Patents by Inventor Michael C. Lambertson, JR.

Michael C. Lambertson, JR. 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: 20180257424
    Abstract: A nesting paint bucket and tray system includes a paint bucket and a paint tray. The paint bucket has an open upper end with an upper edge defined around the open upper end and a receptacle for holding paint. The paint tray has a depth that is less than the depth of the paint bucket and has an upper edge that is shaped and sized to seat on the upper edge of the paint bucket to permit the paint tray to nest inside the paint bucket. The upper edge of the paint tray supports the weight of the paint tray and any paint inside the tray. The paint tray provides an elevated work surface relative to a paint level in the paint bucket. A tool storage receptacle and a gripping portion for a paint tray is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Joshua R. Robertson, Michael C. Lambertson, JR., Sarah B. Mulroy
  • Publication number: 20180207976
    Abstract: A paint tray and paint tray liner include a paint tray housing having a receptacle for holding paint and/or a paint liner. The housing has an upper edge that surrounds at least a first side and a second side of the perimeter of the housing. The upper edge has an edge defining a gripping portion that coincides with an approximate location of a center of gravity of a paint load in the paint tray. A tool holder is positioned on a side of the paint tray for holding a tool adjacent the receptacle for holding paint. The paint tray liner is for seating in the paint tray in close relation to the shape and size thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Joshua R. Robertson, Michael C. Lambertson, JR., Sarah B. Mulroy
  • Publication number: 20180141201
    Abstract: Provided is a tool that includes a handle assembly including a top portion and a bottom portion. The tool also includes a lock plate disposed between the top and bottom portions and having a deflectable arm having a free end biased towards the top portion, a fixed end opposite the free end, an inner edge, an outer edge, and a detent near the free end and the inner edge. The tool additionally includes a blade having first and second ends, an indent in a bottom surface of the blade near the first end for engaging the detent in a closed position, and a ramp on the bottom surface near the indent defining a reduced thickness portion of the blade that reduces in thickness from the indent towards an edge of the blade to reduce contact between the detent and the blade during rotation of the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: VICTOR J. LEVAND, SHARAD GAURAV, SARAH BRIDGET MULROY, JOSHUA R. ROBERTSON, EDWARD RAY GOODWIN, RANDI BOSS, MICHAEL C. LAMBERTSON, JR.
  • Patent number: 9908231
    Abstract: Provided is a tool that includes a handle assembly including a top portion and a bottom portion. The tool also includes a lock plate disposed between the top and bottom portions and having a deflectable arm having a free end biased towards the top portion, a fixed end opposite the free end, an inner edge, an outer edge, and a detent near the free end and the inner edge. The tool additionally includes a blade having first and second ends, an indent in a bottom surface of the blade near the first end for engaging the detent in a closed position, and a ramp on the bottom surface near the indent defining a reduced thickness portion of the blade that reduces in thickness from the indent towards an edge of the blade to reduce contact between the detent and the blade during rotation of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Victor J. Levand, Sharad Gaurav, Sarah Bridget Mulroy, Joshua R. Robertson, Edward Ray Goodwin, Randi Boss, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170267409
    Abstract: A storage container with a spout is provided that can store a coating material. The storage container can include a container body having a shape, which may be a circular shape, polygonal shape, or a rounded-polygonal shape. The container body includes a side wall having first and second ends. The storage container with a spout can include a first opening with a corresponding lid and the spout providing a second opening with a corresponding cap. The storage container can further include a handle formed with an aperture through a side of the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Richard D. HUDSON, James J. JOHNSON, Gustavo A. MORALES, Edward Ray GOODWIN, JR., Michael C. LAMBERTSON, JR., Charles T. BUCKEL, JR.
  • Patent number: D808241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Victor J. Levand, Joshua R. Robertson, Edward R. Goodwin, Jr., Sarah Bridget Mulroy, Sharad Gaurav, Randi Boss, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr.
  • Patent number: D808242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Victor J. Levand, Joshua R. Robertson, Sarah Bridget Mulroy, Sharad Gaurav, Randi Boss, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr.
  • Patent number: D809359
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Victor J. Levand, Sharad Gaurav, Sarah Bridget Mulroy, Randi Boss, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr., Joshua R. Robertson
  • Patent number: D814304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Gustavo A. Morales, Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
  • Patent number: D815534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Gustavo A. Morales, Edward Ray Goodwin, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
  • Patent number: D816504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Gustavo A. Morales, Edward R. Goodwin, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
  • Patent number: D818830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Gustavo A. Morales, Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
  • Patent number: D824766
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Gustavo A. Morales, Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
  • Patent number: D828740
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Victor J. Levand, Sharad Gaurav, Sarah Bridget Mulroy, Joshua R. Robertson, Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr., Randi Boss, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr.
  • Patent number: D838071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Joshua R. Robertson, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Sarah B. Mulroy
  • Patent number: D839738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Gustavo A. Morales, Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
  • Patent number: D840819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Gustavo A. Morales, Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
  • Patent number: D843218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Gustavo A. Morales, Edward R. Goodwin, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
  • Patent number: D843837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Gustavo A. Morales, Edward R. Goodwin, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
  • Patent number: D847650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Gustavo A. Morales, Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Charles T. Buckel, Jr.