Patents by Inventor Douglas R. Dean
Douglas R. Dean 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: 10376048Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Publication number: 20180177291Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Patent number: 9930961Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Publication number: 20160051045Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Patent number: 9179774Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Publication number: 20140145048Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Patent number: 8640893Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: SPG International LLCInventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Publication number: 20100243591Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Patent number: 7186050Abstract: A pole connector assembly for connecting adjacent pole sections in order to construct a pole. In some embodiments, these pole connector assemblies have two inserts connected together by a fastener. Each of the two inserts can be received within an open end of a respective pole section. The fastener can be received within an aperture in each of the inserts in order to connect the pole sections together. In some embodiments, each insert can have at least one projection that extends into the pole section within which the insert is received. The fastener can limit the at least one projection from being inwardly deflected in order to secure the insert within the corresponding pole section. In other embodiments, the fastener can have at least one deformable portion to allow the fastener to secure the insert within the corresponding pole section.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: L & P Property Management CompanyInventors: Douglas R. Dean, Peterjohn R. C. Walters
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Publication number: 20040104319Abstract: A pole connector assembly for connecting adjacent pole sections in order to construct a pole. In some embodiments, these pole connector assemblies have two inserts connected together by a fastener. Each of the two inserts can be received within an open end of a respective pole section. The fastener can be received within an aperture in each of the inserts in order to connect the pole sections together. In some embodiments, each insert can have at least one projection that extends into the pole section within which the insert is received. The fastener can limit the at least one projection from being inwardly deflected in order to secure the insert within the corresponding pole section. In other embodiments, the fastener can have at least one deformable portion to allow the fastener to secure the insert within the corresponding pole section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Douglas R. Dean, Peterjohn R.C. Walters
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Patent number: 6626605Abstract: Several embodiments of the present invention provide a pole connector assembly for connecting adjacent pole sections in order to construct a pole. Preferably, these pole connector assemblies have two inserts connected together by a fastener. Each of the two inserts is received within an open end of a respective pole section. The fastener is preferably received within an aperture in each of the inserts in order to connect the pole sections together. In some preferred embodiments, each insert has at least one projection that extends into the pole section within which the insert is received. Preferably, the projection can be deflected in order to engage (or more fully engage) the insert within its corresponding pole section. Preferably, the projection can be deflected by the fastener and/or by one or more internal surfaces of the pole section as the insert is inserted within the pole section.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Douglas R. Dean, Peterjohn R. C. Walters