Patents by Inventor Michael R. Russell

Michael R. Russell 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: 6643942
    Abstract: A combination leveling and marking tool for use in establishing wall support locations existing underneath a wall covering material such as dry wall or wall board material. The tool includes a central elongate extending portion having a first end and a second end and first and second elongate extending wing portions pivotally secured to the opposite ends of the central portion. The central portion and the wing portions each exhibit an opposing surface within which is defined individual pluralities of semi-circular shaped recesses. The wing portions establish a first folded position against the central portion and in which the pluralities of semi-circular recesses align to establish an extending row of circular apertures which are adapted to receive a mounting fastener in inserting fashion therethrough. The wing portions are further capable of being pivoted to a second unfolded position in which the wing portions are established in substantially perpendicular extending fashion relative to the central portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Michael R. Russell
  • Patent number: 4463893
    Abstract: A replaceable lid for a flanged tray in which the lid has opposed slide channels to receive the tray flanges in order to permit the lid to slide off the tray and be reapplied to the tray. A tamper resistant safety tab may also be provided to prevent tampering with the contents of the tray when the tray is on a shelf. The lid is made of a single blank having two panels with one of the panels having an opening to receive the tray and the other panel being folded over the first panel of the tray and adhered to the first panel along its outer edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1984
    Assignee: Champion International Corporation
    Inventors: William T. Brunone, Duane Mode, Michael R. Russell