Patents Assigned to Tuf-Tite, Inc.
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Patent number: 10920378Abstract: A stamped steel detectable warning tile and method of forming such includes preforming structures in the tile and subsequently coining the structures to form tactile portions to provide satisfactory end results. Further, the tactile portions can be formed in a staggered fashion along a press to distribute tonnage and extend the lifespan of the press, as well as control a curvature of the tile due to the press operations.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventors: Theodore W. Meyers, Samuel J. Gerrits, John Fairbanks, Mike Boyden, Craig Stefan, Michael C. Ruediger, Phillip Legreid, Derek Macdonald
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Patent number: 9814649Abstract: An arcuate tactile sidewalk tile arrangement includes a connector tactile sidewalk tile including a wedge-shaped main body and one or more connector flanges that adjoin one or more longitudinal sides of the wedge-shaped main body. One or more rectilinear tactile sidewalk tiles overlap the one or more connector flanges. A plurality of truncated domes projects upwardly in a vertical direction from an upper surface of the wedge-shaped main body, as well as an upper surface of each one of the one or more rectilinear tactile sidewalk tiles.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: 9770383Abstract: An arcuate tactile sidewalk tile arrangement includes a connector tactile sidewalk tile including a wedge-shaped main body and one or more connector flanges that adjoin one or more longitudinal sides of the wedge-shaped main body. One or more rectilinear tactile sidewalk tiles overlap the one or more connector flanges. A plurality of truncated domes projects upwardly in a vertical direction from an upper surface of the wedge-shaped main body, as well as an upper surface of each one of the one or more rectilinear tactile sidewalk tiles. Also disclosed is a method of assembling an arcuate tactile sidewalk tile arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: 9585460Abstract: A screw-based dispenser for the application of cosmetic products and other applicable gels, liquids, and solids. The screw-based dispenser may have one or more of the following features: a cylindrical outer casing having at least two diametrically opposed feedback struts, a threaded screw connected to a base that is rotatable relative to the cylindrical outer casing, an elevator retention mechanism, a movable elevator operably engaged with the threaded screw within the cylindrical outer casing, and an elevator locking mechanism providing resistance to spontaneous axial movement of the elevator toward an end of the threaded screw opposite the rotatable base.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventors: Gordon D. Wade, Greg McMurray, Wayne A. Huerth
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Patent number: 9376240Abstract: A cap for a bottle having a safety seal over its mouth, the cap provided with one or more integral seal-cutting fins to facilitate removal of the safety seal. The cap further includes mouth alignment ribs and may include one or more depressor fins. The cap may have an inner stage and an outer stage. When inverted, the cap may be positioned on the lip of the mouth of a heat induction sealed bottle. Upon application of downward force and rotation of the cap, the seal-cutting fins score or cut the safety seal to facilitate removal of the seal. The depressor fin(s) prevents the entire circumference of the seal from being scored or cut, and therefore reduces the risk that the seal will fall into the bottle during removal of the seal.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventors: Greg McMurray, Wayne A. Huerth, Gordon D. Wade
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Patent number: 8920066Abstract: A tactile sidewalk tile has a horizontal top surface and a horizontal bottom surface. A plurality of truncated domes project vertically from the top surface, and each of the truncated domes has a corresponding dome depression formed on the bottom surface. A sheet of tacky mounting material is applied to the horizontal bottom surface and is covered by a sacrificial release sheet until installation. According to one method of installing tactile sidewalk tile, the sacrificial release sheet is removed from the sheet of tacky mounting material, the tactile sidewalk tile is placed on an underlying sidewalk surface, pressure is applied to the horizontal top surface, and anchor holes are drilled using a plurality of fastener-receiving bores in the tactile sidewalk tile as guides.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: TUF-TITE, Inc.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: 8226321Abstract: A parking bumper shell that can be easily filled with a heavy form-filling material (such as concrete) to form a parking bumper is provided. The parking bumper shell may be injection molded from durable, brightly-colored, UV- and weather-resistant plastic. Undercuts, such as in the form of a plurality of undercut wings or z-puller pins, may be disposed on the interior of the parking bumper shell's top and side walls to aid in holding the parking bumper shell and the heavy filling material together. The parking bumper shell may also include internally projecting hollow extensions that are adapted to receive anchoring posts. While the parking bumper shell is being filled, it may be placed in a rigid frame which helps the shell to keep its shape during filling. The parking bumper shells are light-weight, nestable, and do not require internal steel rebar reinforcement, thereby greatly reducing transportation costs.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Tuf-Tite, Inc.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Publication number: 20110280656Abstract: A parking bumper shell that can be easily filled with a heavy form-filling material (such as concrete) to form a parking bumper is provided. The parking bumper shell may be injection molded from durable, brightly-colored, UV- and weather-resistant plastic. Undercuts, such as in the form of a plurality of undercut wings or z-puller pins, may be disposed on the interior of the parking bumper shell's top and side walls to aid in holding the parking bumper shell and the heavy filling material together. The parking bumper shell may also include internally projecting hollow extensions that are adapted to receive anchoring posts. While the parking bumper shell is being filled, it may be placed in a rigid frame which helps the shell to keep its shape during filling. The parking bumper shells are light-weight, nestable, and do not require internal steel rebar reinforcement, thereby greatly reducing transportation costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: 7997031Abstract: An integrally formed riser pan member for use as a modular component within an access passageway for an on-site waste disposal system, such as a septic tank, to receivably retain a secondary cover member within, the riser pan member including a cylindrical body having an upper portion having a vertical wall member adapted to receive another modular passageway component thereon, and a lower portion which includes an integral pan portion to seatably receive a secondary cover member. The riser pan member further includes an annular ring between the upper and lower portions. The riser pan member can be employed as a lowermost, a highermost, or as an intermediate component in, for example, an access passageway formed of multiple stackable riser members. In addition, the riser pan member may be formed integrally with a stackable riser member.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Tuf-Tite, Inc.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: 7997823Abstract: A parking bumper shell that can be easily filled with a heavy form-filling material (such as concrete) to form a parking bumper is provided. The parking bumper shell may be injection molded from durable, brightly-colored, UV- and weather-resistant plastic. Undercuts, such as in the form of a plurality of undercut wings or z-puller pins, may be disposed on the interior of the parking bumper shell's top and side walls to aid in holding the parking bumper shell and the heavy filling material together. The parking bumper shell may also include internally projecting hollow extensions that are adapted to receive anchoring posts. While the parking bumper shell is being filled, it may be placed in a rigid frame which helps the shell to keep its shape during filling. The parking bumper shells are light-weight, nestable, and do not require internal steel rebar reinforcement, thereby greatly reducing transportation costs.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Tuf-Tite, Inc.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: 7770333Abstract: An adapter for a tank, having a bottom with one or more adhesive-receiving channels formed therein, an inner wall, structure for supporting a riser component on the adapter, and wall reinforcement structure. The adapter is particularly suited to providing pre-cast concrete tank lids with structural, interengaging support for a column of stackable riser components to form a passageway to facilitate access to the tank from a higher elevation.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Tuf-Tite, Inc.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: 7574831Abstract: An integrally formed riser pan member for use as a modular component within an access passageway for an on-site waste disposal system, such as a septic tank, to receivably retain a secondary cover member within, the riser pan member including a cylindrical body having an upper portion having a vertical wall member adapted to receive another modular passageway component thereon, and a lower portion which includes an integral pan portion to seatably receive a secondary cover member. The riser pan member further includes an annular ring between the upper and lower portions. The riser pan member can be employed as a lowermost, a highermost, or as an intermediate component in, for example, an access passageway formed of multiple stackable riser members. In addition, the riser pan member may be formed integrally with a stackable riser member.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2003Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Tuf-Tite, Inc.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: D691743Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Tuf-Tite, Inc.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: D700369Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Tuf-Tite, Inc.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: D744668Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: D768155Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventor: Michael W. Ryan
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Patent number: D780346Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: D796073Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: D858805Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: D869693Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers