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).

  • Publication number: 20210024272
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Ralph Nichols Strayhorn, IV, Emma Marie Lane, William F. Croft
  • Patent number: 7721493
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Erik L. Skov, David A. Houk, Jr., Timothy M. Pierzynski, William F. Croft
  • Publication number: 20080202976
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Roddy Burgess, Jacob Connelly, William F. Croft, Sarah Rosenbach, Hector Santos, Florencia Martinez, Seth Frankel, Randall Lewis, Adrian Sesto
  • Publication number: 20080067139
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher J. Claypool, Roddy Burgess, William F. Croft, Michael A. Zarkis, Albert G. Canton
  • Patent number: 7003863
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Erik L. Skov, William F. Croft, Timothy M. Pierzynski, David M. Stitchick
  • Patent number: 6701678
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Erik L. Skov, William F. Croft, Timothy M. Pierzynski
  • Publication number: 20040000030
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Brian R. Pleiman, Erik L. Skov, William F. Croft
  • Publication number: 20020174532
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Erik L. Skov, William F. Croft, Timothy M. Pierzynski, David M. Stitchick
  • Patent number: 6446414
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Hoke V. Bullard, III, William F. Croft, Gregory S. Floyd, Jonathan N. Mandell
  • Patent number: 6185878
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Hoke V. Bullard, III, William F. Croft, Gregory S. Floyd, Jonathan N. Mandell
  • Patent number: D355528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Specialty Products Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Gregory S. Floyd, Donald R. Musil
  • Patent number: D796266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
  • Patent number: D815924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
  • Patent number: D830765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
  • Patent number: D833211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
  • Patent number: D837588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: William F. Croft, Evan Allen Fulford, William Hart, Gianna Lint
  • Jar
    Patent number: D914508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Loren Chen, Marcel A. Souza, Taegan W. Williams, William F. Croft
  • Jar
    Patent number: D926040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Loren Chen, Marcel A Souza, Taegan W. Williams, William F. Croft