Patents by Inventor John Richard Nawrocki

John Richard Nawrocki 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).

  • Publication number: 20090014400
    Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, there are provided various embodiments of attachment members, hooks, hanger components, mounting systems, and related methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a track standard, a hanger component having at least two spaced-apart bar portions, and an attachment member slidably engagable to the track standard. The attachment member includes first and second recessed portions configured for trapping the corresponding spaced-apart bar portions between the track standard and the attachment member when the attachment member is engaged to the track standard. With this trapping, the attachment member and hanger component may be collectively slidably movable along the track standard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: 7427053
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide various embodiments of attachment members, hooks, hanger components, mounting systems and related methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a wall standard, a hanger component or component having at least two spaced-apart bar portions, and an attachment member engagable to the wall standard. The attachment member includes first and second recessed portions configured for trapping the corresponding spaced-apart bar portions between the wall standard and the attachment member when the attachment member is engaged to the wall standard. With this trapping, the attachment member can thus retain the hanger component to the wall standard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: 7305738
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide handles that can be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle generally includes a handle portion, a retaining member, and a key member. The handle portion has a channel and an aperture extending from at least one outer surface of the handle portion into the channel. The channel is configured to receive at least a portion of a wire-like member therein. The retaining member is configured to be received within the channel. The retaining member has an aperture. The key member is configured to be engaged within the handle portion's aperture and the retaining member's aperture. Engagement of the key member within the retaining member's aperture can inhibit the egress of the retaining member from the channel to operatively trap at least a portion of a wire-like member within the channel, and, thereby, attach the handle portion to the wire-like member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Publication number: 20070068887
    Abstract: A tool rack according to one embodiment generally includes a base for mounting the tool rack to a support surface. The base includes first and second spaced-apart ribs or flanges extending outwardly therefrom. The first rib has at least one aperture therein concentrically aligned with at least one aperture of the second rib. The tool rack also includes at least one arm. The arm includes a support rod having first and second spaced-apart end portions coaxially aligned with one other. The support rod's first and second end portions are respectively configured to be slidably positioned at least partially within the at least one aperture in the first rib and the at least one aperture in the second rib. Accordingly, the arm can be pivotally supported from the base such that the arm can swivel relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: 7174605
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide handles that can be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle generally includes a handle portion, a retaining member, and a key member. The handle portion has a channel and an aperture extending from at least one outer surface of the handle portion into the channel. The channel is configured to receive at least a portion of a wire-like member therein. The retaining member is configured to be received within the channel. The retaining member has an aperture. The key member is configured to be engaged within the handle portion's aperture and the retaining member's aperture. Engagement of the key member within the retaining member's aperture can inhibit the egress of the retaining member from the channel to operatively trap at least a portion of a wire-like member within the channel, and, thereby, attach the handle portion to the wire-like member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Publication number: 20040188370
    Abstract: An organizing device provides a stand for hanging items thereon. The stand includes a base for supporting the stand in a generally vertical orientation during operation. A pivoting hang rod supports items thereon and further may provide support of the stand in a generally vertical orientation. The hang rod pivots to an extended position for supporting items thereon and to a position adjacent a support member when not in use. The stand may also provide rotatable operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: John Richard Nawrocki, Jennifer L. Cardinell
  • Patent number: D522848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: D522852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: D525811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: D526519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: D526887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee E. Remmers, John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: D531891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: D544260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: D544261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: D550540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: D551062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Patent number: D559090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki