Michael James Lindsey

US Patent:

61123692, Sep 5, 2000

Filed:

Jul 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/113004

Inventors:

Michael Lindsey - Ontario CA
Bob Ingram - Olney IL
Charlie Larsen - Huntington Beach CA
Gene S. Van Houten - Woodcrest CA

Assignee:

Master-Halco, Inc. - La Habra CA

International Classification:

E05D 106

US Classification:

16252

Abstract:

The figure eight hinge of the present invention allows a gate to be quickly and safely attached to a support structure. The hinge includes two legs having two different radii of curvature. The legs also include a slot which allows the hinge to have the desired figure eight configuration. The present invention advantageously eliminates pinch points and minimizes the distance between the gate and the support structure. In particular, the hinge remains stationary with respect to the support structure while allowing the gate to rotate within one end of the hinge. The figure eight hinge is preferably used with animal enclosures such as kennels or pens because it reduces the risk that an animal will catching its feet or other body parts between the gate and the support structure.

US Patent:

D4187350, Jan 11, 2000

Filed:

Jul 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/090555

Inventors:

Michael Lindsey - Ontario CA
Robert Ingram - Olney IL
Charlie Larsen - Huntington Beach CA
Gene S. Van Houten - Woodcrest CA

Assignee:

Master-Halco, Inc. - La Habra CA

International Classification:

0806

US Classification:

D 8325

US Patent:

D4243897, May 9, 2000

Filed:

Jul 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/090477

Inventors:

Michael Lindsey - Ontario CA
Robert Ingram - Olney IL
Charlie Larsen - Huntington Beach CA
Gene S. Van Houten - Woodcrest CA
Kim Chan - Calgary, CA

Assignee:

Master-Halco, Inc. - La Habra CA

International Classification:

0805

US Classification:

D 8 44

US Patent:

61739456, Jan 16, 2001

Filed:

Aug 3, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/128287

Inventors:

Michael Lindsey - Ontario CA
Charlie Larsen - Huntington Beach CA
Jerry L. Short - Washougal WA

Assignee:

Master-Halco, Inc. - La Habra CA

International Classification:

E04H 1716
E04H 1714

US Classification:

256 24

Abstract:

The present invention includes an improved metal fence post for use with a wooden fence. The fence post has a U-shaped center section positioned between two flanges, and each of the flanges includes a plurality of holes extending along an edge. The fence post can be used as a line post, corner post or end post. Preferably, the thickness of the sides of the U-shaped center section is about the same as the thickness of the wooden fence rails so that the fence posts are positioned in-line with the fence rails. Advantageously, the fence posts allow the fence boards to be attached to either or both sides of the rails.

US Patent:

6142451, Nov 7, 2000

Filed:

Jul 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/113003

Inventors:

Michael Lindsey - Ontario CA
Bob Ingram - Olney IL
Charlie Larsen - Huntington Beach CA
Gene S. Van Houten - Woodcrest CA
Kim Chau - Calgary, CA

Assignee:

Master-Halco, Inc. - La Habra CA

International Classification:

B65H 7540

US Classification:

256 1

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for connecting fence fabric to a support structure includes a tool with an elongated body member with notches at opposite ends. The notches are configured to allow a line to be securely wrapped around the tool. The tool is sized to allow it to fit through an opening located in the fence fabric. The tool is preferably constructed of steel and it includes one or more openings extending through the elongated member to facilitate attaching the line to the tool. The line is used to couple the fence fabric to the support structure.