Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Keenan

Daniel J. Keenan 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: 4735331
    Abstract: The collapsible bin consturction has an erected configuration and a storage configuration. The bin has four side walls which are arranged at different vertical levels so that when they are collapsed, they are vertically spaced apart to permit them to lie in a relatively flat position. Side wall access opening means are provided to permit loading or unloading of the bin via the side walls. Additionally, a top wall is provided which is hingedly mounted to permit loading or unloading of the bin from the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Keenan, Duane K. Krause
  • Patent number: 4714169
    Abstract: A collapsible/expandable shipping rack is provided. The rack has a generally rectangular bottom wall. A pair of oppositely disposed end walls are hingedly secured to the bottom wall. The end walls may be pivoted from an upright position to a collapsed position over the bottom wall for storage of the rack. Removable side rails are provided. The side walls extend between the end walls and are removable and storable on the bottom wall for storage of the rack. The end wall walls have width expanding sections which are movable on track means to alter the width of the rack. The end walls also have a height expanding section which are movable on track means to alter the height of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Keenan, Donald A. Hoss