Patents by Inventor Jean-Phillippe Merminod

Jean-Phillippe Merminod 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).

  • Patent number: 10040659
    Abstract: A rolled material storage apparatus configured to receive a plurality of rolls of material and further provide improved loading and unloading thereof. The rolled material storage apparatus includes a frame having a first row of receiving platforms and second row of receiving platforms superposed thereto and further being parallel. A first support rod and a second support rod are coupled to the first row of receiving platforms and a second row of receiving platforms respectively. The receiving platforms are tiltably movable intermediate a first position and a second position. Secured to the receiving platforms is a mounting post configured to engage a portion of a roll of material. A locking member is present on each receiving platform and is operable to lock each platform into its first position. The frame includes wheels and a push member is further included to assist in moving the rolled material storage apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Inventor: Jean-Phillippe Merminod
  • Patent number: 9938103
    Abstract: A vinyl roll storage and dispensing apparatus that is operable to receive and store a plurality of vinyl rolls wherein at least two of the vinyl rolls are oriented in axial alignment and vertically stacked. The vinyl roll storage and dispensing apparatus further includes a base platform having a first support member and a second support member being planar in manner wherein the second support member is superposed the first support member and rotatably mounted thereto. A central post member is mounted to the second support member and extends upwards therefrom. A plurality of channels are formed within the central post member. At least two vinyl roll engagement members are present and are operable to receive and retain a vinyl rolls therein. The vinyl roll engagement members are configured to stack at least two vinyl rolls in a vertical orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Inventor: Jean-Phillippe Merminod