Patents Assigned to Knaack Manufacturing Company
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Publication number: 20060076793Abstract: The truck box is provided with a reduced clearance cover and a 90 degree cover opening. The mounting arrangement for the cover is offset from the back wall of the box. Thus, less clearance is required to accommodate the cover of the box in its open 90 degree position. The truck box is also provided with an access for electrical cord passthrough in one of its walls through which an electrical cord can be fed. As a result, power can be safely and easily provided to equipment positioned on the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Tom Schwalie, Barry Bidinger, Jerry Draffkorn, Atul Saigal, Randy Hyde
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Publication number: 20060022561Abstract: A storage cabinet having a latching mechanism that can be unlatched by the use of either an upper actuator or a lower actuator is provided. The upper actuator may comprise a hand knob while the lower actuator may comprise a foot pedal. Thus, if an operator has his arms full and wants to open the doors of the cabinet, he can simply do so by actuating the foot pedal. Alternately, the doors of the cabinet may be opened by actuating the hand knob. This design affords the operator much flexibility in accessing the storage cabinet. A storage cabinet with a latching mechanism that is protected from damage under abusive conditions is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Barry Bidinger, Jerry Draffkorn, Atul Saigal, Steve Rogman, Robert Bergum
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Patent number: 6983968Abstract: The headache rack for pickup trucks that supports and secures loads being transported while protecting the rear window from damage and the passengers seated in the cab from harm. The headache rack is adjustable in height in order to accommodate pickup trucks having varying cab heights. Further, the headache rack is provided with internal wiring pathways to safely run wiring from any lights mounted on the uppermost surface of the rack to the pickup truck's electrical system.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2003Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Blackford Brauer, Atul Saigal, Tony O'Dierno, Wes McReynolds
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Patent number: 6883274Abstract: A method and device for opening a door includes a receptacle structure. The receptacle structure is coupled to the door. The receptacle structure has a top surface and an angled guiding surface. The top surface forms an angled protrusion. The receptacle structure has a receptacle and the receptacle is formed between the top surface and the angled guiding surface. The device also includes a latching rod and a sliding assembly coupled to the latching rod. Movement of the sliding assembly causes the latching rod to contact the angled protrusion. The contact of the latching rod with the angled protrusion of the receptacle structure causes the rod to push the receptacle structure and the door to a partially open position. After contacting the angled protrusion, the latching rod navigates across the angled guiding surface of the receptacle structure, pushing the door to a further partially open position.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Fred C. Webb, Gerald Drafflorn, Jr.
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Patent number: 6772613Abstract: A lock system for a horizontal tool box wherein the latching mechanism for the lid may be operated from the proximal end of the toolbox and locking is achieved by means of a single padlock which is likewise located at the proximal end of the toolbox. An elongated latch rod is slidably disposed adjacent a front wall of either the body or lid components of the box. The padlock and the elongated latch rod are disposed such that the padlock body blocks the longitudinal movement of the proximal end of the latch rod and maintains the latch rod in the latched position when the body components are in the closed position and the padlock is locked, but the proximal end of the latch rod passes between the shackle and the padlock body to move the latch rod to the release position when the padlock is unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Freddie C. Webb, Gerald Draffkom, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030233856Abstract: A lock system for a horizontal tool box wherein the latching mechanism for the lid may be operated from the proximal end of the toolbox and locking is achieved by means of a single padlock which is likewise located at the proximal end of the toolbox. An elongated latch rod is slidably disposed adjacent a front wall of either the body or lid components of the box. Latching portions of the latch rod are disposed to slidingly engage flanges that extend from the opposite component of the box to latch the components together at multiple locking points, the elongated latch rod being slidably disposed to engage or disengage each locking point substantially simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2003Publication date: December 25, 2003Applicant: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Freddie C. Webb, Gerald Draffkom
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Patent number: 5829654Abstract: A rack assembly for securing cargo on a roof of a vehicle. The rack has a pair of mounting bracket assemblies for attaching securely to the roof of a vehicle, a cross member with a plurality of apertures located at predetermined positions between its transverse axis and each of its ends so as to provide pairs of attachment points (each pair defining a unique spacing distance correlating to a different vehicle roof width) and a pair of support assemblies for adjustably coupling between respective mounting bracket assemblies and the cross member to support the cross member above the roof of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1996Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kenneth F. Weger, Jr., Freddie C. Webb, Gerald A. Draffkorn, Jr.
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Patent number: 5308126Abstract: A lock system for a container with a movable closure or lid. The lock system includes a pivotally mounted latch member, a corresponding rigid latch member which interlocks with the pivoting latch member when the closure is closed, and a push-button lock mechanism having a shoulder portion which engages and displaces the pivoting latch member, thereby permitting the closure to be opened, when the lock mechanism is in its "unlocked" position and the push-button is depressed. The pivoting latch member includes a pair of plates slideably coupled to one another, one pivotally mounted in the container and the other supporting a cross-member which engages the rigid latch member. The pivoting latch member has a slot through which the shoulder portion of the lock mechanism passes (without engaging or displacing the latch member) when the lock mechanism is "locked".Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1990Date of Patent: May 3, 1994Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kenneth F. Weger, Jr., Richard A. Koenig, Gerald A. Draffkorn, Jr., Steven J. Rogman, Jose R. Rodriquez
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Patent number: 5145087Abstract: A storage box that is both rust and tamper resistant. The box includes a body and a cover that are coupled together by a hinge along the upper rear edge of the box. The rear wall of the cover is "V" shaped, extending downward along the outside of the box, then bending toward the inside of the box and extending upward. The cover is secured to the hinge by rivets that extend through the outer arm of the hinge and the inner portion of the rear wall of the cover, such that the heads of the rivets are neither visible nor accessible from the outside of the box. The hinge is fabricated from stainless steel and the cover and the body are both treated with a rust resistant coating.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1991Date of Patent: September 8, 1992Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Kenneth F. Weger, Jr.
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Patent number: 5076078Abstract: A padlock-protecting lock system for use with a container having a movable closure. A shelf supports the padlock within the container such that only the key insertion end of the padlock is exposed for external access and a bracket having one or more depending legs is carried, such as by an arrangement of corresponding prongs and slots, by the supporting shelf and captures the shackle of the padlock. A tang is associated with the movable closure and is positionable within the shackle for capture by the padlock upon locking thereof, whereby the closure is maintained in its closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1991Date of Patent: December 31, 1991Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Kenneth F. Weger, Jr.
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Patent number: 4635422Abstract: In a series of insulated panel members an interlocking labyrinth seal is provided to minimize the heat loss, the seal having a pair of first slots for receiving a U-shaped clip, a pair of second slots for receiving an offset spacer, and a plurality of right angle flanges for locking the offset spacer into the second slots. Insulated panel members are placed in end-to-end relationship and locked together when the U-shaped clip is inserted into the first slots and retained in position by an undercut slot. Heat loss through the seal is minimized because slots in the spacers expose insulation material into the area where the heat loss can occur.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1984Date of Patent: January 13, 1987Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: William C. Nowack, Stephen J. Moore, Kenneth F. Weger, Jr.
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Patent number: 4573731Abstract: A drawer-type storage unit for use in a vehicle having a floor defining a floor space having a horizontally accessible access position. The storage unit defines a raised floor when installed on the vehicle floor which is adapted to support a load in a manner similar to the vehicle floor itself. The storage unit includes a drawer formed of a plurality of U-shaped channels having the legs thereof welded together and having hemmed top edges. The drawer includes a front wall which is recessed within the storage unit housing in the closed position thereof and sealed to the top and sidewalls of the housing so as to effectively prevent passage of water and other environmental materials into the drawer in the closed position. The rear of the housing is sealingly closed. The storage unit includes a number of different rigidifying structures to provide a high strength and rigidity therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1982Date of Patent: March 4, 1986Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Howard L. Knaack, Kenneth F. Weger, Jr.
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Patent number: 4509787Abstract: A rack for use with a truck having a body. The rack includes upright legs each having a lower end constructed to be mounted to the truck body to define longitudinally spaced pairs of upright legs at transversely opposite sides of the truck. Each leg has an upper end portion. A pair of elongated side members is provided, one side member being clamped to the legs at one side of the truck and the other side member being clamped to the legs at the other side of the truck at longitudinally spaced portions of the side members. Transverse rack members are provided having ends carried on the upper ends of the upright legs. The ends of the transverse members are received in sockets secured to the upper leg ends. A portion of the clamp structure is fixed to the upper leg ends.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1982Date of Patent: April 9, 1985Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Howard L. Knaack, Kenneth F. Weger, Jr.
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Patent number: 4383721Abstract: A closure control for a storage box or the like having a heavy lid selectively movable between a closed position, wherein the lid closes an upwardly opening receptacle for receiving tools and the like, and an open position wherein the lid extends upwardly from a rear wall of the receptacle to provide facilitated access to the interior thereof. Movement of the closure lid between the closed and opened positions is assisted by a sealed pneumatic spring device. The spring device is arranged to provide a controlled rate of extension. The spring device is mounted within the receptacle in such a manner as to be protected against damage from articles placed into the receptacle. In the illustrated embodiment, the spring is located at the rear corners of a parallelepiped receptacle. In the illustrated embodiment, wall structures are provided adjacent the spring to further protect the spring against injury from articles placed in the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1982Date of Patent: May 17, 1983Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Howard L. Knaack, Kenneth F. Weger, Jr.
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Patent number: 4290281Abstract: A lock system for a container, such as a tool box or a storage cabinet which is locked by a padlock. Structure within the container mounts the padlock within the container with only a key insertion end of the padlock body exposed for access thereto. A bracket holds the shackle against movement and the padlock body is supported for movement between locked and unlocked relation with the shackle. A pivoted lock bracket associated with a movable closure for the container is positionable within the shackle when the container is closed for movement into engagement with the shackle by the padlock body as the latter is advanced for locking of the padlock.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1980Date of Patent: September 22, 1981Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Howard L. Knaack, Kenneth F. Weger, Jr.
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Patent number: 4288134Abstract: A storage cabinet having a body with front, rear and side walls extending upwardly from a bottom to define a storage space and having recessed handles mounted within recesses in the side walls and with preformed skid members secured to the underside of the bottom and adapted for attachment of casters. The particular storage cabinet disclosed additionally has a two-part cover with reinforcing members associated therewith to strengthen the cover and coact with the body components to render the storage cabinet more secure against theft.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1980Date of Patent: September 8, 1981Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Howard L. Knaack, Kenneth F. Weger, Jr.
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Patent number: D532674Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Tom Schwalie, Randy Hyde
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Patent number: D535235Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Atul Saigal, Barry Bidinger, Tom Schwalie, Bob Bergum
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Patent number: D346355Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1992Date of Patent: April 26, 1994Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kenneth F. Weger, Jr., Freddie C. Webb, Stephen J. Moore
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Patent number: D346994Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1992Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kenneth F. Weger, Jr., Freddie C. Webb