Patents by Inventor Fred P. Ritchie

Fred P. Ritchie 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).

  • Patent number: 6976744
    Abstract: A combination storage cabinet and work bench comprises a rectangular parallelepiped sheet metal cabinet with multiple slidable drawers accessible from the front side of the cabinet, polymeric molded lateral side modules which serve as handles and which include storage shelves for power tools and accessories and a top cover for the cabinet which includes interchangeable multiple work surface elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Hay, Ramon L. Klemmensen, Fred P. Ritchie, Steven F. Kohagen
  • Publication number: 20040160150
    Abstract: A combination storage cabinet and work bench comprises a rectangular parallelepiped sheet metal cabinet with multiple slidable drawers accessible from the front side of the cabinet, polymeric molded lateral side modules which serve as handles and which include storage shelves for power tools and accessories and a top cover for the cabinet which includes interchangeable multiple work surface elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Hay, Ramon L. Klemmensen, Fred P. Ritchie, Steven F. Kohagen
  • Patent number: 6761366
    Abstract: A portable tool container comprises a molded tub and removable cover with wheels attached to one side of the container on opposite sides of a telescoping handle in a housing that is integrally molded into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries
    Inventors: Ramon L. Klemmensen, Michael E. Hay, Fred P. Ritchie, Steven F. Kohagen
  • Publication number: 20040012312
    Abstract: A container bin construction comprises the combination of molded plastic bins fitted through frame openings in a molded plastic housing attached to the front side of a sheet metal drawer. The bins are configured to enable their partial removal and cantilevered support by the molded plastic frame or to permit complete removal of the bins through the frame opening. The construction enables manufacture of the drawer for a work chest comprised of the metal drawer in combination with plastic storage bins that are removable from or supported by the drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Hay, Ramon L. Klemmensen, Edwin Dams, Fred P. Ritchie, Richard K. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20040012314
    Abstract: A bin construction includes a series of vertical, pivotally mounted bins in a frame which include projecting mounting pans from each side of the bin that snap fit into slots of a frame. The bins are interconnected by means of an auxiliary bar which includes detent slots that engage and receive auxiliary pins associated with the sides of the bins to permit simultaneous opening and closing of the bins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Michael E. Hay, Ramon L. Klemmensen, Edwin Dams, Fred P. Ritchie
  • Patent number: 5575401
    Abstract: A portable storage assembly includes a bottom tub container, a series of at least two trays which nest one within the other and which collectively nest in the tub container and a cover. The assembly is retained in assembled condition by latches along the sides of the container that cooperate with the cover and the trays. The latches are pivotally supported on the tub container. The top of the cover includes a handle which bridges a recess in the top surface. A workpiece retaining groove is defined in the cover and the handle. The cover further includes storage retaining elements molded on the underside of the cover. The nesting trays include a handle in the lower tray which projects through an opening in the upper tray and nests in an aligned handle associated with the upper tray. The handles of the separate trays nest one within the other so that the trays may be simultaneously transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Trower, Fred P. Ritchie, Bryan J. Stow
  • Patent number: 5518139
    Abstract: A portable storage assembly includes a bottom tub container, a series of at least two trays which nest one within the other and which collectively nest in the tub container and a cover. The assembly is retained in assembled condition by latches along the sides of the container that cooperate with the cover and the trays. The latches are pivotally supported on the tub container. The top of the cover includes a handle which bridges a recess in the top surface. A workpiece retaining groove is defined in the cover and the handle. The cover further includes storage retaining elements molded on the underside of the cover. The nesting trays include a handle in the lower tray which projects through an opening in the upper tray and nests in an aligned handle associated with the upper tray. The handles of the separate trays nest one within the other so that the trays may be simultaneously transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Trower, Fred P. Ritchie, Bryan J. Stow
  • Patent number: D509939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Hay, Ramon L. Kemmensen, Fred P. Ritchie, Steven F. Kohagen
  • Patent number: D524506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Warterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Hay, Ramon L. Klemmensen, Fred P. Ritchie, Steven F. Kohagen
  • Patent number: D462168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramon L. Klemmensen, Michael E. Hay, Fred P. Ritchie, Steven F. Kohagen
  • Patent number: D489858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Hay, Ramon L. Klemmensen, Fred P. Ritchie, Steven F. Kohagen
  • Patent number: D355849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Trower, Fred P. Ritchie, Bryan J. Stow