Patents by Inventor Richard C. Kochanski

Richard C. Kochanski 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: 7399092
    Abstract: A reflector (10) includes a frame (20) and reflector pieces (40, 50). The frame (20) is made of a light-opaque material and the reflector pieces (40, 50) are made of semi-light-transparent materials, preferably color tinted. The frame (20) includes frame portions (22, 24, 26, 28) that are, in cross-section, L-shaped members that support and cover the edge of a flat object when that object is placed within the frame (20). The frame (20) includes a plurality of bands (32, 34, 36). Between the bands (32, 34, 36) are voids (33, 35). The bands (32, 34, 36) include rearwardly extending posts (38). A first reflector piece (40) includes a reflector surface (42) surrounded by a flat border (44). The reflector surface (42) is made up of a plurality of pyramidal elements (46), that are intended to reflect light back toward a light source in a generally light-scattering and diffusing manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventors: Robert D. Heckel, II, Richard D. Heckel, Richard C. Kochanski
  • Publication number: 20040129495
    Abstract: A multipurpose step stool includes two substantially parallel, congruent, triangular side support members. The triangular side support members each include first, second, and third resting edges adapted to contact a supporting surface such as a floor. The first treads are oriented parallel to the first resting edges, the second treads are oriented parallel to the second resting edges, and the platform is oriented parallel to the third resting edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: RDH Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Lamerson, Michael R. Webb, Richard C. Kochanski, Gene Gladkov, Robert D. Heckel