Patents by Inventor Carroll M. Gantz

Carroll M. Gantz 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).

  • Combination tray and wheeled cart
    Patent number: 5460391
    Abstract: A combination tray and wheeled cart (10) has three positions: an initial storage position with minimum space requirements; an intermediate carrying position configured as a conventional tray provided with an overhead handle for carrying to a job site, and a third erected operational position for mobile use on the job site. The combination tray and wheeled cart (10) is relatively lightweight, yet sturdy, and may be moved from one position into another position quickly and easily. Respective pairs of legs (20, 21) are pivotably mounted to the sides (12, 13) of a tray (11); and balls or casters (25) are provided on the ends of the individual legs (17). A shelf (27) is pivotably carried by one (21) pair of legs (17) and is releasably secured to the other (20) pair of legs (17), thereby structurally bracing the combination tray and wheeled cart (10) in its erected operational position. A variety of insert trays (39-44) adapt the combination tray and wheeled cart (10) for particular purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Carroll M. Gantz, William C. Sabram
  • Utility cabinet for general household use, repairs, hobbies and the like
    Patent number: 5447318
    Abstract: A utility cabinet (10) has a plurality of vertically-adjustable shelves (13) for receiving a versatile mobile work station (16) and a plurality of insert trays (18-23) stored in the cabinet (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Carroll M. Gantz, William C. Sabram
  • Cordless vacuum cleaner storing and recharging system
    Patent number: 4225814
    Abstract: A storing and recharging base for a cordless electric vacuum cleaner of the type which includes an elongated housing having an electric motor and fan and rechargeable batteries therein. The base has a flat bottom and key slots so that it can rest on a horizontal flat surface or be hung on a wall. The base has an upper surface contoured generally complementary to the lower surface of the vacuum cleaner housing, and has a pocket at one end which receives a nose portion of the vacuum cleaner, and a spring at the other end which releasably engages in a recess in the vacuum cleaner so that the vacuum cleaner can be stored on a horizontal surface, e.g. on a counter top or shelf, or in a drawer, or can conveniently be hung on a wall. The base also has a plug which electrically engages a receptacle in the vacuum cleaner connected to the batteries. A line cord connects the plug to a charger plug which includes a transformer and a plug for insertion into an A.C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Carroll M. Gantz, Timothy G. Pugh, Alvydas P. Karasa
  • Portable vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D257661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1980
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Carroll M. Gantz
  • Power head for a vegetation debris blower
    Patent number: D363149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Homelite, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery S. Franke, Daniel A. Garrison, Carroll M. Gantz