Patents Assigned to Adams Mfg. Corp.
  • Patent number: 8333430
    Abstract: An Adirondack chair having a lumbar support is disclosed. The chair includes a seat and a back attached to the seat. A lumbar support is provided on the back. The lumbar support defines a longitudinally convex front surface and at least one laterally concave front surface. Preferably, the seat, back and lumbar support are integrally molded as a unitary structure. The back may also be molded to include a headrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Robert Schreiber
  • Patent number: 8312674
    Abstract: A stackable planter has a generally rectangular base having a base area. A hollow leg is attached to opposite sides of the base. Each leg has an open top, the open top of each leg being adjacent opposite sides of the base. The area of the open top is less than the base area. Interconnected sidewalls extend from the base and the legs to define a cavity for planting soil. A removable cover fits over the open area of each leg. These covers also fit on the rectangular base. The base, covers and open tops of the legs are sized such that the covers may be placed on the base and not extend into the open area of the legs and each cover can be placed over the open area of a leg fully covering the open area. The sidewalls and the legs are sized and configured so that one planter body can be positioned within another planter for storage and shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Publication number: 20110258928
    Abstract: A stackable planter has a generally rectangular base having a base area. A hollow leg is attached to opposite sides of the base. Each leg has an open top, the open top of each leg being adjacent opposite sides of the base. The area of the open top is less than the base area. Interconnected sidewalls extend from the base and the legs to define a cavity for planting soil. A removable cover fits over the open area of each leg. These covers also fit on the rectangular base. The base, covers and open tops of the legs are sized such that the covers may be placed on the base and not extend into the open area of the legs and each cover can be placed over the open area of a leg fully covering the open area. The sidewalls and the legs are sized and configured so that one planter body can be positioned within another planter for storage and shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Publication number: 20110247268
    Abstract: A stackable elevated planter has a rectangular or oval body that holds potting soil. Two or four legs sockets are attached to and extend away from the bottom of the planter body to define a rectangle. Legs are provided such that each leg has one end sized to fit within one of the leg sockets. The legs have a length less that the length of the rectangle and an average width which is less than one fourth of the width of the rectangle such that the four legs can be laid next to one another within the planter body and a similar second planter will fit within that planter. The body of the second planter may be positioned over the four legs such that the leg sockets of the second planter body extend beyond the four legs and the leg sockets of the second planter may rest on the top surface of the base of the first planter. An optional shelf that fits within the planter body for storage and is attached to the legs when the planter is assembled may also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Adams Mfg. Corp
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: 7837162
    Abstract: A suction cup has a cup portion and a head attached to the cup portion. A solar cell is positioned within the head or the cup portion. The solar cell can be placed in a cavity in the head or cup portion or may be molded or formed into the suction cup. The contacts of the solar cell may be positioned so that an object can be hung on the suction cup and be powered by the solar cell. One can also provide a sensor and transmitter or alarm in or on the suction cup and connected to the solar cell such that when the suction cup is moved an alarm will sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: 7685780
    Abstract: A lightweight, molded plastic canopy has a sloped or peaked roof and mounting flanges that enable the canopy to be attached to an exterior wall above a door. The canopy is configured so that several canopies can be nested together for display and shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: 7401854
    Abstract: A stackable folding chair has a seat and a back pivotably attached to the rear edge of the seat. Front legs are pivotably attached at right and left edges of the seat. Rear legs are pivotably attached to the bottom of the seat. Armrests are pivotably attached to the seat back and adjustably attached to the front legs. The rear legs are pivotable relative from an extended position a folded position in which the rear legs are substantially parallel to and beneath the seat. Adjustable attachment of the armrests to the front legs allows the angle of the seat back to be adjusted as well as enabling the front legs and seat back to fold substantially parallel to the seat. The stackable folding chair preferably injected molded from plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: D555942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: D563685
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Matthew H. French, Matthew W. Goodworth, Robert Schreiber
  • Patent number: D607223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Robert Schreiber
  • Patent number: D608624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: D609556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: D621694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: D639700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Matthew H. French
  • Patent number: D655221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: Wiliam E. Adams
  • Patent number: D661178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Wililam E. Adams, IV
  • Patent number: D671826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, IV, Wililam E. Adams
  • Patent number: D677069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams, IV
  • Patent number: D679106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Robert G. Schreiber
  • Patent number: D684782
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams