Patents by Inventor Bradley J. Carlson
Bradley J. Carlson 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: 6250843Abstract: A trim assembly for use with at least one flanged support post including a first trim member engagable with the flanged support post, and a second trim member engagable with the first trim member.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, Eric C. Johnson, Bradley J. Carlson
-
Patent number: 6158830Abstract: A lock assembly for use in an enclosed structure housing a locking bar having a plurality of locking fingers includes a lock arm mechanism having a lock arm and a lock arm mounting assembly for mounting the lock arm mechanism in the enclosed structure. The lock arm causes a rigid finger on the locking bar to be raised and lowered and in doing so raises and lowers the locking bar.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Eric C. Johnson, Jeffrey C. Olson, Robert R. Steele, Bradley J. Carlson
-
Patent number: 6157006Abstract: A module adapted to generate a stream of hot, humid air includes a housing, a chamber disposed within the housing and having an air intake and an exhaust vent, and a reservoir adapted to hold a volume of water. A blower is disposed adjacent the air intake and is adapted to propel a stream of air through an interior of the chamber toward the exhaust vent. A steam generator is disposed substantially within the interior of the chamber and has a water inlet in flow communication with the reservoir and a steam outlet in flow communication with the interior of the chamber. A first heater is disposed on an external surface of the steam generator and a second heater is disposed within the interior of the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Willard J. Sickles, Bradley J. Carlson, Brett S. Drozic, Joseph P. Jones, David A. Reppert, John H. Welsch
-
Patent number: 6113042Abstract: A system for supporting a member on a support post includes a wedge assembly, having a tapered face and mountable on the support post, and a collar secured to the member to be supported. The wedge assembly has a camming surface, and the collar has a camming portion for abutting the camming surface. In addition, a locking mechanism is mounted to the collar and press-fits against the wedge assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1997Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: John H. Welsch, Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Robert W. Altonji, Robert J. Welch, Robert K. Swartz, Willard J. Sickles, Paul J. Fallon
-
Patent number: 5915803Abstract: A modular storage and support assembly uses a platform system that includes vertically disposed support posts. The support post has an extended tubular body and a plurality of symmetrically spaced, radially extending flanges running the length of the tubular body. Each flange has a first portion extending radially from the post and a second portion at the terminal end of the first portion. A slot is defined between each pair of adjacent flanges for receiving vertical panels or other inserts.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1997Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan M. Daugherty, Kenneth A. Stevens, Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Michael B. Burns
-
Patent number: 5803559Abstract: A lockable modular storage and support assembly uses a platform system that includes vertically disposed support posts. The support post has an extended tubular body and a plurality of symmetrically spaced, radially extending flanges running the length of the tubular body. Each flange has a first portion extending radially from the post and a second portion at the terminal end of the first portion. A slot is defined between each pair of adjacent flanges for receiving vertical panels or other inserts. A security system with both manual and electronic controls is provided to lock the modular storage and support assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1997Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Michael B. Burns, Douglas J. Kaminski
-
Patent number: 5805075Abstract: An electronic control system is provided for a modular storage and support assembly that uses a platform system that includes vertically disposed support posts. The support post has an extended tubular body and a plurality of symmetrically spaced, radially extending flanges running the length of the tubular body. Each flange has a first portion extending radially from the post and a second portion at the terminal end of the first portion. A slot is defined between each pair of adjacent flanges for receiving vertical panels or other inserts. The electronic control system controls a security system for locking and unlocking the modular storage and support assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1997Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Craig F. Orlove
-
Patent number: 5716116Abstract: A modular storage and support assembly uses a platform system that includes vertically disposed support posts. The support post has an extended tubular body and a plurality of symmetrically spaced, radially extending flanges running the length of the tubular body. Each flange has a first portion extending radially from the post and a second portion at the terminal end of the first portion. A slot is defined between each pair of adjacent flanges for receiving vertical panels or other inserts. A utility cabinet can be swingably secured to each lateral side of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1995Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Jonathan M. Daugherty, Kenneth A. Stevens
-
Patent number: 5673983Abstract: A medication cart features a frame assembly formed from a plurality of vertical support posts and wall panels secured to the posts. Each support post has a plurality of equally-spaced, radially extending flanges running the longitudinal length of the post. The medication cart contains, in addition to an array of drawers and bins, a multi-level cassette assembly. An internal locking mechanism secures the cassette assembly when it is positioned in the medication cart, and an external locking mechanism secures the cassette assembly outside of the medication cart.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1995Date of Patent: October 7, 1997Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Michael B. Burns, Jonathan M. Daugherty, Kenneth A. Stevens, Craig F. Orlove
-
Patent number: 5651596Abstract: A modular drawer includes a drawer frame having a back panel, first and second side panels and a front panel secured together to form an open, bottomless frame. A drawer insert, having vertical walls and a bottom surface, is supported within the drawer frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1995Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Michael B. Burns, Douglas J. Kaminski
-
Patent number: 5531167Abstract: A shelving system includes a horizontal polygonal base shelf assembly and a substantially identical horizontal top shelf assembly, a plurality of vertical support posts, and one or more intermediate shelf assemblies positioned between the top shelf assembly and the bottom shelf assembly. Each intermediate shelf assembly is supported by hanger brackets which are removably secured to the support posts. Each hanger bracket is provided with a locking clip for securing the intermediate shelf and the hanger bracket to the support posts. In this manner, each intermediate shelf assembly can be quickly installed and removed without the necessity of disassembling the other components of the shelving system, and the installed intermediate shelf can be securely mounted in the shelving system.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1994Date of Patent: July 2, 1996Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Stevens, Bradley J. Carlson
-
Patent number: 5415302Abstract: A shelving system includes a horizontal polygonal base shelf assembly and a substantially identical horizontal top shelf assembly, a plurality of vertical support posts, and one or more intermediate shelf assemblies positioned between the top shelf assembly and the bottom shelf assembly. Each intermediate shelf assembly is supported by hanger brackets which are removably secured to the support posts. Accordingly, each intermediate shelf assembly can be quickly installed and removed without the necessity of disassembling the other components of the shelving system. Optionally, an overlay may be placed on one or more of the shelf assemblies. The overlay is removably secured at its perimeter to the shelf assemblies by means of a snap-on trim panel. The overlay and trim panel may have different selected textures, patterns, and colors to provide an inexpensive, easily changeable informational and decorative display.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1993Date of Patent: May 16, 1995Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert
-
Patent number: D349043Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1993Date of Patent: July 26, 1994Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert
-
Patent number: D366749Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1994Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, Jonathan M. Daugherty
-
Patent number: D374323Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1994Date of Patent: October 1, 1996Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, Jonathan M. Daugherty