Patents by Inventor Francis C. Rollins

Francis C. Rollins 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: 5507391
    Abstract: A hollow circular container or housing unit, for holding different sized units containing cosmetics and other personal care items. The unit is made of transparent molded plastic and has a removable top. The container is molded with an inwardly facing, thin-walled supporting lip which extends along the inner walls near the top of the container where the top rests. A three armed rotating carriage with free spinning wheels at the end of each arm is held in place by a center post at the bottom of the container. The carriage rotates in place on center post which is located on the bottom of the container. A circular plate rests and revolves on the three-armed carriage. The housing of the container includes a molded opening in order to place cosmetics on the revolving plate. The recessed corner molding connecting circular wall to bottom of housing enclosure fits snugly into the bevelled top rim to create interlocking parts which allows the containers to be stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Inventor: Francis C. Rollins