Michael A Fenn

US Patent:

20110005952, Jan 13, 2011

Filed:

Jul 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/832446

Inventors:

MICHAEL FENN - TORRINGTON CT, US

International Classification:

B44D 3/00

US Classification:

206361

Abstract:

The invention discloses a storage container for a roller cover usable in conjunction with a roller frame for painting. It comprises a housing configured in a first state to receive the roller cover within a cavity. In a second state, the housing allows a movement of the roller frame to and from the housing, but disallows a similar movement of the roller cover. A lid is configurable to close the housing. The housing may be configured to define at least in the second state, an opening operatively associated with the cavity. The opening is sized to allow insertion and removal of the roller frame there-through but to disallow insertion and removal of the roller cover there-through. The housing may have an open design in the first state, to allow for easy placement of the roller cover in the cavity. Various different configurations are described.

US Patent:

20030061104, Mar 27, 2003

Filed:

Mar 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/808281

Inventors:

Robert Thomson - Bermuda FL, US
Paul Benevides - Bermuda FL, US
Michael Fenn - Riverside CT, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/026000

Abstract:

Warranty support for purchased products is provided by an electronic warranty administrator that maintains a plurality of databases. A first database identifies customers, either individuals or corporate entities having warrantied products. A second database identifies the manufacturers of those products. The warranty administrator coordinates between the customer, the manufacturer and a service provider to provide warranty repairs. Unlike conventional extended warranties offered by third parties, the manufacturer remains in the repair process and thereby gains valuable information about the long term satisfaction of the customers. The warranty administrator also provides the manufacturer with a means to contact the customer about other products, product recalls and affinity programs thereby promoting brand loyalty.