Patents by Inventor Donald E. Vogel

Donald E. Vogel 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: 6877617
    Abstract: An improved display system may include an integral hook and bracket system which can be mounted to both wire grid and hanger bar fixture systems. An adapter unit may also be provided, wherein the adaptor configures the system to be mounted to pegboard and slot wall fixture systems. In such embodiments, the system is universally compatible with a wide variety of different fixture systems. The system may also include a product information display member opposite the adaptor member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventors: Frank E. Lane, Donald E. Vogel, John W. Lewman
  • Publication number: 20030193001
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display system that is compatible with a variety of different fixtures. In an illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket system can be mounted to both wire grid and hanger bar fixture systems. After attachment of an adapter unit, the system of the illustrative embodiment can also be mounted to pegboard and slot wall fixture systems. In another aspect, the invention relates to an improved display device that incorporates a product information display member. In another illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket assembly compatible with a plurality of different fixture systems includes a horizontally extending product information placard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Frank E. Lane, Donald E. Vogel, John W. Lewman
  • Patent number: 6604637
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display system that is compatible with a variety of different fixtures. In an illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket system can be mounted to both wire grid and hanger bar fixture systems. After attachment of an adapter unit, the system of the illustrative embodiment can also be mounted to pegboard and slot wall fixture systems. In another aspect, the invention relates to an improved display device that incorporates a product information display member. In another illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket assembly compatible with a plurality of different fixture systems includes a horizontally extending product information placard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventors: Frank E. Lane, Donald E. Vogel, John W. Lewman
  • Publication number: 20030042376
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display system that is compatible with a variety of different fixtures. In an illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket system can be mounted to both wire grid and hanger bar fixture systems. After attachment of an adapter unit, the system of the illustrative embodiment can also be mounted to pegboard and slot wall fixture systems. In another aspect, the invention relates to an improved display device that incorporates a product information display member. In another illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket assembly compatible with a plurality of different fixture systems includes a horizontally extending product information placard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Frank E. Lane, Donald E. Vogel, John W. Lewman
  • Patent number: 6119972
    Abstract: A vise for holding objects wherein the vise includes a vise portion having a pair of engagement jaws mounted on one end of a vise body. An adjusting shell is disposed in coaxial relation about the vise body and in cooperative relationship with the engagement jaws. The adjusting shell is rotatable about the vise body, and rotation of the adjusting shell actuates the engagement jaws between their opened and closed positions. The vise portion can be used in conjunction with a rotary module which is mounted to the other end of the vise body and imparts a rotary motion to the vise body about its central longitudinal axis. The rotary module employs a clutch and brake assembly that is mounted on a rotary spindle and housed within an adjusting shell that is coaxial with the rotary spindle. The adjusting shell is slideable backward and forward relative to the rotary spindle to engage and disengage the brake. When the brake is disengaged, the rotary module can be rotated either clockwise or counter-clockwise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Anvil Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Vogel, Donald E. Vogel
  • Patent number: 5469626
    Abstract: An improved cutting tool, such as scissors, shears, and the like, having two cooperating members that are interconnected so as to be pivotally movable, with respect to each other and about a connection point, between an open position and a closed position. The members each have a handle at their one end, a shank portion disposed between the handle and the connection point, and a blade portion disposed between the connection point and their other end. Each of the shank portions have an inside face, an outside face, and a leading edge that faces the other leading edge when the members are in their open position. A bearing ramp is formed on the inside face of one of the shank portions and has a first end adjacent the leading edge of the one shank portion and a second end away from the leading edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Vogel Brothers Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Vogel, Donald E. Vogel
  • Patent number: 4924572
    Abstract: The thread snips include two metal blades connected together, adjacent their rounded, rear ends, so that their pointed, front ends may be moved or pivoted relative to each other, in planes generally parallel with the planes of the metal blades, between open and closed positions. The rearward portion of each metal blade has a reduced thickness. Plastic inserts are molded onto these rearward, reduced thickness portions so that the inner facing side surfaces of the plastic inserts define a smooth continuation of the inner facing side surfaces of the metal blades. The rearward ends of the plastic inserts are thicker than their forward ends. The increased thicknesses force the rear ends of the metal blades apart, and thus cause the blades, forward of the point of connection, to bend or arch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Inventors: David S. Vogel, Donald E. Vogel