Patents Assigned to Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20190234114
    Abstract: A lockable latch handle assembly for enclosures such as truck tool boxes comprises the combination of a key cylinder, and a latch handle that may be secured by a padlock to the front wall of the box, to collectively prevent opening of latches that secure the lid of the box in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Harrison
  • Patent number: 10081467
    Abstract: A locking system for a storage container comprises a housing mounted by a bracket within a cavity formed in at least one end wall of the container. The housing receives a padlock having a shackle movable between a locked position and an unlocked position relative to the latch arms of a latch mounted to the lid of the container, and a guard is connected to the front wall of the container and to the bracket in position to block access to at least that portion of the shackle which captures the latch arms of the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold C. Daws, II, Aaron Floyd, Craig Harrison
  • Patent number: 10081971
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided which meets NEMA standards of construction but with an improved latch assembly including a latch coupled to opposed latch arms which permits closure and locking of the front panel of the enclosure without the use of a key to operate the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison Craig
  • Publication number: 20180238087
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided which meets NEMA standards of construction but with an improved latch assembly including a latch coupled to opposed latch arms which permits closure and locking of the front panel of the enclosure without the use of a key to operate the latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Harrison
  • Publication number: 20180118020
    Abstract: A storage container is provided having improved mounting assemblies for connection to the bed of a transport vehicle such as a truck or trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Harrison, Harold Clinton Daws, II
  • Patent number: 9956868
    Abstract: A storage container is provided having improved mounting assemblies for connection to the bed of a transport vehicle such as a truck or trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Harrison, Harold Clinton Daws, II
  • Publication number: 20170233155
    Abstract: A locking system for a storage container provides a reliable and durable means of locking the lid in the closed position with a limited number of moving parts while providing resistance to tampering and theft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold C. Daws, II, Aaron Floyd, Craig Harrison
  • Publication number: 20170174401
    Abstract: A locking system for a storage container provides a reliable and durable way of locking the lid in the closed position with a limited number of moving parts while providing resistance to tampering and theft. The locking system includes a housing which receives a padlock having a shackle movable between a locked position and an unlocked position relative to the latch arms of a latch mounted to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold C. Daws, II
  • Publication number: 20160214451
    Abstract: A carrier is provided for attachment to the trailer hitch of a vehicle which is light-weight, easy to manufacture and includes a tray that may be fabricated in one-piece from a single sheet of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: DAWS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Craig Harrison
  • Publication number: 20160185305
    Abstract: A cross-over truck box is provided having folded end walls and folded tub ends that permit the box to be fabricated efficiently, at reduced cost and with improved strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Harrison
  • Patent number: 9297183
    Abstract: A self-adjusting striker assembly, for use with a box having a lid, a box body and a latch, includes a striker bar mounted to the lid which is operative to move linearly relative to the latch in the event of misalignment between the lid and box body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Williams
  • Patent number: 9132784
    Abstract: A headache rack for pickup trucks and similar vehicles is disclosed which comprises a three panel construction including a center panel connected between left and right side panels. Each of the left and right side panels is mounted to an upright side rail coupled to one of the side walls of the truck bed, and to a cross bar extending generally horizontally between the side rails. Adjustment structure is provided to adjust the overall lateral dimension of the three panels in order to accommodate truck beds of different width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Harrison
  • Patent number: 8733807
    Abstract: A self-adjusting striker assembly, for use with a box having a lid, a box body and a latch, includes a striker bar mounted to the lid which is operative to move linearly relative to the latch in the event of misalignment between the lid and box body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Williams
  • Patent number: 8720237
    Abstract: A rotary latch mechanism is provided for securing the lid of a container in a closed position wherein a mechanical advantage is employed to facilitate latching and unlatching of a latch plate of the rotary latch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Williams
  • Publication number: 20130098124
    Abstract: A rotary latch mechanism is provided for securing the lid of a container in a closed position wherein a mechanical advantage is employed to facilitate latching and unlatching of a latch plate of the rotary latch mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: DAWS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: David A. Williams
  • Patent number: 8382171
    Abstract: A self-adjusting striker assembly, for use with a box having a lid, a box body and a latch, includes a striker bar mounted to the lid which is operative to move linearly relative to the latch in the event of misalignment between the lid and box body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Williams
  • Publication number: 20120067895
    Abstract: A self-adjusting striker assembly, for use with a box having a lid, a box body and a latch, includes a striker bar mounted to the lid which is operative to move linearly relative to the latch in the event of misalignment between the lid and box body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: DAWS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: David A. Williams
  • Patent number: D706110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Williams
  • Patent number: D706111
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Williams
  • Patent number: D843923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: DAWS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Aaron Floyd