Patents Assigned to JPL Investments, LLC
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Patent number: 10960339Abstract: An air filter unit for an air intake of an air handling or HVAC system includes a grate configured to support a plurality of spaced apart filters at a top side thereof, whereby air is drawn through the grate and then sequentially through the filters into the air intake. The air filter unit may include a filter indicator which provides a visual indication of the air filters, such as based upon the pressure differential on either side of the air filters.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Patent number: 10527315Abstract: An air intake of an air handling or HVAC system, such as located in a ceiling of a structure, includes a movable filter housing. The filter housing comprises a grate configured to support one or more air filters at a top side thereof. The filter housing is mounted via one or more extendable connectors and includes a control tool mount. Connection of a control tool to the filter housing allows a user to pull the filter housing downwardly to a lowered position for replacing the air filter(s). The filter housing may be biased upwardly to its use position and may include a latch or lock to secure it in the use position.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Patent number: 10520216Abstract: An air intake of an air handling or HVAC system, such as located in a ceiling of a structure, includes a movable filter housing. The filter housing comprises a grate configured to support one or more air filters at a top side thereof. The filter housing is mounted via one or more extendable connectors and includes a control tool mount. Connection of a control tool to the filter housing allows a user to pull the filter housing downwardly to a lowered position for replacing the air filter(s). The filter housing may be biased upwardly to its use position and may include a latch or lock to secure it in the use position.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Patent number: 10362865Abstract: A work station includes tool containing or supporting features as well as workbench features, such as a work surface and work back. The work station is preferably mobile, permitting it to be moved or transported. In addition, the work station is preferably collapsible and securable. In one configuration, the work station has a work bench portion which can be raised or lowered relative to a base portion, wherein in the lowered position, the base portion is positioned in an interior space of the work bench portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Patent number: 9623550Abstract: A work station includes tool containing or supporting features as well as workbench features, such as a work surface and work back. The work station is preferably mobile, permitting it to be moved or transported. In addition, the work station is preferably collapsible and securable. In one configuration, the work station has a work bench portion which can be raised or lowered relative to a base portion, wherein in the lowered position, the base portion is positioned in an interior space of the work bench portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Patent number: 9289896Abstract: A work station includes tool containing or supporting features as well as workbench features, such as a work surface and work back. The work station is preferably mobile, permitting it to be moved or transported. In addition, the work station is preferably collapsible and securable. In one configuration, the work station has a work bench portion which can be raised or lowered relative to a base portion, wherein in the lowered position, the base portion is positioned in an interior space of the work bench portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Patent number: 9127856Abstract: An air intake of an air handling or HVAC system, such as located in a ceiling of a structure, includes a movable filter housing. The filter housing comprises a grate configured to support one or more air filters at a top side thereof. The filter housing is mounted via one or more extendable connectors and includes a control tool mount. Connection of a control tool to the filter housing allows a user to pull the filter housing downwardly to a lowered position for replacing the air filter(s). The filter housing may be biased upwardly to its use position and may include a latch or lock to secure it in the use position.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Patent number: 9050718Abstract: A work station includes tool containing or supporting features as well as workbench features, such as a work surface and work back. The work station is preferably mobile, permitting it to be moved or transported. In addition, the work station is preferably collapsible and securable. In one configuration, the work station has a work bench portion which can be raised or lowered relative to a base portion, wherein in the lowered position, the base portion is positioned in an interior space of the work bench portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Publication number: 20140217861Abstract: A work station includes tool containing or supporting features as well as workbench features, such as a work surface and work back. The work station is preferably mobile, permitting it to be moved or transported. In addition, the work station is preferably collapsible and securable. In one configuration, the work station has a work bench portion which can be raised or lowered relative to a base portion, wherein in the lowered position, the base portion is positioned in an interior space of the work bench portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Publication number: 20140217044Abstract: A tool cart includes tool containing or supporting features as well as workbench features, such as a work surface. The tool cart is preferably mobile, permitting it to be moved or transported. In addition, the tool cart is preferably modular, permitting the configuration thereof to be user-configurable. In one configuration, the tool cart includes a frame defining an interior space. The tool cart further includes a generally planar work surface located in the interior space and dividing the interior space into a work space above the work surface and a storage space below the work surface. A number of storage elements such as shelves, drawers or bins, the location, number and type of which may be changed, are preferably located in the storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: JPL INVESTMENTS, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Publication number: 20140139081Abstract: An article of furniture, such as a night stand, is configured with firearm access features. A drawer of the article of furniture may include a mount for holding a firearm in the drawer. The mount may be configured to move a firearm from a horizontal storage position to a vertical position when the drawer is opened. The drawer may include a firearm locator feature comprising an arm-locating cut-out in a side of the drawer. The drawer may also include an access feature for selectively maintaining the drawer in a closed position and ejecting the drawer to an extended position, such as upon release of a catch which permits a spring to bias the drawer outwardly. The access features secure the firearm and at the same time permit expedited access to the firearm, including in the dark.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: JPL Investments, LLC
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Patent number: 8469799Abstract: A gaming system includes multiple gaming machines and one or more cashier stations. The gaming machines are configured to issue value tickets, such upon cash-out. The tickets may be presented at the same gaming machine that issued the ticket or at other of the gaming machines or the cashier station. In particular, each gaming machine generates its own tickets, including associated ticket records. The ticket records generated at each gaming machine, however, are transmitted to other gaming machines and the cashier stations so that when a ticket is presented at any of the gaming machines or cashier stations, any of the gaming machines can directly validate the ticket and credit the associated value.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole
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Patent number: 8430461Abstract: An article of furniture, such as a night stand, is configured with firearm access features. A drawer of the article of furniture may include a mount for holding a firearm in the drawer. The mount may be configured to move a firearm from a horizontal storage position to a vertical position when the drawer is opened. The drawer may include a firearm locator feature comprising an arm-locating cut-out in a side of the drawer. The drawer may also include an access feature for selectively maintaining the drawer in a closed position and ejecting the drawer to an extended position, such as upon release of a catch which permits a spring to bias the drawer outwardly. The access features secure the firearm and at the same time permit expedited access to the firearm, including in the dark.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: JPL Investments, LLCInventor: Joseph W. Cole