Kenneth M Stevens

US Patent:

7098553, Aug 29, 2006

Filed:

Jan 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/905602

Inventors:

Theodore F Wiegel - Goldenrod FL, US
Kenneth C Stevens - Great Falls VA, US

International Classification:

F03D 9/00
H02P 9/04

US Classification:

290 55, 290 44

Abstract:

A wind-capturing electrical generator device comprising a plurality of generators is driven by wind created by traffic passing in close proximity at high speeds. The device preferably uses horizontally or vertically mounted Savonius-type or helical-turbine-type rotors attached to electrical generators in order to capture the wind and produce electrical energy. A plurality of electrical generator devices may be mounted in a configuration such that they are in close proximity to vehicular passageways (e. g. , highway overpasses, tunnels, or train rails). The wind created by the traffic is used to rotate the vanes and their attached generators in order to produce electrical energy.

US Patent:

D4216555, Mar 14, 2000

Filed:

Jul 7, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/090385

Inventors:

Jonathan M. Daugherty - Wilkes-Barre PA
Kenneth A. Stevens - Harleysville PA

Assignee:

Metro Industries, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

2501

US Classification:

D25128

US Patent:

56739834, Oct 7, 1997

Filed:

Apr 21, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/426195

Inventors:

Bradley J. Carlson - Wilkes-Barre PA
David A. Reppert - Brodheadsville PA
Michael B. Burns - Wilkes-Barre PA
Jonathan M. Daugherty - Wilkes-Barre PA
Kenneth A. Stevens - Harleysville PA
Craig F. Orlove - Mountaintop PA

Assignee:

Metro Industries, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

E05B 5300

US Classification:

312218

Abstract:

A medication cart features a frame assembly formed from a plurality of vertical support posts and wall panels secured to the posts. Each support post has a plurality of equally-spaced, radially extending flanges running the longitudinal length of the post. The medication cart contains, in addition to an array of drawers and bins, a multi-level cassette assembly. An internal locking mechanism secures the cassette assembly when it is positioned in the medication cart, and an external locking mechanism secures the cassette assembly outside of the medication cart.

US Patent:

53277147, Jul 12, 1994

Filed:

Jul 30, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/921771

Inventors:

Kenneth A. Stevens - Lansdale PA
David T. Holland - Pennington NJ

Assignee:

Prince Manufacturing, Inc. - Lawrenceville NJ

International Classification:

D02G 306
A63B 5102

US Classification:

57230

Abstract:

A string for sports application, in particular for tennis, badminton, racquetball and squash racquets or the like comprises a center core and at least one ribbon-like wrap made of a highly abrasion resistant material which exhibits a higher melting point and at least one of a higher dynamic stiffness and a lower static stiffness than the core material. A preferred wrap material meeting the above criteria is poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide). The wrap should cover at least 25%, and preferably at least 50% of the center core's outer surface to reduce notching. Due to the reduced notching, superior combined properties of durability, playability and minimal loss of string tension are achieved.

US Patent:

59158034, Jun 29, 1999

Filed:

May 12, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/854383

Inventors:

Jonathan M. Daugherty - Wilkes-Barre PA
Kenneth A. Stevens - Harleysville PA
Bradley J. Carlson - Wilkes-Barre PA
David A. Reppert - Brodheadsville PA
Michael B. Burns - Wilkes-Barre PA

Assignee:

Metro Industries, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

A47B 4700

US Classification:

312263

Abstract:

A modular storage and support assembly uses a platform system that includes vertically disposed support posts. The support post has an extended tubular body and a plurality of symmetrically spaced, radially extending flanges running the length of the tubular body. Each flange has a first portion extending radially from the post and a second portion at the terminal end of the first portion. A slot is defined between each pair of adjacent flanges for receiving vertical panels or other inserts.

US Patent:

55311679, Jul 2, 1996

Filed:

Aug 30, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/297831

Inventors:

Kenneth A. Stevens - Harleysville PA
Bradley J. Carlson - Wilkes-Barre PA

Assignee:

Metro Industries, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

A47B 900

US Classification:

108106

Abstract:

A shelving system includes a horizontal polygonal base shelf assembly and a substantially identical horizontal top shelf assembly, a plurality of vertical support posts, and one or more intermediate shelf assemblies positioned between the top shelf assembly and the bottom shelf assembly. Each intermediate shelf assembly is supported by hanger brackets which are removably secured to the support posts. Each hanger bracket is provided with a locking clip for securing the intermediate shelf and the hanger bracket to the support posts. In this manner, each intermediate shelf assembly can be quickly installed and removed without the necessity of disassembling the other components of the shelving system, and the installed intermediate shelf can be securely mounted in the shelving system.

US Patent:

57975035, Aug 25, 1998

Filed:

Apr 21, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/426654

Inventors:

Kenneth A. Stevens - Harleysville PA
Jonathan M. Daugherty - Wilkes-Barre PA
David R. McGovern - Wilkes-Barre PA
Joseph P. Jones - Wilkes-Barre PA

Assignee:

Metro Industries, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

A47B 4300

US Classification:

211187

Abstract:

A modular shelving system includes active and fixed storage levels. The storage levels are removably supported from support posts and are disposed at intermediate positions between a top shelf assembly and a base shelf assembly. Each active storage level is secured to a pair of slide assemblies allowing such to be displaced from the shelving system to provide convenient access to items stored thereon. The support posts may be in the form of cylinders having an array of vertical slots for receiving mounting hardware for supporting shelves. Alternatively, support posts having longitudinal slots formed therein in combination with slotted-post inserts may be used to support the shelves. An anti-tip leg assembly can optionally be employed to provide increased stability.

US Patent:

D471611, Mar 23, 1999

Filed:

Apr 28, 1995

Appl. No.:

D/038185

Inventors:

Jonathan M. Daugherty - Wilkes-Barre PA
Kenneth A. Stevens - Harleysville PA

Assignee:

Metro Industries, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

2501

US Classification:

D25128