Patents by Inventor John D. Sinchok

John D. Sinchok 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).

  • Publication number: 20120248843
    Abstract: Rotationally-molded outdoor furniture takes up little space when unassembled, but is easily assembled and durable requiring only one fastener to support the weight of an adult. In one embodiment the furniture may include two side supports, a forward support, a seat member and a seat back. Male extensions that are positioned within female grooves may be used to attach the components together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: John D. Sinchok, Thomas Joseph Manion
  • Patent number: 8186282
    Abstract: A table includes a base and a plurality of legs supporting the base. The base is vertically adjustable relative to each of the legs and relative to a support surface, upon which the legs are configured to rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: The Step2 Company, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Sinchok, Thomas Joseph Manion, Daniel R. Simpson, Michael T. Carnahan
  • Publication number: 20100276971
    Abstract: A chair includes a first support structure, a second support structure, a seat and a backrest. The backrest is attached to each of the first and second support structures. The seat is attached to each of the first and second support structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew C. Maxwell, John D. Sinchok, Shelby J. Buell, Paul Claude Gilles, John L. Hradisky
  • Publication number: 20010033064
    Abstract: An inventive caddy is disclosed herein. The invention includes a caddy for transporting cylindrical containers, such as propane gas tanks and bottles of drinking water. The invention includes a frame, at least one wheel and an adjustable and retractable handle. The invention also includes a method for attaching the caddy to a gas grill. The caddy has two grooves which can be received by the support bar of a gas grill. Placement of the grooves upon the support bar prevents the caddy from moving in a lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: Step2 Corporation
    Inventor: John D. Sinchok
  • Patent number: 4919250
    Abstract: A vending device for newspapers or other articles comprising a box like receptacle which can be pole or pedestal mounted. The device includes a one piece paper display member, an access door biasing means which is hidden from exposure to the weather, a door latch device which maintains the access door in an open position, a releasable lock device for locking a coin operating mechanism and coin box in the vending device and an access door locking unit for locking the access door to the coin operating mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: Fortec, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Olson, Richard L. Jeanson, John D. Sinchok
  • Patent number: 4763782
    Abstract: A holder device for printed circuit boards which can be easily accommodated in tote boxes and is particularly suited for the manual placement and removal of the circuit boards. In one embodiment the holder device includes a frame or holder member into which slotted holding members for the circuit boards are received by track members. In another embodiment the holder device is integrally formed with two slotted facing surfaces connected with a common hinge. The holder devices are used as common wall dividers in the tote box and can receive printed circuit boards on both sides thereof. They are attached to the box by flanged ends for insertion into the slotted facings of the tote box wall. Slotted holding members for the circuit boards having varying slot configurations can be readily inserted into the frame members or molded into the integrally formed unit to meet the requirements of the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: John D. Sinchok
  • Patent number: 4763866
    Abstract: A collapsible support stand is disclosed which has two sets of opposing legs extending radially from a hollow cylindrical hub support. The stand may be collapsed to a closed position where adjacent legs are substantially parallel or to an open position where adjacent legs are substantially perpendicular to one another. A pair of opposing legs form an integral unit with a hollow cylindrical center joining the two legs. Each of the remaining opposing legs form upper and lower circular collars, which fit about the upper and lower ends of the cylinder. The caps are secured about the circular collars to hold them in place and secure the stand while allowing the pivotal movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Keystone Metal Products Company
    Inventor: John D. Sinchok
  • Patent number: 4723679
    Abstract: An extension collar for a container tray or box which can be readily fitted onto the container and afford varying height extensions for the container. The collar has side members which are first positioned on the top rim of the container and subsequently the end members are attached to the previously positioned collar members by means of projections. The projections have barbed ends positioned either vertically or horizontally for fitting into the previously positioned collar members having a latch arrangement for receiving them. The collar members have flanges for a loose positioning of the collar members on the top rim of the container and are preferably in the form of a flange on one side of the member for engagement with the rim and an opposing hook portion for fitting underneath a projecting wall portion of the rim. The collars can range in height, preferably from one inch to four inches, depending upon the height desired in the extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1988
    Inventors: John D. Sinchok, Paul R. Gora
  • Patent number: D519182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: The Step2 Company
    Inventors: John D. Sinchok, Thomas Joseph Manion
  • Patent number: D274393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventor: John D. Sinchok
  • Patent number: D277993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1985
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventor: John D. Sinchok
  • Patent number: D317468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: Fortec, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Olson, Richard L. Jeanson, John D. Sinchok
  • Patent number: D323678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Fortec, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Olson, Richard L. Jeanson, John D. Sinchok