Patents by Inventor William Duffy Bennett

William Duffy Bennett 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).

  • Publication number: 20240101328
    Abstract: A self-standing foldable composite container apparatus comprises, preferably, a vertical cuboid body, namely having the shape of a square prism, rectangular prism, or cube. The container apparatus may be made from one or a plurality of layers of woven polymeric material, further having plastic inserts therein to maintain the shape thereof, reinforce the sides thereof, and further allow the containers to self-stand. The top and bottom of the container apparatus may comprise covers that may be relatively flat, the top cover having a flap openable by one or more zippers and having at least a pair of lifting loops for lifting the same with a forklift or other like lifting mechanism. Methods of using the same are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: William Duffy Bennett, James R. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20240101342
    Abstract: A tarp apparatus includes a bendable and foldable heavy duty tarp designed to cover the exposed end of receiver boxes and waste haulers to keep refuse in during transit. The tarp apparatus folds for easy storage, is made of heavy duty geotextile or any pliable material, and is reinforced with webbing for strength, with grommets and loops for additional attachment points. In addition, attached webbing and hooks easily secure the tarp apparatus to receiver boxes and/or waste hauler trucks while attached cam buckles or ratchets tight the tarp apparatus securely to the receiver boxes and/or waste haulers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventor: William Duffy Bennett
  • Patent number: 11613447
    Abstract: A lifting sling apparatus for lifting, holding, and transporting materials. More particularly, the invention relates to a lifting sling comprising a reinforced heavy-duty fabric body, such as, for example, a geotextile fabric, i.e., a synthetic fabric made from polypropylene, polyester, or other like synthetic materials, having heavy-duty sling webbing loops and reinforcement webbing on the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: ABG Bag, Inc.
    Inventor: William Duffy Bennett
  • Publication number: 20210107772
    Abstract: A lifting sling apparatus for lifting, holding, and transporting materials. More particularly, the invention relates to a lifting sling comprising a reinforced heavy-duty fabric body, such as, for example, a geotextile fabric, i.e., a synthetic fabric made from polypropylene, polyester, or other like synthetic materials, having heavy-duty sling webbing loops and reinforcement webbing on the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: William Duffy Bennett
  • Publication number: 20210107732
    Abstract: A containment tray for holding, transporting and/or storage of objects, such as, preferably, liquid-filled or, more preferably, oil-filled objects. More particularly, the invention relates to a containment tray capable of holding, transporting and/or storing liquid-filled industrial objects and preventing leaking of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials from such objects when in the containment tray into the outside environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: William Duffy Bennett
  • Patent number: 10259634
    Abstract: A leak-tight/water-proof transformer containment bag includes (i) an outer puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag with a bottom having an oil-absorbent cushioning mat; (ii) a middle tear-resistant liquid-impervious continuous-sheet bag liner secured inside the outer bag; (iii) an inner puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag secured inside the liner; the bottom of the inner bag having outer and inner cushioning oil-absorbent mats; the outer bag, middle liner and inner bag being secured together at their open ends; (iv) lifting loops secured on opposite sides at the front and back of the outer bag and extending above the top of the outer bag to enable grabbing and lifting the lifting loops from above; (v) reinforcing bands secured around the outer bag and lifting loops; and (vi) a duffel top secured openly over the open top of the bags; the duffel top having a closure for closing the duffel top and closing off the top of the bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: ABG Bag, Inc.
    Inventor: William Duffy Bennett
  • Publication number: 20170144820
    Abstract: A leak-tight/water-proof transformer containment bag includes (i) an outer puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag with a bottom having an oil-absorbent cushioning mat; (ii) a middle tear-resistant liquid-impervious continuous-sheet bag liner secured inside the outer bag; (iii) an inner puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag secured inside the liner; the bottom of the inner bag having outer and inner cushioning oil-absorbent mats; the outer bag, middle liner and inner bag being secured together at their open ends; (iv) lifting loops secured on opposite sides at the front and back of the outer bag and extending above the top of the outer bag to enable grabbing and lifting the lifting loops from above; (v) reinforcing bands secured around the outer bag and lifting loops; and (vi) a duffel top secured openly over the open top of the bags; the duffel top having a closure for closing the duffel top and closing off the top of the bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: William Duffy Bennett
  • Patent number: 9487331
    Abstract: A leak-tight/water-proof transformer containment bag includes (i) an outer puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag with a bottom having an oil-absorbent cushioning mat; (ii) a middle tear-resistant liquid-impervious continuous-sheet bag liner secured inside the outer bag; (iii) an inner puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag secured inside the liner; the bottom of the inner bag having outer and inner cushioning oil-absorbent mats; the outer bag, middle liner and inner bag being secured together at their open ends; (iv) lifting loops secured on opposite sides at the front and back of the outer bag and extending above the top of the outer bag to enable grabbing and lifting the lifting loops from above; (v) reinforcing bands secured around the outer bag and lifting loops; and (vi) a duffel top secured openly over the open top of the bags; the duffel top having a closure for closing the duffel top and closing off the top of the bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: ABG Bag, Inc.
    Inventor: William Duffy Bennett
  • Publication number: 20140319019
    Abstract: A leak-tight/water-proof transformer containment bag includes (i) an outer puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag with a bottom having an oil-absorbent cushioning mat; (ii) a middle tear-resistant liquid-impervious continuous-sheet bag liner secured inside the outer bag; (iii) an inner puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag secured inside the liner; the bottom of the inner bag having outer and inner cushioning oil-absorbent mats; the outer bag, middle liner and inner bag being secured together at their open ends; (iv) lifting loops secured on opposite sides at the front and back of the outer bag and extending above the top of the outer bag to enable grabbing and lifting the lifting loops from above; (v) reinforcing bands secured around the outer bag and lifting loops; and (vi) a duffel top secured openly over the open top of the bags; the duffel top having a closure for closing the duffel top and closing off the top of the bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: William Duffy Bennett
  • Patent number: 8777001
    Abstract: A leak-tight/water-proof transformer containment bag includes (i) an outer puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag with a bottom having an oil-absorbent cushioning mat; (ii) a middle tear-resistant liquid-impervious continuous-sheet bag liner secured inside the outer bag; (iii) an inner puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag secured inside the liner; the bottom of the inner bag having outer and inner cushioning oil-absorbent mats; the outer bag, middle liner and inner bag being secured together at their open ends; (iv) lifting loops secured on opposite sides at the front and back of the outer bag and extending above the top of the outer bag to enable grabbing and lifting the lifting loops from above; (v) reinforcing bands secured around the outer bag and lifting loops; and (vi) a duffel top secured openly over the open top of the bags; the duffel top having a closure for closing the duffel top and closing off the top of the bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: William Duffy Bennett