Patents by Inventor Michael L. Nottley

Michael L. Nottley 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).

  • Containment bag
    Patent number: 9169061
    Abstract: Containment bag for an industrial container embraces a non-self-supporting container having a top, sides, and a bottom, which define an interior space; in at least one of the top and sides, at least one opening for introduction of material into the interior space; and for the at least one opening a flap that can be sealed at or beyond the at least one opening. Sealing is provided through at least one of a hook and loop closure system and an adhesive system. The bag can be employed with the industrial container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: HQN Industrial Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Korey W. Blanchard, Michael L. Nottley
  • CONTAINMENT BAG
    Publication number: 20120106872
    Abstract: Containment bag for an industrial container embraces a non-self-supporting container having a top, sides, and a bottom, which define an interior space; in at least one of the top and sides, at least one opening for introduction of material into the interior space; and for the at least one opening a flap that can be sealed at or beyond the at least one opening. Sealing is provided through at least one of a hook and loop closure system and an adhesive system. The bag can be employed with the industrial container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Korey W. Blanchard, Michael L. Nottley
  • Deployable bag for a vacuum box
    Patent number: 6988632
    Abstract: A deployable bag for a container embraces a containment web and a deployment system. In one embodiment, the deployment system embraces an inflatable bladder system that provides a plurality of ribs attached to or integrally part of the web that assist in deploying and supporting the bag in the container. Air may be employed as an inflation medium. The bag can be deployed in the container and employed as a liner. The container can be a vacuum box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Inventors: Paul N. Hardy, David G. Lobbestael, Michael L. Nottley
  • Deployable bag for a vacuum box
    Publication number: 20040056038
    Abstract: A deployable bag for a container embraces a containment web and a deployment system. In one embodiment, the deployment system embraces an inflatable bladder system that provides a plurality of ribs attached to or integrally part of the web that assist in deploying and supporting the bag in the container. Air may be employed as an inflation medium. The bag can be deployed in the container and employed as a liner. The container can be a vacuum box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Paul N. Hardy, David G. Lobbestael, Michael L. Nottley