Stephen R Howe

US Patent:

20170313487, Nov 2, 2017

Filed:

Apr 24, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/495053

Inventors:

- Oconomowoc WI, US
Stephen Roland Howe - Cottage Grove WI, US

International Classification:

B65D 71/00
B65D 19/00

Abstract:

A tray system for stacking layers of non-structural bottles is provided. The system includes a plurality of generally rectangular plastic trays for supporting bottles, and a plurality of sleeves, where each sleeve is positioned about the perimeter of a tray to support a like tray above it.

US Patent:

20170190342, Jul 6, 2017

Filed:

Dec 12, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/375815

Inventors:

- Oconomowoc WI, US
Benjamin Joel Thompson - Johnson Creek WI, US
Stephen Roland Howe - Cottage Grove WI, US

International Classification:

B62B 3/02
B62B 3/16

Abstract:

A transport structure, such as a cart or dolly having a handle moveable from a first position to a second position is disclosed. In the first position, the handle extends outward from an edge of the cart or dolly and can be used for pushing or pulling the cart or dolly. In the second position, the handle is moved to extend generally parallel to an upper surface of the cart or dolly so that it can be stored or transported with the cart or dolly.

US Patent:

20170190343, Jul 6, 2017

Filed:

Dec 12, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/376070

Inventors:

- Oconomowoc WI, US
Benjamin Joel Thompson - Johnson Creek WI, US
Stephen Roland Howe - Cottage Grove WI, US

International Classification:

B62B 3/02
B62B 5/06

Abstract:

A transport structure, such as a cart or dolly having a handle structure that can be inserted laterally into an opening in the transport structure is provided. The handle structure includes a first connection hook portion and a second connection hook portion moveable from a first spaced position to a second spaced position greater than the first spaced position. The handle structure includes a hinged beam that enables the hook portions to contract and expand from the first position to the second position.

US Patent:

20170190465, Jul 6, 2017

Filed:

Dec 23, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/390015

Inventors:

- Oconomowoc WI, US
Stephen Roland Howe - Cottage Grove WI, US

International Classification:

B65D 19/38
B65D 19/42
B65D 19/00

Abstract:

The present invention provides a pallet having a deck with a generally planar upper surface with a peripheral edge defining a first area, and a ground engaging structure connected to the deck. A mechanism is connected to the pallet and is moveable from a stowed position to a deployed position. When in the deployed position, a portion of the mechanism defines an overhang area adjacent the first area to increase a total support area of the pallet.

US Patent:

20170096255, Apr 6, 2017

Filed:

Sep 27, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/276973

Inventors:

- Oconomowoc WI, US
Stephen Roland Howe - Cottage Grove WI, US

International Classification:

B65D 19/44

Abstract:

A transport structure, such as a pallet or dolly, having a plurality of retractable stops with frictional elements is provided. The frictional elements are exposed when the retractable stop is in a retracted position.

US Patent:

20140124403, May 8, 2014

Filed:

Oct 25, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/063363

Inventors:

- Oconomowoc WI, US
Stephen R. Howe - Oconomowoc WI, US

International Classification:

B65D 21/04

US Classification:

206507

Abstract:

A tray having a first clearance height when stacked in a front-to-front orientation with a like tray and a second clearance height when stacked in a back-to-front orientation with the like tray is provided. The first clearance height is lower than the second clearance height.