Patents by Inventor Charlie Menard

Charlie Menard 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).

  • Interlocking shelving and storage unit
    Patent number: 9370243
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a shelving unit including a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels each includes a first edge; a second edge opposite the first edge; and a plurality of slots located at the first edge. One or more of the plurality of slots becomes narrower as the plurality of slots extends from the first edge to a center of the plurality of panels. The narrowing of the plurality of slots pinches an adjoining panel when assembled together to provide a secure joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Menard, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlie Menard, Branden Von Uhl
  • Interlocking Shelving and Storage Unit
    Publication number: 20150265047
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a shelving unit including a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels each includes a first edge; a second edge opposite the first edge; and a plurality of slots located at the first edge. One or more of the plurality of slots becomes narrower as the plurality of slots extends from the first edge to a center of the plurality of panels. The narrowing of the plurality of slots pinches an adjoining panel when assembled together to provide a secure joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Menard, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlie Menard, Branden Von Uhl