Patents by Inventor William H. Punzel
William H. Punzel 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).
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Patent number: 10119707Abstract: A telescoping downdraft ventilator with a system for self-aligning a vent within a housing is provided. The telescoping downdraft ventilator of the present invention comprises a housing with a side panel that includes a channel, a vent sized to fit within the housing, a drive assembly that moves the vent along the channel, and a guide attached to the vent for engaging the channel, wherein the guide is operably coupled with a biasing element. In one embodiment, a pair of guides is respectively coupled with a pair of springs and is positioned on opposite sides of the vent along a line that is substantially perpendicular to a pair of channels.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Western Industries, Inc.Inventors: William H. Punzel, Christopher R. Irgens, Peter F. Sosso
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Patent number: 10065278Abstract: A spill-resistant appliance may be constructed to prevent spilled liquids from entering a control housing and contacting electronics with the use of a first sealant preferably formed out of santoprene and a second sealant preferably formed out of a very high bond, double-sided foam tape. The first sealant and the second sealant may be used in various areas of the control housing that contains electronics for operating the appliance. The first and second sealants may also be used to help attach the control housing to other components of the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Western Industries IncorporatedInventors: Scott A. Jonovic, William H. Punzel, Robert E. Fredrick
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Publication number: 20150198337Abstract: A telescoping downdraft ventilator with a system for self-aligning a vent within a housing is provided. The telescoping downdraft ventilator of the present invention comprises a housing with a side panel that includes a channel, a vent sized to fit within the housing, a drive assembly that moves the vent along the channel, and a guide attached to the vent for engaging the channel, wherein the guide is operably coupled with a biasing element. In one embodiment, a pair of guides is respectively coupled with a pair of springs and is positioned on opposite sides of the vent along a line that is substantially perpendicular to a pair of channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: William H. Punzel, Christopher R. Irgens, Peter F. Sosso
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Publication number: 20140202341Abstract: A spill-resistant appliance may be constructed to prevent spilled liquids from entering a control housing and contacting electronics with the use of a first sealant preferably formed out of santoprene and a second sealant preferably formed out of a very high bond, double-sided foam tape. The first sealant and the second sealant may be used in various areas of the control housing that contains electronics for operating the appliance. The first and second sealants may also be used to help attach the control housing to other components of the appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Western Industries, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Jonovic, William H. Punzel, Robert E. Fredrick
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Patent number: 8061539Abstract: A storage system is provided including fixed and mobile frames disposed in modules forming the storage system. Each module also includes one or more mounting rails formed with engagement structures that can be utilized to attach storage bins and slat wall pegs, among other structures, to the rails in order to hold various items within the bins and rails in various configurations on the rails. The rails and other supporting structures such as shelves and work surfaces can also be secured to the frames, optionally in inclined configurations with respect to the frames. The frame structures and storage modules are readily conformable to accommodate different environments and uses for the storage system.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: William H. Punzel, Matthew A. Tourdot, Michelle M. Smith
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Patent number: 7770740Abstract: A support for the lower ends of elongated articles stored in an upright position, such as the lower ends of firearms contained within a storage cabinet. The support includes a base, and one or more support members are releasably engageable with the base. Each support member receives and secures the lower end of a firearm relative to the base. Each support member is releasably engaged with the base via one or more releasable fasteners that extend through openings in the base and the support member. The base may include a series of slots, within which the fasteners are movable to adjust the position of the support members on the base. The one or more support members may be a single support member that supports the lower end of each firearm, and a series of support members are mounted along the length of the base to support the lower end of a series of articles.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: William H. Punzel, Matthew A. Tourdot, Brian R. Nemec, Donald T. Neste
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Patent number: 7524002Abstract: A storage cabinet assembly for use in storing firearms or the like includes a cabinet with a recessed bifold door arrangement, to facilitate access to items contained within the cabinet assembly. The door arrangement includes a single-point locking system, which provides a secure arrangement for maintaining the doors in a closed position while providing ease in opening and closing the doors. Various support and storage modules or components are adapted to be contained within the interior of the cabinet, including stock rests for positioning in the bottom of the cabinet interior, as well as barrel rests and pistol supports that are secured to amounting member which may be adjustably positioned within the storage cabinet interior. A bin or shelf arrangement may also be positioned within the storage cabinet interior. The various support and storage modules or components may be used in various combinations, and may be moved to various positions within the storage cabinet interior.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: William H Punzel, Jane E Glass, Andrew J. Kolman, Steven S. Dingle, James C. Muth
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Publication number: 20090079308Abstract: A storage cabinet assembly for use in storing firearms or the like includes a cabinet with a recessed bifold door arrangement, to facilitate access to items contained within the cabinet assembly. The door arrangement includes a single-point locking system, which provides a secure arrangement for maintaining the doors in a closed position while providing ease in opening and closing the doors. Various support and storage modules or components are adapted to be contained within the interior of the cabinet, including stock rests for positioning in the bottom of the cabinet interior, as well as barrel rests and pistol supports that are secured to amounting member which may be adjustably positioned within the storage cabinet interior. A bin or shelf arrangement may also be positioned within the storage cabinet interior. The various support and storage modules or components may be used in various combinations, and may be moved to various positions within the storage cabinet interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: William H. Punzel, Jane E. Glass, Andrew J. Kolman, Steven S. Dingle, James C. Muth
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Patent number: 7478892Abstract: A storage cabinet assembly for use in storing firearms or the like includes a cabinet with a recessed bifold door arrangement, to facilitate access to items contained within the cabinet assembly. The door arrangement includes a single-point locking system, which provides a secure arrangement for maintaining the doors in a closed position while providing ease in opening and closing the doors. Various support and storage modules or components are adapted to be contained within the interior of the cabinet, including stock rests for positioning in the bottom of the cabinet interior, as well as barrel rests and pistol supports that are secured to amounting member which may be adjustably positioned within the storage cabinet interior. A bin or shelf arrangement may also be positioned within the storage cabinet interior. The various support and storage modules or components may be used in various combinations, and may be moved to various positions within the storage cabinet interior.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: William H Punzel, Jane E Glass, Andrew J. Kolman, Steven S. Dingle, James C. Muth
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Publication number: 20080296245Abstract: A storage system is provided including fixed and mobile frames disposed in modules forming the storage system. Each module also includes one or more mounting rails formed with engagement structures that can be utilized to attach storage bins and slat wall pegs, among other structures, to the rails in order to hold various items within the bins and rails in various configurations on the rails. The rails and other supporting structures such as shelves and work surfaces can also be secured to the frames, optionally in inclined configurations with respect to the frames. The frame structures and storage modules are readily conformable to accommodate different environments and uses for the storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: William H. Punzel, Matthew A. Tourdot, Michelle M. Smith
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Publication number: 20080218040Abstract: A storage cabinet assembly for use in storing firearms or the like includes a cabinet with a recessed bifold door arrangement, to facilitate access to items contained within the cabinet assembly. The door arrangement includes a single-point locking system, which provides a secure arrangement for maintaining the doors in a closed position while providing ease in opening and closing the doors. Various support and storage modules or components are adapted to be contained within the interior of the cabinet, including stock rests for positioning in the bottom of the cabinet interior, as well as barrel rests and pistol supports that are secured to amounting member which may be adjustably positioned within the storage cabinet interior. A bin or shelf arrangement may also be positioned within the storage cabinet interior. The various support and storage modules or components may be used in various combinations, and may be moved to various positions within the storage cabinet interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: William H. Punzel, Jane E. Glass, Andrew J. Kolman, Steven S. Dingle, James C. Muth
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Publication number: 20070278912Abstract: A storage cabinet assembly for use in storing firearms or the like includes a cabinet with a recessed bifold door arrangement, to facilitate access to items contained within the cabinet assembly. The door arrangement includes a single-point locking system, which provides a secure arrangement for maintaining the doors in a closed position while providing ease in opening and closing the doors. Various support and storage modules or components are adapted to be contained within the interior of the cabinet, including stock rests for positioning in the bottom of the cabinet interior, as well as barrel rests and pistol supports that are secured to amounting member which may be adjustably positioned within the storage cabinet interior. A bin or shelf arrangement may also be positioned within the storage cabinet interior. The various support and storage modules or components may be used in various combinations, and may be moved to various positions within the storage cabinet interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventors: William H. Punzel, Jane E. Glass, Andrew J. Kolman, Steven S. Dingle, James C. Muth
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Patent number: 7264321Abstract: A system for mounting doors to a cabinet assembly which includes posts at the corners of the cabinet assembly. Each corner post defines an inner wall having spaced openings. A pair of door mounting assemblies are engageable with each corner post. Each door mounting assembly includes a hinge assembly and a mounting bracket which is engageable with a pair of openings in the inner wall of the corner post. The hinge assembly includes a first section mounted to the door and a second section mounted to the mounting bracket. The hinge sections are removably engageable with each other, such that the mounting bracket and second hinge section are separately engageable with the post. The mounting bracket includes a pair of engagement members which are received within a pair of openings in the post, to secure the mounting bracket and second section of the hinge to the post.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2000Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: Douglas J. Bueley, William H. Punzel
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Publication number: 20040221772Abstract: A shelf includes a slot or opening configuration for use in mounting different types of shelf accessories to the shelf. The slot or opening configuration includes an enlarged primary or central section and a pair of secondary or end sections extending in opposite directions from the primary section. The primary section of the opening receives an axially-extending mounting member associated with a shelf accessory, such as a fastener for mounting a bin divider or the mounting portion of a rod-type shelf divider. The secondary sections of the opening have a width less than the diameter of the fastener or mounting portion, so as to maintain the fastener or mounting portion within the primary area of the opening. A shelf accessory with a tab-type mounting arrangement, such as an upright shelf divider, is mounted to the shelf by positioning the tabs within the aligned secondary sections of the opening, and the tabs extend into and across the primary section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: Lawrence A. Narkis, Jerry P. Steinbrecher, William H. Punzel
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Patent number: 6705477Abstract: A shelf includes a slot or opening configuration for use in mounting different types of shelf accessories to the shelf. The slot or opening configuration includes an enlarged primary or central section and a pair of secondary or end sections extending in opposite directions from the primary section. The primary section of the opening receives an axially-extending mounting member associated with a shelf accessory, such as a fastener for mounting a bin divider or the mounting portion of a rod-type shelf divider. The secondary sections of the opening have a width less than the diameter of the fastener or mounting portion, so as to maintain the fastener or mounting portion within the primary area of the opening. A shelf accessory with a tab-type mounting arrangement, such as an upright shelf divider, is mounted to the shelf by positioning the tabs within the aligned secondary sections of the opening, and the tabs extend into and across the primary section.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: Lawrence A. Narkis, Jerry P. Steinbrecher, William H. Punzel
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Patent number: D564818Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: William H. Punzel, Jane E Glass
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Patent number: D577529Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: William H. Punzel, Jane E. Glass
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Patent number: D590646Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: William H. Punzel, Marvin L. Runge
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Patent number: D600963Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Spacesaver CorporationInventors: William H. Punzel, Marvin L. Runge