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).

  • Publication number: 20100275704
    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: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Publication number: 20090146443
    Abstract: A storage apparatus is provided. In one example embodiment, the storage apparatus may be mounted on a utility vehicle. The storage apparatus includes a lid assembly and a side door assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Publication number: 20080128305
    Abstract: A tool bag is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the tool bag includes a plurality of tool fasteners, a plurality of tool indicia, and a means for attaching the tool bag to a tool organizer. Each tool indicia is associated with a tool fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 7328905
    Abstract: A tool organizer is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the tool organizer comprises a frame and a plurality of wheels attached to the frame. The frame includes an upper frame component and a lower frame component. The upper and lower frame components are connected by at least one hinge and are moveable with respect to one another between a folded and an unfolded configuration. The tool organizer also includes a tool storage structure supported by the frame. The tool storage structure comprising a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel comprises at least one tool fastener for securing a specific tool. The plurality of storage panels are movable with respect to one another between a closed configuration and an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 7210689
    Abstract: A tool organizer is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the tool organizer comprises a frame and a plurality of wheels attached to the frame. The tool organizer also includes a tool storage structure supported by the frame. The tool storage structure comprising a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel comprises at least one tool fastener and associated tool indicia for securing and identifying a specific tool. The plurality of storage panels are movable with respect to one another between a closed configuration and an open configuration. A modular tool organizer, a tool set transportation system, a tool bag and a method for inspecting a set of tools stored within a tool organizer are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: 6945546
    Abstract: A tool organizer is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the tool organizer comprises a frame and a plurality of wheels attached to the frame. The tool organizer also includes a tool storage structure supported by the frame. The tool storage structure comprising a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel comprises at least one tool fastener and associated tool indicia for securing and identifying a specific tool. The plurality of storage panels are movable with respect to one another between a closed configuration and an open configuration. A modular tool organizer, a tool set transportation system, a tool bag and a method for inspecting a set of tools stored within a tool organizer are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: D617382
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Patent number: D640743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger