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).
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Patent number: 11085183Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Publication number: 20200011052Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Atomic Design, Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: 10473260Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: 10458115Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Atomic Design, Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: 10431130Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: 10327545Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Publication number: 20180058625Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Publication number: 20180058624Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: 9788668Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Publication number: 20170171991Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Publication number: 20160367050Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: ATOMIC DESIGN INC.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: 9506636Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: D756463Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: D797857Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: D800838Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: D800839Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: D800840Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: D801433Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: D802054Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
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Patent number: D819138Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.Inventor: Thomas McPhillips