Thomas P Howland

US Patent:

61525529, Nov 28, 2000

Filed:

Mar 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/528677

Inventors:

Steven R. Snoke - Batavia OH
Gary Silvis - Georgetown OH
Thomas E. Howland - Georgetown OH

Assignee:

The Stanley Works - New Britain CT

International Classification:

A47B 4300

US Classification:

3122571

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a connector device for joining two pieces of sheet metal. The present invention also provides a method of assembly utilizing said connector device. The connection comprises a catch within a tab extending from a wall of the container that locks into a receiving opening on a top wall or floor panel.

US Patent:

56453329, Jul 8, 1997

Filed:

Feb 21, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/391211

Inventors:

Steven R. Snoke - Batavia OH
Gary Silvis - Georgetown OH
Thomas E. Howland - Georgetown OH

Assignee:

Stanley Mechanics Tools - Georgetown OH

International Classification:

A47B 4300

US Classification:

3122571

Abstract:

An easy to assemble storage unit is disclosed. It provides a method of assembly that utilizes an interlocking scheme of tabs, catches and openings. The connection comprises a catch within a tab extending from a wall of the container that locks into a receiving opening on a top wall or floor panel. The storage unit utilizes similar components for the side walls and similar components for the top wall and floor panel.

US Patent:

6039417, Mar 21, 2000

Filed:

Mar 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/815317

Inventors:

Steven R. Snoke - Batavia OH
Gary Silvis - Georgetown OH
Thomas E. Howland - Georgetown OH

Assignee:

The Stanley Works - New Britain CT

International Classification:

A47B 4300

US Classification:

3122571

Abstract:

An easy to assemble storage unit is disclosed. A method of assembly that utilizes an interlocking scheme of tabs, catches and openings is also disclosed. The connection comprises a catch within a tab extending from a wall of the container that locks into a receiving opening on a top wall or floor panel. The storage unit utilizes similar components for the side walls and similar components for the top wall and floor panel.