Patents by Inventor Dennis G. Heerdt

Dennis G. Heerdt 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).

  • Fire extinguisher bracket including a living hinge
    Patent number: 7287735
    Abstract: A mounting bracket having a living hinge operable to enable mounting straps of the mounting bracket to move between retracted and extended positions. In the extended position, the mounting straps are configured to extend around and retain a fire extinguisher. In the retracted position, the mounting straps are removed from the fire extinguisher. The living hinge may include a continuous piece of material that extends between the mounting straps and a base member of the mounting bracket to which the mounting straps are coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis G. Heerdt, Y. Christen Sperry
  • Fire extinguisher bracket
    Patent number: D545003
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis G. Heerdt, Y. Christen Sperry