Patents by Inventor Friedrich G. Wahl

Friedrich G. Wahl 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).

  • Connector clip for waste receptacles
    Patent number: 5181297
    Abstract: A connector clip for connecting waste receptacles is disclosed, comprising an elongate body 2 of substantially M-shape in cross-section, having inverted U-shaped attachment portions 4,6 extending from a central connective loop portion 8. The portions 4,6 clamp over upper rims of two receptacles, whereby placing the receptacles in a side by side optimal spacing, and the elastomeric composition of the clip provides a positive connection with the receptacles, yet enables one receptacle to be disconnected from the other if so desired. The attachment portions 4,6 and the connective portion 8 define a longitudinal channel 30 which is open at the top and opposite ends, whereby admitting the upper edge of a plastic garbage bag positioned in one or both of the receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Howard W. Andrews, Jr., John A. Kowalski, Friedrich G. Wahl
  • Connector for receptacles
    Patent number: D334704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Howard W. Andrews, Jr., John A. Kowalski, Friedrich G. Wahl