Patents by Inventor Kevin M. Gerrits

Kevin M. Gerrits 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).

  • Film canister device for use in a film package assembly and a method for loading a camera therewith and a camera loadable thereby
    Patent number: 7509037
    Abstract: Provided is a film package assembly to be used within a camera such that conventional winding and rewinding components are eliminated. Provided is a film package assembly which includes a new light-tight film canister device, a roll of film and a film take-up cartridge. The film package assembly being designed so as to be loadable within a camera in non-darkroom or lighted conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: West Bend Film Company
    Inventors: Terry D. White, Kevin M. Gerrits
  • Film canister device for use in a film package assembly and a method for loading a camera therewith and a camera loadable thereby
    Patent number: 7039306
    Abstract: Provided is a film package assembly to be used within a camera such that conventional winding and rewinding components are eliminated. Provided is a film package assembly which includes a new light-tight film canister device, a roll of film and a film take-up cartridge. The film package assembly being designed so as to be loadable within a camera in non-darkroom or lighted conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: West Bend Film Company LLC
    Inventors: Terry D. White, Kevin M. Gerrits
  • Film canister device for use in a film package assembly and a method for loading a camera therewith and a camera loadable thereby
    Patent number: 6785467
    Abstract: Provided is a film package assembly to be used within a camera such that conventional winding and rewinding components are eliminated. Provided is a film package assembly which includes a new light-tight film canister device, a roll of film and a film take-up cartridge. The film package assembly being designed so as to be loadable within a camera in non-darkroom or lighted conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: West Bend Film Co.
    Inventors: Terry D. White, Kevin M. Gerrits
  • Film canister device for use in a film package assembly and a method for loading a camera therewith and a camera loadable thereby
    Publication number: 20030072572
    Abstract: Provided is a film package assembly to be used within a camera such that conventional winding and rewinding components are eliminated. Provided is a film package assembly which includes a new light-tight film canister device, a roll of film and a film take-up cartridge. The film package assembly being designed so as to be loadable within a camera in non-darkroom or lighted conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Terry D. White, Kevin M. Gerrits
  • Film canister device for use in a film package assembly and a method for loading a camera therewith and a camera loadable thereby
    Patent number: 6447176
    Abstract: Provided is a film package assembly to be used within a camera such that conventional winding and rewinding components are eliminated. Provided is a film package assembly which includes a new light-tight film canister device, a roll of film and a film take-up cartridge. The film package assembly being designed so as to be loadable within a camera in non-darkroom or lighted conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: West Bend Film Company, LLC
    Inventors: Terry D. White, Kevin M. Gerrits
  • Film canister device for use in a film package assembly and a method for loading a camera therewith and a camera loadable thereby
    Publication number: 20020006286
    Abstract: Provided is a film package assembly to be used within a camera such that conventional winding and rewinding components are eliminated. Provided is a film package assembly which includes a new light-tight film canister device, a roll of film and a film take-up cartridge. The film package assembly being designed so as to be loadable within a camera in non-darkroom or lighted conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Applicant: West Bend Film Company, LLC
    Inventors: Terry D. White, Kevin M. Gerrits