Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Wind

Thomas C. Wind 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).

  • Drain cover
    Patent number: 9643113
    Abstract: A drain cover includes a base portion including an outer rim and defining a collection area. The drain cover also includes a central portion coupled to the base portion and extending upward from the base portion, wherein the collection area tapers from the central portion toward the outer rim, and wherein the collection area is vertically lower adjacent the central portion relative to an outer periphery of the collection area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventors: Nathaniel A. Farmer, Jason C. Lintker, John F. Parker, Thomas C. Wind
  • Bumper for a merchandiser
    Patent number: 9642463
    Abstract: The invention provides a merchandiser including a case that has a base and side walls extending upward from the base to at least partially define a product display area. The merchandiser also includes a bumper assembly coupled to an exterior surface of the base, the bumper assembly including a plurality of shock absorbers attached to and extending outward from the exterior surface. The shock absorbers are spaced apart from each other along the base. The bumper assembly also includes an elongate bumper coupled to distal ends of the shock absorbers and biased outward from the base by the shock absorbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventors: Cody J. Schollmeyer, Mel Aumiller, Thomas C. Wind
  • BUMPER FOR A MERCHANDISER
    Publication number: 20160213147
    Abstract: The invention provides a merchandiser including a case that has a base and side walls extending upward from the base to at least partially define a product display area. The merchandiser also includes a bumper assembly coupled to an exterior surface of the base, the bumper assembly including a plurality of shock absorbers attached to and extending outward from the exterior surface. The shock absorbers are spaced apart from each other along the base. The bumper assembly also includes an elongate bumper coupled to distal ends of the shock absorbers and biased outward from the base by the shock absorbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Cody J. Schollmeyer, Mel Aumiller, Thomas C. Wind
  • Bumper for a merchandiser
    Patent number: 9326605
    Abstract: A merchandiser including a case that has a base and side walls extending upward from the base to at least partially define a product display area. The merchandiser also includes a bracket that is coupled to the base, and a bumper assembly that is coupled to an exterior surface of the base. The bumper assembly includes a shock absorber that has at least one end removably coupled to the base by a quick release mechanism engaged with the bracket and the shock absorber, and a bumper coupled only to an outermost portion of the shock absorber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventors: Cody J. Schollmeyer, Mel Aumiller, Thomas C. Wind
  • BUMPER FOR A MERCHANDISER
    Publication number: 20160029796
    Abstract: A merchandiser including a case that has a base and side walls extending upward from the base to at least partially define a product display area. The merchandiser also includes a bracket that is coupled to the base, and a bumper assembly that is coupled to an exterior surface of the base. The bumper assembly includes a shock absorber that has at least one end removably coupled to the base by a quick release mechanism engaged with the bracket and the shock absorber, and a bumper coupled only to an outermost portion of the shock absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Cody J. Schollmeyer, Mel Aumiller, Thomas C. Wind
  • DRAIN COVER
    Publication number: 20150233628
    Abstract: A drain cover includes a base portion including an outer rim and defining a collection area. The drain cover also includes a central portion coupled to the base portion and extending upward from the base portion, wherein the collection area tapers from the central portion toward the outer rim, and wherein the collection area is vertically lower adjacent the central portion relative to an outer periphery of the collection area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Nathaniel A. Farmer, Jason C. Lintker, John F. Parker, Thomas C. Wind