Patents by Inventor Allen B. Kautz

Allen B. Kautz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7337516
    Abstract: A storage rack assembly includes a base detachably secured to the storage rack. The base has a recessed bottom portion closest to the aisle to protect the front legs from accidentally being hit by a forklift truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Interlake Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Gruber, Allen B. Kautz
  • Patent number: 7124903
    Abstract: A storage rack assembly includes a base detachably secured to the storage rack. The base has a recessed bottom portion closest to the aisle to protect the front legs from accidentally being hit by a forklift truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Interlake Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Gruber, Allen B. Kautz
  • Publication number: 20040181922
    Abstract: A storage rack system includes a base detachably secured from the storage rack wherein the materials of construction for the base are a heavier gauge material than that of the storage rack for improved weight carrying capability and for resistance to abuse while minimizing the cost of the rack assembly. The base has offset front legs closest to the aisle to protect the front legs from accidentally being hit by a forklift truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Interlake Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Gruber, Allen B. Kautz
  • Patent number: 6718609
    Abstract: A storage rack system includes a base detachably secured from the storage rack wherein the materials of construction for the base are a heavier gauge material than that of the storage rack for improved weight carrying capability and for resistance to abuse while minimizing the cost of the rack assembly. The base has offset front legs closest to the aisle to protect the front legs from accidentally being hit by a forklift truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Interlake Material Handling Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Gruber, Allen B. Kautz
  • Patent number: 6609620
    Abstract: A storage rack column protector (30) is designed to protect a column (12) from damage from a straddle or outrigger type fork truck. If one of the outrigger forks is aimed at and heading toward the protected column (12), a ramp (36) on the protector raises the offending outrigger fork and thus also the wheel of the fork truck. Should the fork truck continue advancing, a stop (38) will bring the outrigger fork and the fork truck to a complete stop before it makes impact with the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Interlake Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen B. Kautz, Robert D. Gruber
  • Publication number: 20030127407
    Abstract: A storage rack system includes a base detachably secured from the storage rack wherein the materials of construction for the base are a heavier gauge material than that of the storage rack for improved weight carrying capability and for resistance to abuse while minimizing the cost of the rack assembly. The base has offset front legs closest to the aisle to protect the front legs from accidentally being hit by a forklift truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Interlake Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Gruber, Allen B. Kautz
  • Patent number: 6557712
    Abstract: A storage rack assembly includes a base detachably secured to the storage rack. The base has a recessed bottom portion closest to the aisle to protect the front legs from accidentally being hit by a forklift truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Interlake Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Gruber, Allen B. Kautz
  • Patent number: 6520357
    Abstract: A rack includes vertical columns and horizontal beams and connecting clips that connect accessories, such as roller tracks, to the horizontal beams. The connecting clips are connected to the beams by inserting arms of the clips into slots of the beams and pivoting the clips into position. Then attachments are mounted to the clips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Interlake Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen B. Kautz, Steven T. Capito
  • Publication number: 20020020684
    Abstract: A storage rack system includes a base detachably secured from the storage rack wherein the materials of construction for the base are a heavier gauge material than that of the storage rack for improved weight carrying capability and for resistance to abuse while minimizing the cost of the rack assembly. The base has offset front legs closest to the aisle to protect the front legs from accidentally being hit by a forklift truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Robert D. Gruber, Allen B. Kautz
  • Patent number: 6241109
    Abstract: A load lock for a rack includes a mounting clip mounted in a recess of the mounting bracket, which makes the lock easy to install and impossible to remove without dismantling the rack. The load lock also includes a locking pin having an enlarged head, and the bracket includes a recess for receiving the enlarged head, so the locking pin can be retracted to install and remove the beam, but the recess provides a stop to prevent the lock from being retracted far enough to damage the lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Interlake Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen B. Kautz, Robert D. Gruber
  • Patent number: 6105798
    Abstract: A rack is provided with shelves that are well-secured. The corners of each shelf are connected by a hook on one member dropped vertically down into a slot of the other member, and, once the members are properly aligned with the hook and slot, they are secured with a bolt. Beams, such as roller beams, guide beams, and support beams are connected to the frame members by means of upwardly-projecting trees on the frame members, which include arms that fit into holes in the vertical legs of the beams. Clips may be used after the beams are installed on the frame members to prevent the vertical legs of the beams from shifting, thereby further securing the beams to the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Interlake Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Gruber, Allen B. Kautz
  • Patent number: 5137159
    Abstract: A pallet rack has carts which can nest and un-nest while running on the same sets of rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: The Interlake Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ellsworth H. Collins, James F. Mattingly, Allen B. Kautz