Patents Assigned to Suncast Technologies, LLC
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wicking planter system
    Patent number: 9439370
    Abstract: The invention involves an apparatus and system for a self-watering planter. The system includes a liquid container and a growth medium container secured together with snap type fasteners. A plurality of evenly distributed growth medium wells extends downwardly from the growth medium container into the liquid container for utilizing capillary action to transfer liquid into the growth medium. Root apertures are provided for the roots to extend into the liquid container. A snap together hanger, which includes snap-lock type fasteners, is provided for hanging the assembly from an overhead structure, and a filling window is provided to fill the liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian C. Donnelly, Michael R. Vogler
  • Hose reel enclosure
    Patent number: D761090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Jay Martin, Michael R. Vogler
  • Hose reel enclosure
    Patent number: D761091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Brian J. Russell, Michael R. Vogler
  • Refuse container
    Patent number: D766537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Refuse container
    Patent number: D766538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Tilt truck carriage
    Patent number: D767231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dov Blitzer, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Tilt truck container
    Patent number: D767232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dov Blitzer, Michael Thuma, 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