Patents by Inventor Karen L. Gerardi

Karen L. Gerardi 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: 5899420
    Abstract: A rectangular container has a back surface which has an upper edge and a lower edge. The container also has a lid which is hingably connected to the upper edge of the back surface in order to allow access to the container via rotation of the lid about the upper edge. There is also a plurality of inverted, substantially U-shaped members located on the back surface of the container. These members each have a first prong and a second prong. The first prong of each member is fixably attached to the back surface of the container, and the second prong is adapted to slidably engage a fence. There is also a mounting device located on the bottom of the container. This device can be adapted to receive a cylindrical pole, a square post, or a T-shaped fence post, among other shapes. Any of these support members can support the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Inventor: Karen L. Gerardi