Patents by Inventor Robert H. Marthaler

Robert H. Marthaler 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).

  • Storage container assembly having single-finger-actuatable door latch mechanism
    Patent number: 5755350
    Abstract: A storage container assembly including a housing, a door pivotally connected to the housing, and an elastomeric lock handle removably connected to the door. The lock handle includes a groove having an entrance. The groove is operable to selectively engage or disengage a tongue extending outwardly from the housing. In the exemplary embodiment, the tongue includes an enlarged nub operable to be received in a complementary cavity of the groove when the door is closed. A restricted passage in the groove between the entrance and the cavity maintains the nub within the cavity until the door is intentionally opened. This inexpensive and simple-to-assemble arrangement allows the door to be easily and quietly opened or closed with minimal force by one hand or even a single finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert H. Marthaler
  • Trigger-operated punch
    Patent number: 5584124
    Abstract: A sheet punch assembled of a plurality of molded parts having a handle section with a stationary jaw and a trigger section pivotal about the handle section which trigger section has a movable jaw. The handle and trigger are oriented at about a right angle to the sheet to be punched. Punched discs are collected initially in the stationary jaw and caused to thereafter move into a trigger chamber having an exit door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: ACCO USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Marthaler, Robert J. Long
  • Portable paper sheet copyholder
    Patent number: 5505421
    Abstract: A copyholder for mounting on a surface having a base for mounting and pivotal paper holding means comprised of two opposed curved portions forming a paper-receiving channel. The curved portions may have s-shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Acco U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Robert H. Marthaler
  • Golf ball package, holder and dispenser
    Patent number: 4927052
    Abstract: A golf ball package, holder and dispenser with a cylindrical plastic molded base or sleeve, a replaceable plastic cover, and a deformable dispensing hole in the base side.The base is a one-piece plastic molding and the aperture is formed with an elliptical shape in the molding without additional parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Inventors: Robert H. Marthaler, Gregory A. Marthaler
  • Permanent marker for utilities
    Patent number: 4738060
    Abstract: A marker assembly for permanently locating underground utility elements with a non-removable plastic stake and a tamper-proof marker held in place by the stake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Inventors: Gregory A. Marthaler, Robert H. Marthaler
  • Magazine and directory cover and holder assembly
    Patent number: 4624480
    Abstract: A binder for holding magazines, catalogs and directories in a protective cover, consisting of a simple, one-piece plastic molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1986
    Inventors: Gregory A. Marthaler, Robert H. Marthaler
  • Holder for golf balls and accessories
    Patent number: D321032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventors: Robert H. Marthaler, Gregory A. Marthaler