David A Houk

US Patent:

20020092128, Jul 18, 2002

Filed:

Jan 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/042837

Inventors:

David Houk - Norton OH, US
Timothy Pierzynski - Wooster OH, US
Wendell Conn - Polk OH, US

Assignee:

Rubbermaid Incorporated

International Classification:

E05D001/06

US Classification:

016/268000

Abstract:

A hinge assembly for a storage enclosure is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes a base and a pair of pivot mounts. The base includes a pivot member, and the pair of pivot mounts include a male/female interface. The male/female interface is configured to connect the pair of pivot mounts and to couple the pair of pivot mounts to the retaining member. The male/female interface may be provided by a hook member inserted through a slot and pivoted to engage the wall that defines the slot. One pivot mounts includes a groove, and the other pivot mount includes a ramped lug that engages the groove in a snap-in engagement to provide resistance to movement when the pivot mounts are aligned.

US Patent:

20020171332, Nov 21, 2002

Filed:

Jan 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/041285

Inventors:

Erik Skov - Akron OH, US
David Houk - Norton OH, US

Assignee:

Rubbermaid Inc.

International Classification:

A47B087/00

US Classification:

312/107000, 312/257100

Abstract:

Modular shelving with at least one cabinet that includes a plurality of shelves and vertical risers which serve to space the shelves and support loads placed thereon. Cabinet side wall, back wall and door panels are installed about the risers, with each component having a pair of spaced apart holes adapted to slide over the risers. The holes preferably have a diameter just slightly less than the smallest diameter portion of the risers over which the panels will be placed, and are surrounded by one or more radial slots which allow the material around the hole to flex and accommodate larger diameter portions of the risers with an interference fit. The interference fit eliminates the need for precise hole size manufacturing and provides an additional advantage of holding the cabinet doors in a position selected by the consumer.

US Patent:

20020179606, Dec 5, 2002

Filed:

May 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/870345

Inventors:

David Houk - Norton OH, US
Thomas Hanna - Wooster OH, US

Assignee:

Rubbermaid Incorporated

International Classification:

B65D045/16
B65D055/14

US Classification:

220/324000, 070/160000, 292/285000

Abstract:

A hasp, preferably constructed from plastic, is mounted to a container and to a container lid. The hasp includes a bracket which is preferably mounted to the inside of the container and which includes a plate which extends outwardly from the container. A tongue is attached to the container lid and includes an extended portion which passes through an opening in the bracket plate. A lock may be fastened through an opening in the extended portion to prevent lifting of the lid.

US Patent:

20050005537, Jan 13, 2005

Filed:

Jun 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/874658

Inventors:

David Houk - Norton OH, US

Assignee:

RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED - Fairlawn OH

International Classification:

E04B007/04
E04B001/61

US Classification:

052127600

Abstract:

A building comprises a side wall defining a storage space within the sidewall confines, a roof supported above the storage space, and a pair of gables above the sidewall and at opposite ends of the roof. At least one truss is disposed between the gables and adapted to support the roof and has at least one tool handle opening. In a part of the building separate from the truss is disposed at least one additional receiver generally across from the tool handle opening. The tool handle opening and the receiver are spaced apart and adapted to each receive the handle of a long handled tool and support the long handled tool above the storage space.

US Patent:

20060230694, Oct 19, 2006

Filed:

May 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/121051

Inventors:

Erik Skov - Akron OH, US
David Houk - Norton OH, US
Timothy Pierzynski - Apple Creek OH, US
William Croft - Mooresville NC, US

Assignee:

Rubbermaid, Inc. - Fairlawn OH

International Classification:

E04B 7/18

US Classification:

052200000

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.

US Patent:

D467134, Mar 16, 1999

Filed:

May 26, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/088525

Inventors:

David A. Houk - Norton OH
Kenneth W. Hull - Wooster OH

Assignee:

Rubbermaid Incorporated - Wooster OH

International Classification:

0604

US Classification:

D 6511

US Patent:

D3585263, May 23, 1995

Filed:

Jul 18, 1994

Appl. No.:

D/026063

Inventors:

Nicholas M Sedon - North Canton OH
James T. Weisburn - Massillon OH
David A. Houk - Norton OH

Assignee:

Alpha Enterprises, Inc. - North Canton OH

US Classification:

D 6629

US Patent:

60793392, Jun 27, 2000

Filed:

May 26, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/085389

Inventors:

David A. Houk - Norton OH
Kenneth W. Hull - Wooster OH
John Vura - Wooster OH

Assignee:

Rubbermaid Incorporated - Wooster OH

International Classification:

A47B 9602

US Classification:

108186

Abstract:

A shelving system is provided for use in the storage of various articles. Specifically, the shelving system includes a panel having a plurality of rail members formed with the panel. The rail members have an curvilinear lower portion. Preferably, the curvilinear lower portion distributes greater material proximate regions in the panel which experience greater stress. Similarly, the rail members also have an upper portion having a depth extending away from said panel. Preferably, the amount of depth of the upper portion of each rail member is designed to distribute greater material proximate regions in the panel which experience greater strain once loaded. Lastly, the molded shelving of this invention includes a plurality of socket members including support members designed to transmit stress away from the sockets, thereby reducing stress concentrations adjacent the socket members.