Patents by Inventor Mark A. Fleckenstein

Mark A. Fleckenstein 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: 6357706
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for adjustably attaching a tray to a ladder side member. The apparatus includes a first clamping member for attachment to a ladder, an L-shaped support having a support leg and a mounting leg perpendicular to the support leg, thereby forming the L-shape and first and second tray clamping members, which allow a tray to be securely fastened to a ladder The support leg provides support to the bottom of the paint container when the device is mounted to the ladder. The mounting leg is attached to the clamping assembly and is provided with elongated slots therein for bolts to pass therethrough. The bolts also pass through the clamping assembly. The bolts are provided with threaded knobs and are used to draw the first clamp, the first and second tray clamp members and the mounting leg of the L-shaped support together when tightened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventor: Mark A. Fleckenstein
  • Patent number: 6322028
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for adjustably attaching a container to a ladder side member. The apparatus includes a ladder clamp assembly, an offset support arm, and a container clamp assembly. The ladder clamp assembly allows releasable attachment with the side rail of a ladder. The ladder clamp assembly includes a first and second ladder clamp jaws that are positioned around the ladder side rail and clamped by tightening a fastener with an adjustment knob. The container clamp assembly allows releasable attachment with a container. The container clamp assembly includes a C-shaped member and an elongated support member. The members are positioned so the C-shaped member is around the lip of and in contact with the inside of the container and the elongated support member is in contact with the outside of the container. The members are clamped together by tightening a second fastener with a second adjustment knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventor: Mark A. Fleckenstein
  • Patent number: 6273662
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a lifting device that can be used to lift, support and align articles such as cabinets, counter tops, shelving and the like during installation and removal. The lifting device includes a base, a hydraulic ram assembly, an adjustable L-shaped bracket assembly and an adjustable platform. The lifting device has a height adjustable range from thirteen inches to eight feet and is adapted to allow the load to be positioned directly over the lift or offset if an extended outward reach is needed. The adjustable platform is designed to allow the lifted article to be pivoted in multiple axes of rotation thereby allowing precision alignment of the cabinet with respect to the wall to which it is to be secured prior to installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventor: Mark A. Fleckenstein