Patents by Inventor Dennis G. Yoder

Dennis G. Yoder 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: 5950377
    Abstract: A deck structure adapted for assembly with a supporting frame. The deck structure includes a plurality of clip members adapted to be secured to the supporting frame and a plurality of planks adapted to be assembled with the clip members. The clip members having an elongated base portion and plank receiving portions attached to said base portion for engaging and securely retaining the planks in engagement with the clip members. Each elongated base portion of the clip members having a first and a second end, the first end of the elongated base portions being adapted to be engaged with the second end of the elongated base portions of another clip member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Royal Crown Limited
    Inventor: Dennis G. Yoder
  • Patent number: 5931450
    Abstract: A modular fencing system including posts that have a generally tubular body. At least one opening is disposed in a side wall of said post, with a rail being able to be received in the opening of the post. A longitudinal reinforcing wall is disposed in the post next to the opening for reinforcing the post at least in the area of the opening. The post is adapted to receive a plurality of support systems for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent installations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Royal Crown Limited
    Inventor: Dennis G. Yoder
  • Patent number: 5651534
    Abstract: A modular fencing system including posts that have a generally tubular body. At least one opening is disposed in a side wall of said post, with a rail being able to be received in the opening of the post. A longitudinal reinforcing wall is disposed in the post next to the opening for reinforcing the post at least in the area of the opening. The post is adapted to receive a plurality of support systems for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent installations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: CTB, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis G. Yoder
  • Patent number: 5048448
    Abstract: A dock structure, adapted to mount to a frame, having clips which are attached to the frame and plank members which are assembled to the clips. Both the clips and the planks are integrally formed of plastic to provide high weatherability, durability and pleasing aesthetics. In assembly, clips are securely attached to the frame and a plank member is adapted to securely attach to the clips thus concealing any fasteners which secure the dock structure to the underlying structural frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: CTB, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis G. Yoder
  • Patent number: 5009045
    Abstract: A plastic plank member, for use with a deck arrangement, having a rigid base portion and a tread portion attached thereto which are integrally extruded of suitable plastics. The rigid portion of the plank member is adapted to be secured to an underlying support structure. The tread portion is formed with protrusions projecting upwardly away from the tread and grooves formed therein. The characteristics of the tread result in a sufficiently high coefficient of friction to reduce the possibility of slipping on the plank member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Assignee: CTB, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis G. Yoder
  • Patent number: 4867046
    Abstract: Ventalation structure for farm storage bins and the like comprising a series of bracing members to hold a bin roof structure above a bin wall structure thereby opening the structure to uniform air circulation. Screening material is provided to prevent bugs and other objects carried by the air from entering the bin and a baffle member protect the ventalation structure from windblown rain and snow. The ventilation structure enables stored commodities to dry faster and minimizes the risk of dust explosions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: CTB, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis G. Yoder