Patents by Inventor Michael F. Kunde

Michael F. Kunde 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: 8607389
    Abstract: A bed frame attachable transfer bar preferably includes a rail attachment member, a lengthwise member, an adjustment member, a second rail attachment member, a second lengthwise member and at least one transfer bar. The first and second rail attachment members include a rail bracket, a lengthwise member receiver and a transfer bar receiver. A deck portion of a bed frame is retained by the first and second rail brackets. The lengthwise members are retained by the lengthwise member receivers. One end of the adjustment bar is retained by the other end of the lengthwise member with a first fastener. The other end of the adjustment bar is retained by the second lengthwise member with a second fastener. Each transfer bar preferably includes a hand ring and a support post. The support post is received by a single transfer bar receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Michael F. Kunde
  • Patent number: 7568249
    Abstract: A bed frame attachable transfer bar device preferably includes a rail attachment member, a turnbuckle, a second rail attachment member and a transfer bar. The rail attachment member includes a first lengthwise member and a first rail engagement member attached to one end of the first lengthwise member. The second rail attachment member includes a second lengthwise member attached to a transfer bar receiver and a second rail engagement member attached to the second lengthwise member and the transfer bar receiver. The rail attachment member is attached to the second rail attachment member with the turnbuckle. The transfer bar preferably includes a hand ring and a support post extending downward from the hand ring. The support post is sized to be received by the transfer bar receiver. A second embodiment of the transfer bar device is attached to bed frame rail with an L-shaped cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventors: Michael F. Kunde, Marie H. Kunde
  • Patent number: 7467434
    Abstract: A bed frame attachable transfer bar device preferably includes a rail attachment member, a turnbuckle, a second rail attachment member and a transfer bar. The rail attachment member includes a first lengthwise member and a first rail engagement member attached to one end of the first lengthwise member. The second rail attachment member includes a second lengthwise member, a second rail engagement member and a transfer bar receiver. The second rail engagement member is attached to one end of the second lengthwise member. The transfer bar receiver is attached to the second rail engagement member and the second lengthwise member. The rail attachment member is attached to the second rail attachment member with the turnbuckle. The transfer bar preferably includes a hand ring and a support post extending downward from the hand ring. The support post is sized to be received by the transfer bar receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventors: Michael F. Kunde, Marie H. Kunde
  • Patent number: D909805
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Michael F. Kunde, Marie Kunde