Patents by Inventor Edward R. Katz

Edward R. Katz 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: 8091299
    Abstract: The present invention is a entryway protector for use with elevator door jamb panels to protect the surfaces of the panels from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The entryway protector includes the main sections and an angled guide and a minor section which is attached at approximately a right angle. The entryway protector is constructed of a material that is sufficiently rigid to protect the elevator door jamb panel and also to remain in proper position. The preferred material is polycarbonate. The entryway protector may be attached to the elevator door jamb panel by suction cups. Preferably the entryway protector is made at a height of approximately forty inches so that two entryway protectors are need for each elevator door jamb panel. Two entryway protectors can be attached together by one or more H clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Marquis, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Publication number: 20090173021
    Abstract: The present invention is a entryway protector for use with elevator door jamb panels to protect the surfaces of the panels from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The entryway protector includes the main sections and an angled guide and a minor section which is attached at approximately a right angle. The entryway protector is constructed of a material that is sufficiently rigid to protect the elevator door jamb panel and also to remain in proper position. The preferred material is polycarbonate. The entryway protector may be attached to the elevator door jamb panel by suction cups. Preferably the entryway protector is made at a height of approximately forty inches so that two entryway protectors are need for each elevator door jamb panel. Two entryway protectors can be attached together by one or more H clamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: MARQUIS, INC.
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Patent number: 7523588
    Abstract: The present invention is a entryway protector for use with elevator door jamb panels to protect the surfaces of the panels from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The entryway protector includes the main sections and an angled guide and a minor section which is attached at approximately a right angle. The entryway protector is constructed of a material that is sufficiently rigid to protect the elevator door jamb panel and also to remain in proper position. The entryway protector may be attached to the elevator door jamb panel by suction cups. Preferably the entryway protector is made at a height of approximately forty inches so that two entryway protectors are need for each elevator door jamb panel. Two entryway protectors can be attached together by one or more H clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Marquis, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Patent number: 6718706
    Abstract: The present invention is a protection device for use with elevator doorjamb panels and entryway doors and jambs to protect the surfaces of these panels and doors from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The device protects the surfaces from scratches and dents when furniture and construction materials inadvertently bang into these protected surfaces. The entryway protector includes two sections and a securing system. A main rectangular section may be separated by a line of stitching from a minor rectangular section. The main rectangular section comprises a cushioning material and a rigid sheet. Both sections can be placed in a protective material. The securing system can secure the protector to the surfaces against dislodging by contact with equipment, building materials and furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Patent number: 6557325
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plastic computer packing pillow that is filled with two layers of bubble wrap with the bubbles in each layer facing each other for protecting computers during relocation. The computer component is placed on the middle of the plastic pillow with the ends of the pillow touching the sides of the computer component during movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Office Moving Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Publication number: 20020174613
    Abstract: The present invention is a protection device for use with elevator door jamb panels and entryway doors and jambs to protect the surfaces of these panels and doors from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The device protects the surfaces from scratches and dents when furniture and construction materials inadvertently bang into these protected surfaces. The entryway protector includes two sections and a securing system. A main rectangular section may be separated by a line of stitching from a minor rectangular section. The main rectangular section comprises a cushioning material and a rigid sheet. Both sections can be placed in a protective material. The securing system can secure the protector to the surfaces against dislodging by contact with equipment, building materials and furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Patent number: 6381910
    Abstract: The present invention is a protection device for use with elevator door jamb panels and entryway doors and jambs to protect the surfaces of these panels and doors from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The device protects the surfaces from scratches and dents when furniture and construction materials inadvertently bang into these protected surfaces. The entryway protector includes two sections and a securing system. A main rectangular section is separated by a line of stitching from a minor rectangular section, both sections including a padding material. The securing system can secure the protector to the surfaces against dislodging by contact with equipment, building materials and furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Patent number: 6216396
    Abstract: The present invention is an inflatable barrier device for use with elevator door jamb panels and entryway doors and jambs to protect the surfaces of these panels and doors from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The device protects the surfaces from scratches and dents when furniture and construction materials inadvertently bang into these protected surfaces. The entryway protector comprises two sections and securing components. An inflatable main rectangular section is separated by a line of stitching from a minor rectangular section or flap that is filled with padding material. The securing components secure the protector to the surfaces against dislodging by contact with equipment, building materials and furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Office Moving Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Patent number: 6128862
    Abstract: The present invention is an inflatable barrier device for use with elevator door jamb panels and entryway doors and jambs to protect the surfaces of these panels and doors from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The device protects the surfaces from scratches and dents when furniture and construction materials inadvertently bang into these protected surfaces. The entryway protector comprises two sections and securing components. An inflatable main rectangular section is separated by a line of stitching from a minor rectangular section or flap that is filled with padding material. The securing components secure the protector to the surfaces against dislodging by contact with equipment, building materials and furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Patent number: 5112186
    Abstract: A method of leveling a cabinet comprising the steps of lifting the cabinet off of the ground, inserting safety blocks underneath the raised cabinet, adjusting one or more of the adjustable feet which depend from the cabinet corners, lowering the cabinet to the ground, checking the level of the cabinet and repeating the above steps until the cabinet is level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Patent number: 4432401
    Abstract: To eliminate the costly and laborious procedure of emptying the contents of furniture drawers and boxing the contents in the movement of furniture, an inflatable drawer contents stabilizer is placed in each drawer to prevent movement of the drawer contents when a desk or other drawer equipped furniture item is laid on its side or otherwise manipulated during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1984
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz
  • Patent number: 4372364
    Abstract: A door protector for use by furniture movers is disclosed which fully protects all main entrance doors from damage due to contact with moving furniture. The use of the protector allows speeding up of the moving process. The protector is an adjustable length pad which fully covers the exposed surface of the door and affords double thickness protection at the lower end portion of the door. The protector is hung removably on the door by an upper end pocket which engages over the top edge of the door to support and position the protector. Damage to furniture is also avoided by using the door protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1983
    Inventor: Edward R. Katz