Patents by Inventor Howard S. Katz

Howard S. Katz 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: 9675172
    Abstract: A medicine cabinet is disclosed that has electrical power. An internal raceway is provided to hide the electrical wiring for the cabinet, accommodate power cords of appliances powered by the cabinet, and to support shelving. A vertically movable front mirrored door can be raised to access the power supply and/or cabinet storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ROBERN, INC.
    Inventors: Robert P. Pandorf, Douglas J. Diemel, Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 8480189
    Abstract: A cabinet has a cabinet body, a door with at least one support member on a rear side of the door, and at least one hinge pivotally coupling the support member or members to cabinet body. The cabinet body includes framing walls at least partially defining a storage space of the cabinet and a flange disposed laterally outward of an adjacent framing wall. A forwardly-facing surface of the flange is rearwardly offset relative to a front face of the adjacent framing wall. When the door is in a closed position, the support member(s) and the hinge(s) establish a distance between the forwardly-facing surface of the flange and the rear side of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard S. Katz, James L. Stanley, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120146470
    Abstract: A disclosed cabinet has a cabinet body, a door with at least one support member on a rear side of the door, and at least one hinge pivotally coupling the support member or members to cabinet body. The cabinet body includes framing walls at least partially defining a storage space of the cabinet and a flange disposed laterally outward of an adjacent framing wall. A forwardly-facing surface of the flange is rearwardly offset relative to a front face of the adjacent framing wall. When the door is in a closed position, the support member(s) and the hinge(s) establish a distance between the forwardly-facing surface of the flange and the rear side of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Howard S. Katz, James L. Stanley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100270438
    Abstract: A medicine cabinet is disclosed that has electrical power. An internal raceway is provided to hide the electrical wiring for the cabinet, accommodate power cords of appliances powered by the cabinet, and to support shelving. A vertically movable front mirrored door can be raised to access the power supply and/or cabinet storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Robert P. Pandorf, Douglas J. Diemel, Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 6276648
    Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a fixture on a wall comprises first and second threaded rods for installation into the wall so that at least a portion of each rod extends outwardly from the wall by a first predetermined distance. The support assembly further includes first and second fixing members each having internal threads which compliment the threads on the threaded rods. An elongated rigid support member having first and second ends, first and second lateral sides and top and bottom surfaces is provided. The support member includes a first notch in the top surface at a second predetermined distance from the first end, the first notch being sized for receiving the first fixing member therein. A first bore extends from the first end toward the second end, the first bore being located a third predetermined distance from the top surface and intersecting the first notch, the first bore being sized for receiving the first threaded rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard S. Katz, William Tschirlig
  • Patent number: 6092884
    Abstract: A door for a cabinet includes a frame with a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, the first mounting surface and said second mounting surface being located on the same side of said frame. The door further includes a first mirror having a surface disposed against the first mounting surface of the frame and a second mirror having a surface disposed against the second mounting surface of the frame. In a preferred embodiment, the door includes at least one holder integrally formed with the frame, which is preferably shaped to receive and support at least one toothbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 6045105
    Abstract: A convenience cup for holding articles within a cabinet includes a body portion having a generally cylindrical wall, at least a portion of which is generally flattened, a closed bottom portion and an open top portion defining a hollow interior portion. The convenience cup is generally circular in cross-section and has a depth suitable for holding articles. The convenience cup further includes an attachment member for the demountable attachment of the convenience cup to an integral support of the cabinet. At least one elongated strip extends outwardly generally vertically from the flattened portion of the convenience cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 5954411
    Abstract: A modular, one piece two-stepped cabinet which provides expanded storage capacity is shown. The cabinet is intended for use in the spacing between two adjacent studs in a wall. The cabinet comprises a first-step portion with lateral sides spaced to fit within a cabinet space, upper and lower sides and a rear wall. A second-step portion, integrally formed with the first, comprises lateral sides, upper and lower sides which are spaced further apart than those of the first portion, and a rear wall extending inward and joining the sides of the first portion at their forward edges. Shelves, which may be re-positionable, are provided and a mirror is provided on the rear wall of the first-step portion. In addition, a removable, re-positionable convenience cup is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Robern, Inc., A Pennsylvania Corporation
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 5355627
    Abstract: A cabinet includes a cabinet body having an internal storage area for receiving items to be stored and a door casing which defines an opening for accessing the storage area. The cabinet door is pivotally mounted to the cabinet body and includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. The cabinet door pivots with respect to the cabinet body between an open and closed position. A gasket is positioned on the door casing such that the gasket substantially covers the door casing. As such, the interior surface of the cabinet door is in engagement with the gasket when the cabinet door is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 5350227
    Abstract: A spacer fills a space between two adjacent modular cabinets. Each cabinet has side walls of a predetermined length and a predetermined width and a front wall. The cabinets are arranged such that at least one of the side walls of one of the cabinets is adjacent to and spaced by a first predetermined distance from at least one of the side walls of the other cabinet. The spacer includes at least one front filler having a length generally equal to the length of the adjacent side walls of the cabinets. The front filler has a generally central portion having a width generally corresponding to the first predetermined distance. The front filler is secured to the adjacent cabinets such that the two modular cabinets and the front filler form a single unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 5197790
    Abstract: A cabinet having a quiet, frictionally adjustable door hinge is disclosed. The cabinet door can be positioned anywhere between fully opened and fully closed positions. The cabinet comprises an adjustable hinge having an expandable member which contacts a bearing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 5165780
    Abstract: A light fixture and/or bath cabinet is provided such that the bath cabinet can be surfaced or recessed mounted. Regardless of whether the bath cabinet is surfaced or recessed mounted, side covers and members are provided for covering the mounting hardware and sides of the cabinet and light fixture to present an overall aesthetically pleasing finish. The bath cabinet and light fixture generally avoid the use of hardware by utilizing extruded members which interlock together. When the bath cabinet is recess mounted, the light fixture is secured directly to the mounting wall directly above the cabinet. On the other hand, when the bath cabinet is surface mounted to the wall, the light fixture is secured to the top of the bath cabinet by a clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 5164861
    Abstract: A mirror is pivotally mounted to an interior surface of a cabinet door. The mirror has a first reflective surface and a second surface. A hinge interconnects the second surface of the mirror and the interior surface of the cabinet door for allowing the mirror to pivot with respect to the interior surface between a first position wherein the second surface of the mirror is positioned proximate the cabinet door interior surface and a second position wherein the second surface of the mirror is positioned away from the cabinet door interior surface. When the mirror is in the first position the cabinet door can be closed to place the mirror out of view from the exterior of the cabinet and when the cabinet door and the mirror are in the second or open position, the mirror is positionable such that the mirror can be squarely viewed from the exterior of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 5140506
    Abstract: A light fixture and/or bath cabinet is provided such that the bath cabinet can be surfaced or recessed mounted. Regardless of whether the bath cabinet is surfaced or recessed mounted, side covers and members are provided for covering the mounting hardware and sides of the cabinet and light fixture to present an overall aesthetically pleasing finish. The bath cabinet and light fixture generally avoid the use of hardware by utilizing extruded members which interlock together. When the bath cabinet is recess mounted, the light fixture is secured directly to the mounting wall directly above the cabinet. On the other hand, when the bath cabinet is surface mounted to the wall, the light fixture is secured to the top of the bath cabinet by a clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 5029820
    Abstract: An adjustable base for use with a rail post or section provides an upwardly facing socket portion and an adjustable wedge element associated with the socket portion. A screw associated with the wedge element and the base serves to adjust the position of the wedge relative to the base and to project the wedge into engagement with a post received in the socket portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 5029818
    Abstract: A rail system for stairs, balconies and the like utilizes standardized components to facilitate rapid and inexpensive assembly. The rail system includes rail sections including upper and lower rails, joined by posts. Transitions comprising connector and corner members accommodate changes in the rake and direction of adjacent rail sections, and provide a continuous upper rail. Connectors and base elements, which also facilitate ease of assembly and adjustment, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 4927215
    Abstract: A surface-mounted bath cabinet is provided with side and body trim. Portions of the cabinet and its mounting brackets provide channels in which a bottom trim panel may be mounted. Side trim members, in the form of mirrors, also provide support for the trim panel. The mounting and trim components may be supplied as a unitary "kit".
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 4867511
    Abstract: A bath cabinet employs a fully concealed hinge and opening device, so that only the mirrored face of the door is seen on the front of the cabinet. The hinge bar is universal for left or right hand application and is affixed to the mirrored door. A cam arrangement, associated with the frame of the cabinet and a bumper mounted on the door, serves to selectively move the door out of the plane in which it rests when fully closed, to facilitate further opening of the door by grasping of an exposed edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: Robern, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Katz
  • Patent number: 3937208
    Abstract: A solar collection system is disclosed wherein first and second solar collectors of the fluid circulating type are supported by opposite sides of a mounting member having a recess for receiving a substructure. A header on one collector is coupled to a header on an adjacent collector by way of a flexible conduit extending through openings in the mounting member. The system is designed so that minimum assembly is required at the job site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1976
    Assignee: Sunearth Construction Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard S. Katz, P. Richard Rittelmann