Patents by Inventor Kenneth O. Stark

Kenneth O. Stark 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: 9775683
    Abstract: Waste container lid assemblies configured for attachment to a base having a lid body and cap portion slidably connected by a tether. The lid body having an opening sized to accept medical waste and restrict access to prevent individuals from reaching into the waste container through the opening. A slot is in the lid body to permit slidable movement of the tether through the slot such the cap can be moved from a resting position in which the opening is configured for receiving waste to a closed position such that the cap portion covers the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Stark
  • Publication number: 20170100200
    Abstract: Waste container lid assemblies configured for attachment to a base having a lid body and cap portion slidalby connected by a tether. The lid body having an opening sized to accept medical waste and restrict access to prevent individuals from reaching into the waste container through the opening. A slot is in the lid body to permit slidable movement of the tether through the slot such the cap can be moved from a resting position in which the opening is configured for receiving waste to a closed position such that the cap portion covers the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Stark
  • Patent number: 9561084
    Abstract: Waste container lid assemblies configured for attachment to a base having a lid body and cap portion slidably connected by a tether. The lid body having an opening sized to accept medical waste and restrict access to prevent individuals from reaching into the waste container through the opening. A slot is in the lid body to permit slidable movement of the tether through the slot such the cap can be moved from a resting position in which the opening is configured for receiving waste to a closed position such that the cap portion covers the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Stark
  • Publication number: 20160193004
    Abstract: Waste container lid assemblies configured for attachment to a base having a lid body and cap portion slidably connected by a tether. The lid body having an opening sized to accept medical waste and restrict access to prevent individuals from reaching into the waste container through the opening. A slot is in the lid body to permit slidable movement of the tether through the slot such the cap can be moved from a resting position in which the opening is configured for receiving waste to a closed position such that the cap portion covers the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Stark
  • Patent number: 9320567
    Abstract: Waste container lid assemblies configured for attachment to a base having a lid body and cap portion slidably connected by a tether. The lid body having an opening sized to accept medical waste and restrict access to prevent individuals from reaching into the waste container through the opening. A slot is in the lid body to permit slidable movement of the tether through the slot such the cap can be moved from a resting position in which the opening is configured for receiving waste to a closed position such that the cap portion covers the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Stark
  • Publication number: 20130081965
    Abstract: Waste container lid assemblies configured for attachment to a base having a lid body and cap portion slidably connected by a tether. The lid body having an opening sized to accept medical waste and restrict access to prevent individuals from reaching into the waste container through the opening. A slot is in the lid body to permit slidable movement of the tether through the slot such the cap can be moved from a resting position in which the opening is configured for receiving waste to a closed position such that the cap portion covers the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Stark
  • Patent number: 8038025
    Abstract: In one aspect, a waste container lid having a closure part and a cap part connected with a hinge, a releasable lock structure and at least one permanent lock structure. In another aspect, a waste container with waste container lid having first closure retention structure and a second closure retention structure that permits the cap to remain opened in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Stark, Thomas J. Standley
  • Publication number: 20100032441
    Abstract: In one aspect, a waste container lid having a closure part and a cap part connected with a hinge, a releasable lock structure and at least one permanent lock structure is described. In another aspect, a waste container lid having first closure retention structure and a second closure retention structure that permits the cap to remain opened in a plurality of positions. Waste containers utilizing the caps seals are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Stark, Thomas J. Standley
  • Patent number: D591859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Stark, Thomas J. Standley
  • Patent number: D694882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Stark
  • Patent number: D699843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Stark
  • Patent number: D972535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Tempo Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G Barmettler, Curtis C Taylor, Kenneth O Stark