Patents by Inventor Michael E. Irlmeier

Michael E. Irlmeier 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).

  • Floating dock section
    Patent number: 6179525
    Abstract: A floating dock section that is secure, economical and durable and can be coupled together with a similar type section by a connecting member that fits into a socket of the dock section. Each connecting member has flanges that fit into receiving sockets of two adjacent dock sections to form a dock of a preferred configuration so that the dock sections can be arranged in a plethora of configurations. Modular pieces for end posts and other accessories can be added. The bottom surface of the dock section includes a plurality of rectangularly shaped closely spaced apart troughs that are in a parallel alignment with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Schafer Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan B. Gruhn, Michael E. Irlmeier, Kurt L. McCuen
  • Floating dock
    Patent number: 6073572
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a floating dock that is secure, economical and durable. The dock is comprised of modular floating dock sections coupled together with flanges that fit into receiving sockets on the docking sections. The versatile dock sections can be arranged in a plethora of dock configurations, and modular pieces for end posts and other accessories can be added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Schafer Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan B. Gruhn, Michael E. Irlmeier, Philip R. Littler, Kurt L. McCuen, Christopher E. Schafer, Steve Irlmeier, deceased