Patents by Inventor Mark Carlson Rane

Mark Carlson Rane 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: 12378058
    Abstract: An insulating container having a base insulating structure and lid insulating structure that when closed, enclose an internal storage compartment. The base insulating structure has a base cavity enclosed by a base outer shell structure and a base inner wall structure. The lid insulating structure is pivotally attached to the base insulating structure and has a lid cavity enclosed by a lid outer shell structure and a lid inner wall structure. The base cavity includes a base insulating portion and the lid cavity includes a lid insulating portion. Each of the base insulating portion and the lid insulating portion include at least one vacuum insulated panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller, Edward Abante, Dustin Bullock, Matthew Neeley, Mark Carlson Rane, James William Sonntag, Dennis Zuck
  • Publication number: 20250214754
    Abstract: An example lid assembly can include a lid and a slider. The lid can include a wall defining a recess. The slider can be configured to slide in the recess and can be configured to move between a closed position where the slider covers the opening to aid in preventing spilling of contents of the container, and an opened position where the slider uncovers the opening such that the contents may be poured from the container. The slider can be configured to be removable from the lid and can be replaced back on the lid. Additionally, the slider can be formed from upper and lower sled elements that are magnetically coupled to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Cody Jinkins, Andy Bondhus, Mark Carlson Rane, Dustin Bullock, John Fritz
  • Patent number: 12227341
    Abstract: An example lid assembly can include a lid and a slider. The lid can include a wall defining a recess. The slider can be configured to slide in the recess and can be configured to move between a closed position where the slider covers the opening to aid in preventing spilling of contents of the container, and an opened position where the slider uncovers the opening such that the contents may be poured from the container. The slider can be configured to be removable from the lid and can be replaced back on the lid. Additionally, the slider can be formed from upper and lower sled elements that are magnetically coupled to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Cody Jinkins, Andy Bondhus, Mark Carlson Rane, Dustin Bullock, John Fritz
  • Publication number: 20240247520
    Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories. A carry strap may attach to the base of the container to allow a user to lift and carry the container. The container may also have a wheels attached to the bottom portion and/or across the bottom portion to one side of the sidewall structure. In addition, in exemplary containers with wheels, a pull handle may be attached to a side opposite the wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon, Mark Carlson Rane, Walter T. Blanchard, Nicholas James Lombardi, Dustin Bullock, Michael Christopher Cieszko, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 12006091
    Abstract: An accessory for use with a portable container includes a jacket having a storage member and configured to extend around at least a portion of the sidewall of the container and a connection member connected to the jacket and configured to support the jacket in connection with the container. The connection member includes a connector configured to be connected to a port on the container such that a portion of the connector is received through the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Mark Carlson Rane, Donald Edward Desroches, Tobias Hotchkiss
  • Patent number: 11976498
    Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories. A carry strap may attach to the base of the container to allow a user to lift and carry the container. The container may also have a wheels attached to the bottom portion and/or across the bottom portion to one side of the sidewall structure. In addition, in exemplary containers with wheels, a pull handle may be attached to a side opposite the wheels. The lid may include a lid support member that can act as a molle board to releasably secure items to the lid support member while also providing structural support to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Steve Charles Nichols, Kyle Ellison, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Liza Morris, Dennis Zuck, Ryan Nixon, Mark Carlson Rane, Walter T. Blanchard, Nicholas James Lombardi, Dustin Bullock, Michael Christopher Cieszko, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11952172
    Abstract: An accessory for use with a portable container includes a jacket configured to extend around at least a portion of the sidewall of the container, the jacket including a plurality of modular sections formed separately and connected together around the at least a portion of the sidewall of the container. The modular sections include a first modular section having extending around a first portion of the sidewall of the container, a second modular section connected to the first modular section and extending around a second portion of the sidewall of the container, and at least one additional modular section extending around a third portion of the sidewall of the container. The first and second modular sections have different structural configurations. The accessory also includes a first connection member connected to the jacket and configured to support the jacket in connection with the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Andrew M. Bosway, Scott Barbieri, Steve Charles Nichols, Mark Carlson Rane, Donald Edward Desroches
  • Publication number: 20240101319
    Abstract: An example lid assembly can include a lid and a slider. The lid can include a wall defining a recess. The slider can be configured to slide in the recess and can be configured to move between a closed position where the slider covers an opening to aid in preventing spilling of contents of the container, and an opened position where the slider uncovers the opening such that the contents may be poured from the container. The slider can be configured to be removable from the lid and can be replaced back on the lid. Additionally, the slider can be formed from upper and lower sled elements 130,136 that are magnetically coupled to one another. In some examples, the lower sled of the slider may include an air vent with rounded entry portions, and the lid assembly may include engaging members with ramped surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Cody Jinkins, Andy Bondhus, Mark Carlson Rane, Dustin Bullock, John Fritz, William Drinkwater, Matthew Bryson, Elizabeth Ruchte
  • Publication number: 20240092534
    Abstract: An accessory for use with a portable container includes a jacket configured to extend around at least a portion of the sidewall of the container, the jacket including a plurality of modular sections formed separately and connected together around the at least a portion of the sidewall of the container. The modular sections include a first modular section having extending around a first portion of the sidewall of the container, a second modular section connected to the first modular section and extending around a second portion of the sidewall of the container, and at least one additional modular section extending around a third portion of the sidewall of the container. The first and second modular sections have different structural configurations. The accessory also includes a first connection member connected to the jacket and configured to support the jacket in connection with the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Andrew M. Bosway, Scott Barbieri, Steve Charles Nichols, Mark Carlson Rane, Donald Edward Desroches
  • Publication number: 20230406581
    Abstract: An example lid assembly can include a lid and a slider. The lid can include a wall defining a recess. The slider can be configured to slide in the recess and can be configured to move between a closed position where the slider covers the opening to aid in preventing spilling of contents of the container, and an opened position where the slider uncovers the opening such that the contents may be poured from the container. The slider can be configured to be removable from the lid and can be replaced back on the lid. Additionally, the slider can be formed from upper and lower sled elements that are magnetically coupled to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Cody Jinkins, Andy Bondhus, Mark Carlson Rane, Dustin Bullock, John Fritz
  • Patent number: 11718455
    Abstract: An example lid assembly can include a lid and a slider. The lid can include a wall defining a recess. The slider can be configured to slide in the recess and can be configured to move between a closed position where the slider covers the opening to aid in preventing spilling of contents of the container, and an opened position where the slider uncovers the opening such that the contents may be poured from the container. The slider can be configured to be removable from the lid and can be replaced back on the lid. Additionally, the slider can be formed from upper and lower sled elements that are magnetically coupled to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Cody Jinkins, Andy Bondhus, Mark Carlson Rane, Dustin Bullock, John Fritz
  • Cup
    Patent number: D1011842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Carlson Rane, Matthew Brian Neeley
  • Mug
    Patent number: D1022602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Desiree Hunter, Robert Throop, Mark Carlson Rane, Laura Flores, Michael Cieszko
  • Patent number: D1033158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Charles Nichols, Andy Bondhus, Tobias Hotchkiss, Mark Carlson Rane, John Loudenslager, Derek G. Sullivan
  • Patent number: D1034075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Bullock, Colin Darling, Liza Morris, Mark Carlson Rane
  • Patent number: D1036198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Bullock, Colin Darling, Liza Morris, Mark Carlson Rane
  • Patent number: D1036199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Bullock, Colin Darling, Liza Morris, Mark Carlson Rane
  • Patent number: D1036935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Bullock, Colin Darling, Liza Morris, Mark Carlson Rane
  • Cup
    Patent number: D1059125
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Desiree Hunter, Liza Morris, Roy Joseph Seiders, Mark Carlson Rane
  • Cup
    Patent number: D1059954
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Desiree Hunter, Liza Morris, Roy Joseph Seiders, Mark Carlson Rane