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).

  • Patent number: 11199279
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
  • Publication number: 20210310585
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
  • Patent number: 10351155
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Dov Blitzer, William J. Phillips, Michael Uffner
  • Patent number: 10266340
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
  • Publication number: 20190039637
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler, Michael Uffner
  • Patent number: 10093335
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler, Michael Uffner
  • Publication number: 20170341861
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
  • Publication number: 20170327141
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler, Michael Uffner
  • Patent number: 9738444
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
  • Publication number: 20170217678
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: 8851413
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William Phillips, Michael Uffner, Michael Vogler
  • Patent number: D715050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D784557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D796765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D874907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D938241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Phillips, Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
  • Patent number: D949668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
  • Patent number: D949669
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
  • Patent number: D955860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
  • Patent number: D963440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Phillips, Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead