Patents by Inventor Roy V. Nicholson

Roy V. Nicholson 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).

  • Publication number: 20120111764
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a folding display apparatus, and more particularly relates to a folding display apparatus that has a first base and a second base in a spaced apart relationship. The first base and second base include a bottom side panel, a left side panel, a right side panel, a back side panel, a right tab, and a left tab. The right tab and the left tab are selectively secured to the back side panel with tab fasteners. When constructed, the left side panel, right side panel, and back side panel of the first and second base of the folding display apparatus form a cavity therein for receiving panel filters for display on a shelf in a selectively secured arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: PROTECT PLUS AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. LACKEY, Roy V. NICHOLSON
  • Patent number: 7328552
    Abstract: A method of packaging merchandise items for shipment and display provides a box shaped merchandising container is formed including an enclosure with four quadrilateral sides and open top and a bottom closed by flaps. In preparation for shipment, the merchandise is loaded into an open bottom end of the container, opposite the end in which an information panel is installed, and then a removable cap is installed. The product information panel at a top corner of the enclosure is exposed when an enclosure cap is removed from that end of the enclosure. The information panel disposed at a corner of the rectangular open end of the enclosure is dimensioned to permit flat merchandise, such as home type air filters, to be withdrawn from the enclosure without destructive effect on the information panel when the closure cap is removed from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: RWL Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Lackey, Roy V. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 6923326
    Abstract: A box shaped merchandising container includes a product information panel which is exposed when a cover is removed from one end of an enclosure. The information panel is disposed at a corner of a rectangular open end of the enclosure and is dimensioned to permit flat merchandise, such as home type air filters, to be withdrawn from the enclosure without destructive effect on the information panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: RWL Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Lackey, Roy V. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 6729535
    Abstract: A mailbox having stackable component parts for efficient transport and storage of the parts. The mailbox is sold as a kit of component parts for quick and easy assembly onto a standard 4×4 inch or 6×12 inch post. The mailbox may be fit with a decorative cover and detachable ornamental flag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: RWL Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Lackey, Roy V. Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20020190116
    Abstract: A mailbox having stackable component parts for efficient transport and storage of the parts. The mailbox is sold as a kit of component parts for quick and easy assembly onto a standard 4×4 inch or 6×12 inch post. The mailbox may be fit with a decorative cover and detachable ornamental flag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Robert W. Lackey, Roy V. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 5337445
    Abstract: A vacuum assisted apparatus for cleaning the surfaces of a ceiling fan blade having a unitary housing defining a brush-lined aperture and having a dust receptacle for catching dust displaced by the brushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Robert W. Lackey Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Harris, Roy V. Nicholson, Stephen R. Burns, Robert W. Lackey
  • Patent number: 5319821
    Abstract: A lightweight, highly maneuverable and extendable apparatus for cleaning ceiling fan blades, having a dust receptacle carried beneath a mounted brush which is designed to clean the exterior surfaces of a ceiling fan, the apparatus carried by a lightweight telescopic handle and capable of reaching high ceiling fans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: R.L. Products Corporation
    Inventors: Roy V. Nicholson, Gregory A. Harris, Darrell M. Merino, Robert W. Lackey
  • Patent number: 5235722
    Abstract: A vacuum assisted apparatus for cleaning the surfaces of a ceiling fan blade having a unitary housing defining a brush-lined aperture and having a dust receptacle for catching dust displaced by the brushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: Robert W. Lackey Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Harris, Roy V. Nicholson, Stephen R. Burns, Robert W. Lackey
  • Patent number: 5135194
    Abstract: A wall mounting system wherein a single horizontal rail is attached to a wall structure and suspended components are supported by an undercut forming a cleat on the top of the rail. The supported structures may be cabinets, vertical rails supporting shelving brackets mounted so as to eliminate the view of the mounting system from a frontal observation, a novel insert is provided to aid in suspending members from the horizontal rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: McCalla/Lackey Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas C. Laughon, Roy V. Nicholson, Michael E. Barrett, Robert C. Beckmann
  • Patent number: 5022618
    Abstract: A mailbox support apparatus having a mailbox mounting plate attached to a hollow post member includes a ground mount stake driving into the ground and received within the hollow post member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: McCalla/Lackey Products Corporation
    Inventors: Michael E. Barrett, Thomas C. Laughon, Roy V. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 4928913
    Abstract: A wall mounting system wherein a single horizontal rail is attached to a wall structure and suspended components are supported by an undercut forming a cleat on the top of the rail. The supported structures may be cabinets, vertical rails supporting shelving brackets mounted so as to eliminate the view of the mounting system from a frontal observation, a novel insert is provided to aid in suspending members from the horizontal rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: McCalla/Lackey Products Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas C. Laughon, Roy V. Nicholson, Michael E. Barrett, Robert C. Beckmann