Patents Assigned to M Group, Inc.
  • Portable powered appliance support strap
    Patent number: 10939743
    Abstract: An example powered appliance support strap may include a first portion to extend from a continuous loop of a shoulder strap, a second portion to extend from a powered appliance to be manually carried by a person wearing the shoulder strap and a stretcher extending between the first portion and the second portion. The stretcher does not undergo stretching until experiencing a stretch triggering load at least 1 kg and no greater than 7 kg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Joshua J. Nelson, Jared Wilson Thorn, Mariel Z. Pina
  • Tractor wheels
    Patent number: 8727452
    Abstract: Improved variable color wheel covers for tractor wheels are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael Potempa, Brian Potempa
  • Hitch
    Patent number: 8636297
    Abstract: A hitch includes a vertically extending trunk portion, a first limb horizontally extending from the trunk portion and a second limb horizontally extending from the trunk portion below the first limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Pivoting elastic shoulder support
    Patent number: 8534515
    Abstract: An adjustable shoulder support harness with a 2-axis pivot assembly, capable of supporting power tools, such as a powered weed trimmer. The support harness distributes the weight of the tool and the woven and elastic straps allow the distance between the tool and the user to be varied, allowing for improved maneuverability of the tool by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Z. Muchin, David J. Merten
  • Socket system
    Patent number: 8516640
    Abstract: A socket system includes a socket having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first socket opening having a first inner configuration. The second end has a second socket opening having a second inner configuration different than the first inner configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael S. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Hitch
    Patent number: 8267420
    Abstract: A hitch system includes a handle portion including a handle loop, a pin portion extending from the handle portion, a pair of opposite retainers and a trigger. The retainers are movable between a retracted position relative to the pin portion and an extended position relative to the pin portion. The trigger is coupled to the retainers to actuate the retainers between the retracted position and the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin
  • Engine pull start handle
    Patent number: 8020257
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method relating to a handle having a neck portion having a throat extending along an axis and having a reduced axial opening and a slit extending along the throat and alongside the axial opening are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin
  • SOCKET SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110162149
    Abstract: A socket system includes a socket having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first socket opening having a first inner configuration. The second end has a second socket opening having a second inner configuration different than the first inner configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • HITCH
    Publication number: 20090096189
    Abstract: A hitch system includes a handle portion including a handle loop, a pin portion extending from the handle portion, a pair of opposite retainers and a trigger. The retainers are movable between a retracted position relative to the pin portion and an extended position relative to the pin portion. The trigger is coupled to the retainers to actuate the retainers between the retracted position and the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin
  • STEERING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090013820
    Abstract: A steering system has a steering wheel with an opening configured to mount a steering knob. In one embodiment, the system includes a cover removably coupled to the steering wheel to at least partially cover the opening. In one embodiment, the steering knob has three protuberances equally spaced about the knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin
  • TRIMMER SKIRT
    Publication number: 20080289194
    Abstract: A shield is provided for a cutting member of a grass trimmer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin
  • Nestable socket tool
    Patent number: D618077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael S. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Wheel cover insert
    Patent number: D668200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Engine starter cord handle
    Patent number: D764889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Elastic shoulder support with shoulder pad and pivot
    Patent number: D772577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Z. Muchin, David J. Merten, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Powered appliance support strap
    Patent number: D841439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Joshua J. Nelson, Jared Wilson Thorn, Mariel Z. Pina
  • Mug
    Patent number: D851460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael S. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Powered appliance support strap
    Patent number: D873649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Joshua J. Nelson
  • Hitch pin
    Patent number: D914551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Joshua J. Nelson
  • Mower hitch
    Patent number: D958198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael J. Bargiel