Patents by Inventor Carl A. Slear

Carl A. Slear 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: 20190116982
    Abstract: A chaise lounge includes a first frame member, a second frame member operatively connected to the first frame member and extending substantially perpendicular to the first frame member, a plurality of support members operatively connected to the first and second frame members, and an adjustable foot member positioned on each corner of the first frame member. Furthermore, a bench includes at least two frame members, the frame members each comprising a horizontal portion, a plurality of first support members operatively connected to the horizontal portion, and a plurality of second support members operatively connected to a remaining portion of the frame members positioned above the horizontal portions, wherein the remaining portion has an outwardly curved profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Bryan Lawrence, Joshua D. Slear, Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: 5404683
    Abstract: A playground system including a basic play unit having four corner posts installed upright in a first generally rectangular post formation with the posts at the corners of the formation. A first rectangular frame of the basic play unit includes four side rails, one at each side of the frame and corner brackets connecting the side rails at the four corners of the frame. Fasteners connect the brackets to the posts with the side rails in a generally horizontal plane thereby to provide a rigid, stable structure. Deck boards secured alongside one another to the side rails form decking overlying the frame. At least one adjunct play unit, installed as an adjunct to the basic play unit, includes an anchor portion secured adjacent the basic play unit as by burying in the ground, and a connector portion for connecting the adjunct play unit to the basic play unit. The connector portion is a bracket having first and second legs extending generally at right angles to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Iron Mountain Forge
    Inventors: G. Thomas Hammonds, Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: 5230186
    Abstract: A playground system including a basic play unit having four corner posts installed upright in a first generally rectangular post formation with the posts at the corners of the formation. A first rectangular frame of the basic play unit includes four side rails, one at each side of the frame and corner brackets connecting the side rails at the four corners of the frame. Fasteners connect the brackets to the posts with the side rails in a generally horizontal plane thereby to provide a rigid, stable structure. Deck boards secured alongside one another to the side rails form decking overlying the frame. At least one adjunct play unit, installed as an adjunct to the basic play unit, includes an anchor portion secured adjacent the basic play unit as by burying in the ground, and a connector portion for connecting the adjunct play unit to the basic play unit. The connector portion is a bracket having first and second legs extending generally at right angles to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Iron Mountain Forge
    Inventors: G. Thomas Hammonds, Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: D456579
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. Slear, Arthur C. Slear, E. Paul Arnold
  • Patent number: D457701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. Slear, Arthur C. Slear
  • Patent number: D457738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. Slear, Arthur C. Slear, E. Paul Arnold
  • Patent number: D458044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. Slear, Arthur C. Slear, E. Paul Arnold
  • Patent number: D459563
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. Slear, Arthur C. Slear
  • Patent number: D461336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. Slear, Arthur C. Slear, E. Paul Arnold
  • Patent number: D629233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. Slear, Heather A. Starcher, Brett J. Ripper, Angela M. Maloney
  • Patent number: D372133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: D376270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: D380313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: D406700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: D406701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: D414952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: D418652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Inventor: Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: D421515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventor: Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: D854346
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bryan Lawrence, Joshua D. Slear, Carl A. Slear
  • Patent number: D856018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bryan Lawrence, Joshua D. Slear, Carl A. Slear