Patents by Inventor Joe Kraft

Joe Kraft 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).

  • Shelter
    Patent number: 9856670
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for a sliding entry door assembly. The sliding door assembly has a frame, and a fixed lid attached to the frame. A rail is attached to the frame. A lid is selectively slidable upon the rail relative to the fixed lid to an opened position. A cam is selectively operable to raise the slidable lid to be flush with the fixed lid in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Bunker Safety Structures, LLC
    Inventor: Joe Kraft
  • Concealed shelter
    Patent number: 9316013
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method contemplating an underground shelter having an open-top enclosure and a base. A linkage assembly selectively moves the base between an opened position and a closed position. A lifting mechanism lifts the base in opposition to a force of gravity on the base in the opened position. A concealment object is supported upon the base to conceal the existence of the underground shelter below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Bunker Safety Structures, LLC
    Inventor: Joe Kraft