Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Hanna
Thomas E. Hanna 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: 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: 9102427Abstract: A hinge comprises a post that forms a pivot axis for a lid. A ring portion is rotatably mounted on the post portion and comprises a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole where the hole receives the post. A pin on the post is dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the pin to lock the lid in an open position. The hinge may be used on a trash container that comprises a receptacle and a lid pivotably mounted to the receptacle at the hinge.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATEDInventors: Thomas E. Hanna, Joseph Dugan Musser, Timothy M. Pierzynski, Robert John Warner, Jr.
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Patent number: 8727172Abstract: A container comprises a receptacle defining a space where the receptacle comprises a wall having a draft. A divider is mounted to the receptacle such that the divider rotates between a first position and a second position such that when the divider is in the first position the space defines a single space and when the divider is in the second position the divider defines two spaces. In another embodiment a divider is mounted to the receptacle such that the divider translates between a first position and a second position such that when the divider is in the first position the space defines a single space and when the divider is in the second position the divider defines two spaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Roderick Burgess, Liam Timothy Driscoll, Timothy Aaron Emig, Thomas E. Hanna, Natalia V. Johnson, Lauren Briana Mazzio, Britton Mockridge, Tim Pierzynski, Robert John Warner, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110214400Abstract: A hinge comprises a post that forms a pivot axis for a lid. A ring portion is rotatably mounted on the post portion and comprises a hole having a recess extending from the periphery of hole where the hole receives the post. A pin on the post is dimensioned to fit into the recess when the recess rotates into alignment with the pin to lock the lid in an open position. The hinge may be used on a trash container that comprises a receptacle and a lid pivotably mounted to the receptacle at the hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: RUBBERMAID, INCORPORATEDInventors: Thomas E. Hanna, Joseph Dugan Musser, Timothy M. Pierzynski, Robert John 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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Publication number: 20070271869Abstract: The corner member acts structurally and as a trim cap for cladding. The corner member can accept multiple types of cladding with or without sheathing in channels formed in the corner member. The corner member may also comprise return flanges or a separate mounting flange that extend into the structure and are exposed to allow for fastening of internal accessories or other items that need an internal mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Justin C. Andrikanich, Thomas E. Hanna, Timothy M. Pierzynski, Erik Skov
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Publication number: 20020179606Abstract: A hasp, preferably constructed from plastic, is mounted to a container and to a container lid. The hasp includes a bracket which is preferably mounted to the inside of the container and which includes a plate which extends outwardly from the container. A tongue is attached to the container lid and includes an extended portion which passes through an opening in the bracket plate. A lock may be fastened through an opening in the extended portion to prevent lifting of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Applicant: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: David A. Houk, Thomas E. Hanna
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Patent number: 5238142Abstract: A utility box (10) includes a base portion (13) and a cover portion (11) attached thereto as by hinges (12). The cover portion (11) includes a downwardly directed skirt (17) and the upper end of the base portion (13) is provided with a complementary skirt (27). At least one latch assembly (28) is recessed within the complementary skirts (17, 27) and includes a latch handle (30) having an outer contour matching the complementary skirts (17, 27). A lock receiving area (52) is also recessed within the complementary skirts (17, 27). Side handles (62) are formed in the base portion (13) and recessed beneath the cover portion (11). A top handle (66) is provided within a recess (67) in the top surface (14) of cover portion (11).Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1992Date of Patent: August 24, 1993Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Thomas E. Hanna, Keith E. Brightbill
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Patent number: 5193706Abstract: A utility box (10) includes a base portion (13) and a cover portion (11) attached thereto as by hinges (12). The cover portion (11) includes a downwardly directed skirt (17) and the upper end of the base portion (13) is provided with a complementary skirt (27). At least one latch assembly (28) is recessed within the complementary skirts (17, 27) and includes a latch handle (30) having an outer contour matching the complementary skirts (17, 27). A lock receiving area (52) is also recessed within the complementary skirts (17, 27). Side handles (62) are formed in the base portion (13) and recessed beneath the cover portion (11). A top handle (66) is provided within a recess (67) in the top surface (14) of cover portion (11).Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1990Date of Patent: March 16, 1993Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Thomas E. Hanna, Keith E. Brightbill
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Patent number: 4984687Abstract: A toolbox (10) includes a base (11) for containing materials and a cover (15) attached by hinges (16) to the base (11). The cover (15) includes sidewalls (20, 21) which extend upwardly from the base (11) and are joined near the top thereof by a curvilinear portion (22). At least one closure member (36) extends between the sidewalls (20, 21) below the curvilinear portion (22) to define with the sidewalls (20, 21) and the curvilinear portion (22) at least one compartment (35) within the cover (15).Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1990Date of Patent: January 15, 1991Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Thomas E. Hanna, Keith E. Brightbill
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Patent number: D535375Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: William H. Walker, Thomas E. Hanna, Christopher R. Matthews, Debra Lynn Miersma
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Patent number: D308273Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1988Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventor: Thomas E. Hanna
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Patent number: D315093Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1988Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventor: Thomas E. Hanna
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Patent number: D322164Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1990Date of Patent: December 10, 1991Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Thomas E. Hanna, Keith E. Brightbill
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Patent number: D328818Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1990Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Thomas E. Hanna, Keith E. Brightbill
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Patent number: D328819Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1990Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Thomas E. Hanna, Keith E. Brightbill
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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.