Patents by Inventor Kyle M. Bennett

Kyle M. Bennett 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: 10537215
    Abstract: An ice scraper comprising a handle and a scraper head connected to the handle. The scraper head includes a proximal end, a distal end having a scraping edge, a scraping side, a chipping side, and at least three chipping teeth for chipping ice, hard snow, or frost from a curved surface. The chipping teeth extend outwardly from the chipping side. Each chipping tooth has a contact edge. At least one of the contact edges is offset forward or rearward of contact edges of two of the other chipping teeth so that at least one point of each contact edge can simultaneously contact the curved surface regardless of the scraper's position relative to the curved surface and regardless of a direction of the scraper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Kyle M. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20190283791
    Abstract: A steering wheel cover has an inner core and an outer casing. The inner core has a series of alternating ribs and openings that together form a spring-like structure that more easily fits over a steering wheel while retaining its initial shape once installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Kyle M. Bennett
  • Patent number: 8434959
    Abstract: A cosmetic container for retaining and dispensing a cosmetic material is provided. The cosmetic container includes a first portion including an applicator, a second portion releasably coupled to the first portion and configured to move between a first position in which the applicator is exposed and a second position in which the applicator is concealed and a mirrored element coupled to the first portion. The mirrored element is positionable behind the applicator when the second portion is moved to the first position to assist a user in applying the cosmetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
  • Patent number: 8356952
    Abstract: A container for supporting and dispensing a liquid material is disclosed. The container includes a base defining a cavity for supporting a liquid material and an applicator (e.g., a roller ball, etc.) movably supported at the base for allowing a user to selectively dispense the liquid material from the cavity. The applicator has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to be exposed to the liquid material when the second portion is exposed to the user. The container also includes a cover coupled to the base for covering the applicator. The cover is selectively movable between a closed position and an open position. The applicator is configured to be manipulated by user in a manner that allows the first portion to become exposed to the user and the second portion to become exposed to the liquid material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Rexam Beauty and Closures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle M. Bennett, Jill McCurdy
  • Patent number: 8286644
    Abstract: A cosmetic container for retaining and dispensing a cosmetic material is provided. The container includes a body including a first portion and a second portion that are pivotally coupled together, an applicator coupled to the second portion and a mirrored element pivotally coupled to the first portion. The mirrored element is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The mirrored element has a reflective surface that is positionable behind the applicator when the mirrored element is in the extended position and may define an outer periphery of the body when the mirrored element is in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Rexam Beauty and Closures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
  • Patent number: 8118040
    Abstract: A container for supporting particulate matter is provided. The container includes a base providing a chamber configured to receive particulate matter and a cover coupled to the base and movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position. The container also includes a sifter supported at the base. The sifter includes a first member having at least one dispensing aperture extending therethrough and a second member having at least one dispensing aperture extending therethrough. The second member is movable between a first position in which the at one dispensing aperture of the first member is at least partially out of alignment with the at least one dispensing aperture of the second member and a second position in which the at one dispensing aperture of the first member is in greater alignment with the at least one dispensing aperture of the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Rexam Beauty and Closures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20100307530
    Abstract: A container for supporting particulate matter is provided. The container includes a base providing a chamber configured to receive particulate matter and a cover coupled to the base and movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position. The container also includes a sifter supported at the base. The sifter includes a first member having at least one dispensing aperture extending therethrough and a second member having at least one dispensing aperture extending therethrough. The second member is movable between a first position in which the at one dispensing aperture of the first member is at least partially out of alignment with the at least one dispensing aperture of the second member and a second position in which the at one dispensing aperture of the first member is in greater alignment with the at least one dispensing aperture of the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20100300476
    Abstract: A cosmetic container for retaining and dispensing a cosmetic material is provided. The container includes a body including a first portion and a second portion that are pivotally coupled together, an applicator coupled to the second portion and a mirrored element pivotally coupled to the first portion. The mirrored element is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The mirrored element has a reflective surface that is positionable behind the applicator when the mirrored element is in the extended position and may define an outer periphery of the body when the mirrored element is in the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20100221059
    Abstract: A cosmetic container for retaining and dispensing a cosmetic material is provided. The cosmetic container includes a first portion including an applicator, a second portion releasably coupled to the first portion and configured to move between a first position in which the applicator is exposed and a second position in which the applicator is concealed and a mirrored element coupled to the first portion. The mirrored element is positionable behind the applicator when the second portion is moved to the first position to assist a user in applying the cosmetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
  • Patent number: 7770587
    Abstract: A case for storing a cosmetic is provided. The case has a base with a first latch portion and configured to support the cosmetic, a cover securable to the base and having a second latch portion, and an applicator for applying the cosmetic and having a third latch portion. The third latch portion engages the first latch portion and the second latch portion to secure the cover to the base when the case is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Rexam Beauty and Closures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20090314794
    Abstract: A wipe dispenser includes a housing configured to receive a roll of wipes. The housing includes a first end and a side wall extending from the first end. The side wall includes an elongated opening configured for dispensing the wipes in a substantially flat manner. The wipe dispenser also includes a lid that is removably coupled to a second end of the housing opposite of the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Zylka, Norris Shugren, Kyle M. Bennett, Jill McCurdy
  • Publication number: 20090202290
    Abstract: A container for supporting and dispensing a liquid material is disclosed. The container includes a base defining a cavity for supporting a liquid material and an applicator (e.g., a roller ball, etc.) movably supported at the base for allowing a user to selectively dispense the liquid material from the cavity. The applicator has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to be exposed to the liquid material when the second portion is exposed to the user. The container also includes a cover coupled to the base for covering the applicator. The cover is selectively movable between a closed position and an open position. The applicator is configured to be manipulated by user in a manner that allows the first portion to become exposed to the user and the second portion to become exposed to the liquid material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Kyle M. Bennett, Jill McCurdy
  • Patent number: 7494030
    Abstract: A container for selectively dispensing a particulate matter, such as a cosmetic loose powder, is provided. The container includes a base having an opening and configured to hold particulate matter, a cover overlying the opening, and a sifter mechanism coupled to the container and movable between a first position and a second position. The sifter mechanism moves between the first position and the second position in response to movement of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Rexam Beauty and Closures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20090014457
    Abstract: A container system includes a receptacle configured to hold wipes that has an open first end and a closed second end. The receptacle is formed of a metal material. The container system also includes a closure having a base portion and a cover portion. The closure is formed of a plastic material. The base portion is coupled to the open first end of the receptacle. The cover portion is selectively movable relative the base portion between an open position and a closed position. A first hermetic seal is provided between the cover portion and the base portion and a second hermetic seal is provided between the receptacle and the closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
  • Patent number: D476183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Suncast Corporation
    Inventor: Kyle M. Bennett
  • Patent number: D736778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Doug Martin, Kyle M. Bennett, David E. Hoffman, Brent Windsor
  • Patent number: D743781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: JULIUS SÄMANN LTD.
    Inventors: Albert Michael Fischer, Matthew Thomas Kuhn, Robert Richard Ziek, Jr., Robert St. Clair Donovan, Kyle M. Bennett, Gregor Mittersinker, Aaron Abroff, Andre Minoli
  • Patent number: D771891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle M. Bennett, Vicki L. Shuss
  • Patent number: D788711
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle M. Bennett, Vicki Shuss
  • Patent number: D824756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: JULIUS SAMANN LTD.
    Inventors: Albert Michael Fischer, Matthew Thomas Kuhn, Robert Richard Ziek, Jr., Robert St. Clair Donovan, Kyle M. Bennett, Gregor Mittersinker, Aaron Abroff, Andre Minoli