Patents by Inventor Joel Grossman

Joel Grossman 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: 20050066270
    Abstract: A data presentation system dynamically generates and renders a user interface (UI) in the form of a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document. Extensible Markup Language (XML) data files contain data that defines the UI. The XML data is maintained independently of any application and/or computing system's settings and controls that define the presentation of the UI. The XML data files also have reference links to secondary data files that contain data further defining the UI. The UI is dynamically generated when an application invokes the XML data files. The HTML document incorporates the data from both the XML data files and from the secondary data files when rendering the UI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Arish Ali, Brian Aust, Paul Hellyar, Joel Grossman
  • Publication number: 20050055633
    Abstract: A data presentation system dynamically generates and renders a user interface (UI) in the form of a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document. Extensible Markup Language (XML) data files contain data that defines the UI. The XML data is maintained independently of any application and/or computing system's settings and controls that define the presentation of the UI. The XML data files also have reference links to secondary data files that contain data further defining the UI. The UI is dynamically generated when an application invokes the XML data files. The HTML document incorporates the data from both the XML data files and from the secondary data files when rendering the UI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Arish Ali, Brian Aust, Paul Hellyar, Joel Grossman
  • Publication number: 20040221387
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6807693
    Abstract: A multi-angle hook fastened to an extension member, that is used to stop the extension from completely pulling out of the frame it sits in. When fully extended, the multi-angle hook allows at least three different holding positions, seen as three different angles that the extension sits at while using the multi-angle hook as its fixed point of pivot. The multi-angle hook is a metal, plastic, or wood plate bent along several parallel lines, across its width, at varying angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Grossman Project Services Sdn. Bhd.
    Inventor: Joel Grossman
  • Publication number: 20040177440
    Abstract: A multi-angle hook fastened to an extension member, that is used to stop the extension from completely pulling out of the frame it sits in. When fully extended, the multi-angle hook allows at least three different holding positions, seen as three different angles that the extension sits at while using the multi-angle hook as its fixed point of pivot. The multi-angle hook is a metal, plastic, or wood plate bent along several parallel lines, across its width, at varying angles. An L-shaped hinge which is used to secure a side rail-less frame member to another frame member, to avoid undue stress on the side rail-less frame member. The L-shaped hinge is a metal, plastic, or wood plate which substantially conforms to a portion of a side rail-less frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Grossman Product Services SDN.BHD.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6785919
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6782569
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6725473
    Abstract: A multi-angle hook fastened to an extension member, that is used to stop the extension from completely pulling out of the frame it sits in. When fully extended, the multi-angle hook allows at least three different holding positions, seen as three different angles that the extension sits at while using the multi-angle hook as its fixed point of pivot. The multi-angle hook is a metal, plastic, or wood plate bent along several parallel lines, across its width, at varying angles. An L-shaped hinge which is used to secure a side rail-less frame member to another frame member, to avoid undue stress on the side rail-less frame member. The L-shaped hinge is a metal, plastic, or wood plate which substantially conforms to a portion of a side rail-less frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN. BHD.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6715166
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6585448
    Abstract: A bracket and method for connecting two component members, where the bracket is concealed from the outside of a joint formed by the two component members. The bracket includes a first flange having a hole for receiving a securing member and at least one second flange, including at least one protrusion for engaging a cavity in a first member to be secured. This design may use a single screw or bolt, and therefore saves assembly time and reduces product cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN. BHD.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20030024044
    Abstract: A multi-angle hook fastened to an extension member, that is used to stop the extension from completely pulling out of the frame it sits in. When fully extended, the multi-angle hook allows at least three different holding positions, seen as three different angles that the extension sits at while using the multi-angle hook as its fixed point of pivot. The multi-angle hook is a metal, plastic, or wood plate bent along several parallel lines, across its width, at varying angles. An L-shaped hinge which is used to secure a side rail-less frame member to another frame member, to avoid undue stress on the side rail-less frame member. The L-shaped hinge is a metal, plastic, or wood plate which substantially conforms to a portion of a side rail-less frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20030005519
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Grossman Product Services Sdn. Bhd.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20030005518
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Grossman Product Services Sdn. Bhd.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6457923
    Abstract: A nut, including a body further including a threaded cylindrical hole, for receiving a threaded member, an axis of the threaded cylindrical hole being substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the body and a protrusion, grippable between a thumb and forefinger, extending from the body in a longitudinal direction, where the protrusion may be manipulated to position the body to engage the threaded member with the threaded cylindrical hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services Sdn. Bhd.
    Inventor: Joel Grossman
  • Publication number: 20020102133
    Abstract: A bracket and method for connecting two component members, where the bracket is concealed from the outside of a joint formed by the two component members. The bracket includes a first flange having a hole for receiving a securing member and at least one second flange, including at least one protrusion for engaging a cavity in a first member to be secured. This design may use a single screw or bolt, and therefore saves assembly time and reduces product cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20020092093
    Abstract: A multi-angle hook fastened to an extension member, that is used to stop the extension from completely pulling out of the frame it sits in. When fully extended, the multi-angle hook allows at least three different holding positions, seen as three different angles that the extension sits at while using the multi-angle hook as its fixed point of pivot. The multi-angle hook is a metal, plastic, or wood plate bent along several parallel lines, across its width, at varying angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Joel Grossman
  • Publication number: 20020094254
    Abstract: A nut, including a body further including a threaded cylindrical hole, for receiving a threaded member, an axis of the threaded cylindrical hole being substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the body and a protrusion, grippable between a thumb and forefinger, extending from the body in a longitudinal direction, where the protrusion may be manipulated to position the body to engage the threaded member with the threaded cylindrical hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Joel Grossman
  • Patent number: 6108833
    Abstract: A bi-fold futon frame includes force spreading mortise plates positioned at a junction between various wooden members. The mortise plates and the wooden memebers are held together by fasteners such as screws. The wooden members form the frame of the futon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Elite Furniture, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Justin A. Kumar
  • Patent number: D501340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: D504258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services Sdn. Bhd
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter