Patents by Inventor Michael G. Pranger

Michael G. Pranger 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: 5890756
    Abstract: A trash container apparatus is provided integral with a truck cab console. A pivotable trash door is positioned on the cab console to allow access to the inside of the trash container for disposing trash therein. The inner sides of the trash container have protrusions to retain the top edge of a trash bag so that the bag lines the container and is capable of receiving trash. The trash container is movable from a closed position to an open position. In the open position, the container is positioned in the area substantially in front of the passenger seat to allow access to the inside of the container for removing any accumulated trash. Slide rails attached to the container are capable of sliding along guide tracks attached to the cab console for moving the container from a closed to an open position, or vice versa. The trash container has a handle for grasping when being moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: o Freightliner Corporation
    Inventors: Michael G. Pranger, Mark S. Hurayt
  • Patent number: 5860630
    Abstract: A beverage container holder includes first and second beverage container receivers which may be stacked one above the other when stored and also are stacked when positioned in one configuration for use. The container receivers are pivoted about a common upright, most preferably vertical, axis. The upper container receiver includes a rim which defines an opening through which a beverage container may be inserted. The lower receiver defines a recess with a base. The lower receiver may be positioned beneath the upper receiver when in use, in which case the base limits the extent to which a container may be inserted through the rim. The lower receiver includes an upper portion of a first cross-sectional dimension and a lower portion of a smaller cross-sectional dimension, such as sized to receive a standard twelve ounce soda pop container. When in a non-stacked position, the upper receiver is capable of receiving a large beverage container without interference by the lower receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Freightliner Corporation
    Inventors: Graham P. Wildey, Michael G. Pranger, Rodger P. Garner
  • Patent number: 5743585
    Abstract: A trash container apparatus is provided integral with a truck cab console. A pivotable trash door is positioned on the cab console to allow access to the inside of the trash container for disposing trash therein. The inner sides of the trash container have protrusions to retain the top edge of a trash bag so that the bag lines the container and is capable of receiving trash. The trash container is movable from a closed position to an open position. In the open position, the container is positioned in the area substantially in front of the passenger seat to allow access to the inside of the container for removing any accumulated trash. Slide rails attached to the container are capable of sliding along guide tracks attached to the cab console for moving the container from a closed to an open position, or vice versa. The trash container has a handle for grasping when being moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Freightliner Corporation
    Inventors: Michael G. Pranger, Mark S. Hurayt