Patents by Inventor LEE L. RENEAU

LEE L. RENEAU 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: 11208829
    Abstract: A connector for pivotably connecting two structural members together includes a generally planar member having a plurality of semi-circular tabs extending from the planar member. The tabs are semi-circular to pivotably receive a vertically extending rod member of one of the structural elements. The connector may include a semi-cylindrical wall portion that is adapted to receive and capture a horizontally extending rod member of one of the structural members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: XcelTek LLC
    Inventors: Lee L. Reneau, Phillip Lawson
  • Patent number: 10960288
    Abstract: A handheld article carrier is designed to accommodate dumbbells and other personal items such as water bottles, cellphone, keys etc. The carrier may be formed from a single piece of sheet metal material and is generally U-shaped. The carrier includes sidewalls each having a slot for supporting the shaft portion of one or more dumbbells. The carrier includes a handle that may be integrally formed in a central portion of the frame of the carrier, or attached as a separate piece. The article carrier can be made from a single sheet of metal, multiple sheets of metal, a combination of metal and natural materials, all natural materials, a combination of metal and synthetic materials, or all synthetic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: XcelTek LLC
    Inventors: Keith L. Armstrong, Phillip Lawson, Lee L. Reneau
  • Patent number: 10688424
    Abstract: A method for using a filtration system is provided. The filtration system can include a container, an inner cup, and a filter pad. The filtration system can be configured to remove undesirable impurities from liquid. For example, the filtration system can be configured to remove total polar molecules and lovibond color red from used cooking oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Pure Gravity Filtration Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan S. Siegert, Lee L. Reneau
  • Patent number: 10493389
    Abstract: Apparatus for filtering used cooking oil includes a container, an inner cup, and a filter pad. The apparatus can be configured to remove undesirable impurities from liquid. For example, the apparatus can be configured to remove total polar molecules and lovibond color red from used cooking oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Pure Gravity Filtration Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan S. Siegert, Lee L. Reneau
  • Publication number: 20190070480
    Abstract: A handheld article carrier is designed to accommodate dumbbells and other personal items such as water bottles, cellphone, keys etc. The carrier may be formed from a single piece of sheet metal material and is generally U-shaped. The carrier includes sidewalls each having a slot for supporting the shaft portion of one or more dumbbells. The carrier includes a handle that may be integrally formed in a central portion of the frame of the carrier, or attached as a separate piece. The article carrier can be made from a single sheet of metal, multiple sheets of metal, a combination of metal and natural materials, all natural materials, a combination of metal and synthetic materials, or all synthetic materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Keith L. Armstrong, Phillip Lawson, Lee L. Reneau
  • Publication number: 20180361286
    Abstract: Apparatus for filtering used cooking oil includes a container, an inner cup, and a filter pad. The apparatus can be configured to remove undesirable impurities from liquid. For example, the apparatus can be configured to remove total polar molecules and lovibond color red from used cooking oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Pure Gravity Filtration Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan S. Siegert, Lee L. Reneau
  • Publication number: 20180318741
    Abstract: A method for using a filtration system is provided. The filtration system can include a container, an inner cup, and a filter pad. The filtration system can be configured to remove undesirable impurities from liquid. For example, the filtration system can be configured to remove total polar molecules and lovibond color red from used cooking oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Pure Gravity Filtration Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan S. Siegert, Lee L. Reneau
  • Publication number: 20180098664
    Abstract: A design and method for using a filtration system is provided. The filtration system can include a container, an inner cup, and a filter pad. The filtration system can be configured to remove undesirable impurities from liquid. For example, the filtration system can be configured to remove total polar molecules and lovibond color red from used cooking oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: PURE GRAVITY FILTRATION SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: BRENDAN S. SIEGERT, LEE L. RENEAU
  • Publication number: 20180099238
    Abstract: A filter pad is described herein. The filter pad can include carbon and a fibrous material. The filter pad can be used to filter contaminated edible oil. For example, the filter pad can be used to remove total polar molecules and lovibond color red from used cooking oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: PURE GRAVITY FILTRATION SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: BRENDAN S. SIEGERT, LEE L. RENEAU