Patents by Inventor James Kolar

James Kolar 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).

  • Nestable storage containers with reversibly deformable closures
    Publication number: 20070045146
    Abstract: Embodiments include nestable containers and reversibly deformable closures for the containers that are disposable in the nested arrangement. For example, materials and methods are described for making and using a storage apparatus having storage containers and closures for the containers, the storage apparatus including a plurality of nested storage containers each having an opening, and a plurality of reversibly deformable closures for covering the openings, with the containers being nestable with each other with one of the closures disposed between each nested container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Curtis Herbert, James Kolar
  • Nestable containers with coverings having a fold
    Publication number: 20050241977
    Abstract: Embodiments include sets of nestable containers with each container having a cover comprises a fold. The covers are disposable between two of the nestable containers when the containers are nested with each other. Uses of the containers include, for example, food, craft, and home storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Curtis Herbert, James Kolar, Michael Brock, Michael Rafferty, David Woods
  • Nestable containers with hingedly attached closures
    Publication number: 20050236294
    Abstract: Embodiments include retail displays of reusable containers and coverings for the containers. For example, materials and methods are described for making and using a retail display for showing a food storage or general purpose storage apparatus having reusable containers and coverings for the containers, the apparatus including a plurality of nested containers each having an opening, and a plurality coverings for the containers, with the containers being nestable with each other and having the covers disposed inside the containers while the containers are nested, whereby an advantageously compact and readily manageable display system is deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Curtis Herbert, James Kolar
  • Nestable containers with reversibly deformable closures
    Publication number: 20050109654
    Abstract: Embodiments include nestable containers and reversibly deformable closures for the containers that are disposable in the nested arrangement. For example, materials and methods are described for making and using a food storage apparatus having food storage containers and closures for the containers, the food storage apparatus including a plurality of nested food storage containers each having an opening, and a plurality of reversibly deformable closures for covering the openings, with the containers being nestable with each other with one of the closures disposed between each nested container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: James Kolar, Curtis Herbert