Patents by Inventor Riley Plocher

Riley Plocher 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).

  • Publication number: 20230380594
    Abstract: A modular floating shelf system comprises a modular floating shelf bracket mounting a shelf to a wall and with the modular floating shelf bracket being contained in and hidden by the shelf. The modular floating shelf bracket comprises at least two bracket modules, including a main bracket and an extension bracket, selectively coupleable together. A coupler plate is coupled to a proximal end of an extension mounting plate and overhangs a seam between the extension mounting plate and a main mounting plate. A bore extends through the overhang of the coupler plate and receives a cantilevered main beams of the main bracket. The main and extension brackets can be selectively coupled together to accommodate wider shelves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Anderson, Jeff Ward, Riley Plocher
  • Patent number: 11825947
    Abstract: A floating shelf system for a desk provides floating shelf brackets with plates mounted to both sides of a stud in a wall. A beam extends from the plates and have a fork with a pair of prongs secured along side the plates. The beam and the prongs are formed by a pair of outer square tubes and a center rectangular tube. The tubes form a rectangular and oblong cross-section with a pair of webs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Silicate Studio Home, LLC
    Inventor: Riley Plocher
  • Patent number: 11825946
    Abstract: A modular floating shelf system comprises a modular floating shelf bracket mounting a shelf to a wall and with the modular floating shelf bracket being contained in and hidden by the shelf. The modular floating shelf bracket comprises at least two bracket modules, including a main bracket and an extension bracket, selectively coupleable together. A coupler plate is coupled to a proximal end of an extension mounting plate and overhangs a seam between the extension mounting plate and a main mounting plate. A bore extends through the overhang of the coupler plate and receives a cantilevered main beams of the main bracket. The main and extension brackets can be selectively coupled together to accommodate wider shelves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Silicate Studio Home, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Anderson, Jeff Ward, Riley Plocher
  • Publication number: 20230371690
    Abstract: A floating shelf system for a desk provides floating shelf brackets with plates mounted to both sides of a stud in a wall. A beam extends from the plates and have a fork with a pair of prongs secured along side the plates. The beam and the prongs are formed by a pair of outer square tubes and a center rectangular tube. The tubes form a rectangular and oblong cross-section with a pair of webs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Riley Plocher
  • Patent number: 11786060
    Abstract: A print is hung on a wall with a print hanger that has a bracket and a cover plate. The bracket is mounted to a wall and carries the cover plate. The cover plate has magnets that align with lobes of the bracket to clamp an edge of the print and secure the cover plate to the bracket. The cover plate has a pocket to receive and hide the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Silicate Studio Home, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Ward, Riley Plocher