Patents Assigned to Steere Enterprises
  • Patent number: 6012790
    Abstract: A multi-functional kiosk embodying the concepts of the present invention utilizes a polygonal base member and a plurality of frame members. First interlocking means releasably secure the frame members to the polygonal base member, and second interlocking means releasably secure the frame members to each other. A hollow, central cavity is defined by the connection of the frame members to the polygonal base as well as to each other. A refreshment dispenser is capable of being supported within the hollow, central cavity of the kiosk, and a trash receptacle is also capable of being supported within the hollow, central cavity. An aperture penetrates at least one of the frame members to provide access to the refreshment dispenser and the trash receptacle. Panel portions are provided on the exterior of selected frame members to present advertising displays, and a roof member is releasably secured to the connected frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Steere Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin J. Thomas, Eric D. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5682924
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a clean air duct (150) includes the steps of providing at least two tubular bodies (152, 156) having at least one open end (153, 157), each said open end having an annular ring (168, 168a) which terminates at an inwardly extending lip (166, 166a); closing an injection mold (210) around each annular ring; injecting a polymeric material into the injection mold to form a cuff (160) around the annular rings, thereby connecting the tubular bodies to form an air duct; opening the injection mold and, removing the air duct from the injection mold. Clean air ducts (10) for interconnecting an air filter to a throttle body comprise a blow molded tubular body (12) with at least one open end (14,16), the open end having an annular ring (72) which terminates at an inwardly extending lip (86) and, connecting means (30) molded around and secured to the annular ring, and the lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Steere Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Powell
  • Patent number: 5529743
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a tubular body member for use as a clean air duct (10) including the steps of providing a blow mold (50) with at least one embedded knife (54), forming a tubular body (12) with an apex (78) where the embedded knife is located; removing the tubular body from the blow mold, and cutting the tubular body at the apex so as to form an open end (14,16). Another method for manufacturing a clean air duct includes the steps of providing a tubular body (12) having at least one open end, inserting the open end onto a mandrel (90), closing an injection mold (110) around the tubular body and the mandrel, and injecting a polymeric material into the mold, to secure a connecting means (30) to the tubular body so as to form the air duct. The method concludes by opening the injection mold and removing the air duct from the injection mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Steere Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Powell
  • Patent number: D375406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Steere Enterprises
    Inventor: David J. Smith
  • Patent number: D394154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Steere Enterprises
    Inventor: David J. Smith
  • Patent number: D404500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Steere Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin J. Thomas, Eric D. Anderson
  • Patent number: D408504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Steere Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy F. Bowen
  • Patent number: D419605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Steere Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin J. Thomas, Eric D. Anderson