Patents by Inventor Fred Nimer

Fred Nimer 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).

  • Bracket support for utility basket
    Patent number: 5865409
    Abstract: A suspending system for supporting one or more brackets from a utility basket includes a pair of conventional, vertically-aligned keyhole slots in a side wall of the basket, but further utilizes a slot in an adjacent horizontal lip of the basket to add rigidity to the basket as well as support for the bracket after installation. The use of the keyhole slots enables a bracket to be installed or removed quickly if desired, without requiring tools for the installation or removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Inventor: Fred Nimer
  • Stepladder utility basket
    Patent number: 5799819
    Abstract: A utility basket for supporting tools and materials is positioned atop a stepladder for assisting in performing work tasks from the ladder without requiring frequent ascent and descent. A simple means of stably mounting and easily demounting the basket relative to the ladder is described. Shipment advantages are also achievable with the preferred form of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: Fred Nimer
  • Molded utility basket
    Patent number: D386616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Inventor: Fred Nimer