Patents by Inventor Michael Potempa

Michael Potempa 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: 9205942
    Abstract: A trash bag securing device has a rotatable member and a stationary member. The stationary member is attached to the trash receptacle. The rotatable member has a first bag securing means which may include a bag containment area. The stationary member includes a second bag securing means which may include a point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventors: David McMiller, Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Patent number: 8727452
    Abstract: Improved variable color wheel covers for tractor wheels are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Publication number: 20130093166
    Abstract: A golf bag cart includes a body for engaging a golf bag. The body has a first longitudinal end and an opposite second longitudinal end. A first pair of wheels is rotatable about a first axis of rotation at or adjacent the second longitudinal end, a second pair of wheels rotatable about a second axis of rotation which is pivotable relative to the body between a folded position and an outstretched position. When the second axis of rotation is in the outstretched position, the first and second wheel pairs support the body in a slanted orientation. When the second axis of rotation is in the folded position, the first and second wheel pairs support the body in a generally horizontal orientation. When the second axis of rotation moves from the outstretched position to the folded position, the second axis of rotation moves away from the first axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: ADEPT INDUSTRIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yuet Keung Tse, Chi Bun Tse, Michael Potempa
  • Patent number: 8408562
    Abstract: A golf bag cart includes a body for engaging a golf bag. The body has a first longitudinal end and an opposite second longitudinal end. A first pair of wheels is rotatable about a first axis of rotation at or adjacent the second longitudinal end, a second pair of wheels rotatable about a second axis of rotation which is pivotable relative to the body between a folded position and an outstretched position. When the second axis of rotation is in the outstretched position, the first and second wheel pairs support the body in a slanted orientation. When the second axis of rotation is in the folded position, the first and second wheel pairs support the body in a generally horizontal orientation. When the second axis of rotation moves from the outstretched position to the folded position, the second axis of rotation moves away from the first axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Adept Industries Limited
    Inventors: Yuet Keung Tse, Chi Bun Tse, Michael Potempa
  • Publication number: 20120169110
    Abstract: Improved variable color wheel covers for tractor wheels are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Dave J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Publication number: 20070298910
    Abstract: A golf tee has an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion has an upper end that resides within the upper portion. The lower power and the upper portion are made of different materials with different flexibility. The lower portion and the upper portion are able to flex relative to each other. The upper portion could be provided with shock absorption means such as a plurality of ribs to dissipate the shock from the impact of a golf club with the tee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Publication number: 20070176714
    Abstract: A dimmer switch for controlling a light includes a wheel assembly, a rotational motion detector and a dimmer control. As the wheel assembly is rotated, the light is dimmed. An on/off control is responsive to a push detector for detecting whether the wheel assembly has been pushed. The on/off control controls where the light is on or off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Publication number: 20060218752
    Abstract: A rotatable handle for use with a collet in a wet environment includes a body with an internal passage extending therethrough. The internal passage is at least partially threaded and the body is disposable on a threaded collet base. Upon rotation of the body relative to the threaded collet base, the body can selectively engage a collet such that the collet engages a tube, thereby selectively locating the tube. The body has a longitudinal axis along the passage, a major axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a minor axis perpendicular to the major axis. The body has a first length along the major axis and a second length along the minor axis, and the first length is longer than the second length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Potempa
  • Publication number: 20060179595
    Abstract: A paint applicator for use in a corner application having a pad pivotally attached to the handle. The head may be resiliently biased as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Craig Serio, Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa, Matthew Goulet
  • Publication number: 20060067784
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to paint applicators, and more particularly to paint applicators comprising a container having an opening, and a housing assembly removably attachable to the container, the housing assembly comprising a paint application element in fluid communication with a contents of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicant: NEWELL OPERATING COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig Serio, Michael Reedy, Darren Stoddart, Brian Potempa, Michael Potempa, Joshua Nelson, Ki Song
  • Publication number: 20050169693
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to paint applicators, and more particularly to paint applicators comprising a container having an opening, and a housing assembly removably attached to the container, the housing assembly comprising a paint application element and a push-pull valve, the paint application element being adjacent to the push-pull valve, and the push-pull valve being in fluid communication with a contents of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Craig Serio, Brian Potempa, Michael Potempa, Joshua Nelson
  • Patent number: D654777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventors: Mark F Beres, Brian Potempa, Michael Potempa