Patents by Inventor Thomas McPhillips

Thomas McPhillips 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: 11085183
    Abstract: A building unit is provided and includes a plurality of modular display panels and a plurality of modular display panel connectors. The plurality of modular display panels is positioned adjacent to each other in a grid shape array and extending between a display support structure having a plurality of interconnecting poles. The plurality of modular display panel connectors not in contact with the display support structure and connecting the plurality of modular display panels from a rear planar surface side of the plurality of modular display panels. Each modular panel connector is positioned along the rear planar surface side of the plurality of modular display panels and includes a plurality of fasteners securing the plurality of modular display panels in the grid shape array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Publication number: 20200011052
    Abstract: A building unit is provided and includes a plurality of modular display panels and a plurality of modular display panel connectors. The plurality of modular display panels is positioned adjacent to each other in a grid shape array and extending between a display support structure having a plurality of interconnecting poles. The plurality of modular display panel connectors not in contact with the display support structure and connecting the plurality of modular display panels from a rear planar surface side of the plurality of modular display panels. Each modular panel connector is positioned along the rear planar surface side of the plurality of modular display panels and includes a plurality of fasteners securing the plurality of modular display panels in the grid shape array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Atomic Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: 10473260
    Abstract: A support connector is provided and includes a support body and a latch. The support body includes a latch receiving passageway extending from a first end thereof and into interior of the support body. The latch extends into the latch receiving passageway and is secured to the support body. The latch includes a latch body, a lever, a latch pin and an expanding element. The latch body includes a body base and a lever receiving space extending through a center thereof. The lever is secured in the lever receiving space and is rotatably connected to the latch body. The latch pin extends through the body base and is connected to the lever, while the expanding element is positioned between an end of the latch pin and the body base. The expanding element receives the latch pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: 10458115
    Abstract: A display system is provided and includes a base, a collapsible support structure, a spinner connector, and a modular panel. The collapsible support structure connects with the base, and the spinner connector receives the collapsible support structure. The spinner connector independently moves around the collapsible support structure. The modular panel is removably connected to the spinner connector such that the modular panel can also move independent of the collapsible support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Atomic Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: 10431130
    Abstract: A display system is provided and includes a first modular panel having a display element, a plurality of first connectors connected to the first modular panel, a plurality of first rods having a distal end connected to the plurality of first connectors, and a plurality of second connectors engaging with proximal ends of the plurality of first rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: 10327545
    Abstract: A display support system is provide and includes a node connector and a support connector secured to the node connector. The node connector includes a plurality of intersecting planar surfaces that form the outer surface thereof. The support connector is releasably securable to the node connector along one of the plurality of intersecting planar surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Publication number: 20180058625
    Abstract: A support connector is provided and includes a support body and a latch. The support body includes a latch receiving passageway extending from a first end thereof and into interior of the support body. The latch extends into the latch receiving passageway and is secured to the support body. The latch includes a latch body, a lever, a latch pin and an expanding element. The latch body includes a body base and a lever receiving space extending through a center thereof. The lever is secured in the lever receiving space and is rotatably connected to the latch body. The latch pin extends through the body base and is connected to the lever, while the expanding element is positioned between an end of the latch pin and the body base. The expanding element receives the latch pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Publication number: 20180058624
    Abstract: A display support system is provide and includes a node connector and a support connector secured to the node connector. The node connector includes a plurality of intersecting planar surfaces that form the outer surface thereof. The support connector is releasably securable to the node connector along one of the plurality of intersecting planar surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: 9788668
    Abstract: A display system is provided and include base panel, a collapsible structure, a structure connector, and a base connector. The collapsible structure includes a pair of modular display panels with a pair of panel connectors that receive one another. The structure connector includes a pair of planar body sections angled with respect to each and connects to the pair of modular display panels. The base connector connects the collapsible structure to the base panel and includes a first planar body section secured to the collapsible structure, a second planar body section positioned adjacent to the first planar body section and secured to the collapsible structure, and a third planar body section positioned adjacent to the first planar body section and the second planar body section and secured to the base panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Publication number: 20170171991
    Abstract: A display system is provided and includes a first modular panel having a display element, a plurality of first connectors connected to the first modular panel, a plurality of first rods having a distal end connected to the plurality of first connectors, and a plurality of second connectors engaging with proximal ends of the plurality of first rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Publication number: 20160367050
    Abstract: A display system is provided and include base panel, a collapsible structure, a structure connector, and a base connector. The collapsible structure includes a pair of modular display panels with a pair of panel connectors that receive one another. The structure connector includes a pair of planar body sections angled with respect to each and connects to the pair of modular display panels. The base connector connects the collapsible structure to the base panel and includes a first planar body section secured to the collapsible structure, a second planar body section positioned adjacent to the first planar body section and secured to the collapsible structure, and a third planar body section positioned adjacent to the first planar body section and the second planar body section and secured to the base panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: ATOMIC DESIGN INC.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: 9506636
    Abstract: A display connector is provided and includes a plate body, a display assembly, and a power source. The plate body includes a panel fastener, and the display assembly is positioned on the plate body. The display assembly includes a light source, with the power source connecting to the light source through the plate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: D756463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: D797857
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: D800838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: D800839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: D800840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: D801433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: D802054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: D819138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips