Patents by Inventor John W. Dow

John W. Dow 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).

  • Publication number: 20240023697
    Abstract: A container holder may include an inner liner, an outer shell, and an intermediate layer in between the inner liner and the outer shell. The inner liner may provide an inner wall. And the inner wall may include a cavity for receiving a container. The container holder can define a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may follow a curved profile and the second portion may follow a flat profile such that a cross-section of the container holder follows a D-shape. The second portion may have a series of openings extending through the outer shell to vent the cavity to an outside. A series of loops may cover the series of openings on the second portion and a pair of clips can be mounted to the series of loops. A bottom vent can extend through the base, the intermediate layer, and the inner liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Dow, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11812843
    Abstract: A container holder may include an inner liner, an outer shell, and an intermediate layer in between the inner liner and the outer shell. The inner liner may provide an inner wall. And the inner wall may include a cavity for receiving a container. The container holder can define a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may follow a curved profile and the second portion may follow a flat profile such that a cross-section of the container holder follows a D-shape. The second portion may have a series of openings extending through the outer shell to vent the cavity to an outside. A series of loops may cover the series of openings on the second portion and a pair of clips can be mounted to the series of loops. A bottom vent can extend through the base, the intermediate layer, and the inner liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Dow, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11805753
    Abstract: A pet bed is disclosed that includes a bolster and removable mattress portion. The bolster may be formed from a foam cushion, a fiber-filled cushion, a lower bolster cover, and an upper bolster cover. The upper bolster cover may comprise an upper and lower outer member such that the lower outer member connects to the lower bolster cover and separates the foam cushion from the fiber-filled cushion. The upper outer member of the upper bolster cover may cover the foam cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Bullock, John W. Dow, Donald Edward Desroches, Brian Langerak
  • Patent number: 11685573
    Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories. A carry strap may attach to the base of the container to allow a user to lift and carry the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Charles Nichols, Andy Bondhus, Liza Morris, Ryan Nixon, John Loudenslager, John W. Dow, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20220047062
    Abstract: A container holder may include an inner liner, an outer shell, and an intermediate layer in between the inner liner and the outer shell. The inner liner may provide an inner wall. And the inner wall may include a cavity for receiving a container. The container holder can define a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may follow a curved profile and the second portion may follow a flat profile such that a cross-section of the container holder follows a D-shape. The second portion may have a series of openings extending through the outer shell to vent the cavity to an outside. A series of loops may cover the series of openings on the second portion and a pair of clips can be mounted to the series of loops. A bottom vent can extend through the base, the intermediate layer, and the inner liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: John W. Dow, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20220039348
    Abstract: A pet bed is disclosed that includes a bolster and removable mattress portion. The bolster may be formed from a foam cushion, a fiber-filled cushion, a lower bolster cover, and an upper bolster cover. The upper bolster cover may comprise an upper and lower outer member such that the lower outer member connects to the lower bolster cover and separates the foam cushion from the fiber-filled cushion. The upper outer member of the upper bolster cover may cover the foam cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Dustin Bullock, John W. Dow, Donald Edward Desroches, Brian Langerak
  • Patent number: 11178849
    Abstract: A pet bed is disclosed that includes a bolster and removable mattress portion. The bolster may be formed from a foam cushion, a fiber-filled cushion, a lower bolster cover, and an upper bolster cover. The upper bolster cover may comprise an upper and lower outer member such that the lower outer member connects to the lower bolster cover and separates the foam cushion from the fiber-filled cushion. The upper outer member of the upper bolster cover may cover the foam cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Bullock, John W. Dow, Donald Edward Desroches, Brian Langerak
  • Patent number: D938785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Dow, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: D941600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Derek G. Sullivan, Andrew J. Winterhalter, John W. Dow, Donald Edward Desroches
  • Patent number: D948870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: John Loudenslager, John W. Dow, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: D954438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Edward Desroches, John W. Dow, Calvin Tabor
  • Patent number: D954439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Edward Desroches, John W. Dow, Calvin Tabor
  • Patent number: D955665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Bullock, John W. Dow, Donald Edward Desroches
  • Patent number: D955746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Edward Desroches, John W. Dow, Calvin Tabor
  • Patent number: D955747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Edward Desroches, John W. Dow, Calvin Tabor
  • Patent number: D957118
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Munie, John Loudenslager, Kyle Edward Rogers, John W. Dow
  • Patent number: D957821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Edward Desroches, John W. Dow, Calvin Tabor
  • Patent number: D958539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: John Loudenslager, John W. Dow, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: D965978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Edward Desroches, John W. Dow, Calvin Tabor
  • Patent number: D991683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: John Loudenslager, John W. Dow, Derek G. Sullivan