Patents by Inventor John Hileman

John Hileman 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).

  • Ladder tool holder
    Patent number: 6766990
    Abstract: A ladder tool holder for holding hand tools and paint cans on an extension ladder having hollow rungs. The holder comprises a custom metal extrusion member that is registerable within a selected ladder rung. Multiple tool engagement and holding attachments are adjustably keyed into the portion of the extrusion extending from the registration ladder rung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventors: John Hileman, Budd R. Brothers
  • Sports equipment storage device
    Patent number: 6749074
    Abstract: A portable rack for arranging and storing baseball bats, balls, batting hats and related baseball equipment. The storage rack is supported on a wall surface with extensible and pivotal deployable equipment engaging extensions for receiving baseball equipment. Clip assemblies allow for selective attachment and removal from a wall-supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventors: John Hileman, Budd Brothers
  • Ladder tool holder
    Publication number: 20020079413
    Abstract: A ladder tool holder for holding hand tools and paint cans on an extension ladder having hollow rungs. The holder comprises a custom metal extrusion that is registerable within a selected ladder rung. Multiple tool engagement and holding attachments are adjustably keyed into the portion of the extrusion extending from the registration ladder rung.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: John Hileman, Budd R. Brothers
  • Universal material clip
    Patent number: 5084944
    Abstract: A universal material clip for use in multiple panel joining in end to end relationship. The clip comprises a unitary body member with multiple dependent legs extending from a central portion. The clip is positioned on a first panel to be joined and then the panel with clip attached is engaged to a second panel wedgeably securing the first and second panels together. The clip adjusts to independent panel thicknesses thus equalizing the finished surface of the two panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Budd R. Brothers
    Inventor: John Hileman
  • Wall clip and jointer device
    Patent number: 5079888
    Abstract: A two-part expandable wall clip and jointing apparatus to be used in wall board construction to temporarily hold a wall board patch in alignment within an opening in a wall by securing same to the joining perimeter edge of the opening forming a supporting surface for the patch. The wall clip adjusts to varied wall board thicknesses and can be adapted to non-support corner wall configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: Budd R. Brothers
    Inventors: John Hileman, Budd Brothers
  • Gutter protector
    Patent number: 4592174
    Abstract: A gutter protector for use on rain gutters used on buildings to catch and divert water from the roof provides an adjustable snap-in cover adapted to fit over and enclose the gutter without restricting water flow from the roof to the gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1986
    Inventor: John Hileman