Patents Represented by Attorney Roy E. Hofer
  • Patent number: 4217012
    Abstract: There is provided an improved storage unit including a framed shell and a storage-compartment insert that is to remain stationary during use, wherein an open end is provided for access to the storage compartment, which open end is enclosed by a vertically moveable door which is guided on tracks on the sides of the shell's frame and is received into a space between the top of the shell and the top of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1980
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Gerald R. Klaus
  • Patent number: 4155130
    Abstract: The improved mattress innerspring unit is provided which includes a plurality of coil springs arranged in a plurality of substantially parallel rows, a plurality of cross helicals extending transversely of the rows of coil springs, lacing together adjacent springs along their terminal convolutions in both the upper and lower surfaces of the unit, at least one border wire extending about the perimeter of the unit and at least one cross helical cap mounted on the end revolutions of a cross helical which cap includes a means for restraining movement of the cross helical outward of the unit. The restraining means of the cross helical cap is positioned inward of the border wire and provides a positive abutment for the end revolution of the cross helical, preventing movement beyond the border wire. A cross helical cap is also provided which is adapted to be mounted on the end of a cross helical and restrain movement of the cross helical beyond a border wire of an innerspring unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1979
    Assignee: Sealy, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Roe
  • Patent number: 4145100
    Abstract: There is provided a compartment for storage of side-tabbed file or the like which includes a cabinet which receives at least one reversible, open-ended file tray. The tray can be positioned in an open condition for easy access to the files stored within or in a closed condition for dust free storage. When stored, open, the tabs of the files extend outwardly of the compartment for simple observation. When stored closed, a restraining means is provided to avoid file movement through the open-end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1979
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Gerald R. Klaus
  • Patent number: 4129908
    Abstract: An improved foundation unit for a mattress or the like is provided which is firmer in the center than conventional torsion spring-type foundation units while having sufficient flexibility under normal loads and weight distribution to comfortably support a body upon an overlying mattress. The foundation unit includes a resilient border which protects the edge of an overlying mattress from damage when subject to extraordinary weight concentration and a center region formed of a plurality of cross rails cushioned at least about their upper surfaces which immediately underlie the upper surface of the unit. The cushioning elements may be thick foam housings that cover at least the upper surface of the cross rails or sinuous wire springs that extend along the length of the cross rails. The cross rails themselves preferably have a limited degree of flexibility so as to better withstand high impact loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1978
    Assignee: Sealy, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: 4124261
    Abstract: An improved data storage unit for storing computer printout sheets is provided which includes at least one open-ended compartment and at least one portable binder adapted to be positioned horizontally in the compartment with its back end facing outwardly thereof. Preferably there is mounted on the binder's back end a label holder which allows the contents of the binder to be easily identified by visual observation of the storage unit. When the unit includes a plurality of compartments, they are preferably disposed in a vertical alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1978
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Gerald R. Klaus
  • Patent number: 4105126
    Abstract: A rack for storing and dispensing cans is provided with means to simultaneously accommodate cans of different heights on each individual shelf. The shelves are inclined so that the cans will roll toward the front of the rack, and specially designed rails are positioned on opposite sides of the shelves to accommodate the differently sized cans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1978
    Assignee: Visual Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Deffner, Donald W. Wendel, Russell M. Barnes
  • Patent number: 4096603
    Abstract: A detachable pull and label holder for a drawer front panel includes a U-member and a pull means and label holder means on the outer surface of one leg thereof. A suitable drawer front panel is multi-layered with the outermost layers attached or secured at the upper end and a suitable drawer has an opening in the bottom near the front panel providing a bottom edge to the front panel around which the U-member is positioned. The leg positioned on the inside of the panel engages the inner layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1978
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Gerald R. Klaus
  • Patent number: 4084358
    Abstract: An improved storage apparatus for dry material in bulk is disclosed. The storage apparatus includes a tarpaulin cover and a circular metal wall. The tarpaulin cover is secured to the circular metal wall, or to any suitable surface, by a lashing means including a plurality of eyelets in the periphery of the tarpaulin cover, a plurality of anchors attached to the wall or, alternatively, to any suitable surface, a first cable attached to the anchors so as to encircle the wall, and a second cable alternately threaded through the eyelets and around the first cable.According to another embodiment there is provided a storage container which includes a flexible membrane cover and a flexible membrane base. Alternatively, the flexible membrane cover is provided separately for a pile of dry material in bulk. In these embodiments the flexible membrane cover is secured to any suitable surface utilizing the lashing means described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1978
    Assignee: Environetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond S. Winters
  • Patent number: 4067127
    Abstract: A detachable label holder for an open-ended compartment includes a U-member and an arm secured to the free end of one leg thereof. A suitable compartment has a multilayered wall with an opening in the innermost layer so that a leg of the U-member may be inserted into the opening and slid toward the open end of the compartment, whereby the base of the U-member engages the rear edge of the opening in the layer. The arm includes a label holder means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1978
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Gerald R. Klaus
  • Patent number: 4024250
    Abstract: Alleviation of physiologically-induced stress in the human body is provided through a dietary regimen including restriction of carbohydrate intake and administration of substantially pure fructose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Inventor: J. Daniel Palm