Patents by Inventor Tracy L Rudder

Tracy L Rudder 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 with sump and side door
    Patent number: 5901872
    Abstract: An improved versatile container (12) comprising a housing (14) having a base (16) and an open top end (18) to hold a plastic bag (20) therein, so that articles can be placed within the plastic bag (20) for removal. A facility (22) in the housing (14) is for allowing a person (24) removal of the plastic bag (20) through a side of the housing (14) instead of lifting the plastic bag (20) out over the open top end (18), thereby decreasing back strain to the person (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Inventors: Rick Zollinhofer, Tracy L Rudder