Patents by Inventor Steve Paletti

Steve Paletti 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: 5913448
    Abstract: A collapsible container (10) includes a first wall (12) and a second wall (14) connected by a collapsible and expandable third wall (16). The third wall (16) includes an interior wall (20) and an exterior wall (22) that are each collapsible and expandable. At least one spring (60) extends between the first wall (12) and the second wall (14) between the interior wall (20) and the exterior wall (22) to urge the first and second walls (12, 14) apart. Straps (62) also extend between the first wall (12) and the second wall (14) to counteract the force of the spring (60). The length of the straps (62) between the first wall (12) and the second wall (14) is adjustable between a fully collapsed and fully expanded position. The length of the straps (62) is adjustable because the straps (62) slidingly engage the second wall (14) and are held with respect to the second wall (14) by locking devices (64).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: David G. Mann, Steve Paletti, Kevin Rausch, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Patent number: D399706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Steve Paletti, Kevin Rausch