Patents by Inventor Christopher C. Dickey

Christopher C. Dickey 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: 11060308
    Abstract: A portable stage includes a folding framework supporting a removable deck. The framework includes opposing folding end framework assemblies and opposed side framework assemblies. The framework folds from an extended position for use and a folded positon wherein the framework is compact for storage. The side framework assemblies each include corner columns connected by angled portions having a V configuration forming an open space below the deck. The decks connect with pin connectors that extend into through holes in the deck. The pin connectors having a threaded connector supporting a pin that provides for relative axial movement when the pin is rotated from above to adjust stage height. Removable guardrails include mounting brackets that attach to the pin connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Sico, Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher C Dickey, Joseph A Bures, Paul Goudreau, Ian Forte, Andrew Smith
  • Patent number: 10238205
    Abstract: A folding table and seating arrangement includes a pair of table tops, each of the table tops having a table top frame. A folding framework supports the table tops and facilitates folding the table tops between a first position and a second position, the folding framework defining a rotational axis with each of the table tops. A folding assist system offset forces during folding and includes a mechanical strut assembly attached to the folding framework and providing a biasing force. Cap elements have a receiving portion inserting into an orifice in the table top frame and aligned with the rotational axis to receive a tubular cross. The cap elements provide low friction and have tabs that clip into corresponding slots in the table top frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher C Dickey, Monica Svobodny
  • Publication number: 20180355629
    Abstract: A portable stage includes a folding framework supporting a removable deck. The framework includes opposing folding end framework assemblies and opposed side framework assemblies. The framework folds from an extended position for use and a folded positon wherein the framework is compact for storage. The side framework assemblies each include corner columns connected by angled portions having a V configuration forming an open space below the deck. The decks connect with pin connectors that extend into through holes in the deck. The pin connectors having a threaded connector supporting a pin that provides for relative axial movement when the pin is rotated from above to adjust stage height. Removable guardrails include mounting brackets that attach to the pin connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher C. Dickey, Joseph A. BURES, Paul Goudreau, Ian Forte, Andrew Smith
  • Patent number: 10039382
    Abstract: A table and seating system includes a folding table. A folding framework supports the table section and has vertical frame elements supporting stool type seats. The stool type seats each have a monolithic seat element. The seat element has a substantially rectangular periphery including opposed end portions and opposed side portions with rounded corner portions abutting the end portions and the side portions. The upper surface of the seat has a concave upper surface with a center portion lower than the end portions, but does not form a depression capable of pooling liquids. A center receiving portion projects from an underside of the seat portion with the vertical frame element inserting into the center receiving portion. Radial ribs on an underside of the seat extend from the center receiving portion to a periphery of the seat portion and intersect a circular rib and a rectangular rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventor: Christopher C Dickey
  • Patent number: 9290936
    Abstract: A portable floor includes floor panels connected in an edge to edge relationship to form an extended temporary floor surface. Each of the panels includes a foam layer having a top face and a bottom face with a first aluminum sheet placed on the top face and a second aluminum sheet placed on the bottom face. The aluminum sheet placed on the bottom face is coated with a paint over the bottom surface while a laminate is applied over the upper aluminum sheet. Extruded edge pieces attach along the sides of the floor panels and include complementary tongues along two edges and grooves along the other two edges. The panels also include latches for securing the edges together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher C. Dickey, Todd A. Schilling
  • Publication number: 20150225946
    Abstract: A portable floor includes floor panels connected in an edge to edge relationship to form an extended temporary floor surface. Each of the panels includes a foam layer having a top face and a bottom face with a first aluminum sheet placed on the top face and a second aluminum sheet placed on the bottom face. The aluminum sheet placed on the bottom face is coated with a paint over the bottom surface while a laminate is applied over the upper aluminum sheet. Extruded edge pieces attach along the sides of the floor panels and include complementary tongues along two edges and grooves along the other two edges. The panels also include latches for securing the edges together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: SICO INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Christopher C. Dickey, Todd A. Schilling
  • Patent number: 8820826
    Abstract: A rolling table and seating system includes a first assembly folding between a first position with the first assembly forming a seat bottom, and a second storage position. A second assembly moves between a first position with the second assembly forming a table and a second position at which the second assembly forms a seat back complementary to the seat bottom. First linkages fold the first assembly and include a leg supporting the seat bottom at the first position, and lift and pivot the leg at the second storage position. Second linkages fold the second assembly and include a leg supporting the table at the first position and move the leg to a position with a lower end of the leg laterally outward from an upper end of the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher C. Dickey, Kendall A. Kragenbring
  • Publication number: 20130313868
    Abstract: A rolling table and seating system includes a first assembly folding between a first position with the first assembly forming a seat bottom, and a second storage position. A second assembly moves between a first position with the second assembly forming a table and a second position at which the second assembly forms a seat back complementary to the seat bottom. First linkages fold the first assembly and include a leg supporting the seat bottom at the first position, and lift and pivot the leg at the second storage position. Second linkages fold the second assembly and include a leg supporting the table at the first position and move the leg to a position with a lower end of the leg laterally outward from an upper end of the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Sico Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher C. Dickey, Kendall A. Kragenbring
  • Publication number: 20120204766
    Abstract: A folding table includes a single tabletop extending over a framework and legs. The folding table includes a first framework with a first pair of legs and a second framework including a second pair of legs. Folding linkages fold the tabletop between a first use position wherein the tabletop is substantially horizontal and second storage position wherein the tabletop is substantially vertical. A damping assembly includes a damper mounted to the tabletop and the frameworks and includes a damping linkage to guide and provide controlled folding and unfolding of the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Sico Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Elliott, Christopher C. Dickey
  • Patent number: 8182032
    Abstract: A rolling table and seating system includes a first assembly folding between a first position with the first assembly forming a seat bottom, and a second storage position. A second assembly moves between a first position with the second assembly forming a table and a second position at which the second assembly forms a seat back complementary to the seat bottom. A frame has laterally spaced apart first and second upright frame portions, the first upright frame portion supporting the first assembly and the second upright frame portion supporting the second assembly. A lower frame portion extends laterally outward including a first lateral portion extending toward a first side beyond the first upright frame portion, and a second lateral portion extending toward a second side beyond the second upright frame portion. First linkages fold the first assembly and include a leg supporting the seat bottom at the first position, and lift and pivot the leg at the second storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher C. Dickey, Kendall A. Kragenbring
  • Publication number: 20100269476
    Abstract: A walk reel mower includes a pair of inclined rigid links for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for rolling about a longitudinal axis, and a pair of vertical support arms for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for pitching about a transverse axis. An integrated gearbox houses both the traction and reel drives, including the differential that is part of the traction drive, as well as a parking brake. A flexible drive shaft powers the cutting reel from the gearbox and is made from materials that do not require petroleum based lubricants to avoid the possibility of damage to the turf or grass. A single control handle located on the handle of the mower actuates both the reel and traction drives. The reel cutting unit includes a back plate which has a portion formed as a hollow beam for strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Gerald E. Goman, Christopher C. Dickey, Robert D. Patton, Donald B. Schnotala
  • Patent number: 7621091
    Abstract: A portable floor system having a plurality of floor panels configured for connection along abutting edges to form an extended floor surface. Each panel has a planar portion including a top surface, a core, and a bottom surface. Extruded edge portions include tongues along two edges and complementary tongues along the other two edges. Each edge also includes a panel connecting assembly along each edge, having a lock device extending from an edge into the core. The lock device mounts directly against an anchor element. The anchor element extends through the bottom surface and having a connector receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher C. Dickey, Todd A. Schilling
  • Publication number: 20090038284
    Abstract: A walk reel mower includes a pair of inclined rigid links for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for rolling about a longitudinal axis, and a pair of vertical support arms for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for pitching about a transverse axis. An integrated gearbox houses both the traction and reel drives, including the differential that is part of the traction drive, as well as a parking brake. A flexible drive shaft powers the cutting reel from the gearbox and is made from materials that do not require petroleum based lubricants to avoid the possibility of damage to the turf or grass. A single control handle located on the handle of the mower actuates both the reel and traction drives. The reel cutting unit includes a back plate which has a portion formed as a hollow beam for strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Gerald E. Goman, Christopher C. Dickey, Robert D. Patton, Donald B. Schnotala
  • Patent number: 7395652
    Abstract: A walk reel mower includes a pair of inclined rigid links for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for rolling about a longitudinal axis, and a pair of vertical support arms for mounting the reel cutting unit to the reel mower frame for pitching about a transverse axis. An integrated gearbox houses both the traction and reel drives, including the differential that is part of the traction drive, as well as a parking brake. A flexible drive shaft powers the cutting reel from the gearbox and is made from materials that do not require petroleum based lubricants to avoid the possibility of damage to the turf or grass. A single control handle located on the handle of the mower actuates both the reel and traction drives. The reel cutting unit includes a back plate which has a portion formed as a hollow beam for strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Gerald E. Goman, Christopher C. Dickey, Robert D. Patton, Donald B. Schnotala
  • Publication number: 20080116724
    Abstract: A folding table and seating apparatus has a generally oval shape and seating structures spaced around the periphery of the table. The folding table includes a pair of semicircular shaped tabletop sections folding along the straight edge of each section. A lock maintains the table in the unfolded position and is released by an end handle that extends downward from the center axis near the edges of the tabletop sections. The framework extends downward and out to eight stools, four stools spaced apart around the curving periphery of each tabletop section in a first seating configuration. In a second seating configuration, the framework supports four benches, two benches spaced apart around the curving periphery of each tabletop section. A support portion of the framework extends below each stool to provide spaced apart supports around the entire table or two legs extend downward from each bench. The benches and stools are interchangeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Sico Incorporated
    Inventor: Christopher C. Dickey
  • Patent number: 7303368
    Abstract: A trailer for a walk greensmower comprises a trailer frame supported by a pair of ground engaging trailer wheels. The trailer frame includes a pair of spaced, parallel wheel ramps. A tongue is provided for connecting to a tow vehicle. The trailer frame is pivotal relative to the tongue and to the trailer wheels to tilt into an inclined loading position for loading the walk greensmower by driving the walk greensmower up the wheel ramps using the powered transport wheels of the walk greensmower. Once the walk greensmower is loaded onto the wheel ramps, the trailer frame is pivoted into a transport position in which the wheel ramps no longer engage the ground and the walk greensmower is carried on the wheel ramps. In one embodiment of this trailer, the wheel ramps comprise cylindrical rails and the transport wheels are grooved to ride on the top sides of the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Gerald E. Goman, Robert D. Patton, John E. Close, Christopher C. Dickey
  • Publication number: 20040191041
    Abstract: A trailer for carrying a walk greensmower from place to place comprises a trailer frame supported by a pair of ground engaging trailer wheels. The trailer frame includes a pair of spaced, parallel wheel ramps. A tongue is provided for connecting to a tow vehicle. The trailer frame is pivotal relative to the tongue and to the trailer wheels to tilt into an inclined loading position for loading the walk greensmower by driving the walk greensmower up the wheel ramps using the powered transport wheels of the walk greensmower. Once the walk greensmower is loaded onto the wheel ramps, the trailer frame is pivoted into a transport position in which the wheel ramps no longer engage the ground and the walk greensmower is carried on the wheel ramps. In one embodiment of this trailer, the wheel ramps comprise cylindrical rails and the transport wheels are grooved to ride on the top sides of the rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Gerald E. Goman, Robert D. Patton, John E. Close, Christopher C. Dickey
  • Patent number: D763029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventor: Christopher C Dickey
  • Patent number: D796884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventor: Christopher C Dickey
  • Patent number: D929164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventor: Christopher C Dickey