Patents by Inventor John R. Mech

John R. Mech 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).

  • Cooler with embedded matrix of cleats and attachable accessories
    Patent number: 9316428
    Abstract: A cooler having an embedded matrix of cleats which substantially covers the internal and external surfaces of the cooler is provided. The cleats of the cooler correspondingly connect to and allow for the attachment of various articles, such as beverage holders, lid hinges, wheels, towing bar, leg attachments, handles, paper towel holders or seats, to be secured to the exterior or interior surface of the cooler. Dividers may be secured to the interior of the cooler so as to allow the compartmentalization of the interior cooler space. The cooler also has adjustable securing devices which allow a user to build his/her own securing attachment device to secure virtually any object to the cleats of the cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventor: John R. Mech
  • Cooler with Embedded Matrix of Cleats and Attachable Accessories
    Publication number: 20150241107
    Abstract: A cooler having an embedded matrix of cleats which substantially covers the internal and external surfaces of the cooler is provided. The cleats of the cooler correspondingly connect to and allow for the attachment of various articles, such as beverage holders, lid hinges, wheels, towing bar, leg attachments, handles, paper towel holders or seats, to be secured to the exterior or interior surface of the cooler. Dividers may be secured to the interior of the cooler so as to allow the compartmentalization of the interior cooler space. The cooler also has adjustable securing devices which allow a user to build his/her own securing attachment device to secure virtually any object to the cleats of the cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventor: John R. Mech