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).

  • Patent number: 11523665
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 10821597
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan R. Berger, James H. Lua, Ludwin M. Mora, Clark P. McCune, John H. Whalen, Raymond R. Harpham, Sean W. Svendsen
  • Publication number: 20190009404
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan R. Berger, James H. Lua, Ludwin M. Mora, Clark P. McCune, John H. Whalen, Raymond R. Harpham, Sean W. Svendsen
  • Publication number: 20190000199
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 10045596
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew Lundy, John H. Whalen, Ryan Olander
  • Publication number: 20160374440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Lundy, John H. Whalen, Ryan Olander
  • Publication number: 20110147386
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Plano Molding Company
    Inventor: JOHN H. WHALEN
  • Publication number: 20110127264
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Plano Molding Company
    Inventor: John H. WHALEN
  • Patent number: 7849984
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventors: John H. Whalen, Lisa Crandall, Katherine Hurt
  • Publication number: 20090183961
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY
    Inventors: John H. Whalen, Lisa Crandall, Katherine Hurt
  • Patent number: D679908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventors: Tom Hurt, John H. Whalen
  • Patent number: D730051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventor: John H. Whalen
  • Patent number: RE45787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventors: Tom Hurt, John H. Whalen
  • Patent number: D754968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventor: John H. Whalen
  • Patent number: D839173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventors: Ryan R. Berger, James H. Lua, Ludwin M. Mora, Clark P. McCune, John H. Whalen