Patents by Inventor Evan Allen Fulford

Evan Allen Fulford 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: 10173826
    Abstract: A storage container for food and other items and a method of venting a storage container. The storage container may include a container body and a removable lid. The removable lid may include a flexible sealing lip that traverses the perimeter of a rigid central cover portion. At least one venting aperture may extend through the rigid central cover portion. Additionally, the storage container may include a latch moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latch may include a gripping portion configured to grip a peripheral rim of the container body and a sealing portion configured to cover the venting aperture when the latch occupies the latched position. When the latch occupies the unlatched position, the sealing portion may uncover the venting aperture to permit venting of steam and other gases from within the storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Sexton, Evan Allen Fulford, Gianna Lint
  • Publication number: 20160332785
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a storage container for food and other items and a method of venting a storage container. The storage container may include a container body and a removable lid. The removable lid may include a flexible sealing lip that traverses the perimeter of a rigid central cover portion. At least one venting aperture may extend through the rigid central cover portion. Additionally, the storage container may include a latch moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latch may include a gripping portion configured to grip a peripheral rim of the container body and a sealing portion configured to cover the venting aperture when the latch occupies the latched position. When the latch occupies the unlatched position, the sealing portion may uncover the venting aperture to permit venting of steam and other gases from within the storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Sexton, Evan Allen Fulford, Gianna Lint
  • Patent number: 9115484
    Abstract: A magnetic accessory attachment device for a sink that provides the ability to utilize a device to attach any one of an assorted set of accessories to the sidewalls, rim, or base of a sink. The magnetic accessory attachment device can have a magnet disposed within a body. The accessory can have a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device. Examples of suitable accessories include a cup, drain stopper, hook, small shelf, sponge holder, etc. The sink can also include a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Elkay Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Evan Allen Fulford, Daniel Keating Childs
  • Publication number: 20120240330
    Abstract: A magnetic accessory attachment device for a sink that provides the ability to utilize a device to attach any one of an assorted set of accessories to the sidewalls, rim, or base of a sink. The magnetic accessory attachment device can have a magnet disposed within a body. The accessory can have a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device. Examples of suitable accessories include a cup, drain stopper, hook, small shelf, sponge holder, etc. The sink can also include a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Elkay Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Evan Allen Fulford, Daniel Keating Childs
  • Patent number: D796266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
  • Patent number: D815924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
  • Patent number: D830765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
  • Patent number: D833211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
  • Patent number: D837588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint