Matthew A Stuck

US Patent:

59186151, Jul 6, 1999

Filed:

Dec 11, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/988810

Inventors:

Matthew A. Stuck - Menasha WI

Assignee:

Modern Manufacturing Inc. - Menasha WI

International Classification:

E04H 1544

US Classification:

135135

Abstract:

A portable collapsible shelter having particular use as a hunting blind. The shelter includes a plurality of generally C-shaped frame members and the upper ends of the frame members are connected to an upper connecting plate, while the lower portions of the frame members are connected to a lower connecting plate. A flexible cover is attached to the frame members and provides an enclosure. The frame members can be pivoted between a folded condition, where the frame members are in generally parallel relation, to an extended condition where the frame members extend radially from the connecting plates. The cover is provided with an access slit which extends the full height of the cover and can be closed through a fastener such as a zipper. An auxiliary panel can be connected to the side portion of the cover on either side of the slit. The panel extends outwardly from the cover and can be held in an outwardly bowed position by a ground stake.

US Patent:

46400796, Feb 3, 1987

Filed:

Nov 20, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/800030

Inventors:

Matthew A. Stuck - Menasha WI

Assignee:

Modern Mfg. Co. Inc. - Menasha WI

International Classification:

B65B 6708

US Classification:

53390

Abstract:

A device for packaging plants including a base, and a vertical column is mounted on the base and carries a generally conical sleeve support. A multiplicity of nested paper or plastic sleeves are carried by the sleeve support. A pedestal extends upwardly from the base through the conical support, as well as through the nested sleeves, and a platform is mounted on the upper end of the pedestal. With a potted plant supported on the platform, the innermost sleeve is drawn upwardly around the plant to bring the lower end of the sleeve into engagement with the rim of the pot to enclose the plant in the sleeve.

US Patent:

42803144, Jul 28, 1981

Filed:

Sep 7, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/073536

Inventors:

Matthew A. Stuck - Menasha WI

Assignee:

Modern Mfg. Co., Inc. - Menasha WI

International Classification:

B65B 6702
B65B 6704

US Classification:

53241

Abstract:

A device for packaging elongated articles, such as plants and cut flowers, in a protective bag. The device includes a tubular frame having a generally horizontal section and a vertical section which is connected to one end of the horizontal section. A support is carried by the upper end of the vertical section and is adapted to support a plant to be packaged. One or more elongated open ended bags are initially positioned around the horizontal section of the frame, and the bag is then drawn upwardly around the plant that is supported on the support to package the plant.

US Patent:

52494071, Oct 5, 1993

Filed:

Sep 23, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/949897

Inventors:

Matthew A. Stuck - Menasha WI

International Classification:

B65B 6700

US Classification:

53399

Abstract:

An apparatus for packaging potted plants. A plant support is mounted at the upper end of a vertical column and is adapted to support a potted plant having heavy foliage. One or more tapered paper sleeves are disposed around the support column beneath the plant support. A ring having a larger diameter than the pot is mounted for vertical movement on a second vertical column, and the ring carries an open-ended, flexible bag. The lower end of the bag includes an elastic cord, so that the lower end has a contracted diameter, which is smaller than the rim of the pot. The ring is initially positioned beneath the level of the plant support, the plant is then positioned on the support and the bag is drawn upwardly around the plant, folding the foliage inwardly, until the lower end of the bag is slightly above the rim of the pot. The sleeve is then drawn upwardly around the bag encompassing the foliage, and the bag is withdrawn from the sleeve.