Patents by Inventor William L. Plumb

William L. Plumb 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).

  • Patent number: 6152297
    Abstract: A media disk storage container formed of a lid pivotally connected to a base, the base being provided with a spine having a customized cover for identifying the media contents of the container, the artist, the recording company, the manufacturer of the container or other information. The spine cover preferably snaps into place over the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Q2 Marketing, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Roth, William L. Plumb
  • Patent number: 5582046
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle access preventive device for use with a vehicle having a door closable against a door frame, includes a hook member adapted to engage a post on the inner surface of the door frame, and an outer module adapted to abut against an outer surface of the door. A strap is attached between the hook member and the outer module and is adapted to lie in a space between the door and the door frame. A locking bar, used in a four-door vehicle for example, includes a hook end for engaging with a rear wheel skirt of the vehicle and an opposite end connectable with the outer module. The outer module includes a roller rotatably mounted therein, with one end of the strap attached to the roller and wound thereabout, and a spring rotationally biasing the roller to wind the strap such that the strap can be tightened between the outer module and the hook member, and a restraining assembly for releasably restraining the roller to prevent loosening of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventors: Joel P. Baumwoll, William L. Plumb, Mario Turchi, Ellen M. Baumwoll, James P. Santos, Paul D. Miller
  • Patent number: 5551559
    Abstract: A media disk storage container includes a lid and a base connected by a hinge, both the lid and the base having inner and outer surfaces for receiving separate sheets of printed paperboard. The outer surfaces of the lid and base are recessed to protect the paperboard sheets adhered thereto from being damaged by contact with other surfaces. The base includes a recessed spine for receiving an extension of the paperboard sheet which covers the outer surface of the base, so that identifying printed matter can be displayed on the spine. Likewise, the lid includes a recessed section along its upper sidewall for receiving an extension of the printed paperboard sheet which covers the outer surface of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Queens Group Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Roth, Paul D. Miller, William L. Plumb
  • Patent number: 5462159
    Abstract: A media disk storage container includes a lid and a base connected by a hinge, both the lid and the base having inner and outer surfaces for receiving separate sheets of printed paperboard. The outer surfaces of the lid and base are recessed to protect the paperboard sheets adhered thereto from being damaged by contact with other surfaces. The base includes a recessed spine for receiving an extension of the paperboard sheet which covers the outer surface of the base, so that identifying printed matter can be displayed on the spine. Likewise, the lid includes a recessed section along its upper sidewall for receiving an extension of the printed paperboard sheet which covers the outer surface of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Queens Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Roth, Paul D. Miller, William L. Plumb
  • Patent number: 5377827
    Abstract: A media disk storage container includes a lid and a base connected by a hinge, both the lid and the base having inner and outer surfaces for receiving separate sheets of printed paperboard. The outer surfaces of the lid and base are recessed to protect the paperboard sheets adhered thereto from being damaged by contact with other surfaces. The base includes a recessed spine for receiving an extension of the paperboard sheet which covers the outer surface of the base, so that identifying printed matter can be displayed on the spine. Likewise, the lid includes a recessed section along its upper sidewall for receiving an extension of the printed paperboard sheet which covers the outer surface of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Queens Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Roth, Paul D. Miller, William L. Plumb
  • Patent number: D264219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: Savin Corporation
    Inventors: William L. Plumb, Andrew T. Serbinski, Steven Bellofatto, Melinda M. Currier, Edward C. H. Lai
  • Patent number: D267801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1983
    Assignee: Nashua Corporation
    Inventors: William L. Plumb, Andrew T. Serbinski
  • Patent number: D393394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Queens Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Roth, Paul D. Miller, William L. Plumb
  • Patent number: D395190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Queens Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Roth, William L. Plumb
  • Patent number: D412261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Q2 Marketing, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Roth, William L. Plumb