Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Summers

Matthew A. Summers 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: 10442568
    Abstract: An interlocking or mating container and container system are presented herein. In particular, the system includes a plurality of adjacently disposed (side-by-side, end-to-end and stacked) containers that are dimensioned to maximize the available space on a pallet or in a shipping unit. The containers are configured to include a plurality of interlocking or mating portions such as one or more side flanges, teeth or projections, a handle engaging portion or channel, one or more wheel assembly receiving portions, or one or more foot receiving portions. The Interlocking or mating portions are configured to matingly engage or abut corresponding portions of an adjacent container and at least partially restrict movement there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Inventor: Matthew A. Summers
  • Patent number: 9834335
    Abstract: An interlocking or mating container and container system are presented herein. In particular, the system includes a plurality of adjacently disposed (side-by-side, end-to-end and stacked) containers that are dimensioned to maximize the available space on a pallet, for example, a 463-L Pallet, HCU-6/E Pallet or other pallet. The containers include enlarged wheels, one or more support feet, and a handle assembly. The containers are configured to include a plurality of interlocking or mating portions such as one or more wheel assembly receiving portions, one or more foot receiving portions, outer extensions or engaging portions, and a handle engaging portion. The Interlocking or mating portions are configured to matingly engage or abut corresponding portions of an adjacent container and at least partially restrict movement there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew A. Summers
  • Patent number: 9550605
    Abstract: An interlocking or engaging container and container system are presented herein. In particular, the system includes a plurality of adjacently disposed (side-by-side, end-to-end and stacked) containers that are dimensioned to maximize the available space on a pallet, for example, a 463-L Pallet, HCU-6/E Pallet or other pallet. The containers include enlarged wheels, one or more support feet, and a handle assembly. The containers are configured to include a plurality of interlocking or engaging portions such as one or more wheel assembly receiving portions, one or more foot receiving portions, outer extensions or engaging portions, and a handle engaging portion. The Interlocking or engaging portions are configured to matingly engage or abut corresponding portions of an adjacent container and at least partially restrict movement there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew A. Summers
  • Patent number: D808164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew A. Summers
  • Patent number: D1000113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Matthew A. Summers