Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Vortherms

Kenneth A. Vortherms 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: 5263598
    Abstract: A rack having four vertical posts arranged at the corners of a rectangle, and having at least one beam extending horizontally between the two posts at each of the long sides of the rectangle. A connector is provided at each end of the beam for connecting the beam at each end thereof to the respective posts. The connector comprises a metal plate bent to have first and second legs at right angles to one another and a bulged-out juncture between the legs.A method for making the connector is further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Prest Rack Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Vortherms