Patents by Inventor Michael P. Spellman

Michael P. Spellman 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).

  • Container and cover tie down apparatus
    Patent number: 4095830
    Abstract: An integrally formed hold down device for securing the cover of a container which also maintains the container itself in upright position, comprising a resilient one-piece tension strap having three strap extension portions terminating in three looped portions for attachment, two to the side handles of the container and the third loop and its extension portion over the cover for securing the container and cover to a member, such as fence post or wall, or alternately for serving as a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1978
    Inventor: Michael P. Spellman
  • Garbage can and lid tie down apparatus
    Patent number: 4009897
    Abstract: An integrally formed hold down device for securing the lid of a garbage can which also maintains the garbage can itself in upright position, comprising a resilient one-piece tension strap having three strap extension portions terminating in three looped portions for attachment, two to the side handles of the can and the third loop and its extension portion threaded through the top handle of the lid, which loop may secure the can to a hook on an outside member, such as fence post or wall, or alternately serve as a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1977
    Inventor: Michael P. Spellman