Patents by Inventor Edward T. Mehl

Edward T. Mehl 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).

  • Load containment netting system
    Patent number: 7448836
    Abstract: A netting system is operatively connected to opposing walls of a compartment to contain a load within the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: D B Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian S. Clarke, David S. Denny, Edward T. Mehl
  • Methods and apparatus for anchoring a retractable netting system
    Patent number: 6938785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for anchoring a retractable netting system in a vertical orientation relative to a shelving assembly. A retractable netting system includes a frame assembly onto which a net is operatively connected. Cables attached to opposing ends of a draw bar member may be pulled and released to raise and lower the net.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Sinco, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Denny, Edward T. Mehl, Maurice A. Russo
  • Methods and apparatus for anchoring a retractable netting system
    Publication number: 20040211740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for anchoring a retractable netting system in a vertical orientation relative to a shelving assembly. A retractable netting system includes a frame assembly onto which a net is operatively connected. Cables attached to opposing ends of a draw bar member may be pulled and released to raise and lower the net.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: David S. Denny, Edward T. Mehl, Maurice A. Russo
  • Net anchorage methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 6609621
    Abstract: A shelf assembly includes vertical posts and horizontal shelf supports that are configured and arranged to define at least one shelf space extending upward beyond upper distal ends of the posts. Net supports are connected to the posts in a manner that supports the net in a position spanning at least one edge of the shelf space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Sinco, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Denny, George H. Merritt, Lance F. Swartwout, Brian S. Clarke, Edward T. Mehl
  • Net anchorage methods and apparatus
    Publication number: 20020153340
    Abstract: A shelf assembly includes at least one shelf supported by vertical posts, and a net having opposite sides connected to respective posts so that the net spans at least one edge of the shelf and an associated area above the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: David S. Denny, George H. Merritt, Lance F. Swartwout, Brian S. Clarke, Edward T. Mehl
  • Net anchorage methods and apparatus
    Publication number: 20020148799
    Abstract: A shelf assembly includes vertical posts and horizontal shelf supports that are configured and arranged to define at least one shelf space extending upward beyond upper distal ends of the posts. Net supports are connected to the posts in a manner that supports the net in a position spanning at least one edge of the shelf space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: David S. Denny, George H. Merritt, Lance F. Swartwout, Brian S. Clarke, Edward T. Mehl