Patents by Inventor Otto D. DeRuntz

Otto D. DeRuntz 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: 8424267
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a protective device for use with a metal stud. This invention protects in-wall piping, conduit and wiring from inadvertent puncturing by drywall screws during the installation of wall boarding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Buildings and Matters, LLC
    Inventors: Vincent F. Cannistraro, Thomas J. Kosik, David Duncanson, Otto D. DeRuntz
  • Publication number: 20100071293
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a protective device for use with a metal stud. This invention protects in-wall piping, conduit and wiring from inadvertent puncturing by drywall screws during the installation of wall boarding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Vincent F. Cannistraro, Thomas J. Kosik, David Duncanson, Otto D. DeRuntz
  • Publication number: 20020112411
    Abstract: A furniture system including a substantially planar partition panel, a furniture unit and a bracket assembly. The substantially planar partition panel extends in vertical and horizontal directions and has a framework. The framework has at least first and second attachment sites, with the first and second attachment sites being spaced apart. The bracket assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first member is detachably secured to the framework at the first attachment site and has a portion freely extending therefrom relative to the framework. The second member is detachably secured to the framework at the second attachment site and has a portion freely extending therefrom relative to the framework.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Donald P. Gravel, Jared A. Judson, Ela Ben-Ur, Otto D. DeRuntz