Patents by Inventor Richard G. Brull

Richard G. Brull 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: 11881695
    Abstract: A one-piece injection molded plastic electrical box. The box has an integrated lid which is connected to the body of the box via a living hinge, also formed during the molding process. Four slots on either of four walls allow wires to enter the box from all sides. These openings have doors are designed to bend down, allowing space for the wires to be inserted. Once all wires are placed within the box, the top lid is closed and latched. The bent opening doors act as clamps to secure the wires by applying pressure to the wires as those doors attempt to bend back to their original orientation. This box may be installed without requiring power to be cut off to the splice connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventors: Dale J. Crook, Richard G. Brull
  • Publication number: 20220131356
    Abstract: A one-piece injection molded plastic electrical box. The box has an integrated lid which is connected to the body of the box via a living hinge, also formed during the molding process. Four slots on either of four walls allow wires to enter the box from all sides. These openings have doors are designed to bend down, allowing space for the wires to be inserted. Once all wires are placed within the box, the top lid is closed and latched. The bent opening doors act as clamps to secure the wires by applying pressure to the wires as those doors attempt to bend back to their original orientation. This box may be installed without requiring power to be cut off to the splice connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Dale J. Crook, Richard G. Brull
  • Patent number: 11148463
    Abstract: A storage compartment formed from two halves designed to fit a paint lid, the two halves being connected by a living hinge or other suitable connection type. The two halves can be sealed over the paint lid. An optional magnet holds the storage compartment and lid to the bottom of the paint can, ensuring the lid remains in proximity to the paint can. A second magnet may also hold the lid in place within the storage compartment. Molded clasps or other closure elements are used to close the lid over the storage compartment. A rotatable arm can be tilted up from the storage compartment to allow for carrying of the open paint can along with the lid keeper storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventors: Dale J. Crook, Richard G. Brull
  • Publication number: 20190322125
    Abstract: A storage compartment formed from two halves designed to fit a paint lid, the two halves being connected by a living hinge or other suitable connection type. The two halves can be sealed over the paint lid. An optional magnet holds the storage compartment and lid to the bottom of the paint can, ensuring the lid remains in proximity to the paint can. A second magnet may also hold the lid in place within the storage compartment. Molded clasps or other closure elements are used to close the lid over the storage compartment. A rotatable arm can be tilted up from the storage compartment to allow for carrying of the open paint can along with the lid keeper storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Dale J. Crook, Richard G. Brull
  • Patent number: 10091955
    Abstract: An irrigation system for watering lawns, plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, or other plants. The irrigation system includes a plurality of irrigation spikes which clamp onto and puncture into a standard garden hose. The spikes are placed into soil where desired and the garden hose is placed into a clamp opening of the spikes, where a needle pierces the hose. In a preferred embodiment, the hose is deformed by the clamp opening into an oblong shape to improve water flow through the spike. An alternative embodiment includes a remote hose connecting the clamp to the stake portion of the spike, so that the stake can be placed a distance away from the hose for remote irrigation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Steel Table Group LLC
    Inventors: Dale J. Crook, Richard G. Brull, Robert M. Coulston, Brian A. Hager, Curtis R. McMillan, Stanton W. Fernald
  • Publication number: 20150181820
    Abstract: An irrigation system for watering lawns, plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, or other plants. The irrigation system includes a plurality of irrigation spikes which clamp onto and puncture into a standard garden hose. The spikes are placed into soil where desired and the garden hose is placed into a clamp opening of the spikes, where a needle pierces the hose. In a preferred embodiment, the hose is deformed by the clamp opening into an oblong shape to improve water flow through the spike. An alternative embodiment includes a remote hose connecting the clamp to the stake portion of the spike, so that the stake can be placed a distance away from the hose for remote irrigation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Dale J. Crook, Richard G. Brull, Robert M. Coulston, Brian A. Hager, Curtis R. McMillan, Stanton W. Fernald
  • Patent number: D816439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Steel Table Group LLC
    Inventors: Dale J. Crook, Richard G. Brull, Robert M. Coulston, Brian A. Hager, Curtis R. McMillan, Stanton W. Fernald