Patents by Inventor Edward G. Guirlinger

Edward G. Guirlinger 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: 10730542
    Abstract: The utility cart of the present application comprises a frame, and a plurality of wheels supported by the frame. In at least one embodiment, the frame comprises at least one wall which defines a recessed upper cavity, and a front cavity. The utility cart further comprises a plurality of parts boxes removably disposed within the front cavity; and a handle disposed in proximity to a bottom of the upper cavity and further disposed in proximity to a top of the front cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 10661818
    Abstract: A method for monitoring a tool set is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method comprises configuring a tool organizer in an open configuration. The tool organizer contains at least a portion of a tool set. The method further comprises visually inspecting the contents of the tool organizer to determine a first level of completeness of the tool set; recording the first level of completeness of the tool set; releasing the tool organizer and contents for use by a third party; receiving the tool organizer and returned contents from the third party; configuring the tool organizer in an open configuration; visually inspecting the returned contents of the tool organizer to determine a second level of completeness of the tool set; and comparing the first level of completeness with the second level of completeness to determine whether one or more tools from the tool set are missing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Mobile-Shop Company, LLC
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 10639783
    Abstract: A tool holder comprises an insertion element, a collar and a frame. The insertion element is sized to fit within an opening of a chamber. The insertion element comprises at least one retention element, and each retention element is configured to apply pressure to a wall of the chamber thereby maintaining the disposition of the tool holder relative to the chamber. The collar is attached to the insertion element, and the collar is sized to prevent the tool holder from being completely inserted within the chamber. The frame defines an aperture sized to allow at least a portion of an elongated tool to drop through the aperture, yet further sized to prevent at least a portion of the elongated too to drop through the aperture, thereby suspending the elongated tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 10631692
    Abstract: The plunger cover of the present application comprises a plurality of enclosure elements and a handle. In one embodiment, the plunger cover comprises two enclosure elements connected by an integrated hinge. The enclosure elements are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and they may be retained in the closed configuration by a retaining mechanism, such as a latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 9914206
    Abstract: The tool bag of the present application comprises a rigid frame, a flexible cover and a removable container. The cover is disposed over the frame and the removable container passes through an aperture formed by one wall of the frame and the bottom of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 9862398
    Abstract: The utility cart of the present application comprises a frame, at least two wheels and a storage panel. In one embodiment, the storage panel is removable and capable of being replaced with an alternate storage panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventor: Edward G Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 9849899
    Abstract: The utility cart of the present application comprises a frame, at least two wheels and a storage panel. In one embodiment, the storage panel is removable and capable of being replaced with an alternate storage panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Inventor: Edward G Guirlinger
  • Publication number: 20170080965
    Abstract: A method for monitoring a tool set is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method comprises configuring a tool organizer in an open configuration. The tool organizer contains at least a portion of a tool set. The method further comprises visually inspecting the contents of the tool organizer to determine a first level of completeness of the tool set; recording the first level of completeness of the tool set; releasing the tool organizer and contents for use by a third party; receiving the tool organizer and returned contents from the third party; configuring the tool organizer in an open configuration; visually inspecting the returned contents of the tool organizer to determine a second level of completeness of the tool set; and comparing the first level of completeness with the second level of completeness to determine whether one or more tools from the tool set are missing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 9457828
    Abstract: The utility cart of the present application comprises a frame, at least two wheels and a storage panel. In one embodiment, the storage panel is removable and capable of being replaced with an alternate storage panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Publication number: 20140283631
    Abstract: A method for monitoring a tool set is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method comprises configuring a tool organizer in an open configuration. The tool organizer contains at least a portion of a tool set. The method further comprises visually inspecting the contents of the tool organizer to determine a first level of completeness of the tool set; recording the first level of completeness of the tool set; releasing the tool organizer and contents for use by a third party; receiving the tool organizer and returned contents from the third party; configuring the tool organizer in an open configuration; visually inspecting the returned contents of the tool organizer to determine a second level of completeness of the tool set; and comparing the first level of completeness with the second level of completeness to determine whether one or more tools from the tool set are missing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Mobile-Shop Company, LLC
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Publication number: 20130083507
    Abstract: A device holder assembly is disclosed for securing an electronic device to a stable surface. In one embodiment, the device holder assembly comprises a base component and a device component. The device component is movable between a disengaged position in which the base component and the device component are not in contact with one another, and an engaged position in which a mating protuberance of the base component cooperates with an axial aperture formed by the device component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Publication number: 20110180681
    Abstract: A holder for holding a writing utensil is disclosed. In one embodiment, the holder comprises a base and a grip. The grip is generally axially aligned with and connected to the base. The base and the grip form an indentation along an axial line of surface intersection. The grip comprises an interior wall defining a generally axial sleeve. The grip further comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. Each jaw comprises a tapered end, and the tapered ends define an axial slot. The jaws flex to receive and grip a generally cylindrical utensil inserted through the tapered axial slot into the axial sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: D641414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: D665449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: D749926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: D753982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: D876917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: D879391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: D879392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: D901175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger