David P Starr

US Patent:

D531522, Nov 7, 2006

Filed:

Jun 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

29/231584

Inventors:

David Starr - Shawnee KS, US

Assignee:

Schroeder & Tremayne, Inc. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

1001

US Classification:

D10 6, D10 23

US Patent:

7900781, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Jul 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/178400

Inventors:

Tim Baine - Bonner Springs KS, US
Michael Gregory - Huntersville NC, US
Lance Rake - Lawrence KS, US
David Starr - Naperville IL, US
Joseph J. Yankello - Cornelius NC, US

Assignee:

Rubbermaid Incorporated - Huntersville NC

International Classification:

A47F 5/08

US Classification:

211 591, 211 9401, 21110601

Abstract:

A storage system comprises a rail having a protrusion including a first flange and a second flange. An accessory mount for mounting to the rail includes a top hook for engaging the first flange and a resilient bottom hook for engaging the second flange. The rail comprises a back rail portion comprising a substantially planar member and a front rail portion substantially coextensive with the back rail portion and secured to the back rail portion. The protrusion may be symmetrical about the longitudinal axis. The first flange and the second flange define first and second recesses. A method of assembling a support is also provided where a first hook is inserted the first flange and a second hook deforms to engage the second flange.

US Patent:

20080081708, Apr 3, 2008

Filed:

Oct 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/538201

Inventors:

James G. Wilmsen - St. Louis MO, US
Michael J. Vienhage - St. Louis MO, US
David Starr - Shawnee KS, US
Lance Rake - Lawrence KS, US

Assignee:

BOATHOUSE INVESTMENTS LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A63B 53/14

US Classification:

473297

Abstract:

An apparatus for extending a length of a golf club shaft is disclosed. The apparatus includes an expandable plug with an extension length that is fitted in the hollow interior of a shaft of the golf club in a grip area of the club. The plug has wedge portions which provide the mechanism for anchoring the plug to the golf club shaft. The plug may be provided as part of a kit including instructions related to the plug and a golf club. The kit may allow the plug to be retrofitted on an existing golf club to alter a length of the club. A method of extending the length of the golf club is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20090152944, Jun 18, 2009

Filed:

Jul 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/178402

Inventors:

Tim Baine - Bonner Springs KS, US
Lance Rake - Lawrence KS, US
Michael J. Scherzer - Akron OH, US
David Starr - Naperville IL, US
Zach Utz - Uniontown OH, US

Assignee:

RUBBERMAID, INC. - Huntersville NC

International Classification:

H02J 3/00
H02B 1/40

US Classification:

307 12, 174494

Abstract:

A power rail system comprises a rail for mounting on a surface and a device for providing power to the rail. An accessory releasably engages the rail and uses the power provided to the rail to power the accessory. The rail may also support non-powered accessories. In one embodiment the device for providing power to the rail comprises a power strip releasably mounted on the rail. The rail may include a first rail segment and a second rail segment where the device for providing power to the rail comprises a power strip located between the first rail segment and the second rail segment. The device for providing power to the rail may comprise an electrical conductor extending along a length of the rail. The electrical conductor is powered by a power module that connects to the rail. A power strip for use in the system is also provided.