Patents by Inventor Matthew H. Rust

Matthew H. Rust 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).

  • Publication number: 20080223872
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing small items such as pieces of candy is disclosed herein. The dispenser includes an outer housing and an inner housing slidably coupled to the outer housing, the outer housing and the inner housing defining a main cavity thereinbetween. The dispenser includes a pocket within the inner housing that can be separated from the main cavity by slidable movement of the inner housing with respect to the outer housing. The outer housing includes a divider for at least substantially blocking off the pocket from the main cavity when the inner housing moves from a closed position to an open position such that small items cannot enter the pocket. When the inner housing is in the closed position, a small item can enter the pocket but cannot be accessed from outside the small item dispenser, and, when the inner housing is in the open position, the pocket can be accessed from outside the small item dispenser without small items being able to enter the pocket from the main cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kramer, Matthew H. Rust, Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20080217355
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing small items such as pieces of candy is disclosed herein. The dispenser includes a base and a cover rotatably coupled to the base, the base and the cover defining a main cavity thereinbetween. The dispenser includes a pocket within the base that can be separated from the main cavity by rotatable movement of the cover. The cover includes a divider for at least substantially blocking off the pocket from the main cavity when the cover moves from a closed position to an open position such that small items cannot enter the pocket. When the cover is in the closed position, a small item can enter the pocket but cannot be accessed from outside the small item dispenser, and, when the cover is in the open position, the pocket can be accessed from outside the small item dispenser without small items being able to enter the pocket from the main cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kramer, Matthew H. Rust, Alan Webb
  • Patent number: 6285757
    Abstract: A body-wearable interactive device with a retractable earbud and a microphone provides data, audio and voice communication with a wearable personal computing or other remote device. Full voice and display interface with a personal computer can be achieved with the use of a wireless link between the input/output device and computer. The device is adapted for use with a variety of ancillary communications devices to provide flexibility in field and mobile communications scenarios. Corresponding methods are also disclosed by which a wearer can effect communication through and with the interactive device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: ViA, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Carroll, Wendell L. Carroll, James L. Carroll, Steven V. Case, Matthew H. Rust
  • Patent number: 6056306
    Abstract: A foldable compact molded stroller and trailer with flexible hitch comprises a rigid plastic molded shell with a rear axle end for supporting two large diameter wheels and a front fork end removably supporting alternatively a front wheel for use in the stroller mode and a trailer cycle hitch assembly attachable to the frame portion of a cycle for use in the trailer mode. The rigid plastic molded shell is conformed into a side-by-side two child holder seat portion with side, rear and front portions for substantially enclosing two forward facing children. A foldable handle is attached to the rear portion of the shell for use in stroller mode. The trailer and stroller combination further includes a foldable roll bar to add further protection of the children. The trailer cycle hitch assembly includes a flexible cycle hitch attachable to a bicycle's rear adjacent horizontal and inclined frame rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: InSTEP, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew H. Rust, Richard H. Jacobs
  • Patent number: D444928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Diversified Dynamics Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Bruggeman, Thomas W. Bruggeman, Charles J. Lever, Stephen C. Kohs, Thomas E. Kramer, Matthew H. Rust
  • Patent number: D548109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Webb Business Promotions, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew H. Rust, Thomas E. Kramer
  • Patent number: D476122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel J. Bruggeman, Thomas W. Bruggeman, Charles J. Lever, Stephen C. Kohs, Thomas E. Kramer, Matthew H. Rust
  • Patent number: D559675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Webb Candy, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Webb, Matthew H. Rust, Thomas E. Kramer
  • Patent number: D560488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Webb Candy, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew H. Rust, Thomas E. Kramer
  • Patent number: D585223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Webb Candy, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew H. Rust
  • Patent number: D415439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Med-Diet Laboratories
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kramer, Matthew H. Rust
  • Patent number: D676084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Jasper & Black LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy P. Black, Matthew H. Rust, Thomas E. KraMer, Christopher J. Scorzelli, Andrew N. Smith