Patents by Inventor Michael Thuma

Michael Thuma 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).

  • BLOW MOLDED RESIN FURNITURE HAVING A STABILIZING BOX STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20170127838
    Abstract: The invention involves a system and method for constructing lawn furniture. The system includes box type beam members as well as a large box structure supported above a ground surface. The box structure provides rigidity and stability to the furniture while also functioning as storage space. The components are formed to ship in a dissembled compact state and snap together with minimal use of fasteners and tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Adjustable planter disk
    Patent number: 9572309
    Abstract: An adjustable planter disk comprised of a circular disk constructed of a single resin composite sheet is disclosed. The sheet has a first terminating end that overlaps, or partially overlaps, a second terminating end. The sheet includes a peripheral edge and center hole. The first terminating end rotates overtop the second terminating end and latches thereto using a pair of hooks on the first terminating end and a series of corresponding holes on the second terminating end to create differing radii. The sheet is divided into a plurality of sectors, each sector including a living hinge that runs from the peripheral edge to the center that allows for the first terminating end to extend and contract. Additionally, along the peripheral edge of the circular are a plurality of water drainage holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Russell, Michael R. Vogler, Michael Thuma
  • Blow molded resin furniture having a stabilizing box structure
    Patent number: 9526342
    Abstract: The invention involves a system and method for constructing lawn furniture. The system includes box type beam members as well as a large box structure supported above a ground surface. The box structure provides rigidity and stability to the furniture while also functioning as storage space. The components are formed to ship in a dissembled compact state and snap together with minimal use of fasteners and tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Transportable transparent cork-insulated cooler
    Patent number: 9527652
    Abstract: A cork-insulated cooler having reversible skid plates and a transparent inner basin is described. The cooler is comprised of an outer basin having an open top, a plurality of cork panels lining the outer basin, a transparent inner basin having an open top which is constructed and arranged to hold and maintain the plurality of cork panels against the outer basin, a lid hingedly connected to the inner and outer basin such that the inner basin and lid cooperate to define a compartment, and at least one pair of reversible skid plates removably fastened to the bottom surface of the outer basin. The reversible skid plates include a skid side for easy sliding of the cooler and a non-skid side to keep the cooler in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Sovaro Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Todd McLean Furneaux, Jennifer Marin Earnest, Michael Thuma, William J. Phillips, Gary M. Fischer, Michael R. Vogler
  • TRANSPORTABLE TRANSPARENT CORK-INSULATED COOLER
    Publication number: 20160272405
    Abstract: A cork-insulated cooler having a constant friction hinge assembly is described. The cooler is comprised of an outer basin having an open top, a plurality of cork panels lining the outer basin, a transparent inner basin having an open top which is constructed and arranged to hold and maintain the plurality of cork panels against the outer basin, a lid hingedly connected to the inner and outer basin, such that the lid can be positioned anywhere between a completely closed position to a completely open position and anywhere in between with the lid supporting itself in the chosen position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Todd McLean Furneaux, Gary M. Fischer, JR., Michael Thuma, William J. Phillips, Michael R. Vogler
  • Wheeled hose cart
    Patent number: D748883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gary M. Fischer, Jr., Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Hose reel enclosure
    Patent number: D761090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Jay Martin, Michael R. Vogler
  • Hose reel enclosure
    Patent number: D761091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Brian J. Russell, Michael R. Vogler
  • Refuse container
    Patent number: D766537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Refuse container
    Patent number: D766538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Tilt truck carriage
    Patent number: D767231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dov Blitzer, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Tilt truck container
    Patent number: D767232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dov Blitzer, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Enclosure doors
    Patent number: D770059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Gary Fischer, Michael R. Vogler
  • Enclosure doors
    Patent number: D770641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Gary Fischer, Michael R. Vogler
  • Hose reel enclosure
    Patent number: D777017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Planter
    Patent number: D778203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Brian J. Russell, Michael R. Vogler
  • Planter
    Patent number: D778204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Brian J. Russell, Michael R. Vogler
  • Platform cart
    Patent number: D779145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Robert G. Kopp, Michael R. Vogler
  • Self-watering planter
    Patent number: D779897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Brian C. Donnelly, Torrence Anderson
  • Outdoor cabinet
    Patent number: D784557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler