Patents by Inventor Robert Hendricks

Robert Hendricks 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: 6216894
    Abstract: A sectional system for constructing newspaper and other periodical stands in a variety of different configurations. The system includes a plurality of generally U-shaped sections that are stackable upon each other. The sections are preferably formed of spin-molded plastic and include a base section, a shelf section and a display section. The shelf section comprises a horizontal display section while the display section comprises an angled display section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Robert Hendricks
  • Patent number: 6206168
    Abstract: A simplified, compact coin-controlled coin latch unit includes a latching arm and a deactivating arm, arranged on the same pivot. The operation of the deactivating arm, which is controlled by the opening and closing of the door latched by the latch unit, operates a magnetic switch which deactives the solenoid which controls the latching arm. The deactivating arm also controls a hinged flap which forms part of a temporary coin receptacle. When the door opens, the deactivating arm is released, deactivating the solenoid and releasing the hinged flap to permit coins to fall into a chute to a permanent coin receptacle. When the door is closed, the deactivating arm is moved to it's original point, closing the hinged flap and activating the magnetic switch to close, thereby permitting reactivation of the solenoid circuit, in response to a coin detecting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Steel City Corp.
    Inventor: Robert Hendricks
  • Patent number: 5893615
    Abstract: A self-contained mechanical vending device for displaying and dispensing newspapers by coin activated access. The vending device has a molded synthetic resin one-piece cabinet with an access door and release mechanism insert. A spring-activated newspaper storage elevator shelf and weight assembly stabilizes the device and presents the newspapers for selective removal through the access door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: Steel City Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Hendricks
  • Patent number: 5566507
    Abstract: A window having a frame with at least two oppositely disposed side members, a top member, and a bottom member. Operably connected to each frame side member is a jamb liner having a front face and at least one jamb channel. Mounted within the frame is at least one sash having two oppositely disposed sides. The sash tilts away from the frame for easy cleaning. Within each jamb channel is a locking slide block for slidably and rotatably mounting the sash to the frame. A plough extends from the face of each jamb liner in the direction of the opposite frame side member. Each side of the sash has a sash groove for slidably mounting the sash in the frame by receiving adjacent ploughs. The plough and sash grooves have interlocking edges which engage to resist unintentional tilting of the sash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Melvin J. Schmidt, Thomas P. Coach, Glenn C. Hause, Dennis A. Galowitz, James P. Wyman, Robert A. Hendricks, Lawrence J. Van Steeg, Harold H. Evans
  • Patent number: 5544450
    Abstract: A window having a frame with at least two oppositely disposed side members, a top member, and a bottom member. Operably connected to each frame side member is a jamb liner having a front face and at least one jamb channel. Mounted within the frame is at least one sash having two oppositely disposed sides. The sash tilts away from the frame for easy cleaning. Within each jamb channel is a locking slide block for slidably and rotatably mounting the sash to the frame. A plough extends from the face of each jamb liner in the direction of the opposite frame side member. Each side of the sash has a sash groove for slidably mounting the sash in the frame by receiving adjacent ploughs. The plough and sash grooves have interlocking edges which engage to resist unintentional tilting of the sash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Melvin J. Schmidt, Thomas P. Coach, Glenn C. Hause, Dennis A. Galowitz, James P. Wyman, Robert A. Hendricks, Lawrence J. Ver Steeg, Harold H. Evans