Patents by Inventor Scott J. Buss

Scott J. Buss 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).

  • Publication number: 20210009177
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a multi-tiered sleeve pack assembly. The assembly includes a cart having rigid side structures for supporting a plurality of alternating sleeves and dividers. The sleeves have an opening on one side allowing access to products on the dividers. The car can include a plurality of wheels extending from a base portion. The assembly can also include a base tray and a top cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Scott J. Buss, Benjamin J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 10479552
    Abstract: A plastic tote style container having a first handle connected to an upper portion of a first end wall and a second handle connected to an upper portion of a second side wall is provided. The first and second handles are sized and positioned to form openings between the handles and the end walls that can accept a single tine of a fork truck or other similar device. This allows for carrying heavier loads in the tote style container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: ORBIS Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Balazs, Link Jay Greiveldinger, Scott J. Buss, Joachim Banik
  • Patent number: 10427837
    Abstract: A tote style container with a first handle and second handle that can be picked up by a fork tine is provided. The container includes features for blocking the tine of lower containers when in a stack of like containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: ORBIS Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Balazs, Link Jay Greiveldinger, Scott J. Buss
  • Patent number: 9878820
    Abstract: A transport structure, such as a pallet or dolly, having a plurality of retractable stops in a pattern to enable transport of a two-down configuration or a three-down configuration is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: ORBIS Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thompson, Scott J. Buss, Mike Andrew Ludka
  • Publication number: 20170137172
    Abstract: A transport structure, such as a pallet or dolly, having a plurality of retractable stops in a pattern to enable transport of a two-down configuration or a three-down configuration is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thompson, Scott J. Buss, Mike Andrew Ludka
  • Publication number: 20170029166
    Abstract: A sleeve pack assembly with a latching mechanism that can be engaged by an operator's foot when in an upright position. The latching mechanism includes a front facing engagement panel. The engagement panel is connected to a spring element in the pallet and to one or more projections or prongs for engaging and/or disengaging apertures in at least one side of a sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Donald J. Balazs, Scott J. Buss
  • Patent number: 9487329
    Abstract: A sleeve pack assembly with a latching mechanism that can be engaged by an operator's foot when in an upright position. The latching mechanism includes a front facing engagement panel. The engagement panel is connected to a spring element in the pallet and to one or more projections or prongs for engaging and/or disengaging apertures in at least one side of a sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: ORBIS Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Balazs, Scott J. Buss
  • Publication number: 20160304243
    Abstract: A tote style container with a first handle and second handle that can be picked up by a fork tine is provided. The container includes features for blocking the tine of lower containers when in a stack of like containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Donald J. Balazs, Link Jay Greiveldinger, Scott J. Buss
  • Publication number: 20160257445
    Abstract: A plastic tote style container having a first handle connected to an upper portion of a first end wall and a second handle connected to an upper portion of a second side wall is provided. The first and second handles are sized and positioned to form openings between the handles and the end walls that can accept a single tine of a fork truck or other similar device. This allows for carrying heavier loads in the tote style container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Donald J. Balazs, Link Jay Greiveldinger, Scott J. Buss, Joachim Banik
  • Publication number: 20140284247
    Abstract: A sleeve pack assembly with a latching mechanism that can be engaged by an operator's foot when in an upright position. The latching mechanism includes a front facing engagement panel. The engagement panel is connected to a spring element in the pallet and to one or more projections or prongs for engaging and/or disengaging apertures in at least one side of a sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: ORBIS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Donald J. Balazs, Scott J. Buss
  • Patent number: 7733233
    Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting a predetermined position of a user wearing a disposable absorbent article are given. The methods and systems may include detecting that the user of the disposable absorbent article is in the predetermined position, wherein the predetermined position is determined to be a potentially life-threatening position. In response to determining that the user is in the predetermined position, an operation of a transmitter located on the disposable absorbent article is controlled. Movement, location and/or various biometrics of the user may also be monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. O'Shea, Gary A. Clement, Gary F. Madsen, John C. Onderko, Corey B. Mingerink, Scott J. Buss, Brian J. Carey, Jeffrey D. Lindsay
  • Publication number: 20080094226
    Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting a predetermined position of a user wearing a disposable absorbent article are given. The methods and systems may include detecting that the user of the disposable absorbent article is in the predetermined position, wherein the predetermined position is determined to be a potentially life-threatening position. In response to determining that the user is in the predetermined position, an operation of a transmitter located on the disposable absorbent article is controlled. Movement, location and/or various biometrics of the user may also be monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Michael D. O'Shea, Gary A. Clement, Gary F. Madsen, John C. Onderko, Corey B. Mingerink, Scott J. Buss, Brian J. Carey, Jeffrey D. Lindsay
  • Patent number: D448567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Menasha Material Handling Corporation
    Inventor: Scott J. Buss