Patents by Inventor Brad Cantwell

Brad Cantwell 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).

  • Publication number: 20210337765
    Abstract: An animal enclosure includes a door, a door frame, and a plurality of members each formed by a plurality of interconnecting horizontal and vertical wires. The door is movably coupled to the door frame between an open position and a closed position, where in any position except for the closed position an opening formed in the door frame is at least partially exposed to provide access to the interior of the enclosure. A clip is removably coupled to any one of the plurality of members. The clip includes a body formed by a first member, a top member, a base member, a second member, and a finger portion. The finger portion extends downward from the top member to define a first opening between the finger portion, the top member, and the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Mark E. Watson, Michael Eric Greene
  • Publication number: 20210329882
    Abstract: An animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. The plurality of members includes a first member having a frame and a door formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. The door is pivotable with respect to the frame and a latch maintains the door in a closed position when latched. At least one of the wires of the door assembly is configured to include one of an access portion and a tab, and at least one of the wires of the frame assembly includes the other of the access portion and the tab. The latch, when moved to an open position, enables sliding movement of the door with respect to the frame. Alignment of the access portion and tab provides for opening of the door and pivoting movement of the door with respect to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael Eric Greene
  • Patent number: 11058092
    Abstract: An animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. The plurality of members includes a first member having a frame and a door formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. The door is pivotable with respect to the frame and a latch maintains the door in a closed position when latched. At least one of the wires of the door assembly is configured to include one of an access portion and a tab, and at least one of the wires of the frame assembly includes the other of the access portion and the tab. The latch, when moved to an open position, enables sliding movement of the door with respect to the frame. Alignment of the access portion and tab provides for opening of the door and pivoting movement of the door with respect to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: MID-WEST METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene
  • Publication number: 20210176954
    Abstract: A crate assembly includes a plurality of members defining an interior of the crate assembly, where the plurality of members includes a front, a back, a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side. A frame is formed in one of the plurality of members, the frame having a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires that define a door opening. A door is pivotally coupled to the frame about a pivot wire of the frame to move between an open position and a closed position. A latch assembly is pivotally coupled to a horizontal wire of the frame. The latch assembly includes a wire having a first end, a second end and a transverse portion, the wire forming a first portion defined between the first end and the transverse portion and a second portion defined between the second end and the transverse portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, David J. Nolley, Michael E. Greene
  • Publication number: 20210144954
    Abstract: A divider panel assembly for being assembled within an interior of an animal enclosure includes a body defined by a plurality of interconnecting horizontal and vertical wires, the body including a height and width defined by a top horizontal wire, a bottom horizontal wire, a first vertical wire and a second vertical wire. A hook end is formed by at least one of the plurality of horizontal or vertical wires of the body, the hook end configured to engage with the animal enclosure. A clip is rotatably coupled to the first vertical wire or the second vertical wire, where the clip includes a first defined opening for receiving the first or second vertical wire and a second opening configured for receiving a wire of the animal enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, David J. Nolley
  • Patent number: 10984688
    Abstract: One embodiment is a display apparatus kit that has a wall support configured to be selectively coupled to a wall and at least one tubular divider configured to be coupled to the wall support. Wherein, the divider is coupled to the wall support to define a slot, the slot is sized to receive and maintain merchandise in an orientation that is beneficial to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Mid-West Metal Products Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, David J. Nolley, Michael E. Greene
  • Publication number: 20210105974
    Abstract: An animal bed for supporting an animal includes a body having a bottom member and a bolster forming an outer wall of the body. The outer wall is positioned about a perimeter of the bottom member and extends outwardly therefrom to define a recessed area for accommodating the animal. A plurality of straps is coupled to and extending at least partially across the bottom member opposite the recessed area. Each of the plurality of straps includes a degree of elasticity configured to hold a rigid member in contact with the bottom member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Michael E. Greene, Terrance L. Jones, Stew Kerr
  • Patent number: 10932440
    Abstract: A crate assembly includes a plurality of members defining an interior of the crate assembly, where the plurality of members includes a front, a back, a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side. A frame is formed in one of the plurality of members, the frame having a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires that define a door opening. A door is pivotally coupled to the frame about a pivot wire of the frame to move between an open position and a closed position. A latch assembly is pivotally coupled to a horizontal wire of the frame. The latch assembly includes a wire having a first end, a second end and a transverse portion, the wire forming a first portion defined between the first end and the transverse portion and a second portion defined between the second end and the transverse portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: MID-WEST METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, David J. Nolley, Michael E. Greene
  • Patent number: 10881079
    Abstract: An animal bed for supporting an animal includes a body having a bottom member and a bolster forming an outer wall of the body. The outer wall is positioned about a perimeter of the bottom member and extends outwardly therefrom to define a recessed area for accommodating the animal. A plurality of straps is coupled to and extending at least partially across the bottom member opposite the recessed area. Each of the plurality of straps includes a degree of elasticity configured to hold a rigid member in contact with the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Mid-West Metal Products Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, Terrance L. Jones
  • Publication number: 20200354999
    Abstract: A door assembly includes a frame having interconnected wires that define an opening for an animal to pass therethrough, and a door having interconnected wires and being coupled to the frame. A latch assembly has a handle structure and a pin. The handle structure is pivotable with respect to one of the door and the frame, and the pin is movable axially with respect to one of the door and the frame. A first wire of the plurality of wires of the frame forms a key hole assembly. The key hole assembly defines an aperture for receiving the pin when the door is in a latched position with respect to the frame. A tab assembly is formed by at least one wire of the door and is disposable behind at least one of the plurality of wires of the frame in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, David J. Nolley
  • Publication number: 20200288667
    Abstract: A crate assembly includes a plurality of members defining an interior of the crate assembly, where the plurality of members includes a front, a back, a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side. A frame is formed in one of the plurality of members, the frame having a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires that define a door opening. A door is pivotally coupled to the frame about a pivot wire of the frame to move between an open position and a closed position. A latch assembly is pivotally coupled to a horizontal wire of the frame. The latch assembly includes a wire having a first end, a second end and a transverse portion, the wire forming a first portion defined between the first end and the transverse portion and a second portion defined between the second end and the transverse portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, David J. Nolley, Michael E. Greene
  • Patent number: 10743514
    Abstract: A crate assembly includes a plurality of members defining an interior of the crate assembly, where the plurality of members includes a front, a back, a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side. A frame is formed in one of the plurality of members, the frame having a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires that define a door opening. A door is pivotally coupled to the frame about a pivot wire of the frame to move between an open position and a closed position. A latch assembly is pivotally coupled to a horizontal wire of the frame. The latch assembly includes a wire having a first end, a second end and a transverse portion, the wire forming a first portion defined between the first end and the transverse portion and a second portion defined between the second end and the transverse portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Mid-West Metal Products Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, David J. Nolley, Michael E. Greene
  • Patent number: 10738515
    Abstract: A door assembly includes a frame having interconnected wires that define an opening for an animal to pass therethrough, and a door having interconnected wires and being coupled to the frame. A latch assembly has a handle structure and a pin. The handle structure is pivotable with respect to one of the door and the frame, and the pin is movable axially with respect to one of the door and the frame. A first wire of the plurality of wires of the frame forms a key hole assembly. The key hole assembly defines an aperture for receiving the pin when the door is in a latched position with respect to the frame. A tab assembly is formed by at least one wire of the door and is disposable behind at least one of the plurality of wires of the frame in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Mid-West Metal Products Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, David J. Nolley
  • Patent number: 10697213
    Abstract: A door assembly for an animal enclosure includes a frame having a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires that defines an opening for an animal to pass therethrough and a door having a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires and being coupled to the frame. The door is disposable between a closed position and an open position. A latch assembly is coupled to either the door or frame, and removably couples the door to the frame in the closed position. A blocking member is coupled to the door and located between at least two adjacent wires of the plurality of interconnected wires of the door. The blocking member is disposed adjacent to the latch member such that a portion of the latch member is in contact with the blocking member in a rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: MID-WEST METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, David J. Nolley
  • Patent number: 10660298
    Abstract: A side of an animal enclosure including a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires, where the plurality of horizontal wires includes a top wire and a bottom wire, and the plurality of vertical wires includes a first end wire and a second end wire. A plurality of hooked ends are formed at the ends of either the plurality of horizontal wires or the plurality of vertical wires. The top wire, the bottom wire, the first end wire, and the second end wire define an outer periphery of the first member, and the plurality of hooked ends extend beyond the outer periphery defined by the top wire, the bottom wire, the first end wire, and the second end wire. The top wire, bottom wire, first end wire and second end wire do not form a hooked end at any of their respective ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: MID-WEST METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Michael E. Greene, Stew Kerr, David J. Nolley
  • Patent number: D879599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: MID-WEST METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Michael E. Greene, David J. Nolley, Stew Kerr
  • Patent number: D917791
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Mid-West Metal Products Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, David J. Nolley
  • Patent number: D918484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: MID-WEST METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, David J. Nolley
  • Patent number: D919193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: MID-WEST METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, David J. Nolley
  • Patent number: D947017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: MID-WEST METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Michael E. Greene, David J. Nolley, Stew Kerr