Patents by Inventor Michael Brockel

Michael Brockel 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: 20070258235
    Abstract: An elliptical reflector is provided that produces a small, circular, concentrated light beam and a less bright, larger outer elliptical flood light. The outer rim of the reflector is curved, and a matching curved lens is provided for covering the outer rim of the reflector. The curved outer rim of the reflector and the curved lens permit the light beam to extend in a broader horizontal pattern of light, potentially providing close to 180 degrees of illumination. If desired, a portion of the light can be directed downward to light a dark path, for instance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brockel, Keith Skidmore, James Cormier, Michael Chan
  • Patent number: 6405557
    Abstract: A support tray includes a top surface, an underside, and a side perimeter. The top surface is substantially planar and has a plurality of perforations leading to the underside. The underside includes a support grate. The support grate includes a plurality of interconnected support beams and support walls that surround the perforations. The side perimeter includes an upper rim and a lower rim and is contoured to provide for handles. Optionally, the top surface has handle straps and at least one beverage container holder that stores a beverage container in an upright or lateral position. The support tray may be made of a rigid plastic construction suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Terry Mears, Yiyun Culp, Michael Brockel, Regis Schulte, Tracey Beehm
  • Patent number: D448249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Terry Mears, Yiyun Culp, Michael Brockel, Regis Schulte, Tracey Beehm