Patents by Inventor Gregory J. Maples

Gregory J. Maples 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).

  • Systems and methods for providing an ice storage bin control sensor and housing
    Patent number: 9188378
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can provide an ice storage bin control sensor and housing. In one embodiment, an ice storage bin can be provided. The ice storage bin can include at least one wall, an ice control sensor, and a housing section. The housing section can include an inner wall component operable to support at least a portion of the ice control sensor. The housing section can also include an outer wall component operable to support at least a portion of the ice control sensor. In addition, the housing section can include a cavity operable to receive the ice control sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Hoshizaki America, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory J. Maples
  • Systems and Methods for Providing an Ice Storage Bin Control Sensor and Housing
    Publication number: 20080110186
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can provide an ice storage bin control sensor and housing. In one embodiment, an ice storage bin can be provided. The ice storage bin can include at least one wall, an ice control sensor, and a housing section. The housing section can include an inner wall component operable to support at least a portion of the ice control sensor. The housing section can also include an outer wall component operable to support at least a portion of the ice control sensor. In addition, the housing section can include a cavity operable to receive the ice control sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Gregory J. Maples