Patents by Inventor Michael Uffner
Michael Uffner 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).
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Patent number: 11199279Abstract: The invention involves a modular elevated hose hanger system. The system includes a vertical support member suitable for insertion into a ground surface for elevating the hose hanger and preventing unwanted rotation of the hose hanger about the vertical axis of the vertical support member. The hose hanger is constructed of a cylindrical segment having features for interlocking with the vertical support member. A modular face plate cooperates with the cylindrical segment to provide structural support to the cylindrical segment while being easily removable and replaceable.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
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Publication number: 20210310585Abstract: The invention involves a modular elevated hose hanger system. The system includes a vertical support member suitable for insertion into a ground surface for elevating the hose hanger and preventing unwanted rotation of the hose hanger about the vertical axis of the vertical support member. The hose hanger is constructed of a cylindrical segment having features for interlocking with the vertical support member. A modular face plate cooperates with the cylindrical segment to provide structural support to the cylindrical segment while being easily removable and replaceable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
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Patent number: 10351155Abstract: A laundry cart comprised of a base assembly, casters, steel frame assembly, handle, and fabric hamper body. The quadrilateral base includes a pair of longitudinally spaced U-shaped members interposed between a pair of longitudinal slats and a plurality of transverse slats fixed together in a common lattice fashion. The steel frame assembly is comprised of uprights along the periphery of the base platform, which includes offset uprights and corner uprights. The corner uprights are attached above the base, thereby reducing the shear stress on the laundry cart. The Z-shaped offset uprights allow all the uprights on the short side and long side of the cart to be on the same plane. The hamper body is sized and configured to seat within the uprights and crossmembers. The hamper body includes reinforced trim along the top periphery, which is constructed of a sewn soft rubber to prevent scuffing and damage to walls and doors.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Dov Blitzer, William J. Phillips, Michael Uffner
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Patent number: 10266340Abstract: A refuse receptacle is disclosed, having a body with an upper and a lower portion, the upper portion having a top rim forming a gusset with a vertical wall and a horizontal wall, the lower portion having a bottom side with a base rim. On the back side of the upper portion is a handle attached to the body of the receptacle. The handle is attached to the upper portion by at least one projecting sidewall. A lid is included, having a convex upper surface and two sets of opposing sidewalk. The opposing sidewalls correspond with the top rim of the body. The lid includes at least one projection to attach to the handle with a securing plate and fastener. The lower portion includes a drainage plug so that liquids within the body can be easily drained. A pair of wheels arc connected by an axle and housed within wheel recesses.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
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Publication number: 20190039637Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile housekeeping cart having a base supported by casters and wheels, where the casters have user-accessible swivel-lock levers to aid in controlling the motion of the mobile cart. Brackets extend downward from the corners of the base as housings for wall-protecting corner rollers. The corner rollers are positioned at a sufficiently low height so that the adjustable shock absorption rollers will impact base trim on walls instead of the wall surfaces themselves. The cart also has a main body storage area with an adjustable shelf, and a top storage area with a top hood. Handles are provided for user control of the cart, as well as to provide an attachment area for removable side storage bags, as well as providing attachment of tools and cleaning supplies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler, Michael Uffner
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Patent number: 10093335Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile housekeeping cart having a base supported by casters and wheels, where the casters have user-accessible swivel-lock levers to aid in controlling the motion of the mobile cart. Brackets extend downward from the corners of the base as housings for wall-protecting corner rollers. The corner rollers are positioned at a sufficiently low height so that the adjustable shock absorption rollers will impact base trim on walls instead of the wall surfaces themselves. The cart also has a main body storage area with an adjustable shelf, and a top storage area with a top hood. Handles are provided for user control of the cart, as well as to provide an attachment area for removable side storage bags, as well as providing attachment of tools and cleaning supplies.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler, Michael Uffner
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Publication number: 20170341861Abstract: A refuse receptacle is disclosed, having a body with an upper and a lower portion, the upper portion having a top rim forming a gusset with a vertical wall and a horizontal wall, the lower portion having a bottom side with a base rim. On the back side of the upper portion is a handle attached to the body of the receptacle. The handle is attached to the upper portion by at least one projecting sidewall. A lid is included, having a convex upper surface and two sets of opposing sidewalk. The opposing sidewalls correspond with the top rim of the body. The lid includes at least one projection to attach to the handle with a securing plate and fastener. The lower portion includes a drainage plug so that liquids within the body can be easily drained. A pair of wheels arc connected by an axle and housed within wheel recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
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Publication number: 20170327141Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile housekeeping cart having a base supported by casters and wheels, where the casters have user-accessible swivel-lock levers to aid in controlling the motion of the mobile cart. Brackets extend downward from the corners of the base as housings for wall-protecting corner rollers. The corner rollers are positioned at a sufficiently low height so that the adjustable shock absorption rollers will impact base trim on walls instead of the wall surfaces themselves. The cart also has a main body storage area with an adjustable shelf, and a top storage area with a top hood. Handles are provided for user control of the cart, as well as to provide an attachment area for removable side storage bags, as well as providing attachment of tools and cleaning supplies.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler, Michael Uffner
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Patent number: 9738444Abstract: A refuse receptacle is disclosed, having a body with an upper and a lower portion, the upper portion having a top rim forming a gusset with a vertical wall and a horizontal wall, the lower portion having a bottom side with a base rim. On the back side of the upper portion is a handle attached to the body of the receptacle. The handle is attached to the upper portion by at least one projecting sidewall. A lid is included, having a convex upper surface and two sets of opposing sidewalls. The opposing sidewalls correspond with the top rim of the body. The lid includes at least one projection to attach to the handle with a securing plate and fastener. The lower portion includes a drainage plug so that liquids within the body can be easily drained. A pair of wheels are connected by an axle and housed within wheel recesses.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
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Publication number: 20170217678Abstract: A refuse receptacle is disclosed, having a body with an upper and a lower portion, the upper portion having a top rim forming a gusset with a vertical wall and a horizontal wall, the lower portion having a bottom side with a base rim. On the back side of the upper portion is a handle attached to the body of the receptacle. The handle is attached to the upper portion by at least one projecting sidewall. A lid is included, having a convex upper surface and two sets of opposing sidewalls. The opposing sidewalls correspond with the top rim of the body. The lid includes at least one projection to attach to the handle with a securing plate and fastener. The lower portion includes a drainage plug so that liquids within the body can be easily drained. A pair of wheels are connected by an axle and housed within wheel recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
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Patent number: 8851413Abstract: An improved reel assembly comprised of two identically molded semi-circular core halves having a pair of reel flanges on each end thereof that requires no fasteners. The core halves and reel flanges are constructed and arranged to connect without the need for fasteners to form an improved reel assembly for receipt of a flexible hose. The halves include a plurality of radially extending cross-braces having a conical cross-section. On opposite ends of each half is included a pair of radially extending tubular members having a hollow body and conical cross-section. Each half has opposite reciprocating cross-braces that interlock, as well as opposite reciprocating tubular members that insert within each other to create a strong connection between the halves. The improved reel assembly creates a stronger reel core structure that resists crushing of the reel and separation between the reel halves from a pressurized hose wound thereon.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: William Phillips, Michael Uffner, Michael Vogler
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Patent number: D715050Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Uffner, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
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Patent number: D784557Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Thuma, Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
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Patent number: D796765Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
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Patent number: D874907Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
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Patent number: D938241Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: William J. Phillips, Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
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Patent number: D949668Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
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Patent number: D949669Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
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Patent number: D955860Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
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Patent number: D963440Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: William J. Phillips, Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead