Patents by Inventor Michael R. Vogler

Michael R. Vogler 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: 11199001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular building structure that can be used for storage in a yard or the like. It comprises a plurality of sidewall panels and roofing panels. At least some of the sidewall panels have a pair of opposing marginal edges with adjacent marginal edges being provided with flanges that can overlap one another. At least one of the marginal edges has a reinforcing channel secured to a bead portion thereof and extending along a substantial portion of the length of the bead edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Vogler, Justin Reyburn
  • Patent number: 10767370
    Abstract: A ventilated skylight for a shed enclosure. The ventilated skylight formed from a base member securable to the roof of a residential shed. The base member has a flange for receipt of a gasket for securement directly to the shed roof. Upright walls of the base member include a plurality of slots constructed and arranged to allow air to circulate through the shed. A cap member is securable to the base member with side walls to prevent rain water from entering the vertical slots. In a preferred embodiment, the cap member is made of a translucent material to allow light to illuminate the inside of the shed enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Charles Reyburn, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: 10626654
    Abstract: A lid stay formed from a housing slidably coupled to a base. The housing has a coupler section for securing said housing to a fixed object, and a connector section for securing the housing to the base. The base is formed from a cylindrical shaped tube defining an interior chamber, having an insertion section constructed and arranged to slidably receive said housing, but prevent the connector section of the housing from passing therethrough. An expanded coil spring is positioned within the interior chamber to maintain the housing and base in an expanded position. The lid stay is for use with a storage container base having a lid pivotally attached thereto. The lid stay biases the lid in an open position and provides resistance when closing the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel G. Logan, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: 10517402
    Abstract: The invention involves a system and method for constructing lawn furniture. The system includes box type beam members as well as a large box structure supported above a ground surface. The box structure provides rigidity and stability to the furniture while also functioning as storage space. The components are formed to ship in a dissembled compact state and snap together with minimal use of fasteners and tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Publication number: 20190360252
    Abstract: A lid stay formed from a housing slidably coupled to a base. The housing has a coupler section for securing said housing to a fixed object, and a connector section for securing the housing to the base. The base is formed from a cylindrical shaped tube defining an interior chamber, having an insertion section constructed and arranged to slidably receive said housing, but prevent the connector section of the housing from passing therethrough. An expanded coil spring is positioned within the interior chamber to maintain the housing and base in an expanded position. The lid stay is for use with a storage container base having a lid pivotally attached thereto. The lid stay biases the lid in an open position and provides resistance when closing the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Samuel G. Logan, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: 10427702
    Abstract: The present device provides a modular utility cart having configurable storage features which provide secure transportation for both large and small items. The basic cart construction includes a bottom platform having casters connected to the underside thereof, a top platform positioned above the bottom platform by four corner posts. The top and bottom platforms, as well as the corner posts, include various structural features which provide the modularity to the utility cart. The supports include notches and pockets that allow for removable bins to be positioned along the supports, as well as supports for shelving of various sizes. The top platform has an integrated tool rail configured to support and suspend items such as hand tools, ladder racks, bins, and additionally includes an adjustable height handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Phillips, Michael R. Vogler
  • Publication number: 20190233164
    Abstract: A container, such as a planter, configured to prevent minimize damage resulting from storage of like like-shaped containers. The container may contain one or more components that prevent or minimize like-shaped containers stored or nested together from being stuck or wedged together in a manner which may result in damage to one or more components of the container. The container may include a bottom wall, at least one stacking rib configured to prevent or minimize a like-shaped container stored or nested together from being stuck or wedged together in a manner which may result in damage to one or more components of the container or the stored or nested like-shaped container, and including an outer side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and partially enclosing an inner area of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Dov Blitzer, Michael R. Vogler
  • Publication number: 20190208913
    Abstract: The invention involves a system and method for constructing lawn furniture. The system includes box type beam members as well as a large box structure supported above a ground surface. The box structure provides rigidity and stability to the furniture while also functioning as storage space. The components are formed to ship in a dissembled compact state and snap together with minimal use of fasteners and tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: 10322867
    Abstract: A cork-insulated cooler having a constant friction hinge assembly is described. The cooler is comprised of an outer basin having an open top, a plurality of cork panels lining the outer basin, a transparent inner basin having an open top which is constructed and arranged to hold and maintain the plurality of cork panels against the outer basin, a lid hingedly connected to the inner and outer basin, such that the lid can be positioned anywhere between a completely closed position to a completely open position and anywhere in between with the lid supporting itself in the chosen position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Sovaro Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Todd McLean Furneaux, Gary M. Fischer, Jr., Michael Thuma, William J. Phillips, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: 10314730
    Abstract: A foot abduction brace is disclosed herein. The foot abduction brace can include a crossbar having a planar bottom end. The foot abduction brace can also include a first end disposed on one side of the crossbar. The foot abduction brace can further include a first locking hub removably coupled to the first end in a first position of a plurality of positions, where the first locking hub is disposed in the first keyhole and includes a first coupling feature disposed at a top end of the first locking hub. The foot abduction brace can also include a first footplate having a first complementary coupling feature that removably couples to the first coupling feature of the first locking hub. The foot abduction brace can further include a first foot restraint mechanically coupled to the first footplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University, C/O Ms. Katharine Ku, Director Office Of Technology Licensing
    Inventors: Ian Connolly, Jeffrey Yang, Francesca Colloredo-Mansfeld, Brian C. Donnelly, Robert G. Kopp, William J. Phillips, Michael R. Vogler, Richard Byrne, Mark Vasquez, Michael Andrew Ahdoot, Kathryn Ann Jaxheimer
  • Publication number: 20190145105
    Abstract: A ventilated skylight for a shed enclosure. The ventilated skylight formed from a base member securable to the roof of a residential shed. The base member has a flange for receipt of a gasket for securement directly to the shed roof. Upright walls of the base member include a plurality of slots constructed and arranged to allow air to circulate through the shed. A cap member is securable to the base member with side walls to prevent rain water from entering the vertical slots. In a preferred embodiment, the cap member is made of a translucent material to allow light to illuminate the inside of the shed enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Justin Charles Reyburn, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D847592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Kopp, Brian C. Donnelly, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D850653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Kopp, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D850822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Kent J. Martin, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D854402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D854445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Robert G. Kopp, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D854712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D855274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Kopp, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D874907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D875345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Dov Blitzer, Michael R. Vogler