Patents by Inventor Kevin S. Long

Kevin S. Long 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: 20240190607
    Abstract: A product packaging is disclosed. The product packaging includes a base box and a cover. The base box includes a base panel and cushioning cells together defining a product-receiving space. The cushioning cells include an upper cushioning cell disposed at an upper edge of the base panel, a lower cushioning cell disposed at a lower edge of the base panel, a left side cushioning cell disposed at a left side edge of the base panel, and a right side cushioning cell disposed at a right side edge of the base panel. The cover covers the product-receiving space and is coupled to the left side cushioning cell and to the right side cushioning cell. The left side cushioning cell and the right side cushioning cell are hingedly coupled to the base panel. The base panel and the cushioning cells are integral and formed from a single blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Isaac HAYES, Bartley K. ANDRE, Yi-Tung SHEN, Jonathan GOMEZ GARCIA, Michael S. LONG, Kevin T. PAGANO, Anne-Marie HECK, Avianne Marie Bracamonte TUANO, John ALPINE, David Michel PROVOOST, Herman Germain DE DYCKER
  • Publication number: 20240142126
    Abstract: Embodiments include overflow sensor assemblies for water heaters, HVAC systems, and other devices for which temperature control systems may be used. An example overflow sensor assembly for detecting fluid leaks at a device may include a sensor probe configured to be in electrical communication with a power supply, and a sensor mounting bracket that forms a ground, where the sensor mounting bracket is configured to be adjustably coupled to a mounting surface on the device, such that the sensor mounting bracket can deflect about the mounting surface. The sensor probe is suspended from the sensor mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Robert L. Long, Kenneth D. Frederick, Kevin M. Ray, Karl S. Tallakson, Sivakumar Gopalnarayanan
  • Patent number: 5165681
    Abstract: The invention comprises a bridge or support for supporting a cue stick on a pool table while striking a cue ball with the cue. The bridge has a rectangular plate with cue supporting notches in each of the four sides of the plate. The plate is held upright by hand on one of the four sides while the operator with his other hand moves the cue stick in the notch on the top side of the plate to strike the cue ball for playing pool. The plate has a gripping surface along a majority of the length of two of the four sides of the plate for gripping the plate with one hand, while sliding the cue in the notch of one of the sides with the other hand. A chalk support opening is provided in the plate for supporting a cube of cue chalk therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventors: Terry W. Enger, Kevin S. Long, Herbert A. Mosher