Patents by Inventor Ernest J. Kump

Ernest J. Kump 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: 4457116
    Abstract: A space module (22) is disclosed herein and includes in combination a single inlet connection (62) for a plurality of utilities, a utility manifold (92, 94, 96, 98) extending from the inlet connection to a plurality of locations in the module, at each of the locations, connections to a plurality of the utilities and modular furniture units (34, 35, 36, 37) having readily releasable coupling (e.g. 101) for connection to the plurality of utilities at each said location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1984
    Inventor: Ernest J. Kump
  • Patent number: 4372087
    Abstract: A modular building structure is disclosed herein and comprises a support structure (10) including a plurality of spaced vertical columns (11), horizontal beams (12) interconnected between columns to form a rigid support system, and at least one space module (22) structurally defining an enclosed volume of space and adapted to be removably supported from said support structure, in which there are provided utility conduits (45, 46, 47, 48, 49) integrated with at least some of said columns and connectable at their lower ends to utility inlets and outlets (40). The conduits are provided for connection into various units (34,35,36,37) and utilities with the space module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1983
    Inventor: Ernest J. Kump
  • Patent number: 4334359
    Abstract: A container comprises a rectangular hollow box divided into four wall components by lines contained in the planar portions of the walls so that the wall components each include portions of two walls. Splines are provided for locating the adjacent wall components together along said lines and a locking frame is provided for locking the wall components together when so located. The interior walls of the box are covered with a multiplicity of protrusions arranged in rows in two directions for locating shelves, drawers and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1982
    Inventor: Ernest J. Kump