Patents Assigned to Adrian Steel Company
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Patent number: 10501021Abstract: One embodiment of a ladder rack system and method of use are described. The system may have a ladder rack frame with an inner rail and an outer rail. The system may also have a ladder rack bed that is selectively moveable with respect to the ladder rack frame. The ladder rack bed may have an inner beam and an outer beam. The system may also have a driveshaft and at least one driveline arm that are connected together. The driveline arm is also connected to the ladder rack bed.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventors: Nolin Miller Livingston, Michael Duane Gettel, Mark Dankow, Thomas Richter
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Patent number: 10449906Abstract: One embodiment of a storage cabinet for use in a vehicle is described. The cabinet may have two side panels, a rear panel transverse to the side panels and a selectively openable top. A drawer is selectively located within the cabinet. A locking mechanism selectively locks the drawer within the cabinet. The locking mechanism has a solenoid and a solenoid plunger, and a locking flange. The plunger is selectively located within the locking flange to lock the drawer within the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Thomas Scott Richter
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Publication number: 20190242164Abstract: A selectively lockable box and a method of using the box are described. The locking structure for the box may have a first bar, a second bar and a lock housing. The first and second bar engage with one another, and the lock, to lock the box. The first bar may be horizontally oriented to lock a box lid, and the second bar may be a vertically oriented to lock other access areas of the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Thomas Richter
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Patent number: 10189418Abstract: A vehicle equipment rack having a first cross member and a second cross member. A first roller coupled with an outboard end of the first cross member. A second roller coupled with an outboard end of the second cross member. A first arm in rolling engagement with the first roller. A second arm in rolling engagement with the second roller. A drive tube rotatably coupled with the first and second cross members. A first pivot arm coupled with the drive tube, the first pivot arm rotatably coupled with the first arm. A second pivot arm coupled with the drive tube, the second pivot arm rotatably coupled with the second arm. The first arm including a base member. The base member having an aperture disposed through a surface thereof. A first linear actuator disposed in the base member, wherein a portion of the first linear actuator is disposed through the base member aperture. A first bracket disposed on a surface of the base member. The first bracket coupled with the first linear actuator.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Thomas M. Willis
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Patent number: 10060575Abstract: Road and curb partition bracket assembly comprise front and rear clamp brackets and a channel mounting bracket. Each partition bracket is drawn together by a bolt across a respective vehicle B-pillar for mounting a partition across an interior of a vehicle. The mounting of the partition bracket assembly with the partition attached is accomplished without disturbing an exterior or an interior of the B-pillars, or any contents therein on either side of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Thomas S. Richter
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Patent number: 9937889Abstract: A partition for a vehicle is described. The partition separates the cargo area of the vehicle from the cab area of the vehicle. The partition may extend from floor to roof and from one side of the vehicle to the other side of the vehicle. The partition has a window so that the driver can see into the cargo portion. The window is positioned to ensure the driver can see through it in a variety of conditions.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Thomas S. Richter
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Patent number: 9586551Abstract: A positionable vehicle partition system includes at least two rails, a substantially planar partition for separating a vehicle area into at least two sections, a slide assembly to facilitate movement of the partition relative to the rails, and a latch for retaining the partition in a selected position relative to the rails. The rails are configured to be mountable in a spaced apart parallel relationship. The slide assembly includes at least a stationary slide member affixed to or defined by each of the rails, and at least one movable slide member extending away from and directly or indirectly affixed to the partition.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventors: Thomas S. Richter, Thomas M. Willis
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Patent number: 9334689Abstract: A mounting system for detachably storing ladders comprising at least one elongate member with a length and opposed first and second ends. The system also includes a ledge adapted to be movable along the length of the elongate member. A securing latch is provided which is adapted to be movable along the length of the elongate member. The securing latch is pivotally carried on the elongate member. The securing latch can have a gas spring with a body pivotally attached to the elongate member and a rod pivotally attached to the latch. The latch has a profile complimentary to a surface of said ladder.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Robert H. Sautter, Jr.
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Patent number: 9327654Abstract: A ladder rack for supporting a ladder in a stowage position and for moving the ladder between the stowage position and a loading/unloading position at which the ladder can be loaded onto the rack or unloaded from the rack. The ladder rack includes a frame assembly which is mounted on a support structure such as a vehicle roof and a bed platform having opposite ends that are coupled to the frame assembly for sliding and hinged movement with respect to the frame assembly. At least one of the ends of the bed platform is configured to be extendible when pivoted downward into a loading or unloading position.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventors: Thomas Richter, Rob Sautter
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Patent number: 9173486Abstract: An adjustable modular shelving system is secureable to a rail mounting system in the cargo area of a vehicle. The shelving system includes a pair of end panels, each pair having an end panel flange with a plurality of end panel flange apertures. The end panel flange extends along a portion of an outer periphery of each of the pair of end panels. The shelving system may include a shelf having a base and a pair of shelf flanges which extend from longitudinal end portions of the base, one of the pair of shelf flanges includes a plurality of locking mechanisms and another one of the pair of shelf flanges include a plurality of shelf apertures. The locking mechanisms may securably connect with a first side of the pair of end panels, and the plurality of shelf apertures may securably connect with a second side of the pair of end panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Thomas S. Richter
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Patent number: 9174685Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a modular construction of at least one partition panel combined with a structural footer rail, at least one close out wing, at least one header panel, optional gaskets to provide sound deadening between the cargo side and the cab side of the vehicle interior, and a structural reinforcing hoop to provide rigidity to the partition structure and create a “box” structure to the partition.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Thomas S. Richter
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Patent number: 9132780Abstract: A ladder rack includes: a frame assembly mountable on a vehicle, the frame assembly having at least two cross bows each including a principal length extending between opposite first and second ends; a pivot bracket pivotally coupled to the first ends of each cross bow, each pivot bracket adapted to support one side rail of a ladder, and each pivot bracket being pivotally moveable between a first position corresponding to the stowage position and a second position corresponding to the loading/unloading position; a stationary bracket disposed on each cross bow intermediate the first and second ends thereof, each stationary bracket adapted to abut another side rail of a ladder in the stowage position; a torsion bar interconnecting the pivot brackets; and a manually operable handle coupled to one of the torsion bar or a pivot bracket for moving the pivot brackets between the stowage position and the loading/unloading position.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventors: Robert H. Sautter, Jr., Thomas S. Richter
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Publication number: 20150251607Abstract: A mounting system for detachably storing ladders comprising at least one elongate member with a length and opposed first and second ends. The system also includes a ledge adapted to be movable along the length of the elongate member. A securing latch is provided which is adapted to be movable along the length of the elongate member. The securing latch is pivotally carried on the elongate member, The securing latch can have a gas spring with a body pivotally attached to the elongate member and a rod pivotally attached to the latch. The latch has a profile complimentary to a surface of said ladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Robert H. Sautter, JR.
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Publication number: 20150246694Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a modular construction of at least one partition panel combined with a structural footer rail, at least one close out wing, at least one header panel, optional gaskets to provide sound deadening between the cargo side and the cab side of the vehicle interior, and a structural reinforcing hoop to provide rigidity to the partition structure and create a “box” structure to the partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Thomas S. Richter
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Publication number: 20150107087Abstract: An adjustable modular shelving system is secureable to a rail mounting system in the cargo area of a vehicle. The shelving system includes a pair of end panels, each pair having an end panel flange with a plurality of end panel flange apertures. The end panel flange extends along a portion of an outer periphery of each of the pair of end panels. The shelving system may include a shelf having a base and a pair of shelf flanges which extend from longitudinal end portions of the base, one of the pair of shelf flanges includes a plurality of locking mechanisms and another one of the pair of shelf flanges include a plurality of shelf apertures. The locking mechanisms may securably connect with a first side of the pair of end panels, and the plurality of shelf apertures may securably connect with a second side of the pair of end panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Thomas S. Richter
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Patent number: 8974160Abstract: A rail mounting system includes a mounting rail that has a channel profile. The mounting rail is secured to a cargo area surface. Further, the rail mounting system includes a slide member that has a securement receiving area for securing a cargo product and the slide member within the channel profile of the mounting rail. The slide member is received within the channel profile.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Trevor Bender
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Patent number: 8944483Abstract: An adjustable modular shelving system is secureable to a rail mounting system in the cargo area of a vehicle. The shelving system includes a pair of end panels, each pair having an end panel flange with a plurality of end panel flange apertures. The end panel flange extends along a portion of an outer periphery of each of the pair of end panels. The shelving system may include a shelf having a base and a pair of shelf flanges which extend from longitudinal end portions of the base, one of the pair of shelf flanges includes a plurality of locking mechanisms and another one of the pair of shelf flanges include a plurality of shelf apertures. The locking mechanisms may securably connect with a first side of the pair of end panels, and the plurality of shelf apertures may securably connect with a second side of the pair of end panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Thomas S. Richter
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Publication number: 20140346801Abstract: A positionable vehicle partition system includes at least two rails, a substantially planar partition for separating a vehicle area into at least two sections, a slide assembly to facilitate movement of the partition relative to the rails, and a latch for retaining the partition in a selected position relative to the rails. The rails are configured to be mountable in a spaced apart parallel relationship. The slide assembly includes at least a stationary slide member affixed to or defined by each of the rails, and at least one movable slide member extending away from and directly or indirectly affixed to the partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Adrian Steel CompanyInventors: Thomas S. Richter, Thomas M. Willis
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Publication number: 20130334267Abstract: A ladder rack includes: a frame assembly mountable on a vehicle, the frame assembly having at least two cross bows each including a principal length extending between opposite first and second ends; a pivot bracket pivotally coupled to the first ends of each cross bow, each pivot bracket adapted to support one side rail of a ladder, and each pivot bracket being pivotally moveable between a first position corresponding to the stowage position and a second position corresponding to the loading/unloading position; a stationary bracket disposed on each cross bow intermediate the first and second ends thereof, each stationary bracket adapted to abut another side rail of a ladder in the stowage position; a torsion bar interconnecting the pivot brackets; and a manually operable handle coupled to one of the torsion bar or a pivot bracket for moving the pivot brackets between the stowage position and the loading/unloading position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: ADRIAN STEEL COMPANYInventors: Robert H. Sautter, JR., Thomas S. Richter
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Patent number: D775826Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventor: Michael D. Gettel