Patents by Inventor Tom Schwalie

Tom Schwalie 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: 7360817
    Abstract: The truck box is provided with a reduced clearance cover and a 90 degree cover opening. The mounting arrangement for the cover is offset from the back wall of the box. Thus, less clearance is required to accommodate the cover of the box in its open 90 degree position. The truck box is also provided with an access for electrical cord passthrough in one of its walls through which an electrical cord can be fed. As a result, power can be safely and easily provided to equipment positioned on the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Knaack LLC
    Inventors: Tom Schwalie, Barry Bidinger, Jerry Draffkorn, Jr., Atul Saigal, Randy Hyde
  • Publication number: 20060103159
    Abstract: An underbed box for mounting to vehicles, more particularly for mounting to the underbed of trucks. The box has a door with an adjustable opening that can be opened at any angle between 0° and 95°. The door has two chains that can be removed to allow the door to be opened at any angle between 0° to 180°, thereby improving access to the interior of the box. The box is constructed from steel and the door is made of aluminum, welded to an aluminum hinge, and bolted to the walls of the box for superior corrosion resistance. Thus, the box is strong enough to withstand extreme working conditions while simultaneously providing corrosion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Atul Saigal, Barry Bidinger, Tom Schwalie, Bob Bergum
  • Publication number: 20060076793
    Abstract: The truck box is provided with a reduced clearance cover and a 90 degree cover opening. The mounting arrangement for the cover is offset from the back wall of the box. Thus, less clearance is required to accommodate the cover of the box in its open 90 degree position. The truck box is also provided with an access for electrical cord passthrough in one of its walls through which an electrical cord can be fed. As a result, power can be safely and easily provided to equipment positioned on the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: Knaack Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Tom Schwalie, Barry Bidinger, Jerry Draffkorn, Atul Saigal, Randy Hyde
  • Patent number: D532674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Tom Schwalie, Randy Hyde
  • Patent number: D535235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Atul Saigal, Barry Bidinger, Tom Schwalie, Bob Bergum