Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Alkire

Thomas W. Alkire 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).

  • Toe kick end cap for cabinets
    Patent number: 5647687
    Abstract: A pair of end cap connectors serve to connect a vertical toe kick plate between the spaced vertical side walls of a kitchen base cabinet, or the like. Each end cap connector includes a body portion adapted to abut the front edge of the associated side panel, a first flange portion extending orthogonally from the body portion to engage the corresponding inner surface of the associated side wall, and an abutment surface parallel with the first flange portion for covering the corresponding end surface of the toe kick plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: American Woodmark Corporation
    Inventors: Michael V. Robinson, Thomas W. Alkire
  • Base cabinet toe kick plate
    Patent number: D385483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: American Woodmark Corporation
    Inventors: Michael V. Robinson, Thomas W. Alkire