Patents by Inventor Douglas J. Kaminski

Douglas J. Kaminski 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: 9622574
    Abstract: A tray support rack has a top member, a bottom member, a first frame that extends from the top member to the bottom member on a first side of the tray support rack, and a second frame that extends from the top member to the bottom member on a second side of the tray support rack. The first frame includes a first set of parallel rails, with each parallel rail of the set being spaced apart from another parallel rail to define a first guide space therebetween, and a first bottom support rail spaced apart from the first set of parallel rails. The second frame includes a second set of parallel rails, with each parallel rail of the set being spaced apart from another parallel rail to define a second guide space therebetween, and a second bottom support rail spaced apart from the second set of parallel rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: InterMetro Industries Corporation
    Inventors: André F. Kabacinski, Michael A. Merritt, Douglas J. Kaminski
  • Publication number: 20160235197
    Abstract: A tray support rack has a top member, a bottom member, a first frame that extends from the top member to the bottom member on a first side of the tray support rack, and a second frame that extends from the top member to the bottom member on a second side of the tray support rack. The first frame includes a first set of parallel rails, with each parallel rail of the set being spaced apart from another parallel rail to define a first guide space therebetween, and a first bottom support rail spaced apart from the first set of parallel rails. The second frame includes a second set of parallel rails, with each parallel rail of the set being spaced apart from another parallel rail to define a second guide space therebetween, and a second bottom support rail spaced apart from the second set of parallel rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: André F. Kabacinski, Michael A. Merritt, Douglas J. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 7143534
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sign holder for displaying a sign relative to a workstation. The sign holder has a support pivotably coupled to an arm. The arm in turn is pivotably coupled to a signboard. The sign holder may be pivoted between a first position to provide enhanced visibility and a second position to increase the available workspace at the work station while maintaining visibility of the sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Metro Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas J. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 6698364
    Abstract: A folding work station includes a work surface and a frame supporting the work surface. The frame includes at least one rolling support and is selectively expandable to an open configuration, in which the frame supports the work surface in a working orientation, and foldable to a substantially flat closed configuration having a vertical orientation, in which the frame supports the work surface juxtaposed on the frame. In addition, the work station is movably supported on the rolling support(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Welch, Joseph P. Jones, Douglas J. Kaminski, Robert R. Steele, Robert K. Swartz, Alan R. Grula
  • Publication number: 20030024444
    Abstract: A folding work station includes a work surface and a frame supporting the work surface. The frame includes at least one rolling support and is selectively expandable to an open configuration, in which the frame supports the work surface in a working orientation, and foldable to a substantially flat closed configuration having a vertical orientation, in which the frame supports the work surface juxtaposed on the frame. In addition, the work station is movably supported on the rolling support(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Metro Industries, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Welch, Josehp P. Jones, Douglas J. Kaminski, Robert R. Steele, Robert K. Swartz, Alan R. Grula
  • Patent number: 5803559
    Abstract: A lockable modular storage and support assembly uses a platform system that includes vertically disposed support posts. The support post has an extended tubular body and a plurality of symmetrically spaced, radially extending flanges running the length of the tubular body. Each flange has a first portion extending radially from the post and a second portion at the terminal end of the first portion. A slot is defined between each pair of adjacent flanges for receiving vertical panels or other inserts. A security system with both manual and electronic controls is provided to lock the modular storage and support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Michael B. Burns, Douglas J. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 5802892
    Abstract: A storage system including a storage container body, a door, and a lock assembly, the lock assembly including a lock latch mechanism located in a side wall of the storage container body remote from the door, and a striker member located on the door, wherein the lock latch mechanism includes at least one lock catch selectively capable of engaging and securing either one of a storage article resident in the storage container body or the striker member. The lock latch assembly may include a lock latch extension mechanism that includes a shuttle slide including a locking portion engagable with a lock catch of the lock latch mechanism, and a latching portion engagable with the striker member of the lock latch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Cohn, Douglas J. Kaminski, Robert W. Altonji
  • Patent number: 5651596
    Abstract: A modular drawer includes a drawer frame having a back panel, first and second side panels and a front panel secured together to form an open, bottomless frame. A drawer insert, having vertical walls and a bottom surface, is supported within the drawer frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Michael B. Burns, Douglas J. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 5205630
    Abstract: A multiple use, modular, knock-down storage system has adjustable shelving and drawers, and removably attachable side panelling. The panelling is easily attached to a corner post by first attaching an inner corner member to the post, placing the panelling over that inner corner member and then laying an outer corner member over the panelling and the inner corner member. A fastener secures the entire assembly together. An adjustable and easily removable drawer support frame is also provided. The frame can be inserted into or removed from the entire storage system and can be configured with the appropriate size frames for the particular end use desired. In this manner, the storage system can easily be assembled and modified by the ultimate end user to meet whatever specific needs that user may have.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: InterMetro Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Welch, Willard J. Sickles, Douglas J. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D512246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Metro Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Welch, Douglas J. Kaminski, Robert R. Steele, Robert K. Swartz, Alan Grula, David Barsigian
  • Patent number: D498618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Metro Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Welch, Douglas J. Kaminski, Robert R. Steele, Robert K. Swartz, Alan Grula