Patents by Inventor John H. Whalen
John H. Whalen 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).
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Patent number: 11523665Abstract: A soft-store having a storage compartment for holding one or more articles. The soft-store has a main body that can be inserted into and seated in a crate. The soft-store has a plurality of walls that form a portion of the storage compartment, a top body that attaches to the main body and covers the storage compartment, and a pair of ancillary bodies. Each of the ancillary bodies has an end portion that rotatably attaches to the main body and an opposite end portion that rotates away from the main body to allow the ancillary bodies to be moved to a single-hand transport configuration. The main body includes an attachment mechanism that attaches the main body to the crate.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Plano Molding Company, LLCInventors: Thomas Africa, Ryan R. Berger, Raymond R. Harpham, James H. Lua, Clark P. McCune, Ryan T. Olander, Emily K. Stokes, Sean W. Svendsen, John H. Whalen
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Patent number: 10821597Abstract: A multidimensional storage system is disclosed that provides optimal accessibility, flexibility, and adaptability. The storage system can include an elevated v-shape that can position storage containers closer to an angler's sides. The angled shape of the storage system can facilitate easier access to storage containers stored behind an angler. A bulk storage space provided in storage system can be used to stow items. The storage system can include a waterproof compartment in its base for dry storage.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Ryan R. Berger, James H. Lua, Ludwin M. Mora, Clark P. McCune, John H. Whalen, Raymond R. Harpham, Sean W. Svendsen
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Publication number: 20190009404Abstract: A multidimensional storage system is disclosed that provides optimal accessibility, flexibility, and adaptability. The storage system can include an elevated v-shape that can position storage containers closer to an angler's sides. The angled shape of the storage system can facilitate easier access to storage containers stored behind an angler. A bulk storage space provided in storage system can be used to stow items. The storage system can include a waterproof compartment in its base for dry storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Ryan R. Berger, James H. Lua, Ludwin M. Mora, Clark P. McCune, John H. Whalen, Raymond R. Harpham, Sean W. Svendsen
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Publication number: 20190000199Abstract: A soft-store having a storage compartment for holding one or more articles. The soft-store has a main body that can be inserted into and seated in a crate. The soft-store has a plurality of walls that form a portion of the storage compartment, a top body that attaches to the main body and covers the storage compartment, and a pair of ancillary bodies. Each of the ancillary bodies has an end portion that rotatably attaches to the main body and an opposite end portion that rotates away from the main body to allow the ancillary bodies to be moved to a single-hand transport configuration. The main body includes an attachment mechanism that attaches the main body to the crate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Thomas Africa, Ryan R. Berger, Raymond R. Harpham, James H. Lua, Clark P. McCune, Ryan T. Olander, Emily K. Stokes, Sean W. Svendsen, John H. Whalen
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Patent number: 10045596Abstract: A utility bag with a main body having a plurality of walls that form a main storage space, an opening formed at a top portion of the main body and exposing the main storage space, and a hard top body pivotally connected to the main body to cover or expose the opening of the main body. The hard top body includes a base comprised of a plastic material and shaped to cover the opening of the main body, the base having one or more storage compartments, and one or more hatches pivotally connected to the base to cover the one or more storage compartments. A zipper is attached to the main body and the hard top body, wherein the zipper is stitched directly to the plastic material of the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: PLANO MOLDING COMPANYInventors: Matthew Lundy, John H. Whalen, Ryan Olander
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Publication number: 20160374440Abstract: A utility bag with a main body having a plurality of walls that form a main storage space, an opening formed at a top portion of the main body and exposing the main storage space, and a hard top body pivotally connected to the main body to cover or expose the opening of the main body. The hard top body includes a base comprised of a plastic material and shaped to cover the opening of the main body, the base having one or more storage compartments, and one or more hatches pivotally connected to the base to cover the one or more storage compartments. A zipper is attached to the main body and the hard top body, wherein the zipper is stitched directly to the plastic material of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Matthew Lundy, John H. Whalen, Ryan Olander
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Publication number: 20110147386Abstract: A container assembly includes a cover and a base that form a cavity in a closed configuration. The container assembly comprises a latch assembly that secures the cover to the base in a substantially closed configuration, and an opening that equalizes pressure between the cavity and outside the container assembly, wherein the opening is provided in the base, and wherein the cover comprises a latch catch that receives a portion of the latch assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Plano Molding CompanyInventor: JOHN H. WHALEN
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Publication number: 20110127264Abstract: A container assembly includes a cover and a base that form a cavity in a closed configuration. The container assembly comprises a latch assembly that secures the cover to the base in a substantially closed configuration, and an opening that equalizes pressure between the cavity and outside the container assembly, wherein the opening is provided in the base, and wherein the cover comprises a latch catch that receives a portion of the latch assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Plano Molding CompanyInventor: John H. WHALEN
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Patent number: 7849984Abstract: A collapsible bag includes a flexible bag with a first side panel having a bottom edge and a bottom panel connected to the bottom edge to define a juncture between the first side panel and the bottom panel. A bracket is connected to the flexible bag adjacent the juncture and includes a transport wheel assembly. Additionally, a telescoping handle is connected to the bracket and the first side panel and extends from the juncture. A support assembly is movably connected at a proximate end to the bracket and connected at a distal end to the bottom panel such that the bottom panel is selectively movable between an operable orientation defined when the bottom panel is disposed transverse to the telescoping handle and the first side panel and a storage orientation defined when the bottom panel is disposed parallel to the telescoping handle and the first side panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: John H. Whalen, Lisa Crandall, Katherine Hurt
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Publication number: 20090183961Abstract: A collapsible bag includes a flexible bag with a first side panel having a bottom edge and a bottom panel connected to the bottom edge to define a juncture between the first side panel and the bottom panel. A bracket is connected to the flexible bag adjacent the juncture and includes a transport wheel assembly. Additionally, a telescoping handle is connected to the bracket and the first side panel and extends from the juncture. A support assembly is movably connected at a proximate end to the bracket and connected at a distal end to the bottom panel such that the bottom panel is selectively movable between an operable orientation defined when the bottom panel is disposed transverse to the telescoping handle and the first side panel and a storage orientation defined when the bottom panel is disposed parallel to the telescoping handle and the first side panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: PLANO MOLDING COMPANYInventors: John H. Whalen, Lisa Crandall, Katherine Hurt
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Patent number: D679908Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Tom Hurt, John H. Whalen
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Patent number: D730051Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventor: John H. Whalen
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Patent number: RE45787Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Tom Hurt, John H. Whalen
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Patent number: D754968Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventor: John H. Whalen
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Patent number: D839173Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Ryan R. Berger, James H. Lua, Ludwin M. Mora, Clark P. McCune, John H. Whalen