Patents by Inventor Michael R. Dressendorfer

Michael R. Dressendorfer 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).

  • Storage assembly for modules of varying sizes and improved shelving therefor
    Patent number: 7475955
    Abstract: A storage cabinet (30, 216) has a number of drawers (38) with shelves (52) having cutout walls (78, 80) providing side support for stored modules (46). An alternative shelving unit (84) includes a spring member (96) with leaf springs (98) that press stored modules (46) against a lip (90) on the unit. The drawers (38) have roller apparatus (190,192) on a topmost surface which hangingly roll within curved holders (212, 214).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventors: Michael R. Dressendorfer, Bernard A. Higuera
  • Infinitely adjustable module row divider for a cabinet drawer
    Patent number: 7140705
    Abstract: A cabinet drawer (12-20) for storing information modules (22) of selectively different widths in rows extending front to back of the drawer has row dividers (24) which are removably end mounted within slots (50,52) at any desirable width spacing. The dividers each have a flexible center portion (54) terminating in pedestals (56,58) for receipt within the slots (50,52). When dividers are so-mounted within a drawer (12-20) they are secured in place by inherent spring characteristics of the divider (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Russ Bassett Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Dressendorfer, Peter C. Wilson
  • Modular storage case and adjustably variable shelving therefor
    Patent number: 6796248
    Abstract: An information module storage case (10) include a plurality of storage shelves (22) of varying spacing to accommodate modules (20) of different dimensions. A shelf base (24) has opposite ends configured for locking receipt within openings in interior sidewalls (16, 18). Channels (30, 32) extend between the base ends and accommodate spring wire end locators (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventors: Michael R. Dressendorfer, Maurice L. Heaton, Bernard A. Higuera, Gustavo Leon, Peter Wilson
  • Shelving case assembly for simultaneously storing individual and mixed different sized information modules
    Patent number: 6550403
    Abstract: A shelving case assembly (10) includes two or more rows of shelving cases (12), certain of which are movable to enable access to both front row cases and those behind for storing or retrieving information modules (14). Movable cases include rollers (38) on a bottom panel that have constrained movement along a pedestal channel (42) and upper guide means (44) maintaining upright relation to immovable cases (32). A cover plate (76) is held securely in place on a floor surface by a pedestal (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventors: Michael R. Dressendorfer, Bernard A. Higuera
  • Infinitely adjustable module row divider for a cabinet drawer
    Publication number: 20020145369
    Abstract: A cabinet drawer (12-20) for storing information modules (22) of selectively different widths in rows extending front to back of the drawer has row dividers (24) which are removably end mounted within slots (50,52) at any desirable width spacing. The dividers each have a flexible center portion (54) terminating in pedestals (56,58) for receipt within the slots (50,52). When dividers are so-mounted within a drawer (12-20) they are secured in place by inherent spring characteristics of the divider (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Michael R. Dressendorfer, Peter C. Wilson
  • Shelving case assembly for simultaneously storing individual and mixed different sized information modules
    Publication number: 20020144634
    Abstract: A shelving case assembly (10) includes two or more rows of shelving cases (12), certain of which are movable to enable access to both front row cases and those behind for storing or retrieving information modules (14). Movable cases include rollers (38) on a bottom panel that have constrained movement along a pedestal channel (42) and upper guide means (44) maintaining upright relation to immovable cases (32). A cover plate (76) is held securely in place on a floor surface by a pedestal (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Michael R. Dressendorfer, Bernard A. Higuera
  • Storage assembly for modules of varying sizes and improved shelving therefor
    Publication number: 20020140328
    Abstract: A storage cabinet (30, 216) has a number of drawers (38) with shelves (52) having cutout walls (78, 80) providing side support for stored modules (46). An alternative shelving unit (84) includes a spring member (96) with leaf springs (98) that press stored modules (46) against a lip (90) on the unit. The drawers (38) have roller apparatus (190,192) on a topmost surface which hangingly roll within curved holders (212, 214).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Michael R. Dressendorfer, Bernard A. Higuera