Patents by Inventor Craig D. Thompson

Craig D. Thompson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180345194
    Abstract: An air filter device including an air filter unit and an expansion unit. The air filter unit includes a filter media assembly maintained by an outer frame assembly. The outer frame assembly defines exterior length, width and depth dimensions of the air filter device in an initial state. The expansion unit provides one or more of an expanded length, width or depth in an expanded state of the air filter device. Portions or an entirety of the expansion unit can provided apart from the air filter unit in a deliver condition of the air filter device, or can be assembled to the air filter unit prior to delivery to a user. The air filter devices of the present disclosure are useful with a wide variety of differently size air handling devices, able to readily seal with an air handling device compartment via the expansion unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Glen O. Gregerson, Thomas J. Herbrand, David J. Prince, Danielle M. Schreppel, Craig D. Thompson, Judd D. Olson
  • Publication number: 20180272263
    Abstract: An expandable air filter. The air filter including a filter media assembly, an outer frame assembly, and at least one support member. The filter media assembly defines opposing, first and second major faces and a perimeter. The outer frame assembly is arranged about the perimeter. The support member is connected to the outer frame assembly and extends across the first major face. Further, the support member defines a line of separation at which the support member can be separated into first and second segment to permit expansion of the air filter. The filter media can form a plurality of pleats, with at least one pleat being free of bonding to the outer frame assembly. The unbonded pleat experiences expansion as the air filter transitions to an expanded state. The air filter can be configured for expansion in one or both of a length and width direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Glen O. Gregerson, Laura C. Chesnut, Danielle M. Schreppel, Stephen M. Sanocki, Zhiqun Zhang, Craig D. Thompson, David J. Prince
  • Publication number: 20180156382
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an improved mounting assembly. In general, the mounting device includes a cover plate, a frame (at least a portion of which is adjacent to the cover plate), and an accessory that is attachable to the cover plate. The frame includes generally horizontal top and bottom portions or members that cooperatively limit or prohibit lateral motion of the cover plate relative to the frame when the cover plate is attached to the frame and is attached to a wall or vertical surface. The presence of the generally horizontal bottom and top portions or members facilitate faster and easier application and removal of the mounting assembly to a wall or other vertical surface by permitting the mounting assembly removed from the backplate on the wall in a single ste p.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Craig D. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180116431
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to various improved mounting devices. Some embodiments relate to a mounting device, comprising: a bracket that can be attached to or mounted on a vertical surface with one or more adhesive strips; and one or more mechanical features on the bracket that prevent or minimize an item hung on the bracket from sliding horizontally off the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Craig D. Thompson, David J. Prince, Andrew C. Stansel, Michele A. Eller
  • Patent number: 9676142
    Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Patent number: 9668595
    Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Patent number: 9365384
    Abstract: A hand held dispenser for dispensing sheet material from a roll. The dispenser includes a handle assembly, an elongated blade, and a support assembly. The handle assembly includes a hub rotatably mounted to a frame. The blade extends from the frame. The support assembly includes a bracket, a brace and a support hub. The bracket is attached to the blade apart from the frame and includes a guide track. The guide track provides first and second segments that combine to define a guide axis. A leading side of the brace is slidably mounted to the guide track along the guide axis. The support hub is rotatably mounted to a trailing side of the brace. In a locked state, the leading side is slidably disposed over the track first segment and cannot rotate. In an unlocked state, the leading side is over the track second segment and is allowed to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Craig D. Thompson, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Christian R. Trifilio, Christopher E. Somero, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith, Christopher J. Herman
  • Patent number: D751372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig D. Thompson, Angela L. Pan
  • Patent number: D755610
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig D. Thompson, Angela L. Pan
  • Patent number: D778635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Angela L. Pan, Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: D779229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Angela L. Pan, Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: D779231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Angela L. Pan, Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: D779232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Angela L. Pan, Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: D787144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: D794354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Angela L. Pan, Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: D794424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig D. Thompson, Andrew C. Stansel, Michele A. Eller, David J. Prince, Angela L. Pan
  • Patent number: D794425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig D. Thompson, Andrew C. Stansel, Michele A. Eller, David J. Prince
  • Patent number: D801786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Angela L. Pan, Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: D801787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Angela L. Pan, Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: D825265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Angela L. Pan, Craig D. Thompson