Patents by Inventor Frank Shear

Frank Shear 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: 20120242209
    Abstract: A versatile cabinet system is disclosed. The cabinet system includes a top planar panel, a bottom planar panel, and the vertical corner pieces that couples each corner of the top planar panel with a corresponding corner of the bottom planar panel, wherein the vertical corner piece comprises an extruded element. The vertical corner piece further includes means for securing the top and bottom panels to the corner piece, and at least one channel that runs a length of the corner piece. The channel located on a side of the vertical corner piece has a greater width at its nadir than at its opening for slidable and fixable engagement of a drawer, door and/or shelf support to the corner piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: FRANK SHEAR
  • Patent number: 6209976
    Abstract: A cabinet box has two side panels such that each has an inset, protruding wall face formed by, and relative to, recessed or pocketed ends located at the top and bottom thereof, respectively. The side panels are identical in shape and configuration. Top and bottom panels are configured so that their ends fit snugly into the side panel pockets and into the top and bottom pockets of a back panel. Self tapping screws or rivets are provided to secure the panels together. A door may be added, as well as leveling legs if the box is to rest above the ground surface. Further, a wall rail may be provided to allow the cabinet box to be wall mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Frank Shear