Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080295894 | Water powered hose reel - A water powered hose reel operated by household water pressure. The hose reel has a traversing hydraulic motor for use in retrieval of a flexible hose. The hose reel includes a spool carried by and enclosed within an enclosure, the spool having a hub with a pair of flanges at opposing ends configured for proper alignment of the hose during storage, take-up and pay-out of the hose. The enclosure is configured for receiving the spool so as to rotate within the enclosure. A hydraulic motor allows take-up of the hose by use of a reciprocating traversing motor driving a rack attached to the spool by a series of gears. Disengagement of the motor allows for manual pay-out of the hose. | 12-04-2008 |
20100088976 | Gazebo Structure - The present invention includes a system or kit of injection molded panels and other components having integrated connectors which combine together to form an enclosure, preferably in the form of a gazebo. The support posts, roof rafters, roof supports, roof panels and walls are formed of injection molded plastic to interlock with one another without the need for separate I-beam connectors. The system incorporates a minimum number of components to construct a gazebo type enclosure by integrally forming connectors in to the injection molded components and panels. This minimizes the need for separate extruded or molded connectors to assemble the enclosure. The symmetry of the support posts, roof rafters, roof supports, roof panels and other components also minimizes the shapes of the components and simplifies construction of the gazebo. | 04-15-2010 |
20100107984 | Elevated Animal Feeding Apparatus - The present invention is directed toward animal feeding devices, and more particularly, to an elevated feeding apparatus for domestic animals such as dogs and cats. The device is constructed and arranged to be used for pet feeding with or without riser legs and provides space saving features for shipping and storage. As a space saving feature, the dish retainer is provided with a first fastener system positioned under the dish retainer so that riser legs can be stored in a nested state with respect to each other and within the confines of the perimeter wall. A second fastener system is provided near the distal ends of the dish retainer for attachment of the riser legs to elevate the dish retainer when desired. | 05-06-2010 |
20100155520 | Hose Reel Cart With Multi-Position Crank Handle - The present invention relates to hose reel carts for handling and storage of flexible hoses, such as garden or air hoses. The hose reel cart is primarily constructed of plastic components having a centrally rotatable spool for winding of the flexible hose, a frame for supporting the spool and a multi-position crank arm assembly allowing the consumer to place the crank handle in a lowered position or a raised position. The crank remotely drives the spool, for winding the hose, through a series of gears located within the crank arm assembly. The device may further include a reciprocating guide assembly that operates during rotation of the spool to rewind the hose into a compact configuration. | 06-24-2010 |
20100162635 | Gazebo Structure - The present invention includes a system or kit of injection molded and extruded panels and other components having integrated connectors which combine together to form an enclosure, preferably in the form of a gazebo. Optional kits are available to provide the gazebo with screen and/or solid enclosures. The support posts, roof rafters, roof supports, roof panels and walls are formed of injection molded plastic to interlock with one another without the need for separate I-beam connectors. The system incorporates a minimum number of components to construct a gazebo type enclosure by integrally forming connectors in to the injection molded components and panels. This minimizes the need for separate extruded or molded connectors to assemble the enclosure. The symmetry of the support posts, roof rafters, roof supports, roof panels and other components also minimizes the shapes of the components and simplifies construction of the gazebo. | 07-01-2010 |
20100242357 | Raised Garden Bed Kit - The instant invention provides a kit for assembly of a raised garden bed. The raised garden bed includes panel members, corner connector members, and linear connector members constructed of a polymeric material and adapted to be snapped together into a substantially rigid raised garden bed without the need for special tools or excessive strength. A tongue and groove arrangement is also provided to allow for panel member stacking for increased garden bed height. The components of the kit are constructed and arranged to be packed into a relatively small profile for shipping and transport and are generally light enough to be loaded and unloaded without the need for equipment such as a forklift or pallet jack. | 09-30-2010 |
20110030812 | Gearless Hose Tracking Assembly For Hose Reel Applications - A hose reel guide device including a base, a housing structure, a static shaft, a guide wheel, a tracker body, and a roller assembly. The base includes a static shaft mounted on a housing structure which is capable of pivoting on the base. The guide wheel is adapted to circumferentially engage a portion of the static shaft and also adapted to receive a hose. The guide wheel is configured to oscillate about the static shaft as the guide wheel translates from end to end on the static shaft, when a moving hose passes therethrough. The tracker body is mounted about the guide wheel to cooperatively move along the shaft with the guide wheel and includes a channel adapted to receive a portion of the hose. The roller assembly is positioned offset the axis of rotation of the guide wheel to maintain greater surface contact between the hose and the guide wheel so as to provide less opportunity for the hose to “jump”/skip/flail on the guide wheel and negligible drag on the hose. | 02-10-2011 |
20110289837 | Inverted Planter With Support - The instant invention describes a portable and reusable gardening device and kit for providing growth of one or more plant varieties in a downward manner while simultaneously providing for plant growth in an upward direction. The device comprises a planter bed for holding one or more plants. The planter bed includes an outer wall defined by a front panel, a back panel, a right side panel, and a left side panel. The panels are constructed and arranged to partially enclose a bottom panel. Each of the side panels extend upwardly from the bottom panel. The bottom panel has at least one aperture for receipt of a plant root or stems system, and preferably, has one main center aperture and a plurality of side apertures. The portable and reusable gardening device further includes a support base having integrally formed side walls which extend in a downward manner from a first generally planer surface. The side walls are constructed and arranged to enclose an integrally formed inner cavity for receiving stabilizing materials. The integrally formed inner cavity is constructed and arranged to cooperate with a support base internal cavity cover. A second surface forms a perimeter around the first surface. A plurality of planter bed support legs are provided for support and height. The plurality of planter bed support legs have a first end constructed and arranged to be secured to and extend below the planter bed and a second end constructed and arranged to be secured to and extend above the support base. Covering the main center aperture, the plurality of side apertures, and the internal cavity of the support base are the main center aperture cover, a plurality of side aperture covers, and an internal cavity cover, respectively. | 12-01-2011 |
20120000142 | MODULAR BLOW MOLDED SHED WITH CONNECTORS - The present invention provides a system, or kit, of blow molded panels having integrally formed connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The corner sections, roof, wall and floor panels are formed of blow molded plastic with integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another. In one embodiment, the ends of the wall panels have locking plugs that are constructed and arranged to fit into corresponding sockets and slide to an engaged position for interlocking cooperative engagement rigidly connecting the components together. | 01-05-2012 |
20120102847 | Combination Wood And Plastic Enclosure - A system or kit of wood and plastic component materials is provided which can readily be assembled to form a structure. The components are precut so that measurement and cutting of the component materials is eliminated. The components are readily assembled using conventional fasteners. Components have precut notches in order to facilitate the assembly of the components without the requirement for measurements. This assures that the components will be assembled correctly and eliminates the opportunity for inaccurate measurements. The roof is formed from plastic panels secured to wooden trusses. The floor is formed from plastic panels secured to the wood framing of the walls. The plastic roof panels and plastic floor panels are designed to be secured to each other and to the wood frames to assure heavy duty interlocking construction of the components. | 05-03-2012 |
20120110926 | Combo Wood And Plastic Modular Storage Shed - The present invention provides a system or kit which includes wood and plastic components or plastic components only. These components can be readily assembled to form a structure with the use of a minimal number of tools. The components are precut so that measurements and cutting of the component materials is eliminated. This leads to a savings in wasted materials. The components are readily assembled using conventional fasteners and simple hand tools. The components have preformed notches and tabs in order to facilitate assembly of the components without the requirement for measurements. This assures that the components will be assembled correctly and eliminates the opportunity for inaccurate measurements and incorrect assembly. The roof and floor structures are formed from plastic panels which interlock together. | 05-10-2012 |
20120199600 | Wood And Resin Deck Box - The present invention relates to a storage box or container which is formed from a combination of wood and resin or plastic components. The front, back, and sides of the storage box are preferably set into a channel on a base of the container. A circumferential member is secured to the top portions of the front, back, and sides of the storage box to retain these members in alignment. A top member is hingedly secured to the circumferential member, which enables ready access into the storage box. The storage box is formed from components which are capable of being packaged and shipped in a knocked-down state and constructed into a storage box on site, thereby saving shipping space and costs. | 08-09-2012 |
20120204972 | Strengthened Inlet/Outlet Swivel Union Fluid Conduit For A Hose Reel - The instant invention describes an improved inlet/outlet fluid conduit assembly having an inlet and outlet conduit for providing transportation of a fluid from a fluid supply source, i.e. a water spigot, to a fluid dispensing source, such as a hose. The inlet/outlet fluid conduit assembly uses a minimal number of interconnecting parts, thereby reducing the need for continued maintenance. When maintenance is required, the improved inlet/outlet fluid conduit assembly is quickly and easily disassembled to provide quick replacement of worn parts. In addition, the improved inlet/outlet fluid conduit assembly is constructed in such a manner that wear and tear of the outlet conduit resulting from long-term use is minimized. | 08-16-2012 |
20120227349 | System For Connecting Dissimilar Components With Plastic Connectors - The present invention provides a system or kit of connectors and panels which can be readily assembled to form a structure with the use of a minimal number of tools. Panels are precut so that measurements and cutting of the panel component materials is eliminated. Connectors are provided for attachment to the panels which allow the panels to be assembled to the floor and roof panels without the need for fasteners. The roof and floor structures are formed from interlocking plastic panels. The roof and floor panels include a structure that cooperates with the connectors secured to the wall panels to allow for the construction of a plurality of structures using like constructed connectors. Wall panels may be chosen from a variety of materials which allow a consumer to construct a building such as a storage shed that best suits his/her needs. | 09-13-2012 |
20120291882 | Wicker Hose Reel Enclosure - A hose reel enclosure for use with a flexible hose includes a hose reel rotatably mounted within the enclosure. A hand crank is mounted on one of the side walls and secured to the reel. A water inlet is mounted on another side wall. The water inlet is secured to a water coupling which is rotatably mounted within the hose reel. A hose guide is mounted in an aperture in a front wall of the enclosure. The hose guide enables a hose to be played out and wound onto the reel within the enclosure. The top cover of the enclosure includes two sections. A first section is secured to the enclosure and remains stationary. A second section is pivotally secured to the side walls of the enclosure and permits access to the interior of the enclosure. The exterior of the enclosure is covered with an aesthetically pleasing design such as a wicker fabric. | 11-22-2012 |
20130000218 | Slide Top Shed - The present invention provides a system or kit which includes plastic components which can be readily assembled to form a structure with the use of a minimal number of tools. The components are precut so that measurements and cutting of the component materials is eliminated. This leads to a savings in wasted materials. The components are readily assembled using conventional fasteners and simple hand tools. The components have preformed notches and tabs in order to facilitate assembly of the components without the requirement for measurements. This assures that the components will be assembled correctly and eliminates the opportunity for inaccurate measurements and incorrect assembly. The enclosure is provided with a sliding roof panel and pivoting doors which permit easy access to the interior of the enclosure. | 01-03-2013 |
20130056094 | Wall Mountable Hose Reel - An improved wall mount hose reel of a shape and design allowing preassembly and stacking in a nesting fashion of multiple units. The wall mount hose reel employs a frame for support of a garden hose to be wound into a coil by use of a hose reel spool. A crank handle is provided on the frame and attached to the hose reel spool for winding. An inlet/outlet swivel union fluid conduit is provided in the A-frame. The inlet fluid conduit is adapted for attachment to a water source, located on the outer surface of the A-frame, and adapted for coupling with the outlet conduit. The frame further supports a storage shelf and a rotatable levelwind assembly. | 03-07-2013 |
20130178299 | Hybrid Play Set - A hybrid play set is disclosed which includes twin towers. Each of the towers includes at least two levels. A play house and an enclosed area can be provided within one tower. A sand box, a ladder, a slide and a climbing wall can be provided within the other tower. A swing set is also secured to one side of one of the towers. The components from which the play set is made can be plow molded plastic, wood or a composite of blow molded plastic and wood/metal reinforcement. | 07-11-2013 |
20140020208 | Foldable Hinge Assembly - Briefly, the invention involves a hinge construction. The hinge construction includes a pair of contoured wing members connected at one end with a living hinge, each wing member including a portion of a hinge barrel. The wings are constructed to be folded around a hinge pin, forming the hinge barrel and positioning the wings in a generally parallel relationship with respect to each other. A portion of a wall or door jamb is positioned between the wings. Fasteners or the like are secured through the wings to fix the assembly, whereby the hinge pin is free to rotate within the barrel created by the folded wings. | 01-23-2014 |
20140182219 | MODULAR BLOW MOLDED SHED WITH CONNECTORS - The present invention provides a system, or kit, of blow molded panels having integrally formed connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The corner sections, roof, wall and floor panels are formed of blow molded plastic with integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another. In one embodiment, the ends of the wall panels have locking plugs that are constructed and arranged to fit into corresponding sockets and slide to an engaged position for interlocking cooperative engagement rigidly connecting the components together. | 07-03-2014 |
20140215864 | SNOW RAKE WITH TELESCOPING POLE - A telescoping pole and blade to form a snow rake. The pole has a plurality of segments selectively axially movable relative to one another. The pole segments are keyed to one another to prevent relative rotation between adjacent pole segments. A lock device is associated with adjacent pairs of pole segments to selectively fix the relative axial positions of the pairs of pole segments. | 08-07-2014 |
20140260062 | ROOF TRUSS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The present invention involves the provision of a truss assembly and method which includes components that have segments pre-connected in a manner that allows the connected parts to be collapsed for packaging and shipping with the other components of a shed or the like. | 09-18-2014 |
20140265197 | JOB BOX - Briefly, the invention involves a transportable storage box, e.g. job box, for heavy duty applications. The job box provides an indoor or outdoor storage enclosure for homeowners and professionals to keep tools, sports equipment or other items clean and dry. The job box is constructed for stackable cooperation with like constructed job boxes. The job box includes rigid metal handles at each end for increased weight capacity and is sized to fit between the wheel wells in the bed of a pickup truck. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283463 | BLOW MOLDED MODULAR SHED - The present invention provides for a system, or kit, of blow molded panels having integrally formed connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The corner sections, roof, wall and floor panels are formed of blow molded plastic with integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283464 | MODULAR BLOW MOLDED SHED - The present invention provides for a system, or kit, of blow molded panels having integrally formed connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The corner sections, roof, wall and floor panels are formed of blow molded plastic with integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another. | 09-25-2014 |
20150080781 | FOOT ABDUCTION BRACE - A foot abduction brace is disclosed herein. The foot abduction brace can include a crossbar having a planar bottom end. The foot abduction brace can also include a first end disposed on one side of the crossbar. The foot abduction brace can further include a first locking hub removably coupled to the first end in a first position of a plurality of positions, where the first locking hub is disposed in the first keyhole and includes a first coupling feature disposed at a top end of the first locking hub. The foot abduction brace can also include a first footplate having a first complementary coupling feature that removably couples to the first coupling feature of the first locking hub. The foot abduction brace can further include a first foot restraint mechanically coupled to the first footplate. | 03-19-2015 |
20150130233 | BLOW MOLDED RESIN FURNITURE HAVING A STABILIZING BOX STRUCTURE - The invention involves a system and method for constructing lawn furniture. The system includes box type beam members as well as a large box structure supported above a ground surface. The box structure provides rigidity and stability to the furniture while also functioning as storage space. The components are formed to ship in a dissembled compact state and snap together with minimal use of fasteners and tools. | 05-14-2015 |
20150143748 | Wicking Planter System - The invention involves an apparatus and system for a self-watering planter. The system includes a liquid container and a growth medium container secured together with snap type fasteners. A plurality of evenly distributed growth medium wells extends downwardly from the growth medium container into the liquid container for utilizing capillary action to transfer liquid into the growth medium. Root apertures are provided for the roots to extend into the liquid container. A snap together hanger, which includes snap-lock type fasteners, is provided for hanging the assembly from an overhead structure, and a filling window is provided to fill the liquid container. | 05-28-2015 |
20150247600 | Composite Rotary Union for Hose Reel - The present device provides a composite rotary union assembly which overcomes the disadvantages of prior art rotary union assemblies. The composite rotary union assembly of the present invention provides for supplying water or gas to a rotatable reel assembly, it also provides metal inserts for high wear areas of the rotary union assembly, including the threads, for longer useful life of the assembly while providing a resin structure for supporting and placing the metal portions. | 09-03-2015 |
20150366144 | Adjustable Planter Disk - An adjustable planter disk comprised of a circular disk constructed of a single resin composite sheet is disclosed. The sheet has a first terminating end that overlaps, or partially overlaps, a second terminating end. The sheet includes a peripheral edge and center hole. The first terminating end rotates overtop the second terminating end and latches thereto using a pair of hooks on the first terminating end and a series of corresponding holes on the second terminating end to create differing radii. The sheet is divided into a plurality of sectors, each sector including a living hinge that runs from the peripheral edge to the center that allows for the first terminating end to extend and contract. Additionally, along the peripheral edge of the circular are a plurality of water drainage holes. | 12-24-2015 |
20160023837 | Transportable Transparent Cork-Insulated Cooler - A cork-insulated cooler having reversible skid plates and a transparent inner basin is described. The cooler is comprised of an outer basin having an open top, a plurality of cork panels lining the outer basin, a transparent inner basin having an open top which is constructed and arranged to hold and maintain the plurality of cork panels against the outer basin, a lid hingedly connected to the inner and outer basin such that the inner basin and lid cooperate to define a compartment, and at least one pair of reversible skid plates removably fastened to the bottom surface of the outer basin. The reversible skid plates include a skid side for easy sliding of the cooler and a non-skid side to keep the cooler in place. | 01-28-2016 |