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).
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Patent number: 9675172Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2009Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: ROBERN, INC.Inventors: Robert P. Pandorf, Douglas J. Diemel, Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 8480189Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventors: Howard S. Katz, James L. Stanley, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120146470Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Howard S. Katz, James L. Stanley, JR.
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Publication number: 20100270438Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Robert P. Pandorf, Douglas J. Diemel, Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 6276648Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 29, 2000Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventors: Howard S. Katz, William Tschirlig
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Patent number: 6092884Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 1997Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 6045105Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 1999Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 5954411Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 1998Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: Robern, Inc., A Pennsylvania CorporationInventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 5355627Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 28, 1993Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 5350227Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 16, 1992Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 5197790Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 24, 1991Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 5165780Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 4, 1991Date of Patent: November 24, 1992Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 5164861Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 1990Date of Patent: November 17, 1992Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 5140506Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 5, 1989Date of Patent: August 18, 1992Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 5029820Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 1989Date of Patent: July 9, 1991Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 5029818Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 1989Date of Patent: July 9, 1991Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 4927215Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 23, 1989Date of Patent: May 22, 1990Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 4867511Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 1988Date of Patent: September 19, 1989Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventor: Howard S. Katz
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Patent number: 3937208Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 20, 1975Date of Patent: February 10, 1976Assignee: Sunearth Construction Company, Inc.Inventors: Howard S. Katz, P. Richard Rittelmann