Patents by Inventor Joel A. Schmit

Joel A. Schmit 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 unit kit
    Patent number: 5848711
    Abstract: A modular storage unit provided in kit form that is readily assembled, is securable to a vertical wall and is arranged to be supported on a floor. Rails are mounted to the wall and the framework of the storage unit is secured to the rails. Outer legs of the framework extend to the floor and adjusters are provided to compensate for slope or other variations in the floor. The components of the storage unit have holes or slots that facilitate assembly by the use of common fasteners. The storage unit is arranged to fit around obstructions such as footings so that the storage unit may be mounted basically flush to the wall. Alternatively the rails mounted to the wall are utilized to support an existing cabinet in conjunction with adjustable legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Inventor: Joel A. Schmit
  • Modular storage unit kit
    Patent number: 5588540
    Abstract: A modular storage unit provided in kit form that is readily assembled, is securable to a vertical wall and is arranged to be supported on a floor. Rails are mounted to the wall and the framework of the storage unit is secured to the rails. Outer legs of the framework extend to the floor and adjusters are provided to compensate for slope or other variations in the floor. The components of the storage unit have holes or slots that facilitate assembly by the use of common fasteners. The storage unit is arranged to fit around obstructions such as footings so that the storage unit may be mounted basically flush to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventor: Joel A. Schmit
  • Modular storage unit kit
    Patent number: 5495954
    Abstract: A modular storage unit provided in kit form that is readily assembled, is securable to a vertical wall and is arranged to be supported on a floor. Rails are mounted to the wall and the framework of the storage unit is secured to the rails. Outer legs of the framework extend to the floor and adjusters are provided to compensate for slope or other variations in the floor. The components of the storage unit have holes or slots that facilitate assembly by the use of common fasteners. The storage unit is arranged to fit around obstructions such as footings so that the storage unit may be mounted basically flush to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Inventor: Joel A. Schmit