Patents by Inventor William F. Croft
William F. Croft 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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Publication number: 20210024272Abstract: A basket member is provided that may be secured within the mouth of a jar. The basket member may sit between the lip of the jar and a lid enclosure. A packet (e.g., humidity control, oxygen removal, humidity removal) may be placed in the basket, thus keeping it separate from the jar contents. A lid member may be threadedly engaged with the jar member when the basket member is secured within the jar member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Ralph Nichols Strayhorn, IV, Emma Marie Lane, William F. Croft
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Patent number: 7721493Abstract: A roof assembly includes a skylight panel and a roof panel. The roof panel includes a skylight opening to accommodate the skylight panel and also includes water management channels disposed adjacent to the skylight panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Erik L. Skov, David A. Houk, Jr., Timothy M. Pierzynski, William F. Croft
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Publication number: 20080202976Abstract: An adjustable storage tray has a first tray part that defines at least one first compartment therein. A second tray part of the storage tray defines at least one second compartment therein. The second tray part is slidably connected to the first tray part such that a length of the adjustable storage tray can be adjusted. The storage tray has a ratcheting mechanism to retain a selected adjusted length and has a retention mechanism that can inhibit vertical separation of the first and second tray parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Roddy Burgess, Jacob Connelly, William F. Croft, Sarah Rosenbach, Hector Santos, Florencia Martinez, Seth Frankel, Randall Lewis, Adrian Sesto
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Publication number: 20080067139Abstract: A storage container capable of holding one or more removable bins is attached to a mounting bracket which is, in turn, removably mounted to a support member, such as a spine or riser. The spine can be mounted onto a pantry door or other support structure. A lock is provided that is operable in a locked position to prevent the mounting bracket from being removed from the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Christopher J. Claypool, Roddy Burgess, William F. Croft, Michael A. Zarkis, Albert G. Canton
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Patent number: 7003863Abstract: An apparatus for mounting accessories to a panel surface includes at least one accessory interface on the panel surface. An elongate engaging section is recessed within and lies generally parallel to a part of the panel surface. An accessory device has a utility part and an elongate engaging part that is coupled to the utility part. A plurality of the accessory devices and/or accessory interfaces can be provided. An appropriate device and interface are selected. The engaging part is inserted into a portion of the panel interface. The accessory device is slid to an installed position with the engaging part received in the engaging section of the accessory interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Erik L. Skov, William F. Croft, Timothy M. Pierzynski, David M. Stitchick
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Patent number: 6701678Abstract: A storage enclosure including a plurality of panels defines an interior space. At least one of the plurality of panels includes a mounting interface configured to couple an accessory to one of the plurality of panels, and a panel interface configured to couple adjacent panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Erik L. Skov, William F. Croft, Timothy M. Pierzynski
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Publication number: 20040000030Abstract: A multipurpose hinge assembly includes a male and a female hinge portion. The male hinge portion includes a fulcrum and at least one cavity, and the female hinge portion includes a receptacle region that engages and rotates about the fulcrum. In one hinge position, a groove located near the female hinge portion, and a ridge located near the male hinge portion engage thereby creating a weatherproof seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2003Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Brian R. Pleiman, Erik L. Skov, William F. Croft
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Publication number: 20020174532Abstract: An apparatus for mounting accessories to a panel surface includes at least one accessory interface on the panel surface. An elongate engaging section is recessed within and lies generally parallel to a part of the panel surface. An accessory device has a utility part and an elongate engaging part that is coupled to the utility part. A plurality of the accessory devices and/or accessory interfaces can be provided. An appropriate device and interface are selected. The engaging part is inserted into a portion of the panel interface. The accessory device is slid to an installed position with the engaging part received in the engaging section of the accessory interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventors: Erik L. Skov, William F. Croft, Timothy M. Pierzynski, David M. Stitchick
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Patent number: 6446414Abstract: A utility shed is disclosed comprising modular side panels (30) which are connected together by corner connectors (26) and in-line connectors (28) to form sidewalls. The connectors (26, 28) have an I-beam cross section and comprise U-shaped ends (106, 80) which engage relatively wide channels (62, 64) to securely hold the wall panels together. A door assembly is provided for engaging the corner connectors (26) and include pivot pin members (202) which attached to the vertical channel (114) of corner connectors (26) and allow pivotal door panels (164) to be suspended therefrom. Floor panels (116, 118) and lid panels (154) are provided compatible with the I-beam edge configuration of the side panels (30) such that the lid, floor and sidewalls mutually interlock with high structural integrity. The modularity of the side panels (30) allow for enclosures of larger or smaller size to be created using the same panel componentry.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Hoke V. Bullard, III, William F. Croft, Gregory S. Floyd, Jonathan N. Mandell
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Patent number: 6185878Abstract: A utility shed is disclosed comprising modular side panels (30) which are connected together by corner connectors (26) and in-line connectors (28) to form sidewalls. The connectors (26, 28) have an I-beam cross section and comprise U-shaped ends (106, 80) which engage relatively wide channels (62, 64) to securely hold the wall panels together. A door assembly is provided for engaging the corner connectors (26) and include pivot pin members (202) which attached to the vertical channel (114) of corner connectors (26) and allow pivotal door panels (164) to be suspended therefrom. Floor panels (116, 118) and lid panels (154) are provided compatible with the I-beam edge configuration of the side panels (30) such that the lid, floor and sidewalls mutually interlock with high structural integrity. The modularity of the side panels (30) allow for enclosures of larger or smaller size to be created using the same panel componentry.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1998Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Hoke V. Bullard, III, William F. Croft, Gregory S. Floyd, Jonathan N. Mandell
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Patent number: D355528Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1993Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: Rubbermaid Specialty Products Inc.Inventors: William F. Croft, Gregory S. Floyd, Donald R. Musil
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Patent number: D796266Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATEDInventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
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Patent number: D815924Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
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Patent number: D830765Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
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Patent number: D833211Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
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Patent number: D837588Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATEDInventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
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Patent number: D914508Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Loren Chen, Marcel A. Souza, Taegan W. Williams, William F. Croft
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Patent number: D926040Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Loren Chen, Marcel A Souza, Taegan W. Williams, William F. Croft