Patents by Inventor Gregory Ball

Gregory Ball 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: 6783019
    Abstract: A lid includes a top having a cover receiving portion having a first aperture and a second aperture formed therein, a hinge positioned about a center of the cover receiving portion such that the first aperture is on one side of the hinge and the second aperture is on an opposite side of the hinge, and a cover having two directly opposing sidewalls rotatably attached to the cover receiving portion via the hinge. Each sidewall includes a protrusion extending therefrom shaped to fit within one of the first and second apertures. The cover pivots relative to the cover receiving portion so as to engage either the first aperture or the second aperture, and when the protrusion on one sidewall of the cover is pivoted towards the first aperture, the protrusion on the other sidewall simultaneously pivots away from the second aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zettle, Gregory Ball, Anthony Weber, Anthony R. Miller, William L. DiMieri
  • Publication number: 20030168455
    Abstract: A lid includes a flat portion having a first aperture and a second aperture formed therein, a hinge positioned about a center of the flat portion such that the first aperture is on one side of the hinge and the second aperture is on an opposite side of the hinge, a cover, having two directly opposing sidewalls each with a protrusion, rotatably attached to the flat portion via the hinge, a valve housing integrally formed with the flat portion, a valve, and a valve retainer for retaining the valve within the valve housing. The cover pivots relative to the flat portion so as to engage either the first aperture or the second aperture, and when the protrusion on one sidewall of the cover is pivoted towards the first aperture, the protrusion on the other sidewall simultaneously pivots away from the second aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zettle, Gregory Ball, Anthony Weber, Craig R. Gosen
  • Publication number: 20030052126
    Abstract: A lid includes a top having a cover receiving portion having a first aperture and a second aperture formed therein, a hinge positioned about a center of the cover receiving portion such that the first aperture is on one side of the hinge and the second aperture is on an opposite side of the hinge, and a cover having two directly opposing sidewalls rotatably attached to the cover receiving portion via the hinge. Each sidewall includes a protrusion extending therefrom shaped to fit within one of the first and second apertures. The cover pivots relative to the cover receiving portion so as to engage either the first aperture or the second aperture, and when the protrusion on one sidewall of the cover is pivoted towards the first aperture, the protrusion on the other sidewall simultaneously pivots away from the second aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zettle, Gregory Ball, Anthony Weber, Anthony R. Miller, William L. DiMieri
  • Patent number: 4745527
    Abstract: An illuminated door lock scratch guard formed of a base plate having an aperture. The base plate is mounted onto the door with the aperture in registration with the door lock. An illumination circuit is provided within the base plate, and upon pressure onto the base plate, the illumination circuit casts a light onto the door lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1988
    Assignee: Allison Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Belverio, Jr., David Dennison, Gregory Ball