Patents by Inventor Frederick A. Mather

Frederick A. Mather 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).

  • Modular storage system for logistical management of operational units
    Patent number: 7484631
    Abstract: A modular storage system for installation on a floor includes a plurality of carts. Each cart includes a base that generally has a length that separates opposed ends of the base, a storage structure that is operably attached to and carried by the base, at least three pivotable wheel assemblies, the wheel assemblies being operably attached to and extending below the base to provide a rolling surface adapted to roll on the floor, and at least one track follower mechanism that is operably attached to one end of the base and having at least a portion of which is selectively vertically movable to engage the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Nenger Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Bothun, Mark E. Gallea, Michael D. Jines, Frederick A. Mather, Gregg S. Nelson, Marty L. Prins, Craig J. Ulrich
  • Barbecue grill
    Patent number: 5752433
    Abstract: A barbecue grill for cooking food includes: a firebox, the firebox including angled lower walls for draining liquids coming from the food; a grease channel, connected to the lower portion of the firebox, for directing grease outside of the firebox; a cover pivotally attached to the firebox; a cooking surface removably placed at the top of the firebox and securely held therein. Also provided in certain and alternate embodiments of the invention are one or more gas burners mounted in any of several orientations within the firebox, an electric cooking plate, a rotisserie, and a retaining means for securing a fuel supply tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Inventors: James L. Charlson, Frederick A. Mather, Dale M. Peacock, Algerd Churas, deceased, by Lois A. Churas, executor
  • Barbecue grill
    Patent number: 5603256
    Abstract: A barbecue grill for cooking food includes: a firebox, the firebox including angled lower walls for draining liquids coming from the food; a grease channel, connected to the lower portion of the firebox, for directing grease outside of the firebox; a cover pivotally attached to the firebox; a cooking surface removably placed at the top of the firebox and securely held therein. Also provided in certain and alternate embodiments of the invention are one or more gas burners mounted in any of several orientations within the firebox, an electric cooking plate, a rotisserie, and a retaining means for securing a fuel supply tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: The Thermos Company
    Inventors: James L. Charlson, Frederick A. Mather, Dale M. Peacock, Algerd Churas, deceased
  • Modular storage unit
    Patent number: D525006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Bothun, Frederick A. Mather, Marty L. Prins, Craig J. Ulrich, Michael D. Jines, Gregg S. Nelson, Mark E. Gallea
  • Modular storage unit
    Patent number: D530053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Bothun, Frederick A. Mather, Marty L. Prins, Craig J. Ulrich, Michael D. Jines, Gregg S. Nelson, Mark E. Gallea