Patents by Inventor Willard J. Sickles
Willard J. Sickles 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).
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Patent number: 10743663Abstract: A mount may include a base having a socket. A leveler may be positioned within the socket and may be configured to be adjustably engaged to one of a plurality of posts of a shelving system. A fastener may secure the leveler to the socket. The leveler may be adjusted to change the height of the post in relation to other of the plurality of posts in the shelving system, and thereby level the shelving system.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventor: Willard J. Sickles
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Publication number: 20170273458Abstract: A mount may include a base having a socket. A leveler may be positioned within the socket and may be configured to be adjustably engaged to one of a plurality of posts of a shelving system. A fastener may secure the leveler to the socket. The leveler may be adjusted to change the height of the post in relation to other of the plurality of posts in the shelving system, and thereby level the shelving system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventor: Willard J. SICKLES
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Patent number: 8113604Abstract: A modular insulation panel provides insulation to a cabinet having lateral side walls, a back wall and a top wall. A main panel assembly insulates a lateral side wall, wherein the main panel assembly includes a framed double wall structure with a space therebetween for providing insulation to the lateral side wall. An auxiliary panel assembly insulates the back wall, wherein the auxiliary panel assembly includes a framed double wall structure with a space therebetween for providing insulation to the back wall. A hinge hingedly attaches the frame of the main panel assembly to the frame of the auxiliary panel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Metro Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James L. Kilgallon, Willard J. Sickles, David A. Reppert
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Patent number: 8002292Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
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Patent number: 7866678Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
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Publication number: 20080284297Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
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Publication number: 20080284302Abstract: A modular insulation panel provides insulation to a cabinet having lateral side walls, a back wall and a top wall. A main panel assembly insulates a lateral side wall, wherein the main panel assembly includes a framed double wall structure with a space therebetween for providing insulation to the lateral side wall. An auxiliary panel assembly insulates the back wall, wherein the auxiliary panel assembly includes a framed double wall structure with a space therebetween for providing insulation to the back wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: METRO INDUSTRIES INCORPORATEDInventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James L. Kilgallon, Willard J. Sickles, David A. Reppert
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Publication number: 20080185944Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
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Patent number: 7370867Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
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Patent number: 6918341Abstract: A support adapted for use between first and second panels at a joint includes a distal end including a flange, an anchoring end including a flange and an anchor, and an intermediate section connecting the distal end and the anchoring end. The intermediate section is shaped to mate with adjoining edges of the first and second panels.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: John H. Welsch, Robert Welch, Willard J. Sickles, James D. Hill
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Patent number: 6157006Abstract: A module adapted to generate a stream of hot, humid air includes a housing, a chamber disposed within the housing and having an air intake and an exhaust vent, and a reservoir adapted to hold a volume of water. A blower is disposed adjacent the air intake and is adapted to propel a stream of air through an interior of the chamber toward the exhaust vent. A steam generator is disposed substantially within the interior of the chamber and has a water inlet in flow communication with the reservoir and a steam outlet in flow communication with the interior of the chamber. A first heater is disposed on an external surface of the steam generator and a second heater is disposed within the interior of the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Willard J. Sickles, Bradley J. Carlson, Brett S. Drozic, Joseph P. Jones, David A. Reppert, John H. Welsch
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Patent number: 6113042Abstract: A system for supporting a member on a support post includes a wedge assembly, having a tapered face and mountable on the support post, and a collar secured to the member to be supported. The wedge assembly has a camming surface, and the collar has a camming portion for abutting the camming surface. In addition, a locking mechanism is mounted to the collar and press-fits against the wedge assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1997Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: John H. Welsch, Bradley J. Carlson, David A. Reppert, Robert W. Altonji, Robert J. Welch, Robert K. Swartz, Willard J. Sickles, Paul J. Fallon
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Patent number: 6017009Abstract: A shelf support system includes at least one support post (12), a tapered wedge member (20) located on the support post (12) and a supporting assembly (14). The supporting assembly (14) is structurally secured to a shelf frame (10) and includes a locking mechanism (18) rotatably supported by a collar (16). The locking mechanism (18) has a first position for press-fitting the wedge member (20) against the support posts (12) and a second position for allowing the shelf frame (10) to slide over the support post (12) and wedge member (20).Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1998Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Swartz, Willard J. Sickles, Robert J. Welch, Paul J. Fallon
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Patent number: 5660122Abstract: An adjustable mounting system includes a tab having a plurality of holes formed thereon at first regular intervals horizontally across the tab, a member having a plurality of openings formed thereon at second regular intervals different from the first regular intervals. A fastener detachably connects the member and the tab by passing through one of the plurality of holes and one of the plurality of openings aligned with one of the plurality of holes. Panels have recessed portions formed on their surfaces between raised portions having a bisected-diamond shape. Planar articles, such as printed circuit boards and the like can be inserted in the recessed portions and held either horizontally or at an angle. The panels are removably mounted to a frame using the adjustable mounting system.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1995Date of Patent: August 26, 1997Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Willard J. Sickles, Jeffrey C. Olson, Andre F. Kabacinski
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Patent number: 5423251Abstract: A modular "knock-down" type shelving system having adjustable height shelves includes a plastic support post having a generally right equilateral triangular cross-section. The support post is composed of pultruded thermosetting plastic having unidirectional E Glass fibers extending therethrough and a thermoplastic coating bonded to the outer surface thereof. The inner surface of the interior side of the support post is bowed outwardly. As a result, when a wedge member is disposed on the interior side of the post and the support post and wedge member combination supports by wedge action a sleeve comprising an end beam and a collar, the interior side of the support post is urged outwardly and is supported by the wedge member. The collar is locked to the end beam when a tongue of the collar passes through a slot in the end beam into a rotatable lock in a blind hole in the bottom of the end beam.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1994Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Albert Kolvites, Robert J. Cohn, John H. Welsch, Willard J. Sickles, David T. Balazek, Rodney E. Brancher
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Patent number: 5279231Abstract: A modular "knock-down" type shelving system having adjustable height shelves includes a plastic support post having a generally right equilateral triangular cross-section. The support post is composed of pultruded thermosetting plastic having unidirectional E Glass fibers extending therethrough and a thermoplastic coating bonded to the outer surface thereof. The inner surface of the interior side of the support post is bowed outwardly. As a result, when a wedge member is disposed on the interior side of the post and the support post and wedge member combination supports by wedge action a sleeve comprising an end beam and a collar, the interior side of the support post is urged outwardly and is supported by the wedge member. The collar is locked to the end beam when a tongue of the collar passes through a slot in the end beam into a rotatable lock in a blind hole in the bottom of the end beam.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1992Date of Patent: January 18, 1994Assignee: Metro Industries Inc.Inventors: Albert Kolvites, Robert J. Cohn, John H. Welsch, Willard J. Sickles, David T. Balazek, Rodney E. Brancher
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Patent number: 5271337Abstract: A modular "knock-down" type shelving system having adjustable height shelves includes a plastic support post having a generally right equilateral triangular cross-section. The support post is composed of pultruded thermosetting plastic having unidirectional E Glass fibers extending therethrough and a thermoplastic coating bonded to the outer surface thereof. The inner surface of the interior side of the support post is bowed outwardly. As a result, when a wedge member is disposed on the interior side of the post and the support post and wedge member combination supports by wedge action a sleeve comprising an end beam and a collar, the interior side of the support post is urged outwardly and is supported by the wedge member. The collar is locked to the end beam when a tongue of the collar passes through a slot in the end beam into a rotatable lock in a blind hole in the bottom of the end beam.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1992Date of Patent: December 21, 1993Assignee: Metro Industries Inc.Inventors: Albert Kolvites, Robert J. Cohn, John H. Welsch, Willard J. Sickles, David T. Balazek, Rodney E. Brancher
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Patent number: 5205630Abstract: A multiple use, modular, knock-down storage system has adjustable shelving and drawers, and removably attachable side panelling. The panelling is easily attached to a corner post by first attaching an inner corner member to the post, placing the panelling over that inner corner member and then laying an outer corner member over the panelling and the inner corner member. A fastener secures the entire assembly together. An adjustable and easily removable drawer support frame is also provided. The frame can be inserted into or removed from the entire storage system and can be configured with the appropriate size frames for the particular end use desired. In this manner, the storage system can easily be assembled and modified by the ultimate end user to meet whatever specific needs that user may have.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1991Date of Patent: April 27, 1993Assignee: InterMetro Industries CorporationInventors: Robert J. Welch, Willard J. Sickles, Douglas J. Kaminski
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Patent number: D380455Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1995Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Willard J. Sickles, Jeffrey C. Olson, Andre F. Kabacinski
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Patent number: D385444Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1996Date of Patent: October 28, 1997Assignee: Metro Industries Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Welch, Willard J. Sickles, John G. Nackley