Patents by Inventor Barbara Van Reed

Barbara Van Reed 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).

  • Modular storage platform system
    Patent number: 6892651
    Abstract: A modular storage platform system is disclosed utilizing a plurality of crosspieces interengaged with one another by a plurality of connector members to form a platform base on which can optionally be disposed a cover sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventors: Barbara Van Reed, Paul E. Brefka
  • Stabilizing device
    Patent number: 6419195
    Abstract: An array of stabilizing devices for disposition under an object, each device having a base and a central upright, hollow, frusto-conical structure with a retention arm adjustably positioned within the top thereof. The object to be retained is positioned on portions of the bases of the devices, and the retention arm of each device is positioned over a portion of the object, such array to aid in retaining the object in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventors: Barbara Van Reed, Paul E. Brefka
  • Combined rail member and connector
    Patent number: D547024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventors: Paul E. Brefka, Barbara Van Reed