Patents by Inventor Michael Proud

Michael Proud 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).

  • Multi-use container for engine maintenance kit
    Patent number: 9243750
    Abstract: An engine maintenance kit and multi-use container assembly (28). The multi-use container (28) includes a base (30) and a separable lid (32) that is fitted at its uppermost end with a pour spout (46). A funnel portion (50) is formed integrally in the lid (32) and serves to facilitate the filling of fresh, unused oil from a bottle (24) into an engine (12). The base (30) serves as an oil pan for capturing waste oil (56) during the maintenance process. Following an oil change, the lid (32) is returned to the base (30) for securely transporting the waste oil (56) to an appropriate collection center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Tarnacki, Michael Proud, Jennifer J. Bontomasi
  • MULTI-USE CONTAINER FOR ENGINE MAINTENANCE KIT
    Publication number: 20080185070
    Abstract: An engine maintenance kit and multi-use container assembly (28). The multi-use container (28) includes a base (30) and a separable lid (32) that is fitted at its uppermost end with a pour spout (46). A funnel portion (50) is formed integrally in the lid (32) and serves to facilitate the filling of fresh, unused oil from a bottle (24) into an engine (12). The base (30) serves as an oil pan for capturing waste oil (56) during the maintenance process. Following an oil change, the lid (32) is returned to the base (30) for securely transporting the waste oil (56) to an appropriate collection center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Brian Tarnacki, Michael Proud, Jennifer J. Bontomasi
  • Package design for multi-use container for small engine tune-up kit
    Patent number: D600125
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Worldwide, Inc
    Inventors: Brian Tarnacki, Michael Proud, Jennifer J. Bontomasi