Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Richter

Thomas S. Richter 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: 20240099540
    Abstract: A mop system including a shaft, a handle, a body, and a head. The handle configured to be ergonomic with an actuator that is comfortable to use with a multitude of grips and is configured to trigger a release of a fluid stored within a bottle of the body of the mop system. The flexible exit hose is partially enveloped with a rigid hose guide to control the dispensing direction of the fluid. The bottle having a shape configured with a grip cover to maximize user grip. The head of the mop system configured to releasably attach to an end of the shaft, with release clips to detach the head of the mop system from the shaft. The head further having a plurality of channel portions formed on a bottom surface to receive various cleaning attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Rory T. McDonnell, Thomas S. Richter, Matthew A. Romito
  • Patent number: 10060575
    Abstract: Road and curb partition bracket assembly comprise front and rear clamp brackets and a channel mounting bracket. Each partition bracket is drawn together by a bolt across a respective vehicle B-pillar for mounting a partition across an interior of a vehicle. The mounting of the partition bracket assembly with the partition attached is accomplished without disturbing an exterior or an interior of the B-pillars, or any contents therein on either side of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Publication number: 20180195662
    Abstract: Road and curb partition bracket assembly comprise front and rear clamp brackets and a channel mounting bracket. Each partition bracket is drawn together by a bolt across a respective vehicle B-pillar for mounting a partition across an interior of a vehicle. The mounting of the partition bracket assembly with the partition attached is accomplished without disturbing an exterior or an interior of the B-pillars, or any contents therein on either side of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Patent number: 9937889
    Abstract: A partition for a vehicle is described. The partition separates the cargo area of the vehicle from the cab area of the vehicle. The partition may extend from floor to roof and from one side of the vehicle to the other side of the vehicle. The partition has a window so that the driver can see into the cargo portion. The window is positioned to ensure the driver can see through it in a variety of conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Publication number: 20170247005
    Abstract: A partition for a vehicle is described. The partition separates the cargo area of the vehicle from the cab area of the vehicle. The partition may extend from floor to roof and from one side of the vehicle to the other side of the vehicle. The partition has a window so that the driver can see into the cargo portion. The window is positioned to ensure the driver can see through it in a variety of conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Patent number: 9586551
    Abstract: A positionable vehicle partition system includes at least two rails, a substantially planar partition for separating a vehicle area into at least two sections, a slide assembly to facilitate movement of the partition relative to the rails, and a latch for retaining the partition in a selected position relative to the rails. The rails are configured to be mountable in a spaced apart parallel relationship. The slide assembly includes at least a stationary slide member affixed to or defined by each of the rails, and at least one movable slide member extending away from and directly or indirectly affixed to the partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventors: Thomas S. Richter, Thomas M. Willis
  • Patent number: 9174685
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a modular construction of at least one partition panel combined with a structural footer rail, at least one close out wing, at least one header panel, optional gaskets to provide sound deadening between the cargo side and the cab side of the vehicle interior, and a structural reinforcing hoop to provide rigidity to the partition structure and create a “box” structure to the partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Patent number: 9173486
    Abstract: An adjustable modular shelving system is secureable to a rail mounting system in the cargo area of a vehicle. The shelving system includes a pair of end panels, each pair having an end panel flange with a plurality of end panel flange apertures. The end panel flange extends along a portion of an outer periphery of each of the pair of end panels. The shelving system may include a shelf having a base and a pair of shelf flanges which extend from longitudinal end portions of the base, one of the pair of shelf flanges includes a plurality of locking mechanisms and another one of the pair of shelf flanges include a plurality of shelf apertures. The locking mechanisms may securably connect with a first side of the pair of end panels, and the plurality of shelf apertures may securably connect with a second side of the pair of end panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Patent number: 9132780
    Abstract: A ladder rack includes: a frame assembly mountable on a vehicle, the frame assembly having at least two cross bows each including a principal length extending between opposite first and second ends; a pivot bracket pivotally coupled to the first ends of each cross bow, each pivot bracket adapted to support one side rail of a ladder, and each pivot bracket being pivotally moveable between a first position corresponding to the stowage position and a second position corresponding to the loading/unloading position; a stationary bracket disposed on each cross bow intermediate the first and second ends thereof, each stationary bracket adapted to abut another side rail of a ladder in the stowage position; a torsion bar interconnecting the pivot brackets; and a manually operable handle coupled to one of the torsion bar or a pivot bracket for moving the pivot brackets between the stowage position and the loading/unloading position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventors: Robert H. Sautter, Jr., Thomas S. Richter
  • Publication number: 20150246694
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a modular construction of at least one partition panel combined with a structural footer rail, at least one close out wing, at least one header panel, optional gaskets to provide sound deadening between the cargo side and the cab side of the vehicle interior, and a structural reinforcing hoop to provide rigidity to the partition structure and create a “box” structure to the partition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Publication number: 20150107087
    Abstract: An adjustable modular shelving system is secureable to a rail mounting system in the cargo area of a vehicle. The shelving system includes a pair of end panels, each pair having an end panel flange with a plurality of end panel flange apertures. The end panel flange extends along a portion of an outer periphery of each of the pair of end panels. The shelving system may include a shelf having a base and a pair of shelf flanges which extend from longitudinal end portions of the base, one of the pair of shelf flanges includes a plurality of locking mechanisms and another one of the pair of shelf flanges include a plurality of shelf apertures. The locking mechanisms may securably connect with a first side of the pair of end panels, and the plurality of shelf apertures may securably connect with a second side of the pair of end panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Patent number: 8944483
    Abstract: An adjustable modular shelving system is secureable to a rail mounting system in the cargo area of a vehicle. The shelving system includes a pair of end panels, each pair having an end panel flange with a plurality of end panel flange apertures. The end panel flange extends along a portion of an outer periphery of each of the pair of end panels. The shelving system may include a shelf having a base and a pair of shelf flanges which extend from longitudinal end portions of the base, one of the pair of shelf flanges includes a plurality of locking mechanisms and another one of the pair of shelf flanges include a plurality of shelf apertures. The locking mechanisms may securably connect with a first side of the pair of end panels, and the plurality of shelf apertures may securably connect with a second side of the pair of end panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Publication number: 20140346801
    Abstract: A positionable vehicle partition system includes at least two rails, a substantially planar partition for separating a vehicle area into at least two sections, a slide assembly to facilitate movement of the partition relative to the rails, and a latch for retaining the partition in a selected position relative to the rails. The rails are configured to be mountable in a spaced apart parallel relationship. The slide assembly includes at least a stationary slide member affixed to or defined by each of the rails, and at least one movable slide member extending away from and directly or indirectly affixed to the partition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventors: Thomas S. Richter, Thomas M. Willis
  • Publication number: 20130334267
    Abstract: A ladder rack includes: a frame assembly mountable on a vehicle, the frame assembly having at least two cross bows each including a principal length extending between opposite first and second ends; a pivot bracket pivotally coupled to the first ends of each cross bow, each pivot bracket adapted to support one side rail of a ladder, and each pivot bracket being pivotally moveable between a first position corresponding to the stowage position and a second position corresponding to the loading/unloading position; a stationary bracket disposed on each cross bow intermediate the first and second ends thereof, each stationary bracket adapted to abut another side rail of a ladder in the stowage position; a torsion bar interconnecting the pivot brackets; and a manually operable handle coupled to one of the torsion bar or a pivot bracket for moving the pivot brackets between the stowage position and the loading/unloading position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: ADRIAN STEEL COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert H. Sautter, JR., Thomas S. Richter
  • Publication number: 20130307285
    Abstract: An adjustable modular shelving system is secureable to a rail mounting system in the cargo area of a vehicle. The shelving system includes a pair of end panels, each pair having an end panel flange with a plurality of end panel flange apertures. The end panel flange extends along a portion of an outer periphery of each of the pair of end panels. The shelving system may include a shelf having a base and a pair of shelf flanges which extend from longitudinal end portions of the base, one of the pair of shelf flanges includes a plurality of locking mechanisms and another one of the pair of shelf flanges include a plurality of shelf apertures. The locking mechanisms may securably connect with a first side of the pair of end panels, and the plurality of shelf apertures may securably connect with a second side of the pair of end panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Patent number: 8388073
    Abstract: Modular storage units that can be assembled without additional fasteners or tools and then coupled together with or without optional shelves into an overall storage system using a common twist-lock fastener. The modular storage units are assembled from top, bottom and side panels. The top and bottom panels for each modular storage unit are structurally identical as are the side panels. Modular storage units having different widths have commonly sized and structurally identical side panels. Storage systems that are built up from the modular storage units can be easily assembled in work vehicles and other close quarters or tight spaces. The modular storage units can include plurality of trays or other articles for storing various parts, articles, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Co.
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Patent number: 5283995
    Abstract: A door light frame assembly adapted for use with any of three different types of door construction includes a universal outer frame structure, attachable by screws to any one of three different inner frame structures, depending upon the type of door construction with which the frame assembly is to be used, for securely gripping the inner and outer sides of the door construction around the perimeter of an opening therethrough. The inner and outer frame structures, when assembled, also cooperate to define two separate peripheral channels of different widths for respectively clamping two different-thicknesses of window pane units. The outer frame structure also includes a peripheral groove cut away at two spaced-apart locations therein to define access openings for receiving therein peripheral edge portions of a flexible insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Frantz Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Patent number: D468619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Haas Door
    Inventors: Edward L. Nofziger, Thomas S. Richter