Brian Keith May

US Patent:

7183484, Feb 27, 2007

Filed:

Feb 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/363464

Inventors:

Brian A. May - Greenwood MO, US

Assignee:

Rom Acquisition Corporation - Belton MO

International Classification:

H02G 3/08

US Classification:

174 50, 174135, 174367, 174371, 174377, 174382, 248906

Abstract:

A bulkhead assembly is provided for dividing a storage compartment into two or more sub-compartments. The bulkhead includes a peripheral seal member mounted at an edge of the bulkhead assembly for engagement with interior surfaces defining at least a portion of the storage compartment. Seals are constructed and configured so as to be reversible to provide a second sealing surface to replace the first sealing surface when it becomes worn or ineffective. The seals may be mounted to the panel assembly via mechanical fasteners permitting easy reversal of the seal members.

US Patent:

20090020360, Jan 22, 2009

Filed:

Jul 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/779375

Inventors:

Brian A. May - Greenwood MO, US

International Classification:

E06C 1/38

US Classification:

182 1

Abstract:

The present invention involves a selectively collapsible ladder which permits for adjusting the pitch of the steps between at least two pitches, one pitch being where the ladder collapsed for storage and another pitch whereby the steps are positioned for use by a user. The ladder includes a support structure comprising one or more support rails for extending between the ground and a loading or work surface or storage compartment. The steps are connected together by one or more links for effecting simultaneous movement of the steps. A stop mechanism is provided to releasably fix the step pitch relative to a support rail. The stop mechanism may include a ratchet mechanism that permits setting the pitch of the steps at one of several available pitch settings.