Patents by Inventor John A Manninen

John A Manninen 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: 8573265
    Abstract: A four part system aiding users of flexible liners in the following ways: 1) A perforated conduit on the interior of a receptacle connects to a one-way valve and mating assembly for a vacuum device which is used to suck air out to conform the liner to the receptacle. It can be used on a new receptacle designed for it, or retrofitted to most existing receptacles. 2) A tube which allows air to be removed from a filled liner by squeezing the bag or using the same vacuum device, making the liner smaller and easier to handle. 3) As a result of removing air from inside a filled liner, little or no vacuum is created when the liner is removed, making the process of separating the liner from the receptacle much easer for the user. 4) An adhesive device which is applied to the interior of a receptacle allows it to be emptied without the flexible liner falling out and yet allowing the liner to be easily removed for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: John A Manninen