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: 9032670
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a system, or kit, of blow molded panels having integrally formed connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The corner sections, roof, wall and floor panels are formed of blow molded plastic with integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Vogler, Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Brian C. Donnelly, Brian J. Russell
  • Publication number: 20150130233
    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: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: 9016003
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system, or kit, of blow molded panels having integrally formed connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The corner sections, roof, wall and floor panels are formed of blow molded plastic with integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another. In one embodiment, the ends of the wall panels have locking plugs that are constructed and arranged to fit into corresponding sockets and slide to an engaged position for interlocking cooperative engagement rigidly connecting the components together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: 9010357
    Abstract: A hose reel enclosure for use with a flexible hose includes a hose reel rotatably mounted within the enclosure. A hand crank is mounted on one of the side walls and secured to the reel. A water inlet is mounted on another side wall. The water inlet is secured to a water coupling which is rotatably mounted within the hose reel. A hose guide is mounted in an aperture in a front wall of the enclosure. The hose guide enables a hose to be played out and wound onto the reel within the enclosure. The top cover of the enclosure includes two sections. A first section is secured to the enclosure and remains stationary. A second section is pivotally secured to the side walls of the enclosure and permits access to the interior of the enclosure. The exterior of the enclosure is covered with an aesthetically pleasing design such as a wicker fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Vogler, Brian C. Donnelly, Michael Thuma
  • Publication number: 20150080781
    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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    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
  • Patent number: D727038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D727039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D727040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D727041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D727203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Brian J. Russell, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D727789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Brian J. Russell, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D728250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D728824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew McKimmy, Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D728948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D728982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D729528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D730068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D730069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D730540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian C. Donnelly, Michael R. Vogler, Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma
  • Patent number: D730541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Phillips, Gary M. Fischer, Jr., Michael R. Vogler