Patents by Inventor Steven R. Wilkening

Steven R. Wilkening 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).

  • Overhead storage unit
    Patent number: 5725293
    Abstract: The specification discloses a pull-down, storage unit for use in overhead areas. The unit includes a bin and a frame for attaching the bin to a ceiling. The rear of the bin is pivotally suspended from the frame. The front of the bin is releasably secured to the frame by a cable and catch system and may be moved between a raised closed position and a lowered open position. The bin is secured on the frame when closed and suspended on the cables when open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Wilkening, Walter B. Herbst, Kurt T. Peterson, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Screw hole plug
    Patent number: 5112175
    Abstract: The specification discloses a one-piece injection-molded screw hole plug fitting over a screw head to aesthetically close a screw hole. The element defining the screw hole and the top of the screw hole plug have nonplanar, but mating, contours so that the molding and plug define a generally continuous surface. Preferably, the screw hole plug friction fits within the screw hole and over the screw head to retain the plug in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven R. Wilkening
  • Door construction
    Patent number: 5105597
    Abstract: A door construction is disclosed having a peripheral frame, a glazing panel, and front and rear unitary facings, each facing having an upper door light casing portion and a lower door plant panel portion. The facings are placed back-to-back over a single, central opening in the frame, clamping the frame and glazing panel between the edges of the facings. The door thus constructed has the appearance of traditional woodwork and avoids the alignment and parts inventory problems of the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven R. Wilkening
  • Integral door light and related door construction
    Patent number: 4920718
    Abstract: The specification discloses a door assembly having a flush-mounted integral door light supported on a perimeter lip extending from the door. The door light includes inner and outer frames sandwiching a panel and the perimeter lip therebetween. The outer frame includes compressive weather seals against both the panel and the lip. The door rails and stiles each include an ear along one side thereof to provide both a tenon-and-mortise construction and the perimeter lip about the door opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kert E. Artwick, Steven R. Wilkening
  • Integral door light with glazing stop
    Patent number: 4897975
    Abstract: The specification discloses a door light including a frame incorporated structurally into the door and a glass removable from the frame. The frame is fabricated of coextruded members each having a coextruded seal of lower durometer. Removable glass retainers or glazing stops are snap-fitted within the frame to retain the glass against the seal. Preferably, the glass retainers are biased against the glass to improve the seal and to accommodate glasses having slight thickness variations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kert E. Artwick, Steven R. Wilkening, Leslie L. Pallin
  • Door panel or the like
    Patent number: D326529
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven R. Wilkening
  • Door light moulding or the like
    Patent number: D327747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven R. Wilkening
  • Door panel
    Patent number: D332666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven R. Wilkening
  • Window
    Patent number: D335355
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Dennis Granda, Steven R. Wilkening
  • Window
    Patent number: D336138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven R. Wilkening
  • Window
    Patent number: D336139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Wilkening, Pamela A. Mielke
  • Window
    Patent number: D345219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Denis Granda, Steven R. Wilkening
  • Leaded glass
    Patent number: D361392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven R. Wilkening
  • Hook
    Patent number: D387268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Wilkening, Walter B. Herbst, Kurt T. Peterson, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Bin
    Patent number: D392804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Wilkening, Kurt T. Peterson, Walter B. Herbst, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Tool holder
    Patent number: D393543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Wilkening, Walter B. Herbst, Kurt T. Peterson, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Wall bracket for bicycle
    Patent number: D394975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Wilkening, Walter B. Herbst, Kurt T. Peterson, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Storage bin
    Patent number: D395165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Wilkening, Kurt T. Peterson, Walter B. Herbst, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Hanging bracket
    Patent number: D400781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Wilkening, Kurt T. Peterson, Walter B. Herbst, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Wall grid
    Patent number: D405306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Wilkening, Walter B. Herbst, Kurt T. Peterson, Aaron B. Eiger