendsen, Nate Durflinger, Todd Mendoza, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D652485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Richard King Boyle, Vicky Ann Michael, James Daniel Carter, Sean Svendsen, Nate Durflinger, Todd Mendoza, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D652486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Richard King Boyle, Vicky Ann Michael, James Daniel Carter, Sean Svendsen, Nate Durflinger, Todd Mendoza, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D406728
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Outer Circle Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: T. Brent Freese, Douglas Carpiaux, Eric Fickas, Raymond Klein, Scott Micoley
  • Patent number: D406729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Outer Circle Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: T. Brent Freese, Douglas Carpiaux, Eric Fickas, Raymond Klein, Scott Micoley
  • Patent number: D406730
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Outer Circle Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: T. Brent Freese, Douglas Carpiaux, Eric Fickas, Raymond Klein, Scott Micoley
  • Patent number: D411416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Outer Circle Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: T. Brent Freese, Douglas Carpiaux, Eric Fickas, Raymond Klein, Scott Micoley
  • Patent number: D419390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Outer Circle Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: T. Brent Freese, Douglas Carpiaux, Eric Fickas, Raymond Klein, Scott Micoley
  • Patent number: D421553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Outer Circle Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: T. Brent Freese, Douglas Carpiaux, Eric Fickas, Raymond Klein, Scott Micoley