Patents by Inventor Samuel A. Tilton

Samuel A. Tilton 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: 9290293
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a storage system and related methods. A storage system may include a plurality of components configured to be arranged in a track. The track may include at least two substantially parallel rows of components. Each of the components of the track may include a support surface and a plurality of apertures configured to receive a fastener. The apertures may be used to secure the component to a support structure. Each of the components may also include a coupling component configured to couple adjacent components. The track may be configured to receive a storage container. The storage container may include a storage compartment and flange disposed at least partially around the storage compartment. The flange of the storage container may be configured to rest upon the support surfaces of at least two separate components in the track disposed on opposite sides of the storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Samuel A. Tilton
  • Publication number: 20140183081
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a storage system and related methods. A storage system may include a plurality of components configured to be arranged in a track. The track may include at least two substantially parallel rows of components. Each of the components of the track may include a support surface and a plurality of apertures configured to receive a fastener. The apertures may be used to secure the component to a support structure. Each of the components may also include a coupling component configured to couple adjacent components. The track may be configured to receive a storage container. The storage container may include a storage compartment and flange disposed at least partially around the storage compartment. The flange of the storage container may be configured to rest upon the support surfaces of at least two separate components in the track disposed on opposite sides of the storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Samuel A. Tilton