Patents by Inventor Thomas L. Fahringer

Thomas L. Fahringer 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: 6478246
    Abstract: A base has a horizontal top face with an aperture, a bottom face, a central vertical support with projections extending from each end. The projection of the bottom end is coupled with the central aperture of the base. A knob assembly has a lower portion with guide posts, a braking section and a downwardly projecting member with a recess with grooves. Between the upper and lower portions is a coil spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas L. Fahringer
  • Publication number: 20020070308
    Abstract: A paper towel dispenser system for unreeling out paper towels in roll form supported by a core in a efficient manner through a selective braking force. The system comprises a base formed a horizontal top and bottom face with top face having an aperture. The system also include a central vertical support having projections extending from each end. The projection of the bottom end is coupled with the central aperture of the base. Finally, the system includes a knob assembly that has a lower portion having guide posts and is coupled to the top end projection of the central support bar. The knob assembly also has an upper portion having a braking section and a downardly projecting member which further extends from the lip section. The upper portion also has recess with grooves. Lastly, the knob assembly includes a coil spring between the upper and lower portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas L. Fahringer
  • Patent number: 4923161
    Abstract: An attachment device for use in combination with a pegboard and a hook. The device includes a screw constituting the inboard end of the device. The screw is of such configuration that, upon being twisted into a pegboard hole, it may be positively held by forces exerted by the surfaces of the screw on opposite sides of the pegboard at the peripheries of the hole without deforming the hole. The device also includes a clip constituting the outboard end of the device and coupled to the screw for being positively fastened to the pegboard by the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Inventor: Thomas L. Fahringer
  • Patent number: 4799637
    Abstract: An attachment device for use in combination with a pegboard and a hook. The device includes a screw constituting the inboard end of the device. The screw is of such configuration that, upon being twisted into a pegboard hole, it may be positively held by forces exerted by the surfaces of the screw on opposite sides of the pegboard at the peripheries of the hole without deforming the hole. The device also includes a clip constituting the outboard end of the device and coupled to the screw for being positively fastened to the pegboard by the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Inventor: Thomas L. Fahringer