Patents by Inventor David A. Houk
David A. Houk 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).
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Patent number: 7721493Abstract: A roof assembly includes a skylight panel and a roof panel. The roof panel includes a skylight opening to accommodate the skylight panel and also includes water management channels disposed adjacent to the skylight panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Erik L. Skov, David A. Houk, Jr., Timothy M. Pierzynski, William F. Croft
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Patent number: 7610724Abstract: A building comprises a side wall defining a storage space within the sidewall confines, a roof supported above the storage space, and a pair of gables above the sidewall and at opposite ends of the roof. At least one truss is disposed between the gables and adapted to support the roof and has at least one tool handle opening. In a part of the building separate from the truss is disposed at least one additional receiver generally across from the tool handle opening. The tool handle opening and the receiver are spaced apart and adapted to each receive the handle of a long handled tool and support the long handled tool above the storage space.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventor: David A. Houk, Jr.
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Publication number: 20060230694Abstract: A roof assembly includes a skylight panel and a roof panel. The roof panel includes a skylight opening to accommodate the skylight panel and also includes water management channels disposed adjacent to the skylight panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: Rubbermaid, Inc.Inventors: Erik Skov, David Houk, Timothy Pierzynski, William Croft
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Publication number: 20050005537Abstract: A building comprises a side wall defining a storage space within the sidewall confines, a roof supported above the storage space, and a pair of gables above the sidewall and at opposite ends of the roof. At least one truss is disposed between the gables and adapted to support the roof and has at least one tool handle opening. In a part of the building separate from the truss is disposed at least one additional receiver generally across from the tool handle opening. The tool handle opening and the receiver are spaced apart and adapted to each receive the handle of a long handled tool and support the long handled tool above the storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATEDInventor: David Houk
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Patent number: 6695418Abstract: Modular shelving with at least one cabinet that includes a plurality of shelves and vertical risers which serve to space the shelves and support loads placed thereon. Cabinet side wall, back wall and door panels are installed about the risers, with each component having a pair of spaced apart holes adapted to slide over the risers. The holes preferably have a diameter just slightly less than the smallest diameter portion of the risers over which the panels will be placed, and are surrounded by one or more radial slots which allow the material around the hole to flex and accommodate larger diameter portions of the risers with an interference fit. The interference fit eliminates the need for precise hole size manufacturing and provides an additional advantage of holding the cabinet doors in a position selected by the consumer.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Rubbermaid Inc.Inventors: Erik L. Skov, David A. Houk, Jr.
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Patent number: 6575213Abstract: A work support including a frame and a header coupled to the frame and moveable between a first position and a second position. The header includes a first work surface deployed when the header is in a first position and a second work surface deployed when the header is in a second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventor: David A. Houk
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Publication number: 20020179606Abstract: A hasp, preferably constructed from plastic, is mounted to a container and to a container lid. The hasp includes a bracket which is preferably mounted to the inside of the container and which includes a plate which extends outwardly from the container. A tongue is attached to the container lid and includes an extended portion which passes through an opening in the bracket plate. A lock may be fastened through an opening in the extended portion to prevent lifting of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Applicant: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: David A. Houk, Thomas E. Hanna
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Publication number: 20020171332Abstract: Modular shelving with at least one cabinet that includes a plurality of shelves and vertical risers which serve to space the shelves and support loads placed thereon. Cabinet side wall, back wall and door panels are installed about the risers, with each component having a pair of spaced apart holes adapted to slide over the risers. The holes preferably have a diameter just slightly less than the smallest diameter portion of the risers over which the panels will be placed, and are surrounded by one or more radial slots which allow the material around the hole to flex and accommodate larger diameter portions of the risers with an interference fit. The interference fit eliminates the need for precise hole size manufacturing and provides an additional advantage of holding the cabinet doors in a position selected by the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: Rubbermaid Inc.Inventors: Erik L. Skov, David A. Houk
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Patent number: 6178896Abstract: A shelving system is disclosed. The shelving system includes a panel having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction. The panel includes at least one socket. The socket is disposed on the panel and includes an inner wall and an outer wall circumscribing the socket inner wall. The outer wall is distanced from the inner wall. A floor member is coupled to the inner wall and the outer wall and is disposed generally parallel relative to the panel. The socket is adapted to transmit stresses along the floor member.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2000Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: David A. Houk, Jr., Kenneth W. Hull, John Vura
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Patent number: 6079339Abstract: A shelving system is provided for use in the storage of various articles. Specifically, the shelving system includes a panel having a plurality of rail members formed with the panel. The rail members have an curvilinear lower portion. Preferably, the curvilinear lower portion distributes greater material proximate regions in the panel which experience greater stress. Similarly, the rail members also have an upper portion having a depth extending away from said panel. Preferably, the amount of depth of the upper portion of each rail member is designed to distribute greater material proximate regions in the panel which experience greater strain once loaded. Lastly, the molded shelving of this invention includes a plurality of socket members including support members designed to transmit stress away from the sockets, thereby reducing stress concentrations adjacent the socket members.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: David A. Houk, Jr., Kenneth W. Hull, John Vura
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Patent number: 5826718Abstract: A container, such as a tool box (10), includes a base portion (11) having an open top and a cover (12) for closing the open top. A plurality of sockets (35) are formed in the cover (12) to receive a bin (13) therein. A bin (13) is maintained in each socket (35) by the interaction of a barb (44) in the socket (35) and a notch (62) in the bin (13), and the interaction of a bump (45) in the socket (36) and a pocket (63) in the bin (13). When in the socket (36) the lid (47) of the bin (13) may be removed therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1997Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Richard B. Ahern, Jr., David A. Houk, Jr., John Travers
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Patent number: 5460266Abstract: A reusable plastic package for holding a rectangular article includes a housing having first and second rectangular-shaped storage compartments formed on opposite ends for selectively storing an article in one of the compartments. Each of the compartments has an access opening for inserting and removing the article into and out of the compartments. The longitudinal length and transverse width of the first compartment is substantially equal to the transverse width and longitudinal length, respectively, of the second compartment, thereby enabling the article to be stored in various orientations in the selected compartments. A lock compartment is formed between the storage compartments, and a slide plate is slidably mounted thereon and selectively movable across the access openings of the storage compartments between locked and unlocked positions for releasably securing the article in one of the storage compartments.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1994Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Alpha Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Larry K. Mundorf, James T. Weisburn, David A. Houk, Jr.
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Patent number: D358524Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1994Date of Patent: May 23, 1995Assignee: Alpha Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, James T. Weisburn, David A. Houk, Jr.
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Patent number: D358525Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1994Date of Patent: May 23, 1995Assignee: Alpha Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, James T. Weisburn, David A. Houk, Jr.
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Patent number: D358526Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1994Date of Patent: May 23, 1995Assignee: Alpha Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas M Sedon, James T. Weisburn, David A. Houk, Jr.
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Patent number: D406713Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1998Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: David A. Houk, Jr., Kenneth W. Hull
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Patent number: D409016Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1997Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Vincent L. Haley, David A. Houk, Jr.