Patents by Inventor Thomas August Harrop

Thomas August Harrop 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).

  • Expandable shelf
    Patent number: 7007614
    Abstract: An expandable locker shelf is disclosed that can be placed between two substantially vertical members, such as in a locker. The expandable shelf includes a first section having a rack, a second section, and a lever arm having a pinion. The first and second sections are aligned to engage the pinion with the rack. The lever arm enables the user to provide sufficient torque on the pinion to bias the first and second sections between the two substantially vertical members. The expandable locker shelf is locked between the two substantially vertical walls by engaging the lever arm with a retaining post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Bruce William Gaunt, Thomas August Harrop, Michael Lee Pyle
  • Expandable shelf
    Publication number: 20030226815
    Abstract: An expandable locker shelf is disclosed that can be placed between two substantially vertical members, such as in a locker. The expandable shelf includes a first section having a rack, a second section, and a lever arm having a pinion. The first and second sections are aligned to engage the pinion with the rack. The lever arm enables the user to provide sufficient torque on the pinion to bias the first and second sections between the two substantially vertical members. The expandable locker shelf is locked between the two substantially vertical walls by engaging the lever arm with a retaining post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Bruce William Gaunt, Thomas August Harrop, Michael Lee Pyle