Patents by Inventor William E. Adams

William E. Adams 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).

  • Adirondack Chair
    Publication number: 20100301644
    Abstract: An Adirondack chair having a lumbar support is disclosed. The chair includes a seat and a back attached to the seat. A lumbar support is provided on the back. The lumbar support defines a longitudinally convex front surface and at least one laterally concave front surface. Preferably, the seat, back and lumbar support are integrally molded as a unitary structure. The back may also be molded to include a headrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Robert Schreiber
  • Suction cup with solar cell
    Patent number: 7837162
    Abstract: A suction cup has a cup portion and a head attached to the cup portion. A solar cell is positioned within the head or the cup portion. The solar cell can be placed in a cavity in the head or cup portion or may be molded or formed into the suction cup. The contacts of the solar cell may be positioned so that an object can be hung on the suction cup and be powered by the solar cell. One can also provide a sensor and transmitter or alarm in or on the suction cup and connected to the solar cell such that when the suction cup is moved an alarm will sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Door Hook
    Publication number: 20100224747
    Abstract: A door hook includes a top member, a back member, a front member, a hook and a leg. The back member is attached to the first end of the top member and the front member is attached to the opposite end of the top member. The leg and hook are also attached to the front member. The leg extends below the hook. A resilient foot is attached to the leg such that the resilient foot is below the hook. The front member is configured to flex into a generally convex shape after a downward force acts on the hook and the resilient foot is configured to flex after the downward force is exerted on the hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Molded plastic canopy
    Patent number: 7685780
    Abstract: A lightweight, molded plastic canopy has a sloped or peaked roof and mounting flanges that enable the canopy to be attached to an exterior wall above a door. The canopy is configured so that several canopies can be nested together for display and shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Stackable folding chair
    Patent number: 7401854
    Abstract: A stackable folding chair has a seat and a back pivotably attached to the rear edge of the seat. Front legs are pivotably attached at right and left edges of the seat. Rear legs are pivotably attached to the bottom of the seat. Armrests are pivotably attached to the seat back and adjustably attached to the front legs. The rear legs are pivotable relative from an extended position a folded position in which the rear legs are substantially parallel to and beneath the seat. Adjustable attachment of the armrests to the front legs allows the angle of the seat back to be adjusted as well as enabling the front legs and seat back to fold substantially parallel to the seat. The stackable folding chair preferably injected molded from plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Suction cup with solar cell
    Publication number: 20080011917
    Abstract: A suction cup has a cup portion and a head attached to the cup portion. A solar cell is positioned within the head or the cup portion. The solar cell can be placed in a cavity in the head or cup portion or may be molded or formed into the suction cup. The contacts of the solar cell may be positioned so that an object can be hung on the suction cup and be powered by the solar cell. One can also provide a sensor and transmitter or alarm in or on the suction cup and connected to the solar cell such that when the suction cup is moved an alarm will sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Shingle gutter clip
    Patent number: D545183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew H. French, William E. Adams
  • Banister clip
    Patent number: D546170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Tripod mounted hook
    Patent number: D552457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, William E. Adams, IV, Robert Schreiber
  • Suction cup with bath hook
    Patent number: D552458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, William E. Adams, IV, Robert Schreiber
  • Gutter clip with light holder
    Patent number: D552463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew French, William E. Adams, William E. Adams, IV
  • Stacking side table
    Patent number: D555401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Stacking side table with checkerboard
    Patent number: D555942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Step Stool
    Patent number: D563685
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Matthew H. French, Matthew W. Goodworth, Robert Schreiber
  • Eaves clip
    Patent number: D578383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Rosary
    Patent number: D583525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Adirondack chair with lumbar support
    Patent number: D607223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, Robert Schreiber
  • Suction cup wreath holder
    Patent number: D608624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Door hook having support leg
    Patent number: D609556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Suction cup hook
    Patent number: D621694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams