Joseph R Garrison

US Patent:

6354682, Mar 12, 2002

Filed:

Jan 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/484308

Inventors:

Bruce E. Nott - Newport Beach CA 92663
Steven S. Adkinson - Santa Monica CA
John W. Goodin - Coto de Caza CA
Joseph Richard Garrison - Garden Grove CA

Assignee:

Bruce E. Nott - Newport Beach CA

International Classification:

A47F 508

US Classification:

312248, 52 39, 3123195

Abstract:

An overhead storage device includes a storage container that is pivotably or rotatably mounted to an overhead surface, such as a ceiling or a plurality of rafters. The storage container is generally moved by a motorized actuator assembly. The motorized actuator assembly includes a worm drive and follower nut arrangement. The storage container is supported by a frame assembly and is secured to the frame assembly generally at an end of the storage container. The frame assembly also includes a plurality of arms that secure the storage container to the frame assembly. The overhead storage device is sized to allow a motor vehicle to fit below a raised storage container in an average height garage. The storage container is assembled from two generally identical halves that are nestable for shipping and storage.

US Patent:

6357842, Mar 19, 2002

Filed:

Oct 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/694939

Inventors:

Bruce E. Nott - Newport Beach CA 92663
Steve S. Adkinson - Santa Monica CA
John W. Goodin - Coto de Caza CA
Joseph Richard Garrison - Garden Grove CA

Assignee:

Bruce E. Nott - Newport Beach CA

International Classification:

A47F 508

US Classification:

312248, 52 39

Abstract:

An overhead storage device includes a storage container that is pivotably or rotatably mounted to an overhead surface, such as a ceiling or a plurality of rafters. The storage container is generally moved by a motorized actuator assembly. The motorized actuator assembly can comprise a worm drive and follower nut arrangement or a flexible transmitter and spool assembly. The storage container is supported by a frame assembly and is secured to the frame assembly generally at an end of the storage container. The overhead storage device is sized to allow a motor vehicle to fit below a raised storage container in an average height garage. The storage container is assembled from two generally identical halves that are nestable for shipping and storage.

US Patent:

6550878, Apr 22, 2003

Filed:

Feb 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/084703

Inventors:

Bruce E. Nott - Newport Beach CA 92663
Steve S. Adkinson - Santa Monica CA
John W. Goodin - Coto de Caza CA
Joseph Richard Garrison - Garden Grove CA

Assignee:

Bruce E. Nott - Costa Mesa CA

International Classification:

A47F 508

US Classification:

312248, 52 39

Abstract:

An overhead storage device includes a storage container that is pivotably or rotatably mounted to an overhead surface, such as a ceiling or a plurality of rafters. The storage container is generally moved by a motorized actuator assembly. The motorized actuator assembly can comprise a worm drive and follower nut arrangement or a flexible transmitter and spool assembly. The storage container is supported by a frame assembly and is secured to the frame assembly generally at an end of the storage container. The overhead storage device is sized to allow a motor vehicle to fit below a raised storage container in an average height garage. The storage container is assembled from two generally identical halves that are nestable for shipping and storage.