Patents by Inventor Richard D. Purchase

Richard D. Purchase 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).

  • Tambour door construction
    Patent number: 5372175
    Abstract: A tambour door for a cabinet having a series of hinged, vertical panel members which are precluded from moving vertically one with respect to the other by a plug which coacts with slots defined in the hinge elements connecting the adjacent tambour elongated panel members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Normal L. Calhoun, Richard D. Purchase
  • Molded tool tray assembly
    Patent number: 4714158
    Abstract: A tool tray assembly for use in a tool chest is disclosed. The assembly includes a tray member, a rotatable, lockable handle attached to the tray member, and a storage box adapted to rest in the tray member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Oltman, Donald N. Sulentic, Richard D. Purchase
  • Storehouse construction
    Patent number: 4570392
    Abstract: A knock down storage shed includes a back wall, front door panels and connected side walls forming an enclosure. Gambrel gable extensions on top of each of the side walls cooperate with a roof ridge cap and attached roof panels to define a roof. The lower pitch panels of the roof are hinged to the upper roof panels. An internal shelf is provided extending between the back wall and the side walls to the midline of the shed where it connects with a downwardly extending wall that depends from the roof ridge cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Oltman, Steven J. Kreger, Richard D. Purchase