Patents by Inventor Laurie M. O'Brien

Laurie M. O'Brien 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).

  • Portable light having flexibly branched arms with LEDs
    Patent number: 6866395
    Abstract: A portable light has a weather resistant body and plural elongate, flexible branches, each having an LED lamp. The branches are independently bendable and hold their positions when bent so that light from the plural LEDs may be directed toward different objects. The portable light of the invention is suitable for outdoor use, which can be hand-held, hung overhead, or placed on a table or work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Empico, Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin Phipps, Steven Cartier, Laurie M. O'Brien, Kim Porter
  • Tool receptacle
    Publication number: 20020170843
    Abstract: A receptacle for storing and holding tools such as utensils and knives is selectively between a flat position in which tools held within slots in the receptacle are held in place and cannot be removed, and an open, curved position in which the receptacle forms a stable stand. In the open position the handles of the tools are exposed and may be readily removed for use and reinserted into holding slots when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: William M. Dieter, Martha B. Koerner, Laurie M. O'Brien, Martin H. Phipps, Ryan J. Bren
  • Collapsible camping organizer
    Patent number: 6173839
    Abstract: A collapsible, soft-sided organizer has a rigid, water proof base with fabric side walls and lid. A removable internal frame provides support for a cutting board, which also functions as a stable work surface. The lid includes a gusset to define a gear loft and water basin. A plurality of movable internal dividers facilitates the creation of smaller internal compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Montane, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Dieter, Martha B. Koerner, Martin H. Phipps, Nicholas J. Sichenzia, Dana L. Canfield, Laurie M. O'Brien