Patents by Inventor Marvin E. Beachy

Marvin E. Beachy 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: 9506293
    Abstract: A paint roller tray mounting device includes a platform with a width sized to fit between first and second side rung supports of a ladder or step ladder, a length to support a paint roller tray with at least two tabs located at upper edges of the tray. The tabs have mounting holes in them. The platform has a recess in an upper surface sized and shaped to provide a gripping surface for a ladder rung. At least two bolts are symmetrically attached through opposite edges of the platform. The bolts extend from a lower surface of the platform through the mounting holes in the tabs at the upper edge of the paint roller tray. The bolts are tightened, urging the tray and the platform together. The platform is located beneath and the paint roller tray is located above the ladder rung or a top shelf of a step ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Marvin E. Beachy
  • Publication number: 20160115736
    Abstract: A paint roller tray mounting device includes a platform with a width sized to fit between first and second side rung supports of a ladder or step ladder, a length to support a paint roller tray with at least two tabs located at upper edges of the tray. The tabs have mounting holes in them. The platform has a recess in an upper surface sized and shaped to provide a gripping surface for a ladder rung. At least two bolts are symmetrically attached through opposite edges of the platform. The bolts extend from a lower surface of the platform through the mounting holes in the tabs at the upper edge of the paint roller tray. The bolts are tightened, urging the tray and the platform together. The platform is located beneath and the paint roller tray is located above the ladder rung or a top shelf of a step ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventor: Marvin E. Beachy
  • Patent number: 9255445
    Abstract: A paint roller tray mounting device includes a platform that has a width sized to fit between first and second side rung supports of a ladder, a length sufficient to support a paint roller tray. The platform has a recess in an upper surface sized and shaped to provide a gripping surface for a ladder rung. At least two securing hooks have a hooking end and an attaching end. The hooks are symmetrically attached at the attaching end adjacent opposite edges of the platform. The hooks extend from at least a lower surface of the platform to a surrounding upper edge of the paint roller tray. The hooks have a tightening device for urging the tray and the platform together. The platform is located beneath the ladder rung or a top shelf of a step ladder. The paint roller tray is located above either the rung or the top shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventor: Marvin E. Beachy
  • Publication number: 20150211299
    Abstract: A paint roller tray mounting device includes a platform that has a width sized to fit between first and second side rung supports of a ladder, a length sufficient to support a paint roller tray. The platform has a recess in an upper surface sized and shaped to provide a gripping surface for a ladder rung. At least two securing hooks have a hooking end and an attaching end. The hooks are symmetrically attached at the attaching end adjacent opposite edges of the platform. The hooks extend from at least a lower surface of the platform to a surrounding upper edge of the paint roller tray. The hooks have a tightening device for urging the tray and the platform together. The platform is located beneath the ladder rung or a top shelf of a step ladder. The paint roller tray is located above either the rung or the top shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Marvin E. Beachy
  • Publication number: 20110272211
    Abstract: A paint roller tray mounting device includes a platform that has a width sized to fit between first and second side rung supports of a ladder, a length sufficient to support a paint roller tray. The platform has a recess in an upper surface sized and shaped to provide a gripping surface for a ladder rung. At least two securing hooks have a hooking end and an attaching end. The hooks are symmetrically attached at the attaching end adjacent opposite edges of the platform. The hooks extend from at least a lower surface of the platform to a surrounding upper edge of the paint roller tray. The hooks have a tightening device for urging the tray and the platform together. The platform is located beneath the ladder rung or a top shelf of a step ladder. The paint roller tray is located above either the rung or the top shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Marvin E. Beachy
  • Patent number: 5636817
    Abstract: The present invention has a top plate with a receptacle and handle on its top surface, a bottom plate with cut-outs for holding tools, a fastener assembly for screwing the top plate to the bottom plate and a demountable leg assembly. The receptacle is designed to closely hold a gallon can. An insert enables the receptacle to hold smaller cans. When used with the leg assembly attached to the top plate, the top plate is screwed tightly against the bottom plate. The invention is designed so that the top plate does not interfere with the cut-outs. Preferably the legs telescope so that the invention can be placed on uneven surfaces and the height of the receptacle can be varied. When used without the leg assembly, the top plate is screwed to the bottom plate around any convenient horizontal support member. The screws force the top and bottom plate to clamp securely to the member. The member can be the rung of a ladder or the step of a step ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Inventor: Marvin E. Beachy