Patents by Inventor Joel Wennerstrom

Joel Wennerstrom 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: 6761279
    Abstract: A package, particularly suited for containing viscous foodstuff, comprising a wide-mouth generally rectangular container and a dispensing closure. The closure seals onto the container with a push-on motion and includes a resealable flip-up hinged lid. The container is originally sealed, after being filled, with a seal membrane applied to the container mouth. The closure is configured to permit the seal membrane to be conveniently removed from the container mouth while the closure remains assembled on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Weatherchem Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas S. Martin, Joel Wennerstrom
  • Patent number: 5794951
    Abstract: A removable latching assembly for use with a child's stroller. The stroller has a latch support post with a latch lug and a bearing surface, and a pivot support post with a bearing surface. The latching assembly includes a latching portion having an engagement surface and a manually operable latch lever with a pawl engagable with the latch lug, and a pivot portion with a bearing surface slidably engagable with the bearing surface of the pivot support post. To install, the pivot portion is maneuvered onto the pivot post bearing surface, the assembly is rotated by substantially ninety degrees about the bearing surface of the pivot support post until the latching portion engagement surface encounters the bearing surface of the latch support post. The latch lever is manipulated to engage the latching pawl with the latch lug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Century Products Company
    Inventors: Scott Corley, Michael Carnahan, Joel Wennerstrom
  • Patent number: 4857240
    Abstract: The fragrance dispenser of this invention incorporates a service life indicator for the battery along with a fragrance pack having a service life equal to the service life of the battery, such that both the battery and fragrance pack can be easily and simultaneously maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: The State Chemical Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Thom Kearnes, Joel Wennerstrom, William Glover
  • Patent number: D316971
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: The State Chemical Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Thom Kearnes, Joel Wennerstrom