Patents by Inventor Kenneth HEFLEY

Kenneth HEFLEY 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: 12275559
    Abstract: A modular storage system of connectable, heavy-duty storage boxes, crates, rolling carts and/or dollies, work surfaces, organizers, trays, accessories is provided for internal and external item storage and organization and convenient access for use and transport, that is expandable, customizable and readily adaptable. Storage boxes have different sizes by length, width and/or height and have universal box-to-box connection system for stacking and connection to mounting accessories. Boxes have removable, customizable organization inserts (e.g., dividers, storage trays, bins, alignment trays for bins, and bins of different sizes). Box lid rib grid with bosses and undercuts expands internal organization, including cooperation with dual purpose dividers and accessories. Boxes have external mounting accessories to expand external organization. Different housing modes are provided including wall mount systems for wall or side of a truck or van, and different transport modes are provided (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Makita U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Camp, Marc Tappeiner, Jeremy Allan, Ethan W. Franklin, Cameron Putnam, John Grant, Amin Dahrehsobh, Kenneth Hefley, Keisuke Kato, Brent Withey, Austin Donoghue, Nathan Santos, Justin Guthrie, Edward Mark Harris
  • Patent number: 12275558
    Abstract: A modular storage system of connectable, heavy-duty storage boxes, crates, rolling carts and/or dollies, work surfaces, organizers, trays, accessories is provided for internal and external item storage and organization and convenient access for use and transport, that is expandable, customizable and readily adaptable. Storage boxes have different sizes by length, width and/or height and have universal box-to-box connection system for stacking and connection to mounting accessories. Boxes have removable, customizable organization inserts (e.g., dividers, storage trays, bins, alignment trays for bins, and bins of different sizes). Box lid rib grid with bosses and undercuts expands internal organization, including cooperation with dual purpose dividers and accessories. Boxes have external mounting accessories to expand external organization. Different housing modes are provided including wall mount systems for wall or side of a truck or van, and different transport modes are provided (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Makita U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Camp, Marc Tappeiner, Jeremy Allan, Ethan W. Franklin, Cameron Putnam, John Grant, Amin Dahrehsobh, Kenneth Hefley, Keisuke Kato, Brent Withey, Austin Donoghue, Nathan Santos
  • Publication number: 20250108957
    Abstract: A modular storage system of connectable, heavy-duty storage boxes, crates, rolling carts and/or dollies, work surfaces, organizers, trays, accessories is provided for internal and external item storage and organization and convenient access for use and transport, that is expandable, customizable and readily adaptable. Storage boxes have different sizes by length, width and/or height and have universal box-to-box connection system for stacking and connection to mounting accessories. Boxes have removable, customizable organization inserts (e.g., dividers, storage trays, bins, alignment trays for bins, and bins of different sizes). Box lid rib grid with bosses and undercuts expands internal organization, including cooperation with dual purpose dividers and accessories. Boxes have external mounting accessories to expand external organization. Different housing modes are provided including wall mount systems for wall or side of a truck or van, and different transport modes are provided (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Andrew CAMP, Marc TAPPEINER, Jeremy ALLAN, Ethan W. FRANKLIN, Cameron PUTNAM, John GRANT, Amin DAHREHSOBH, Kenneth HEFLEY, Keisuke KATO, Brent WITHEY, Austin DONOGHUE, Nathan SANTOS
  • Patent number: 12179956
    Abstract: A modular storage system of connectable, heavy-duty storage boxes, crates, rolling carts and/or dollies, work surfaces, organizers, trays, accessories is provided for internal and external item storage and organization and convenient access for use and transport, that is expandable, customizable and readily adaptable. Storage boxes have different sizes by length, width and/or height and have universal box-to-box connection system for stacking and connection to mounting accessories. Boxes have removable, customizable organization inserts (e.g., dividers, storage trays, bins, alignment trays for bins, and bins of different sizes). Box lid rib grid with bosses and undercuts expands internal organization, including cooperation with dual purpose dividers and accessories. Boxes have external mounting accessories to expand external organization. Different housing modes are provided including wall mount systems for wall or side of a truck or van, and different transport modes are provided (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Makita U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Camp, Marc Tappeiner, Jeremy Allan, Ethan W. Franklin, Cameron Putnam, John Grant, Amin Dahrehsobh, Kenneth Hefley, Keisuke Kato, Brent Withey, Austin Donoghue, Nathan Santos
  • Publication number: 20240359301
    Abstract: Driver bits comprise a body, a tip disposed at proximal end of the body and configured to engage a faster, a shank disposed at distal end of the body and configured to fit into a power tool, a neck extending between the tip and the shank, and a torsion transfer section with one or more rings at distal end of the tip to absorb and transfer torque to torsion zone of the neck. The shank can also include one or more rings at proximal end of the shank to distribute impact force from the shank to the torsion zone of the neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Makita U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew CAMP, Kenneth HEFLEY, Nathan SANTOS, Yeh Ching CHANG
  • Publication number: 20230415956
    Abstract: A modular storage system of connectable, heavy-duty storage boxes, crates, rolling carts and/or dollies, work surfaces, organizers, trays, accessories is provided for internal and external item storage and organization and convenient access for use and transport, that is expandable, customizable and readily adaptable. Storage boxes have different sizes by length, width and/or height and have universal box-to-box connection system for stacking and connection to mounting accessories. Boxes have removable, customizable organization inserts (e.g., dividers, storage trays, bins, alignment trays for bins, and bins of different sizes). Box lid rib grid with bosses and undercuts expands internal organization, including cooperation with dual purpose dividers and accessories. Boxes have external mounting accessories to expand external organization. Different housing modes are provided including wall mount systems for wall or side of a truck or van, and different transport modes are provided (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Makita U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew CAMP, Marc TAPPEINER, Jeremy ALLAN, Ethan W. FRANKLIN, Cameron PUTNAM, John GRANT, Amin DAHREHSOBH, Kenneth HEFLEY, Keisuke KATO, Brent WITHEY, Austin DONOGHUE, Nathan SANTOS, Justin GUTHRIE, Mark HARRIS
  • Publication number: 20230415957
    Abstract: A modular storage system of connectable, heavy-duty storage boxes, crates, rolling carts and/or dollies, work surfaces, organizers, trays, accessories is provided for internal and external item storage and organization and convenient access for use and transport, that is expandable, customizable and readily adaptable. Storage boxes have different sizes by length, width and/or height and have universal box-to-box connection system for stacking and connection to mounting accessories. Boxes have removable, customizable organization inserts (e.g., dividers, storage trays, bins, alignment trays for bins, and bins of different sizes). Box lid rib grid with bosses and undercuts expands internal organization, including cooperation with dual purpose dividers and accessories. Boxes have external mounting accessories to expand external organization. Different housing modes are provided including wall mount systems for wall or side of a truck or van, and different transport modes are provided (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Makita U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew CAMP, Marc TAPPEINER, Jeremy ALLAN, Ethan W. FRANKLIN, Cameron PUTNAM, John GRANT, Amin DAHREHSOBH, Kenneth HEFLEY, Keisuke KATO, Brent WITHEY, Austin DONOGHUE, Nathan SANTOS
  • Publication number: 20230122425
    Abstract: A modular storage system of connectable, heavy-duty storage boxes, crates, rolling carts and/or dollies, work surfaces, organizers, trays, accessories is provided for internal and external item storage and organization and convenient access for use and transport, that is expandable, customizable and readily adaptable. Storage boxes have different sizes by length, width and/or height and have universal box-to-box connection system for stacking and connection to mounting accessories. Boxes have removable, customizable organization inserts (e.g., dividers, storage trays, bins, alignment trays for bins, and bins of different sizes). Box lid rib grid with bosses and undercuts expands internal organization, including cooperation with dual purpose dividers and accessories. Boxes have external mounting accessories to expand external organization. Different housing modes are provided including wall mount systems for wall or side of a truck or van, and different transport modes are provided (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Makita U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew CAMP, Marc TAPPEINER, Jeremy ALLAN, Ethan W. FRANKLIN, Cameron PUTNAM, John GRANT, Amin DAHREHSOBH, Kenneth HEFLEY, Keisuke KATO, Brent WITHEY, Austin DONOGHUE, Nathan SANTOS
  • Patent number: D1059829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Makita U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Camp, Marc Tappeiner, Jeremy Allan, Ethan W. Franklin, Cameron Putnam, John Grant, Amin Dahrehsobh, Kenneth Hefley, Keisuke Kato, Brent Withey, Austin Donoghue, Nathan Santos