Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Naum

Thomas D. Naum 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).

  • Trash container liner bag
    Patent number: 8534488
    Abstract: A trash container includes a bottom receptacle with a hinged lid. The hinge connection makes hinge opening(s) along the hinge axis. A trash bag in the receptacle, which extends up and over the sides of the receptacle, includes upward-extending back tab(s) for placement through the hinge opening(s). A removable elastic band fits around the receptacle below the lid to secure the bag and tabs in place in the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas D. Naum, Joseph P. Gaudio, James A. Bertsch