Patents by Inventor John P. Chap

John P. Chap 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: 9842475
    Abstract: An illuminated cash drawer with the illumination mounted on the inside surface of the top of the case in which the drawer is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: BLOCK AND COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Ivelisse Gomez, Paul E. Specht
  • Publication number: 20160343214
    Abstract: An illuminated cash drawer with the illumination mounted on the inside surface of the top of the case in which the drawer is located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Ivelisse Gomez, Paul E. Specht
  • Patent number: 5592886
    Abstract: A wall-mounted shelving system provides for easy installation and adjustment in any number of configurations. The system includes at least one pair of vertical standards adapted to be mounted on a wall or similar supporting surface. Each standard is generally U-shaped with a backwall member adapted to be placed flush against a wall and two opposed arms extending outwardly from the backwall member. The backwall member is secured to the wall by rivets or any other suitable fastener. A ceiling mounting plate provides additional support for the standard. A plurality of keyhole slots are spaced along the pair of standard arms to receive shelf support brackets at any number of desired locations along the standard. The brackets are provided with shoulder rivets for removable engagement with the keyhole slots. The shelves are designed to snap fit over the front and back portions of the brackets to provide a secure engagement against accidental dislodgement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: Amco Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore G. Williams, John P. Chap, Mike Gadberry, William M. Covert
  • Patent number: 4915248
    Abstract: A basket assembly including a first wire structure defining a basket and a second wire structure translatable toward and away from the first wire structure for defining an article support or receptacle. The second wire structure is coupled to the first wire structure through C-shaped attachments captively arranged along and about a bottom section of the first wire structure for permitting movement toward and away from the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventor: John P. Chap
  • Patent number: 4895334
    Abstract: A wall-mountable organizer or caddy comprises an article or tool-retaining portion including an open sided basket portion formed in part with a plurality of upright article holders, and a depending hanger portion from which one or more articles, such as a hose, can be hung. The front and sides of the basket portion are defined by plural U-shaped basket frame members lying generally in a horizontal plane when the organizer is mounted on a vertical support, such as a wall. The basket includes a shelf formed in part by a plurality of L-shaped article holding members. Each of the holders includes a vertically extending upright or front leg, which is attached or otherwise mounted in fixed relation to the front leg of at least one of the basket frame members, and a rearwardly extending cantilevered bottom leg portion forming part of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1990
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Bajek, John P. Chap
  • Patent number: 4893770
    Abstract: A wall mounted storage organizer has storage regions for an appliance and associated accessories, and a hanger member to retain a large article or implement associated with the appliance. The hanger member is pivotally attached to the organizer and may be rotated into a storage position to facilitate shipping, storage and merchandizing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Bejak, John P. Chap
  • Patent number: 4848620
    Abstract: An improved, plastic-coated wire bin arrangement is disclosed which greatly facilitates convenient and versatile use of the bin. The bin comprises a plurality of interconnected first and second members which generally define the bottom, sides, front and back of the bin. The bin further includes receiving recesses, and protruding support members which readily permit stacking of more than one bin. A gap between the front wall and side walls allows the front wall to be more flexible. The flexible front wall, recesses and support members, are configured to permit substantial nesting of a plurality of bins in an easy, convenient and compact manner. Accordingly, separation of nested bins is also convenient and simple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventor: John P. Chap
  • Patent number: D312183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Dorothy Greenberg
  • Patent number: D312935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Dorothy Greenberg
  • Patent number: D314108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Dorothy Greenberg
  • Patent number: D314485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Dorothy Greenberg
  • Patent number: D314487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R Bajek, John P. Chap
  • Patent number: D314684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Bajek, John P. Chap
  • Patent number: D320119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Dorothy Greenberg
  • Patent number: D321794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Dorothy Greenberg
  • Patent number: D338792
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: Amco Corporation
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Steve Slowik, Michael Scola, Thomas Gillen
  • Patent number: D747065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: BLOCK AND COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: John P. Chap
  • Patent number: D762940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Block And Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Dale Eick, Michael Barthel
  • Patent number: D779149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: BLOCK AND COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: John P. Chap, Ivelisse Gomez, Paul E. Specht
  • Patent number: D806160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: BLOCK AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul E. Specht, Ivelisse Gomez, John P. Chap