Patents by Inventor Peter M. Bartlett
Peter M. Bartlett 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).
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Publication number: 20210315335Abstract: A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Noah E. Dingler, Patrick B. Nolan, Andrew Toth, Edward P. Busam, Richard H. Harris, Peter M. Bartlett
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Patent number: 10730335Abstract: A component system comprising a component and a first binding system coupled to the component and configured to be coupled to a first type of a binding mechanism. The system further includes a second binding system movably coupled to the component and configured to be coupled to a second type of binding mechanism that is different from the first type of binding mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Peter M. Bartlett, Patrick B. Nolan, Noah E. Dingler, Andrew J. Miller
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Publication number: 20200107620Abstract: A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Noah E. Dingler, Patrick B. Nolan, Andrew Toth, Edward P. Busam, Richard H. Harris, Peter M. Bartlett
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Patent number: 10165837Abstract: A storage device including a body having an inner compartment, wherein the body has first and second outer portions and a middle portion positioned therebetween. The storage device further includes a strap attachable to the body in a first configuration wherein the strap is coupled to the body at or adjacent to the first and second outer portions and extends therebetween and is not coupled to the middle portion such that the strap is wearable over a shoulder of a user in a manner of a courier-type bag, and a second configuration wherein the strap is coupled to the body at or adjacent to the first and second outer portions and releasably slidably attached to the middle portion to thereby define a pair of loops. Each loop is shaped and configured to receive an arm of a user therethrough such that the storage device is wearable on a back of the user in the manner of a backpack.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Edward P. Busam, Richard H. Harris, Peter M. Bartlett
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Publication number: 20180290482Abstract: A pocket device including a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line. The pocket device further includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel along a first pocket fold line and forming a first pocket with the first major panel, and a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel along a second pocket fold line and forming a second pocket with the second major panel. The first and second pocket panels are coupled along a minor fold line. A reinforcing material is positioned on at least part of at least one of the major fold line, the first pocket fold line, the second pocket fold line or the minor fold line.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Bobby G. James, JR., Edward P. Busam, Peter M. Bartlett
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Patent number: 10017002Abstract: A pocket device including a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line. The pocket device includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel and defining a first pocket with the first major panel, the first pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the first pocket. The pocket device further includes a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel and defining a second pocket with the second major panel, the second pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the second pocket. The pocket device has a first reinforcing material positioned on the first pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the first pocket, wherein the first reinforcing material is spaced apart from the edge of the first pocket panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Bobby G. James, Jr., Edward P. Busam, Peter M. Bartlett
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Publication number: 20180043721Abstract: A component system comprising a component and a first binding system coupled to the component and configured to be coupled to a first type of a binding mechanism. The system further includes a second binding system movably coupled to the component and configured to be coupled to a second type of binding mechanism that is different from the first type of binding mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Peter M. Bartlett, Patrick B. Nolan, Noah E. Dingler, Andrew J. Miller
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Publication number: 20140339805Abstract: A bound device including a binding device, a plurality of papers bound to the binding device, and a pocket bound to the binding device. The pocket includes a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line and configured such that the first and second major panels are generally parallel and overlap in a thickness direction of the pocket. The pocket further includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel and defining a first pocket with the first major panel. The first pocket panel has an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the first pocket. The pocket further has a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel and defining a second pocket with the second major panel. The second pocket panel has an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the second pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Bobby G. James, JR., Edward P. Busam, Peter M. Bartlett
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Publication number: 20130306715Abstract: A pocket device including a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line. The pocket device includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel and defining a first pocket with the first major panel, the first pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the first pocket. The pocket device further includes a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel line and defining a second pocket with the second major panel, the second pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the second pocket. The pocket device has a first reinforcing material positioned on the first pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the first pocket, wherein the first reinforcing material is spaced apart from the edge of the first pocket panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Bobby G. James, JR., Edward P. Busam, Peter M. Bartlett
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Patent number: D649322Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Peter M. Bartlett, James V. Kraimer, Craig J. Rekow
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Patent number: D731592Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Michael D. Rowe, Scot B. Herbst, Peter M. Bartlett, Megan C. Lapointe
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Patent number: D752144Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Michael D. Rowe, Scot B. Herbst, Peter M. Bartlett, Megan C. Lapointe
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Patent number: D752683Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Michael D. Rowe, Scot B. Herbst, Peter M. Bartlett, Megan C. Lapointe
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Patent number: D757174Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Michael D. Rowe, Scot B. Herbst, Peter M. Bartlett, Megan C. Lapointe