Patents by Inventor Michael Chaloux

Michael Chaloux 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).

  • Detachable umbrella mounts for coolers and methods for using the same
    Patent number: 9616910
    Abstract: Detachable umbrella mounts for coolers are provided that include a base, having two or more coupling elements spaced from one another for engaging a tow handle of a cooler when the detachable umbrella mount is in the mounted configuration, that is configured to be selectively engaged with the tow handle when the detachable umbrella mount is in a mounted configuration and, alternatively disengaged from the tow handle when the detachable umbrella mount is in an unmounted configuration, and an elongated tubular member attached to the base and extending from a base end to a top end having a top opening configured to receive at least a portion of a shaft of an umbrella. Coolers are also provided that include a container portion and a detachable umbrella mount selectively affixed thereto. Methods for selectively mounting a detachable umbrella mount to a cooler are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Shade Cooler LLC
    Inventors: Michael Chaloux, Leo Mustaki
  • DETACHABLE UMBRELLA MOUNTS FOR COOLERS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170043800
    Abstract: Detachable umbrella mounts for coolers are provided that include a base, having two or more for engaging a tow handle of a cooler when the detachable umbrella mount is in a mounted configuration, that is configured to be selectively engaged with, and alternatively disengaged from the tow handle, a stabilizing element that engages with the base when the detachable umbrella mount is in the mounted configuration, and an elongated tubular member attached to the base and extending from a base end to a top end having a top opening configured to receive at least a portion of a shaft of an umbrella. Coolers are also provided that include a container portion and a detachable umbrella mount selectively affixed thereto. Methods for selectively mounting a detachable umbrella mount to a cooler are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Chaloux, Leo Mustaki
  • Detachable Umbrella Mounts For Coolers And Methods For Using The Same
    Publication number: 20160244081
    Abstract: Detachable umbrella mounts for coolers are provided that include a base, having two or more coupling elements spaced from one another for engaging a tow handle of a cooler when the detachable umbrella mount is in the mounted configuration, that is configured to be selectively engaged with the tow handle when the detachable umbrella mount is in a mounted configuration and, alternatively disengaged from the tow handle when the detachable umbrella mount is in an unmounted configuration, and an elongated tubular member attached to the base and extending from a base end to a top end having a top opening configured to receive at least a portion of a shaft of an umbrella. Coolers are also provided that include a container portion and a detachable umbrella mount selectively affixed thereto. Methods for selectively mounting a detachable umbrella mount to a cooler are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Chaloux, Leo Mustaki
  • Detachable umbrella mount
    Patent number: D757421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Shade Cooler LLC
    Inventors: Michael Chaloux, Leo Mustaki
  • Detachable umbrella mount
    Patent number: D770758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Shade Cooler LLC
    Inventors: Michael Chaloux, Leo Mustaki