Patents by Inventor Robert J. Warner, Jr.
Robert J. Warner, Jr. 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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Patent number: 9902589Abstract: A winder accessory comprises a gripper assembly adapted to be releasably attached to a rail. A cord winder mechanism is supported on the gripper and comprises a spooling mechanism for winding a cord. The spool mechanism rotates on a rotating joint about a first axis of rotation relative to the gripper. The spooling mechanism may comprise a wireform. A detachable pivot joint may be provided between the cord winder mechanism and the gripper assembly that defines a second axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Gregory, Jordan Lay, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Patent number: 9126747Abstract: A cooler comprises a body having a bottom edge and at least one handle positioned near the bottom edge of the cooler. The handle may be located below the center of gravity of the cooler or within approximately 2 to 3 inches of the bottom edge of the cooler. The body and the handle may be formed as one-piece and from molded plastic. The handle may also be mounted on a separate handle tray where the tray is secured to the body. A spigot may be provided for dispensing fluid from said body. The body may comprise an insulated wall construction. A removable lid may be used to close the opening. A handle may also be positioned near the top edge.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATEDInventors: Roddy Burgess, Ian Cunningham, Thomas E. Hanna, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Patent number: 8444235Abstract: A storage system is provided comprising a rail mounted to a surface. A cabinet is supported on said rail. At least one engagement member engages the rail to suspend the cabinet from the rail. The cabinet is supported at an angle relative to the surface. An adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the engagement member relative to the rail for adjusting the angle. A method of mounting a cabinet on a surface is also provided comprising mounting a rail having a flange on a surface. A cabinet as described herein is suspended from the rail by the engagement member. The adjustment mechanism is moved towards or away from the surface to adjust the angle of the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Gmerek, David McNamara, Joseph Musser, Michael Nicholls, Zach Utz, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120091086Abstract: A storage apparatus comprises a rail adapted to be secured to a surface and an accessory releasably mounted to the rail. The accessory comprises a gripper assembly and a storage device, the gripper assembly includes a gripper mechanism that is movably mounted relative to a support such that the gripper mechanism is movable into and out of engagement with the rail when the accessory is mounted on the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Gregory, Robert J. Warner, JR.
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Publication number: 20110139672Abstract: A cooler comprises a body having a bottom edge and at least one handle positioned near the bottom edge of the cooler. The handle may be located below the center of gravity of the cooler or within approximately 2 to 3 inches of the bottom edge of the cooler. The body and the handle may be formed as one-piece and from molded plastic. The handle may also be mounted on a separate handle tray where the tray is secured to the body. A spigot may be provided for dispensing fluid from said body. The body may comprise an insulated wall construction. A removable lid may be used to close the opening. A handle may also be positioned near the top edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATEDInventors: Roddy Burgess, Ian Cunningham, Thomas E. Hanna, Robert J. Warner, JR.
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Patent number: 7900781Abstract: A storage system comprises a rail having a protrusion including a first flange and a second flange. An accessory mount for mounting to the rail includes a top hook for engaging the first flange and a resilient bottom hook for engaging the second flange. The rail comprises a back rail portion comprising a substantially planar member and a front rail portion substantially coextensive with the back rail portion and secured to the back rail portion. The protrusion may be symmetrical about the longitudinal axis. The first flange and the second flange define first and second recesses. A method of assembling a support is also provided where a first hook is inserted the first flange and a second hook deforms to engage the second flange.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Tim Baine, Michael Gregory, Lance Rake, David Starr, Robert J. Warner, Jr., Joseph J. Yankello
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Publication number: 20090166307Abstract: A storage system comprises a rail having a protrusion including a first flange and a second flange. An accessory mount for mounting to the rail includes a top hook for engaging the first flange and a resilient bottom hook for engaging the second flange. The rail comprises a back rail portion comprising a substantially planar member and a front rail portion substantially coextensive with the back rail portion and secured to the back rail portion. The protrusion may be symmetrical about the longitudinal axis. The first flange and the second flange define first and second recesses. A method of assembling a support is also provided where a first hook is inserted the first flange and a second hook deforms to engage the second flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: RUBBERMAID, INC.Inventors: Tim Baine, Michael Gregory, Lance Rake, David Starr, Robert J. Warner, JR., Joseph J. Yankello
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Publication number: 20090152217Abstract: A storage system is provided comprising a rail mounted to a surface. A cabinet is supported on said rail. At least one engagement member engages the rail to suspend the cabinet from the rail. The cabinet is supported at an angle relative to the surface. An adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the engagement member relative to the rail for adjusting the angle. A method of mounting a cabinet on a surface is also provided comprising mounting a rail having a flange on a surface. A cabinet as described herein is suspended from the rail by the engagement member. The adjustment mechanism is moved towards or away from the surface to adjust the angle of the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: RUBBERMAID, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Gmerek, David McNamara, Joseph Musser, Michael Nicholls, Zach Utz, Robert J. Warner, JR.
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Publication number: 20090152944Abstract: A power rail system comprises a rail for mounting on a surface and a device for providing power to the rail. An accessory releasably engages the rail and uses the power provided to the rail to power the accessory. The rail may also support non-powered accessories. In one embodiment the device for providing power to the rail comprises a power strip releasably mounted on the rail. The rail may include a first rail segment and a second rail segment where the device for providing power to the rail comprises a power strip located between the first rail segment and the second rail segment. The device for providing power to the rail may comprise an electrical conductor extending along a length of the rail. The electrical conductor is powered by a power module that connects to the rail. A power strip for use in the system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: RUBBERMAID, INC.Inventors: Tim Baine, Lance Rake, Michael J. Scherzer, David Starr, Zach Utz, Robert J. Warner, JR.
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Patent number: 6857700Abstract: An adjustable child seat includes a seat body having a seat back and a seat portion. The seat portion has a first base and a second base movably mounted to the first base. The child seat further includes a seat adjusting mechanism for adjusting the length of the seat to customize to differently sized children. In addition, the child seat includes a recline mechanism connected to the first and second bases to selectively tilt the seat body. The child seat can also include two adjustable armrests, and adjustable headrest, and an adjustable shoulder belt clip.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Eastman, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Patent number: 6735796Abstract: A combination play pen, bassinet and changing table includes a bassinet assembly removably supported on the upper frame assembly of the play pen. The bassinet assembly includes a pair of bassinet frame assemblies, each consisting of a pair of J-tube assemblies joined by a cross tube. The J-tube assemblies include outer ends adapted to overly the upper frame. Bassinet side panels and end panels extend upwardly from the floor panel to form a coffer-like enclosure. An adapter supports the J end of the bassinet tube that overlies a collapsible joint assembly at the midpoint of one upper rail assembly. A changing table assembly includes a tubular frame comprised of paired side tubes and end tubes joined in a rectangular configuration. Two vertices of the changing table frame are adjacent to the adapters of the bassinet assembly. A keyed elbow connector at each vertex includes a T-shaped key received in a key slot of an adapter in supporting fashion.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Warner, Jr., Richard Essex
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Patent number: 6705675Abstract: An adjustable child seat includes a seat body having a seat back and a seat portion. The seat portion has a first base and a second base movably mounted to the first base. The child seat further includes a seat adjusting mechanism for adjusting the length of the seat to customize to differently sized children. In addition, the child seat includes a recline mechanism connected to the first and second bases to selectively tilt the seat body. The child seat can also include two adjustable armrests, and adjustable headrest, and an adjustable shoulder belt clip.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2000Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Eastman, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Patent number: 6669302Abstract: A seat belt position adjusting arrangement for a seat having a backrest has a mounting bracket adapted to fixedly secured to an upper portion of the backrest, and a belt receiving member which is adapted to threadedly receive a shoulder belt of a vehicle seat belt. The belt receiving member is operatively connected to the mounting bracket, selectively slidable along the mounting bracket and locatable in a selected position on the mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Warner, Jr., Alan W. Eastman
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Patent number: 6478372Abstract: A car seat includes cantilever armrests spaced from the seat portion of the car seat and adapted to receive a beverage container holder for holding juice boxes or other drinks. The cantilever armrests are attached to and extend outward from the backrest at a height above the car seat by an amount generally equal to the distance between a child's elbow and the child's seat. The child may rest his or her forearms on the armrests. The armrests may be rigidly attached or pivotally attached to the car seat. A beverage container holder is removably mounted to one of the armrests. The beverage container holder has a flange that extends parallel to a central axis of the beverage container holder and that is spaced from the outer side surface of the beverage container holder. The armrests include a receptacle, preferably a slot, to receive the flange of the beverage container holder.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Lemmeyer, Jerry D. Bougher, Phillip Novak, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Patent number: D500905Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Paul D. Magee, David Barker, Donald S. Nelson, Scott A. Mercer, Matthew Persons, Michael Maczuzak, Erin Q. Riddell, Jesse P. Carlson, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Patent number: D482840Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Diebold Self Service Systems, division of Diebold IncorporatedInventors: Paul D. Magee, David Barker, Donald S. Nelson, Michael J. Maczuzak, Erin Q. Riddell, Robert J. Warner, Jr., Jesse P. Carlson, Demetrius Romanos, Shawn Snyder
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Patent number: D492080Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems, division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Paul D. Magee, David Barker, Donald S. Nelson, Scott A. Mercer, Matthew Persons, Michael Maczuzak, Erin Q. Riddell, Jesse P. Carlson, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Patent number: D492081Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Diebold Self Service Systems, division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Paul D. Magee, David Barker, Donald S. Nelson, Scott A. Mercer, Matthew Persons, Michael Maczuzak, Erin Q. Riddell, Jesse P. Carlson, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Patent number: D492082Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems, division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Paul D. Magee, David Barker, Donald S. Nelson, Scott A. Mercer, Matthew Persons, Gregory Fockler, Walter J. Szabat, Michael J. Maczuzak, Erin Q. Riddell, Jesse P. Carlson, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Patent number: D643669Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Roddy Burgess, Ian Cunningham, Thomas E. Hanna, Robert J. Warner, Jr.