Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Bulcher

Timothy A. Bulcher 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: 10583785
    Abstract: A vehicle cargo carrier includes a coupling assembly, and a storage assembly. The coupling assembly can selectively attach to a vehicle. The storage assembly can selectively attach to the coupling assembly. The storage assembly includes a first storage body, a second storage body, and a fluid redirection member. The first storage body defines an inflow vent that can receive fluid from an exterior of the first storage body toward an interior of the first storage body. The fluid redirection member includes a base and an insertable extension. The base is attached to either the interior of the first or second storage body. The base defines a first open end that can receive a portion of the fluid from the inflow vent. The insertable extension defines a second open end such that the second open end and the first open end are in fluid communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bulcher, Amy L. Bulcher
  • Patent number: 6079402
    Abstract: A venturi tube mounting system having a removable support which supports a venturi tube from a cooktop, prior to assembling of the cooktop, without the need for a burner box and support brackets. The mounting system includes a support device with a first portion engageable to a part of the gas stove cooktop and a second portion engageable to the venturi tube. The support device may have a C-shaped extension at one end for engaging the cooktop and a support element at a second end for supporting the venturi tube. The support can be provided in various forms including a wire-form structure, a clip-type structure, a stamp-formed structure, or similar structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas L. Gort, Carlos R. Tejada Medina, Timothy A. Bulcher