Patents by Inventor M. Gary Grossman

M. Gary 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).

  • Patent number: 6354720
    Abstract: A portable worklight having at least two base sections that are operable between open and closed positions. The base sections are pivotally connected and when in a closed position, the base sections nest together. When in an open position, the base sections support said worklight in an upright position by providing opposingly located support sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Pei Sheng Qian, Brian L. Spitler
  • Publication number: 20010009515
    Abstract: A portable worklight having at least two base sections that are operable between open and closed positions. The base sections are pivotally connected and when in a closed position, the base sections nest together. When in an open position, the base sections support said worklight in an upright position by providing opposingly located support sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Publication date: July 26, 2001
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Pei Sheng Qian, Brian L. Spitler
  • Patent number: 6176593
    Abstract: A portable worklight having a protective outer casing which encloses the contents of the light. The outer casing includes first and second housings which are operable between open and closed positions. When in a closed position, the working components of the light, including the lens, grill, and light source are enclosed by the two housings. In an open position, the second housing acts as a base which holds the worklight in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: Brian L. Spitler, Pei Sheng Qian, M. Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: 5955702
    Abstract: A protective cover for light switches of the type used to control security lights, in particular exterior security lights. The protective cover including a stationary frame adapted to be secured to a wall mounted security light switch cover having a centrally located stationary frame aperture for receiving the light switch toggle therethrough. A movable frame is hingedly attached to the stationary frame and includes a centrally located movable frame aperture for receiving said switch toggle therethrough when said movable frame is hinged closed. A centrally located toggle cover covers the light switch toggle when the movable frame is in its protective closed position, thereby guarding against an individual inadvertently switching the switch toggle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Edward H. Meisner, Michael P. Ballone, John E. Kiely
  • Patent number: 5695278
    Abstract: A portable halogen bulb worklight fixture is formed with a housing forming a bulb containing cavity and a light emitting opening. A peripheral frame, a frame handle extending outwardly from one side of the frame. A top handle is located above the frame and a bulb storage compartment is located in the top handle. A base structure is arranged to minimize exposure of the user to heat generated by the fixture when replacing a bulb and when being transported from one site to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Edward H. Meisner, Michael P. Ballone, John E. Kiely
  • Patent number: 5243164
    Abstract: A beverage maker having a reservoir for holding liquid and a filter element for holding a substance, such as coffee grounds, for making the beverage. A partition separates the reservoir and filter element and has a heat responsive film. When the liquid in the reservoir is at or reaches a desired brewing temperature, the film opens to allow the flow of the heated liquid from the reservoir into and through the filter element and substance, such as coffee grounds, to produce a freshly brewed beverage, ready for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignees: GEE Associates, Dowbrands, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurence R. Erickson, Michael A. Babinec, Judy J. Gunderson, M. Gary Grossman, Edward H. Meisner
  • Patent number: 5064980
    Abstract: A drip-type coffee maker adapted for use in a microwave oven. The coffee maker includes a container which can dispense coffee directly into a receptacle therebelow and has an upper reservoir for holding water, a lower filter element for holding coffee grounds and a partition, which separates the reservoir and coffee filter element. The partition includes a portion thereof adapted to close and open communication between the reservoir and the filter element, and a non-toxic heat responsive sealing substance adapted to releasably seal the partition portion in the closed position until water in the reservoir reaches a temperature for brewing coffee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: GEE Associates
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Edward H. Meisner
  • Patent number: 5010221
    Abstract: A drip-type coffee maker adapted for use in a microwave oven. The coffee maker includes a container which can dispense coffee directly into a receptacle therebelow and has an upper reservoir for holding water, a lower filter element for holding coffee grounds and a partition, which separates the reservoir and coffee filter element. The partition includes a portion thereof adapted to close and open communication between the reservoir and the filter element, and a non-toxic heat responsive sealing substance adapted to releasably seal the partition portion in the closed position until water in the reservoir reaches a temperature for brewing coffee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Assignee: GEE Associates
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Edward H. Meisner
  • Patent number: 4577080
    Abstract: A drip-type coffee maker adapted for use in a microwave oven. The coffee maker includes a container for positioning on or above a receptacle and has two compartments, an upper reservoir for water and a lower filter element for holding fresh coffee grounds. A partition wth at least one perforation sealed with a thermally responsive non-toxic substance separates the two compartments. When the water is heated to the desired brewing temperature in the microwave oven, the thermally responsive substance melts, allowing the heated water to flow from the upper reservoir through the coffee grounds and become freshly brewed coffee. The fresh coffee thereafter flows through the filter element and into the receptacle below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Assignee: GEE Associates
    Inventor: M. Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: D297601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Michael Ballone
  • Patent number: D360566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Joel S. Marks, Michael P. Ballone, M. Gary Grossman, Keith C. Kristiansen, Edward H. Meisner
  • Patent number: D388209
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Edward H. Meisner, Michael P. Ballone, John E. Kiely
  • Patent number: D398184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Marc E. Silverberg, M. Gary Grossman, Michael P. Ballone, Keith C. Kristiansen, Edward H. Meisner, Thomas C. Van Dyk
  • Patent number: D403244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Snapple Beverage Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas Van Dyk, M. Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: D415922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Lauren Bliss Kawasaki, M. Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: D418620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventor: M. Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: D424228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventor: M. Gary Grossman
  • Patent number: D792774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLC
    Inventors: Phillip Le, M. Gary Grossman, Thomas Van Dyk, Donald E. Staples, Jack Thomas Hawkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: D792775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLC
    Inventors: Phillip Le, M. Gary Grossman, Thomas Van Dyk, Donald E. Staples, Jack Thomas Hawkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: D792776
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Phillip Le, M. Gary Grossman, Thomas Van Dyk, Donald E. Staples, Jack Thomas Hawkins, Jr.