Patents by Inventor Fred Reber

Fred Reber 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: 7677408
    Abstract: A laundry basket has a bottom panel with a perimeter. A contiguous side wall extends generally upward from the perimeter of the bottom panel and terminates at an upper end. A basket interior is defined above the bottom panel and bounded by the side wall. A curved wall section of the side wall is curved concavely inward toward the basket interior. The bottom panel and the contiguous side wall, including the curved wall section, are formed of a primary material. A cushion pad is positioned generally at the upper end of the curved wall section and is formed from a secondary material that is softer than the primary material of the curved wall portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Brandi Loucks, Thomas W. Scherer, Fred Reber
  • Publication number: 20080128436
    Abstract: A laundry basket has a bottom panel with a perimeter. A contiguous side wall extends generally upward from the perimeter of the bottom panel and terminates at an upper end. A basket interior is defined above the bottom panel and bounded by the side wall. A curved wall section of the side wall is curved concavely inward toward the basket interior. The bottom panel and the contiguous side wall, including the curved wall section, are formed of a primary material. A cushion pad is positioned generally at the upper end of the curved wall section and is formed from a secondary material that is softer than the primary material of the curved wall portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: BRANDI LOUCKS, THOMAS W. SCHERER, FRED REBER
  • Patent number: 7207460
    Abstract: A laundry basket includes a bottom wall and a contiguous sidewall extending up from the bottom wall that defines an interior of basket. A first handle is attached to the contiguous sidewall and includes a first grip and a first knuckle guard that is disposed spaced outward from the first grip in a direction away from the interior of the basket. The basket can include a second grip on a wall opposite the first grip and can include a third grip on an elongate wall that is opposite a curved hip hugger basket wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: David R. Sander, Fred Reber
  • Publication number: 20050189360
    Abstract: A laundry basket has a bottom panel with a perimeter. A contiguous side wall extends generally upward from the perimeter of the bottom panel and terminates at an upper end. A basket interior is defined above the bottom panel and bounded by the side wall. A curved wall section of the side wall is curved concavely inward toward the basket interior. The bottom panel and the contiguous side wall, including the curved wall section, are formed of a primary material. A cushion pad is positioned generally at the upper end of the curved wall section and is formed from a secondary material that is softer than the primary material of the curved wall portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Brandi Loucks, Thomas Scherer, Fred Reber
  • Publication number: 20050045649
    Abstract: A laundry basket includes a bottom wall and a contiguous sidewall extending up from the bottom wall that defines an interior of basket. A first handle is attached to the contiguous sidewall and includes a first grip and a first knuckle guard that is disposed spaced outward from the first grip in a direction away from the interior of the basket. The basket can include a second grip on a wall opposite the first grip and can include a third grip on an elongate wall that is opposite a curved hip hugger basket wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: David Sander, Fred Reber
  • Publication number: 20050035120
    Abstract: A freezable container includes a base portion and may include a lid. The base portion may include a cold-retaining medium layer and be configured to be freezable to maintain a chilled environment for stored content. The freezable container may be configured to fit inside an insulated container such as a cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Kenneth Hull, Sean O'Brien, Fred Reber, David Sander, Thomas Scherer, Stephanie Schneider
  • Publication number: 20050035119
    Abstract: A removable container liner for a rigid insulating container includes a bottom portion and a wall portion formed as a single unitary body. The body may be composed of a stain resistant and odor resistant plastic. The liner may be configured to be used within an insulated container such as a cooler or water jug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Kenneth Hull, Sean O'Brien, Fred Reber, David Sander, Thomas Scherer, Stephanie Schneider
  • Publication number: 20040007574
    Abstract: A container is disclosed that is adapted to interconnect with like containers. The container has a connecting device disposed on a side wall. The connecting device is adapted to removably connect with a portion of an adjacent container. Once connected, one of the containers can be pulled which in turn pulls the other container along.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID, INC.
    Inventors: Tobin R. Most, Erik L. Skov, Fred Reber, Thomas W. Scherer, David R. Sander, Sean M. O'Brien, Stephanie K. Schneider, Kenneth W. Hull, Adrian Fernandez
  • Patent number: D553193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Elmer's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Parrish, Fred Reber, II
  • Patent number: D557605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Elmer's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Reber, II, Todd Pasnak