Patents by Inventor John D. Kokenge

John D. Kokenge 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).

  • Wire shelf
    Patent number: 5836461
    Abstract: A wire shelf having a hanger rod which permits uninterrupted hanger travel along its length, said shelf comprising. The hanger rod is secured to either the front support rod or an intermediate support rod by a plurality of support hooks. Each support hook has an end secured to the support rod, and another end secured to the hanger rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Schulte Corporation
    Inventors: Elmer J. Kokenge, William Carlson, Stephen R. Egolf, John D. Kokenge
  • Anchor for securing wire shelving, shelving system, and fastener for same
    Patent number: 5626245
    Abstract: An anchor for securing wire shelving and the like to a wall is provided, the anchor comprises:a spool-like head comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and an intermediate semi-circular arcuate groove extending about the entire circumference of the head, such that a portion of the wire shelving may be secured in the groove, and a means for securing the head to a wall structure.A shelving system employing this anchor is also provided, as well as a support plate/fastener combination for use in this shelving system. The support plate employs a semi-circular aperture which provides additional securing of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Schulte Corporation
    Inventors: John D. Kokenge, F. A. Backscheider, Steven Egolf, Elmer J. Kokenge
  • Wire shelf
    Patent number: D354864
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Schulte Corporation
    Inventors: Elmer J. Kokenge, John D. Kokenge