Abstract: The present invention provides for a system, or kit, of blow molded panels having integrally formed connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The corner sections, roof, wall and floor panels are formed of blow molded plastic with integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 14, 2014
Date of Patent:
May 19, 2015
Assignee:
Suncast Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Michael R. Vogler, Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Brian C. Donnelly, Brian J. Russell
Abstract: The present invention provides a system, or kit, of blow molded panels having integrally formed connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The corner sections, roof, wall and floor panels are formed of blow molded plastic with integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another. In one embodiment, the ends of the wall panels have locking plugs that are constructed and arranged to fit into corresponding sockets and slide to an engaged position for interlocking cooperative engagement rigidly connecting the components together.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 17, 2014
Date of Patent:
April 28, 2015
Assignee:
Suncast Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
Abstract: A hose reel enclosure for use with a flexible hose includes a hose reel rotatably mounted within the enclosure. A hand crank is mounted on one of the side walls and secured to the reel. A water inlet is mounted on another side wall. The water inlet is secured to a water coupling which is rotatably mounted within the hose reel. A hose guide is mounted in an aperture in a front wall of the enclosure. The hose guide enables a hose to be played out and wound onto the reel within the enclosure. The top cover of the enclosure includes two sections. A first section is secured to the enclosure and remains stationary. A second section is pivotally secured to the side walls of the enclosure and permits access to the interior of the enclosure. The exterior of the enclosure is covered with an aesthetically pleasing design such as a wicker fabric.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 18, 2011
Date of Patent:
April 21, 2015
Assignee:
Suncast Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Michael R. Vogler, Brian C. Donnelly, Michael Thuma