Patents by Inventor Eric J. Fickas

Eric J. Fickas 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).

  • TREE STAND WITH ONE-WAY-PUSHABLE SCREWS
    Publication number: 20160037951
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for holding a cut live tree in an upright position. A Christmas tree stand comprises a supporting base and non-penetrative one-way-pushable screws. Threads in the nuts through which the screws are disposed are pushed out of the way (disengaged from the threads on the screws) when the screws are pushed towards a tree placed in the base, but not when the screws are pulled away from the tree. This makes the screws much easier to push towards the tree than to pull them away, making secure fastening of the tree quick and easy. Screws can also be tightened to provide finer screw adjustment. Non-penetrative screws allow the cut tree to remain fresh longer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Donald C. Meves, Brent L. Burchfield, Michael A. Lorenz, Ross C. Worden, Eric J. Fickas
  • Combined shopping cart stroller
    Patent number: 6679506
    Abstract: A combined shopping cart stroller having cargo carrying and passenger carrying capabilities is provided. The shopping cart stroller comprises a frame supported on wheels for rolling movement, a seat mounted to the frame and being shiftable between an unfolded position in which the seat is positioned to support the passenger and a folded position in which the folded seat defines a portion of a forward cargo area, a rearward cargo area defined by a rearward portion of the frame, and a lower cargo area defined by a lower portion of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Ohio Steel Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana J. Koppes, Eric J. Fickas, Vincent A. Gioia, Rodger Hays, Joni Hill, Paul P. Kolada, Thomas P. Martini, Jon M. Provencher, Kevin J. Vititoe
  • Combined shopping cart stroller
    Publication number: 20030102653
    Abstract: A combined shopping cart stroller having cargo carrying and passenger carrying capabilities is provided. The shopping cart stroller comprises a frame supported on wheels for rolling movement, a seat mounted to the frame and being shiftable between an unfolded position in which the seat is positioned to support the passenger and a folded position in which the folded seat defines a portion of a forward cargo area, a rearward cargo area defined by a rearward portion of the frame, and a lower cargo area defined by a lower portion of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Ohio Steel Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana J. Koppes, Eric J. Fickas, Vincent A. Gioia, Rodge Hays, Joni Hill, Paul P. Kolada, Thomas P. Martini, Jon M. Provencher, Kevin J. Vititoe
  • Combined shopping cart stroller
    Patent number: 6523840
    Abstract: A combined shopping cart stroller having cargo carrying and passenger carrying capabilities is provided. The shopping cart stroller comprises a frame supported on wheels for rolling movement, a seat mounted to the frame and being shiftable between an unfolded position in which the seat is positioned to support the passenger and a folded position in which the folded seat defines a portion of a forward cargo area, a rearward cargo area defined by a rearward portion of the frame, and a lower cargo area defined by a lower portion of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Ohio Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Dana J. Koppes, Eric J. Fickas, Vincent A. Gioia, Rodger Hays, Joni Hill, Paul P. Kolada, Thomas P. Martini, Jon M. Provencher, Kevin J. Vititoe
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D505187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: American Standard International Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Fickas, Christopher P. Marks, Michael J. Painter, Paul P. Kolada
  • Handle for a wheeled device
    Patent number: D462496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Ohio Steel Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana J. Koppes, Eric J. Fickas, Vincent A. Gioia, Rodger Hays, Joni Hill, Paul P. Kolada, Thomas P. Martini, Jon M. Provencher, Kevin J. Vititoe
  • Combined shopping cart/stroller
    Patent number: D465632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Ohio Steel Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana J. Koppes, Eric J. Fickas, Vincent A. Gioia, Rodger Hays, Joni Hill, Paul P. Kolada, Thomas P. Martini, Jon M. Provencher, Kevin J. Vititoe
  • Seat back
    Patent number: D470442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Ohio Steel Industries
    Inventors: Dana J. Koppes, Eric J. Fickas, Rodger Hays, Paul P. Kolada, Thomas P. Martini, Kevin J. Vititoe
  • Combined shopping cart/stroller
    Patent number: D478198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Ohio Steel Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana J. Koppes, Eric J. Fickas, Vincent A. Gioia, Rodger Hays, Joni Hill, Paul P. Kolada, Thomas P. Martini, Jon M. Provencher, Kevin J. Vititoe
  • Globe for a suspended luminaire
    Patent number: D479757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Fickas, Fred C. Schlichter, Jack L. Ries, Nate VanMeter, Scott L. Posey, Gregory J. Subisak
  • Globe for a suspended luminaire
    Patent number: D481157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Fickas, Scott L. Posey, Jack L. Ries, Nate VanMeter, Gregory J. Subisak
  • Luminaire mount
    Patent number: D481490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Aculty Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Fickas, Fred C. Schlichter, Scott L. Posey
  • Luminaire bracket
    Patent number: D481825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Fickas, Fred C. Schlichter
  • Luminaire bracket
    Patent number: D482490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Fickas, Fred C. Schlichter
  • Ballast housing for a suspended luminaire
    Patent number: D483517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Fickas, Scott L. Posey, Jeffrey D. McClow
  • Luminaire bracket
    Patent number: D487600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventor: Eric J. Fickas
  • Front trigger water nozzle device
    Patent number: D681777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Vicky Ann Michael, Sean W. Svendsen, Dana Justin Koppes, Ryan S. Crisp, Eric J. Fickas
  • Rear trigger water nozzle device
    Patent number: D681778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Vicky Ann Michael, Sean W. Svendsen, Dana Justin Koppes, Ryan S. Crisp, Eric J. Fickas