Patents by Inventor Michael G. Sirois

Michael G. Sirois 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: 9120620
    Abstract: A flexible bulk container includes side walls coupled to a bottom wall. The side walls and the bottom wall generally enclose an interior space that is accessible through a top of the flexible bulk container for loading materials therein. A support structure includes elongate frame elements. Each of the frame elements may be attached to at least one of the side walls and is configured to support the at least one of the side walls generally upright so that the flexible bulk container is maintained in a generally open position. Each of the frame elements may be detachable from the respective at least one of the side walls. The flexible bulk containers and the support structures may be used in a waste management system for loading and sorting of bulk waste materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: BETTER BAGS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Robert P. Warren, Michael G. Sirois, Roderick D. Muir, Philip Streets
  • Patent number: 8740207
    Abstract: A portable workbench includes a pair of first support structures, a pair of second support structures, a first top member coupled to the first support structures, a second top member and a clamping mechanism. Each second support structure is pivotally coupled to an associated one of the first support structures. The clamping mechanism is coupled to the second support structures and is configured to selectively translate the second top member relative to the second support structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence, Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Jason F. Busschaert, Tong Yanbin, Han Tao, Mark E. Robson
  • Publication number: 20120205848
    Abstract: A portable workbench includes a pair of first support structures, a pair of second support structures, a first top member coupled to the first support structures, a second top member and a clamping mechanism. Each second support structure is pivotally coupled to an associated one of the first support structures. The clamping mechanism is coupled to the second support structures and is configured to selectively translate the second top member relative to the second support structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence, Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Jason F. Busschaert, Tong Yanbin, Han Tao, Mark E. Robson
  • Publication number: 20120103981
    Abstract: A flexible bulk container includes side walls coupled to a bottom wall. The side walls and the bottom wall generally enclose an interior space that is accessible through a top of the flexible bulk container for loading materials therein. A support structure includes elongate frame elements. Each of the frame elements may be attached to at least one of the side walls and is configured to support the at least one of the side walls generally upright so that the flexible bulk container is maintained in a generally open position. Each of the frame elements may be detachable from the respective at least one of the side walls. The flexible bulk containers and the support structures may be used in a waste management system for loading and sorting of bulk waste materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Robert P. Warren, Michael G. Sirois, Roderick D. Muir, Philip Streets
  • Patent number: 8152149
    Abstract: A portable workbench includes top members, a support structure, a frame, wheels and a toe plate. The top members lie in a common plane and define a working surface with opposing side portions that define clamping surfaces. The support structure supports the top members and permits selectively traversing at least one of the pair of top members toward another to permit a workpiece to be clamped therebetween. The frame includes collapsible legs. The wheels and toe plate are coupled to the frame adjacent to each other. The workbench is positionable in a raised position, a collapsed position and a hand truck position. The toe plate is movable from a retracted position to an extended position to permit the portable workbench to be employed as a hand truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence, Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Jason F. Busschaert, Tong Yanbin, Han Tao, Mark E. Robson
  • Publication number: 20100193534
    Abstract: A sealable bin for collecting waste biomass in a household kitchen comprising a container for receiving biomass, a sealable lid for placement over the container, venting means for circulating air within the waste biomass, and a handle. Venting means is contained in the lid. The inside surfaces of the container have a series of parallel features comprising either channels or projections in order create pathways into and out of the container for aeration of the biomass and dehumidifying of the biomass so as to deter anaerobic decomposition and odours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: COLIN ROBERTS, Robert D. Watters, Romeo Graham, Michael G. Sirois
  • Patent number: 7640941
    Abstract: A brush and roller cleaner includes a hollow canister to receive a spray wand. A control knob pivots with respect to the canister to direct pressurized liquid from apertures of the spray wand. A top cap assembly mates with the canister in one of two positions, 180 degrees offset from one another. The top cap assembly has a tool holding assembly that is capable of holding a paint tool or roller. The tool holding assembly rotates in response to the liquid output from the spray wand apertures. The top cap assembly is capable of holding a roller in a first or second position. The roller rotates within the canister in response to the liquid output from the spray wand apertures to clean the roller cover. A handle for the cleaner supports a roller frame clip for holding the roller in a first or second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Watters, Romeo Graham, Joseph Luc Boucher, Michael G. Sirois, Tracine Andrus
  • Patent number: 7380778
    Abstract: A portable workbench includes top members, a support structure, a frame, wheels and a toe plate. The top members lie in a common plane and define a working surface with opposing side portions that define clamping surfaces. The support structure supports the top members and permits selectively traversing at least one of the pair of top members toward another to permit a workpiece to be clamped therebetween. The frame includes collapsible legs. The wheels and toe plate are coupled to the frame adjacent to each other. The workbench is positionable in a raised position, a collapsed position and a hand truck position. The toe plate is movable from a retracted position to an extended position to permit the portable workbench to be employed as a hand truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence, Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Jason F. Busschaert, Tong Yanbin, Han Tao, Mark E. Robson
  • Patent number: 7090210
    Abstract: A portable workbench includes top members, a support structure, a frame, wheels and a toe plate. The top members lie in a common plane and define a working surface with opposing side portions that define clamping surfaces. The support structure supports the top members and permits selectively traversing at least one of the pair of top members toward another to permit a workpiece to be clamped therebetween. The frame includes collapsible legs. The wheels and toe plate are coupled to the frame adjacent to each other. The workbench is positionable in a raised position, a collapsed position and a hand truck position. The toe plate is movable from a retracted position to an extended position to permit the portable workbench to be employed as a hand truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence, Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Jason F. Busschaert, Tong Yanbin, Han Tao, Mark E. Robson
  • Patent number: 7021637
    Abstract: A work box to be combined with a work table has a base with at least one extending side wall enclosing a tool retaining area. An interruption is formed in the base to define a gap for receiving a support on the work table. The support mounts the base and, in turn, the work box onto the support and the work table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Snider, Jason Busschaert, Clifford D. Read, Michael G. Sirois, James E. Pangerc
  • Patent number: D560045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker
    Inventors: Romeo Graham, Robert D. Watters, Michael G. Sirois, Tracine Andrus
  • Patent number: D316569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Assignee: Popmedia Ltd.
    Inventors: William E. Leggate, Michael G. Sirois
  • Patent number: D330210
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sirois, Kristoffer A. Hess, Ronald G. Hare, Ronald A. Jackson, Martin P. Gierke
  • Patent number: D333309
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristoffer A. Hess, Michael G. Sirois, Ronald G. Hare, Ronald A. Jackson, Martin P. Gierke
  • Patent number: D378067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Headwaters Research & Development Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sirois, Walter M. Zanetti, Rudy A. Vandenbelt
  • Patent number: D378135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Headwaters Research & Development Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Rudy A. Vandenbelt
  • Patent number: D378212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Headwaters Research & Development Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sirois, Stefane E. Barbeau, Rudy A. Vandenbelt
  • Patent number: D644389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventors: Colin Roberts, Robert D. Watters, Romeo Graham, Michael G. Sirois
  • Patent number: D419163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sirois, Bruce W. Brooks, Colin M. Dyke, Roderick D. Muir, David S. Strong, Richard P. Rosa, Brian S. Burnett, Lawrie Cunningham
  • Patent number: D426836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sirois, Bruce W. Brooks, Colin M. Dyke, Roderick D. Muir, David S. Strong, Richard P. Rosa, Brian S. Burnett, Lawrie Cunningham