Patents by Inventor Steven G. Melnyk

Steven G. Melnyk 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).

  • Inflatable shelter
    Patent number: 6260306
    Abstract: An inflatable shelter includes a flexible membrane, a first elongate inflatable tube supported by the flexible membrane and a second elongated inflatable tube supported by the flexible membrane. The first tube has first and second axial ends and a first intermediate portion between the first and second axial ends. The second tube has third and fourth axial ends and a second intermediate portion between the third and fourth axial ends. The first, second, third and fourth axial ends terminate in a plane. The first and second intermediate portions converge towards one another such that the first and second tubes form four legs supporting the membrane. The flexible membrane preferably includes first and second sleeves defining first and second lumens receiving the first and second inflatable tubes, respectively, and a plurality of wall panels coupled to and extending between the first and second sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Swetish, Steven G. Melnyk
  • Active material cartridge
    Patent number: D518883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jaworski, David J. Schram, Steven G. Melnyk, Scott W. Demarest, Steven B. Mineau, Dean Holzberger
  • Cash box/security case
    Patent number: D541045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Block and Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Peart, Dale Eick, Brett Vladika, Steven G. Melnyk, Joshua J. Nelson
  • Cash box/security case
    Patent number: D542529
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Block and Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Peart, Dale Eick, Brett Vladika, Steven G. Melnyk, Joshua J. Nelson
  • Control panel
    Patent number: D549664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Manitowoc Foodservice Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. McDougal, Michael J. Rimrodt, Douglas J. Carpiaux, Charles Lasky, Steven G. Melnyk
  • Volatile material dispenser
    Patent number: D556312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Amelia H. Majerowski, Steven G. Melnyk
  • Cash box/security case
    Patent number: D558977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Block and Company
    Inventors: Roger Peart, Dale Eick, Brett Vladika, Steven G. Melnyk, Joshua J. Nelson