Patents by Inventor Karl Niemi

Karl Niemi 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: 5685467
    Abstract: The invention provides a tool or utility box for use in the cargo bed of a pick-up truck. The utility box includes spaced apart legs that provide a space beneath the box to accommodate sheet material and that are hollow to provide drainage compartments to collect water so that it can be effectively drained from the utility box. The utility box also includes ribbed walls that provide slots for receiving dividers, and trays can be supported inside or outside of the utility box and secured against movement by detents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Penda Corporation
    Inventors: Karl Niemi, Patrick Quigley
  • Patent number: D491358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Silk Road Gifts, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Hofman, Karl Niemi