Patents by Inventor Joseph Dugan Musser

Joseph Dugan Musser 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).

  • Multi-position hinge
    Patent number: 9102427
    Abstract: A hinge comprises a post that forms a pivot axis for a lid. A ring portion is rotatably mounted on the post portion and comprises a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole where the hole receives the post. A pin on the post is dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the pin to lock the lid in an open position. The hinge may be used on a trash container that comprises a receptacle and a lid pivotably mounted to the receptacle at the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas E. Hanna, Joseph Dugan Musser, Timothy M. Pierzynski, Robert John Warner, Jr.
  • Waste can
    Patent number: 8066144
    Abstract: A waste can comprises a receptacle having a rim with at least one bag lock located on the rim. The bag lock has a first portion defining a cavity and a second portion movable with respect to the first portion between a first position where it is locked to the first portion and a second position where it is spaced from the first portion. The second portion locks a trash bag in the cavity when in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: David McNamara, Ian Westad Cunningham, Joseph Dugan Musser, Clayton Kirschner
  • MULTI-POSITION HINGE
    Publication number: 20110214400
    Abstract: A hinge comprises a post that forms a pivot axis for a lid. A ring portion is rotatably mounted on the post portion and comprises a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole where the hole receives the post. A pin on the post is dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the pin to lock the lid in an open position. The hinge may be used on a trash container that comprises a receptacle and a lid pivotably mounted to the receptacle at the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas E. Hanna, Joseph Dugan Musser, Timothy M. Pierzynski, Robert John Warner, JR.
  • WASTE CAN
    Publication number: 20090261105
    Abstract: A waste can comprises a receptacle having a rim. A shroud is removably mounted on the receptacle for retaining a trash bag in the receptacle. A lid is secured to the shroud for covering at least a portion of the trash bag. The shroud has an interior opening that is substantially coextensive with an opening of the receptacle. The shroud includes a bag ring extending upwardly from the shroud for receiving the open upper edge of a bag. The lid extends over the bag ring such that the bag is hidden from view when the lid is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ian Westad Cunningham, Clayton Kirschner, David McNamara, Joseph Dugan Musser
  • WASTE CAN
    Publication number: 20090173741
    Abstract: A waste can comprises a receptacle having a rim with at least one bag lock located on the rim. The bag lock has a first portion defining a cavity and a second portion movable with respect to the first portion between a first position where it is locked to the first portion and a second position where it is spaced from the first portion. The second portion locks a trash bag in the cavity when in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David McNamara, Ian Westad Cunningham, Joseph Dugan Musser, Clayton Kirschner