Patents by Inventor James A. Mitlyng
James A. Mitlyng 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).
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Patent number: 11786074Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill is provided. The grill can include a grill cart and a burner box. The grill cart configured to be transitioned between an upright state and a folded state. The coupling between a first side frame and a base is located in a first plane that is substantially parallel with a plane defined by a bottom plate of the base, and the coupling between a second side frame and the bottom plate of the base is located in a second plane that is substantially parallel with the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first plane is located a first distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate and the second plane is located a second distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first distance is not equivalent to the second distance. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
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Patent number: 11672091Abstract: Various embodiments provide a display screen system that includes a display screen, a first stand element, and a second stand element. The display screen can include a front display surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second stand elements can each include a connection element disposed between a first end and a second end. The display screen stand system can be configured to be assembled in a table top configuration or a wall mount configuration. In the table top configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are attached to the bottom of the display screen. In the wall mount configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are configured to be coupled to the back of the display screen.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Aaron Murphy, Mike Wayman, Logan Oglesby
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Publication number: 20230087213Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to grill systems. In an embodiment, a grill system is included. The grill system having a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box configured to couple to a top portion of the grill cart. The burner box can include a first connection structure. The first side assembly that can include a first side cart and a first top cap configured to couple to a top portion of the first side cart. The first top cap can include a second connection structure. The first connection structure and the second connection structure mate together to couple the grill assembly to the first side assembly. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
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Publication number: 20230084244Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill is provided. The grill can include a grill cart and a burner box. The grill cart configured to be transitioned between an upright state and a folded state. The coupling between a first side frame and a base is located in a first plane that is substantially parallel with a plane defined by a bottom plate of the base, and the coupling between a second side frame and the bottom plate of the base is located in a second plane that is substantially parallel with the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first plane is located a first distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate and the second plane is located a second distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first distance is not equivalent to the second distance. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
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Publication number: 20230018446Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for air purification in an airflow tract of vacuum cleaners. In some aspects, an air purification system for a vacuum cleaner comprises an ultraviolet (UV) light unit disposed in a first location within the vacuum cleaner along an airflow pathway, configured to emit UV light at air containing particles including dust, dirt, and microbes while the air containing the particles is flowing in the airflow pathway where the UV light unit is disposed; and a particle filter unit disposed in a second location within the vacuum cleaner along the airflow pathway, the particle filter unit comprising one or both of a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter and an active carbon filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Michael O'Shaughnessy, James Mitlyng, Rosie Colacino, Logan Oglesby, Helai Li, Jason R. Geidel, Michael D. Peters, Peter J. Heinen, Brady K. Watry
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Publication number: 20230013046Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for vacuum cleaners, including vacuum cleaners with corner suction functionality. An example vacuum cleaner includes a suction channel assembly that has a main channel including a main suction input and one or more branch channels connected to the main channel and extending away from the main channel, each branch channel having an opening forming an auxiliary suction input. The vacuum cleaner can have a valve positioned between the main channel and at least one branch channel. The valve can be operable to open or close to allow or block suction through the branch channel and/or open or close to allow or block suction through the main channel. The vacuum cleaner can include a lower assembly that carries the suction channel assembly. Each branch channel opens to an exterior of the lower assembly, such as through a front corner of the lower assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Michael O'Shaughnessy, James Mitlyng, Rosie Colacino, Logan Oglesby, Helai Li, Philip Anthony, Ross Carl, Adam Finke, Tyler Greek, Jackson Miller, Nicholas Principi, Bryan Rolfs, Scott Rote, Nathan Wicker
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Publication number: 20230018167Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for modular vacuum cleaners. An example vacuum cleaner system includes a canister vacuum cleaner device and a robotic vacuum cleaner device, where the robotic vacuum cleaner is removably coupled to or is digitally communicable with the canister vacuum cleaner device. The canister vacuum cleaner device comprises a canister to collect debris, a vertical hollow structure that located towards a rear of the canister and coupled to the canister, a flexible extendable hose, and a housing located below the canister, wherein the housing includes a retractable electrical cord. The robotic vacuum cleaner device comprises: a storage area to collect debris, a battery, a plurality of wheels that are removably coupled to one or more motors, and a lever or a valve structured to direct debris either to the storage area or to the canister.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Michael O'Shaughnessy, James Mitlyng, Rosie Colacino, Logan Oglesby, Helai Li
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Patent number: 11464363Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to grill systems. In an embodiment, a grill system is included. The grill system having a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box configured to couple to a top portion of the grill cart. The burner box can include a first connection structure. The first side assembly that can include a first side cart and a first top cap configured to couple to a top portion of the first side cart. The first top cap can include a second connection structure. The first connection structure and the second connection structure mate together to couple the grill assembly to the first side assembly. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
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Patent number: 11457770Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill is provided. The grill can include a grill cart and a burner box. The grill cart configured to be transitioned between an upright state and a folded state. The coupling between a first side frame and a base is located in a first plane that is substantially parallel with a plane defined by a bottom plate of the base, and the coupling between a second side frame and the bottom plate of the base is located in a second plane that is substantially parallel with the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first plane is located a first distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate and the second plane is located a second distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first distance is not equivalent to the second distance. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
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Publication number: 20220174831Abstract: Various embodiments provide a display screen system that includes a display screen, a first stand element, and a second stand element. The display screen can include a front display surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second stand elements can each include a connection element disposed between a first end and a second end. The display screen stand system can be configured to be assembled in a table top configuration or a wall mount configuration. In the table top configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are attached to the bottom of the display screen. In the wall mount configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are configured to be coupled to the back of the display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Aaron Murphy, Mike Wayman, Logan Oglesby
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Patent number: 11272628Abstract: Various embodiments provide a display screen system that includes a display screen, a first stand element, and a second stand element. The display screen can include a front display surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second stand elements can each include a connection element disposed between a first end and a second end. The display screen stand system can be configured to be assembled in a table top configuration or a wall mount configuration. In the table top configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are attached to the bottom of the display screen. In the wall mount configuration, the first stand element and the second stand element are configured to be coupled to the back of the display screen.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Aaron Murphy, Mike Wayman, Logan Oglesby
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Publication number: 20210353099Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill system can include a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The first side assembly can include a first side cart and a first panel. The first side cart is configured to be transitioned between a folded state and an upright state; wherein the grill assembly is coupled to the first side assembly. When the first panel is coupled to an outer side of the first side cart, the first side cart is locked into the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
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Patent number: 11096521Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill system is provided. The grill system can include a grill assembly and a side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The side assembly is coupled to the grill assembly. The side assembly can include a side cart. The side cart includes a vertical support member and a slidable locking member disposed on the vertical support member. The side cart is transitionable between a folded state and an upright state. The slidable locking member is configured to slide along the vertical support member when the side cart is transitioned between the folded state and the upright state. The slidable locking member is further configured to lock the side cart into the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II
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Patent number: 11045049Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill system can include a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The first side assembly can include a first side cart and a first panel. The first side cart is configured to be transitioned between a folded state and an upright state; wherein the grill assembly is coupled to the first side assembly. When the first panel is coupled to an outer side of the first side cart, the first side cart is locked into the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. Mckinney
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Patent number: 11033147Abstract: In an embodiment a grill system is provided. The grill system can include a grill assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart, a burner box, and a gas tank guard coupled to the grill cart. The burner box is coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The grill cart is transtionable between a folded state and an upright state. The interior volume of the grill cart is greater when the grill cart is in the upright state than when the grill cart is in the folded state. The gas tank guard is configured to prevent two or more gas tanks from being placed within the interior volume of the grill cart when the grill cart is in the upright state. The gas tank guard is coupled to the grill cart in both the folded state and the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. Mckinney
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Patent number: D923996Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II, Cynthia O'Connor, Robb Whittlef
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Patent number: D924002Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II, Cynthia O'Connor, Robb Whittlef
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Patent number: D926519Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II, Cynthia O'Connor, Robb Whittlef
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Patent number: D928544Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. McKinney, II, Cynthia O'Connor, Robb Whittlef
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Patent number: D999176Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: OHC IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Logan Oglesby, James A. Mitlyng