Patents by Inventor Todd B. Wendle

Todd B. Wendle 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).

  • Releasable bundling tie
    Patent number: 11673724
    Abstract: Improved releasable bundling ties having unique releasable locks are provided. In various embodiments, the releasable locks have a two-way operation, wherein a bundling tie can be fastened or locked in either one or both of two directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Todd B. Wendle
  • Releasable Bundling Tie
    Publication number: 20220177206
    Abstract: Improved releasable bundling ties having unique releasable locks are provided. In various embodiments, the releasable locks have a two-way operation, wherein a bundling tie can be fastened or locked in either one or both of two directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventor: Todd B. Wendle
  • Integrated container protection tab
    Publication number: 20090200304
    Abstract: A stay-tab is adapted to be attached to a container and to be manipulated to create a dispensing opening in the container. The stay-tab includes a protection feature adapted to be moved into substantial juxtapositional orientation with the opening to substantially prevent objectionable objects from entering through the opening while still allowing dispensation of contents through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Todd B. Wendle
  • Bundling tie
    Patent number: 6961979
    Abstract: A releasable tie is described in which an elongated strand of flexible material is provided with a first set of three dimensional beads spaced apart along a first length of the strand. A second set of three dimensional beads, formed on the strand are spaced apart along a second length of the strand. A tab formed along the strand includes a first locking slot for releasably receiving the first strand length; and a second locking slot for releasably receiving the second length of the strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Inventor: Todd B. Wendle
  • Bundling tie
    Publication number: 20040139583
    Abstract: A releasable tie is described in which an elongated strand of flexible material is provided with a first set of three dimensional beads spaced apart along a first length of the strand. A second set of three dimensional beads, formed on the strand are spaced apart along a second length of the strand. A tab formed along the strand includes a first locking slot for releasably receiving the first strand length; and a second locking slot for releasably receiving the second length of the strand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Todd B. Wendle
  • Releasable tie
    Patent number: 6640393
    Abstract: A releasable tie is described in which an elongated strand of flexible material is provided with a first set of three dimensional beads spaced apart along a first length of the strand. A second set of three dimensional beads, formed on the strand are spaced apart along a second length of the strand. A tab formed along the strand includes a first locking slot for releasably receiving the first strand length; and a second locking slot for releasably receiving the second length of the strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Todd B. Wendle
  • RELEASABLE TIE
    Publication number: 20030159254
    Abstract: A releasable tie is described in which an elongated strand of flexible material is provided with a first set of three dimensional beads spaced apart along a first length of the strand. A second set of three dimensional beads, formed on the strand are spaced apart along a second length of the strand. A tab formed along the strand includes a first locking slot for releasably receiving the first strand length; and a second locking slot for releasably receiving the second length of the strand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: Todd B. Wendle