Patents by Inventor James A. Spahn

James A. Spahn 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: 9840368
    Abstract: A dual purpose waste collection device comprising a first container, a second container, a first pair of lifting sleeves coupled to first and second opposing sides surfaces of the first container, a second pair of lifting sleeves coupled to first and second opposing sides of the second container, and a third pair of lifting sleeves attached to the first pair of lifting sleeves and coupled to the second pair of lifting sleeves with an interlocking geometry. A method of collection of waste comprising identifying a waste collection device comprising a first pairs of lifting sleeves and a second pairs of lifting sleeves, positioning forks of a waste collection vehicle within lifting sleeves, and raising the forks of the waste collection vehicle to lift the waste collection device and to empty a content of the waste collection device into the waste collection vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Hybrid Containers, LLC
    Inventors: David Bennett, James A. Spahn, Steven D. Veatch
  • Patent number: 9573756
    Abstract: A device for commercial waste collection has a first container and a second container. A lid covers the first container. A first pair of lifting sleeves is attached to side surfaces of the first container for lifting the first container. A second pair of lifting sleeves is attached to side surfaces of the second container and positioned below the first pair of lifting sleeves. A third pair of lifting sleeves is attached to the side surfaces of the first container and aligned with the second pair of lifting sleeves. The second pair of lifting sleeves and the third pair of lifting sleeves are used together to lift both the first container and the second container together. A latching mechanism is provided for preventing opening of the lid when lifting both the first container and the second container together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Hybrid Containers, LLC
    Inventors: David Bennett, James A. Spahn, Steven D. Veatch
  • Patent number: 9567158
    Abstract: A device for commercial waste collection has a first container and a second container. A lid covers the first container. A first pair of lifting sleeves is attached to side surfaces of the first container for lifting the first container. A second pair of lifting sleeves is attached to side surfaces of the second container and positioned below the first pair of lifting sleeves. A third pair of lifting sleeves is attached to the side surfaces of the first container and aligned with the second pair of lifting sleeves. The second pair of lifting sleeves and the third pair of lifting sleeves are used together to lift both the first container and the second container together. A latching mechanism is provided for preventing opening of the lid when lifting both the first container and the second container together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Hybrid Containers, LLC
    Inventors: David Bennett, James A. Spahn, Steven D. Veatch
  • Publication number: 20160213305
    Abstract: Through the measurement and interpretation of the pixels of grayscale digital thermographic images of abnormalities of the skin and its subcutaneous tissue, early intervention and treatment of abnormalities of the skin and its subcutaneous tissue are possible, thereby assisting clinicians in making significant impacts on prevention and treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: James Spahn, Kadambari Nuguru
  • Publication number: 20070010718
    Abstract: A method of providing medical alerts that are wearable, including the steps of providing a disposable wearable bracelet and printing on the bracelet an individual wearer's medical condition and the risk factors associated with the wearer's condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: James Spahn, James Spahn
  • Publication number: 20050107728
    Abstract: A therapeutic sock, comprising a sock having a first end to receive toes, a second end to overlay a calf, and a heel zone therebetween to overlay a heel; and an elevating component shaped to contour the calf and to elevate the posterior heel, ankle and sides of a foot when in use, and positioned within and attached to the sock between the heel zone and the second end whereby when the sock is in use the elevating component is positioned over the Achilles tendon and relieves pressures caused by direct contacts with any and all surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Kurt Vetters, James Spahn, James Spahn