Patents by Inventor Ronald C. Elliott

Ronald C. Elliott 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: 7131224
    Abstract: A plastic storage bin comprising a container and a label holder is disclosed. The label holder is configured to rotatably and detachably couple with the container. The label holder preferably comprises a clear rigid plastic designed to hold a 3?×5? card that describes the contents of the container. Specifically, the preferred label holder is configured to rotatably and detachably couple with a label holder securing means by cooperatively engaging a plurality of protrusions with a plurality of apertures. The storage bin further comprises a lid configured to mate with the container so as to create a positive seal. The plastic storage bin with a rotatably attachable label holder is easily assembled and disassembled without the use of any tools, glue, tape or other adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Excelligence Learning Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald C. Elliott, Renee D. Farrington
  • Patent number: 7090072
    Abstract: A paint storage apparatus comprising a cap, a container divided into a plurality of chambers, and a lid having a plurality of orifices is disclosed. The apparatus is preferably substantially cylindrical and is uniformly formed from a homogenous material. When the lid is fixed on the container, the orifices are aligned over the chambers, with one of the plurality of orifices over each of the plurality of chambers. Further, when the lid and the container are mated, the plurality of chambers in the container are sealed such that paint cannot be interchanged between the chambers. The cap is configured to detachably couple to the lid and prevent spillage and spoilage of paint stored within the container. In addition, the cap and the lid preferably each further comprise tabs configured to facilitate removal of the lid from the container and to facilitate removal of the cap from the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Excelligence Learning Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald C. Elliott
  • Patent number: 6345400
    Abstract: A stackable, portable cot apparatus is easily assembled and disassembled preferably without the use of any tools. The portable cot apparatus preferably includes a flexible support, a plurality of support members, and a plurality of connectors. Alternatively, the portable cot apparatus also includes a plurality of extension legs. When assembled together, the plurality of support members and the plurality of connectors form a cot frame of the portable cot apparatus. Preferably, the flexible support is configured to support the weight of a user and includes three permanent fasteners and a detachable fastener. The permanent fasteners and the detachable fastener preferably and removably attach the flexible support to the cot frame of the portable cot apparatus. Preferably, the detachable fastener is selectively attachable both prior to and after the cot frame of the portable cot apparatus is already assembled. The detachable fastener is preferably a hook and loop fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Earlychildhood LLC
    Inventors: Ronald C. Elliott, Renee D. Farrington, Teresa Martini, Kelly G. Crampton, Timothy F. Lynch
  • Publication number: 20010013145
    Abstract: A stackable, portable cot apparatus is easily assembled and disassembled preferably without the use of any tools. The portable cot apparatus preferably includes a flexible support, a plurality of support members, and a plurality of connectors. Alternatively, the portable cot apparatus also includes a plurality of extension legs. When assembled together, the plurality of support members and the plurality of connectors form a cot frame of the portable cot apparatus. Preferably, the flexible support is configured to support the weight of a user and includes three permanent fasteners and a detachable fastener. The permanent fasteners and the detachable fastener preferably and removably attach the flexible support to the cot frame of the portable cot apparatus. Preferably, the detachable fastener is selectively attachable both prior to and after the cot frame of the portable cot apparatus is already assembled. The detachable fastener is preferably a hook and loop fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 1999
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: RONALD C. ELLIOTT, RENEE D. FARRINGTON, TERESA MARTINI, KELLY G. CRAMPTON, TIMOTHY F. LYNCH