Patents by Inventor Steven Vorpahl

Steven Vorpahl 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: 8015663
    Abstract: A three component swiveling and rolling glide device, of which two components comprise the mounting assembly and one is an exchangeable base. The mounting assembly is designed to accept multiple fasteners such as screws, bolts, pins or nails. The glide base is removable by finger pressure only without the need for tools enabling the easy interchangeability of the glide base and the fastener as desired. This glide also has a tandem swiveling and rolling capability and will adapt to a singular rolling function in deep carpets or whenever the glide is at maximum tilt. The hard base has a unique base design to encourage the swiveling and rolling action of the glide. The soft base can accept different materials for the specific need, such as, felt to protect hardwood or tile flooring or rubber for a non-skid function. This glide is designed to combine all the above functions, allowing it to adapt to multiple furniture and flooring styles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Steven A. Vorpahl
  • Publication number: 20090056071
    Abstract: A three component swiveling and rolling glide device, of which two components comprise the mounting assembly and one is an exchangeable base. The mounting assembly is designed to accept multiple attachment means, such as screws, bolts, nails etc. The glide base is removable by finger pressure only without the need for tools enabling the easy interchangeability of the glide base and the attachment means, as desired. This glide also has a tandem swiveling and rolling capability and will also adapt to a singular rolling function, if required, in deep carpets or whenever the glide is at maximum tilt. The hard base, of my invention, has a unique base design to encourage the swiveling and rolling action of the glide. The soft base can accept different materials for the specific need, such as, felt to protect hardwood or tile flooring or rubber for a non-skid function. This glide is designed to combine all the above functions, allowing it to adapt to multiple furniture styles and numerous uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Steven A. Vorpahl
  • Publication number: 20070234507
    Abstract: A glide assembly for furniture legs or bases which allows for multiple combinations of attachment devices and base styles. The glide assembly will adapt to the attachment means required by the furniture being fitted which may include bolts, screws, nails, or split or solid stems. Base style choices for different flooring requirements can be interchanged and replaced as needed. This invention permits easy separation of the base from the mounting assembly by mere finger pressure or alternately by using a pry tool. One version of my new glide consists of a three part swivel assembly and another consists of a two part non-swivel assembly. The hard base option is of a unique design to allow for easier sliding on soft carpets or rugs. The soft base option can be fitted with a felt for easy sliding or rubber for non-skid use on hard flooring materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Vorpahl