Patents Assigned to Suncast Technologies, LLC
  • Mobile hose reel
    Patent number: 9738488
    Abstract: A mobile hose reel traversable between a mobile mode and a stationary mode. The mobile hose reel comprises a first side frame assembly having a first rotatable side wall and a first side frame assembly elongated body. The first side frame assembly elongated body is slidably engaged with at least a portion of the first rotatable side wall and is configured to secure to a first pair of stability members. A second side frame assembly comprises a second rotatable side wall and a second side frame assembly elongated body. The second side frame assembly elongated body is slidably engaged with at least a portion of the second rotatable side wall and is configured to secure to a second pair of stability members. Traversal of the first and second side assemblies upwardly or downwardly about a longitudinal axis traverses the mobile hose reel between a mobile orientation and a stationary orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Kopp, Michael R. Vogler
  • Commercial grade wheeled refuse receptacle with lid
    Patent number: 9738444
    Abstract: A refuse receptacle is disclosed, having a body with an upper and a lower portion, the upper portion having a top rim forming a gusset with a vertical wall and a horizontal wall, the lower portion having a bottom side with a base rim. On the back side of the upper portion is a handle attached to the body of the receptacle. The handle is attached to the upper portion by at least one projecting sidewall. A lid is included, having a convex upper surface and two sets of opposing sidewalls. The opposing sidewalls correspond with the top rim of the body. The lid includes at least one projection to attach to the handle with a securing plate and fastener. The lower portion includes a drainage plug so that liquids within the body can be easily drained. A pair of wheels are connected by an axle and housed within wheel recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
  • Swivelable and unidirectional platform truck
    Patent number: 9650060
    Abstract: In general, the present invention provides a platform truck. More specifically, the present invention provides a platform truck comprised of a base member, a handle, a pair of swivel caster wheels depending from the bottom surface back end of the base member, a pair of swivel-lock caster wheels depending from the bottom surface front end of the base member, and a user-activated actuator assembly carried on the bottom surface of the base allowing the front swivel-lock casters to be switched between a unidirectional position and swivelable position to more easily negotiate tight turns and doorways is disclosed. Also included is a handle that is stowable within the base portion of the platform truck so that the platform truck may include one or two handles, whereby a handle may be included on one or both ends of the platform truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Kopp, Michael G. Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Adjustable planter disk
    Patent number: 9572309
    Abstract: An adjustable planter disk comprised of a circular disk constructed of a single resin composite sheet is disclosed. The sheet has a first terminating end that overlaps, or partially overlaps, a second terminating end. The sheet includes a peripheral edge and center hole. The first terminating end rotates overtop the second terminating end and latches thereto using a pair of hooks on the first terminating end and a series of corresponding holes on the second terminating end to create differing radii. The sheet is divided into a plurality of sectors, each sector including a living hinge that runs from the peripheral edge to the center that allows for the first terminating end to extend and contract. Additionally, along the peripheral edge of the circular are a plurality of water drainage holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Russell, Michael R. Vogler, Michael Thuma
  • Composite rotary union for hose reel
    Patent number: 9574689
    Abstract: The present device provides a composite rotary union assembly which overcomes the disadvantages of prior art rotary union assemblies. The composite rotary union assembly of the present invention provides for supplying water or gas to a rotatable reel assembly, it also provides metal inserts for high wear areas of the rotary union assembly, including the threads, for longer useful life of the assembly while providing a resin structure for supporting and placing the metal portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Phillips, Michael R. Vogler
  • Blow molded resin furniture having a stabilizing box structure
    Patent number: 9526342
    Abstract: The invention involves a system and method for constructing lawn furniture. The system includes box type beam members as well as a large box structure supported above a ground surface. The box structure provides rigidity and stability to the furniture while also functioning as storage space. The components are formed to ship in a dissembled compact state and snap together with minimal use of fasteners and tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Enclosure doors
    Patent number: D770059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Gary Fischer, Michael R. Vogler
  • Enclosure doors
    Patent number: D770641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Gary Fischer, Michael R. Vogler
  • Hose reel enclosure
    Patent number: D777017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Planter
    Patent number: D778203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Brian J. Russell, Michael R. Vogler
  • Planter
    Patent number: D778204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Brian J. Russell, Michael R. Vogler
  • Platform cart
    Patent number: D779145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Robert G. Kopp, Michael R. Vogler
  • Self-watering planter
    Patent number: D779897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Brian C. Donnelly, Torrence Anderson
  • Outdoor cabinet
    Patent number: D784557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
  • Insulated cooler
    Patent number: D786627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Platform cart
    Patent number: D787770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Robert G. Kopp, Michael R. Vogler
  • Enclosure
    Patent number: D788499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Brian J Russell, Michael R Vogler
  • Trash receptacle
    Patent number: D794894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Kopp, Michael R. Vogler, Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma
  • Resin cabinet
    Patent number: D795614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Brian C. Donnelly, Michael R. Vogler
  • Wheel
    Patent number: D796147
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Kent J. Martin, Michael R. Vogler