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).

  • Display System
    Publication number: 20160076247
    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: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Atomic Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Display system
    Patent number: 9254051
    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: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Atomic Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Lighted Display Connector
    Publication number: 20150338070
    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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: ATOMIC DESIGN INC.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Display System
    Publication number: 20140197123
    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: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Atomic Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Display Connector
    Publication number: 20140197124
    Abstract: A display system is provided and includes a collapsible support structure, a spinner connector receiving and moveable around the collapsible support structure, and a modular panel removably connected to the spinner connector. The collapsible support structure includes a plurality of connecting support pieces, each support piece having a post section and a post receiving section. The post section includes a first support wall and a fastener section extending from the first support wall. The fastener section includes a fastener member and a connector receiving section positioned between the fastener member and the first support wall. The post receiving section includes a post receiving body sized to receive the first support wall, a lever having a post coupler, and a releasable switch engaged with the lever along a support surface of the post receiving body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Atomic Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Rotating display connector
    Patent number: D723624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Atomic Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Panel display plate
    Patent number: D736858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Atomic Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips