Patents by Inventor Thomas Howland

Thomas Howland 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).

  • Removable drawer fronts
    Patent number: 5165771
    Abstract: An improved drawer front assembly for attachment to drawers commonly found in tool boxes and the like. The drawer fronts are removable and replaceable and are attached to the drawers by means other than welding. The fastener means are concealed from view and from touch from outside the drawer. The invention allows for various materials and/or colors and/or styles of drawer fronts to be installed on drawers of tool boxes and the like without substantially altering the traditional tool box/drawer design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: MAC Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Ballman, Daniel L. Haynes, Thomas Howland, Gary Silvis, Chris Nakoff
  • Tool box
    Patent number: D341253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: MAC Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Ballman, Daniel L. Haynes, Gary Silvis, Thomas Howland