Patents by Inventor James Darwin Klosterbuer

James Darwin Klosterbuer 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).

  • Micro-spill prevention trough and method of use
    Patent number: 11548697
    Abstract: A micro-spill prevention trough and method for use in with intermediate bulk container (IBC) totes is disclosed herein. The micro-spill prevention trough includes an attachment portion rotationally coupled to fluid retention portion. The attachment portion is configured to be secured under a spout of an intermediate bulk container (IBC) tote. The attachment portion includes a bucket portion defining a fluid retention space. The fluid retaining portion defines a second fluid retention space, wherein the fluid retaining portion pivots between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position a front wall of the fluid retaining portion pivots into the bucket portion of the attachment portion to define a fluid retention container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventor: James Darwin Klosterbuer
  • MICRO-SPILL PREVENTION TROUGH AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20210188498
    Abstract: A micro-spill prevention trough and method for use in with intermediate bulk container (IBC) totes is disclosed herein. The micro-spill prevention trough includes an attachment portion rotationally coupled to fluid retention portion. The attachment portion is configured to be secured under a spout of an intermediate bulk container (IBC) tote. The attachment portion includes a bucket portion defining a fluid retention space. The fluid retaining portion defines a second fluid retention space, wherein the fluid retaining portion pivots between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position a front wall of the fluid retaining portion pivots into the bucket portion of the attachment portion to define a fluid retention container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventor: James Darwin Klosterbuer
  • Micro-spill prevention trough and method of use
    Patent number: 10961029
    Abstract: A micro-spill prevention trough and method for use in with intermediate bulk container (IBC) totes is disclosed herein. The micro-spill prevention trough includes an attachment portion rotationally coupled to fluid retention portion. The attachment portion is configured to be secured under a spout of an intermediate bulk container (IBC) tote. The attachment portion includes a bucket portion defining a fluid retention space. The fluid retaining portion defines a second fluid retention space, wherein the fluid retaining portion pivots between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position a front wall of the fluid retaining portion pivots into the bucket portion of the attachment portion to define a fluid retention container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventor: James Darwin Klosterbuer
  • MICRO-SPILL PREVENTION TROUGH AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20200148434
    Abstract: A micro-spill prevention trough and method for use in with intermediate bulk container (IBC) totes is disclosed herein. The micro-spill prevention trough includes an attachment portion rotationally coupled to fluid retention portion. The attachment portion is configured to be secured under a spout of an intermediate bulk container (IBC) tote. The attachment portion includes a bucket portion defining a fluid retention space. The fluid retaining portion defines a second fluid retention space, wherein the fluid retaining portion pivots between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position a front wall of the fluid retaining portion pivots into the bucket portion of the attachment portion to define a fluid retention container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: James Darwin Klosterbuer
  • Micro-spill prevention trough
    Patent number: D882289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: James Darwin Klosterbuer