Patents by Inventor Bruce Thrush
Bruce Thrush 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: 9433285Abstract: A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: The Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Bruce A. Thrush, John Grimm
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Publication number: 20160166099Abstract: Floor mats comprising two layers bonded together with an undulating boundary between them. The surface color and/or surface texture of the first layer being different from the surface color and/or surface texture of the second layer. The mats having an interlocking periphery boundary adapted so the mats can be interlocked with adjoining mats to form a continuous planar mat flooring.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: 9289085Abstract: Floor mats comprising two layers bonded together with an undulating boundary between them. The surface color and/or surface texture of the first layer being different from the surface color and/or surface texture of the second layer. The mats having an interlocking periphery boundary adapted so the mats can be interlocked with adjoining mats to form a continuous planar mat flooring.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Publication number: 20160029815Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: 9173507Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Publication number: 20150189986Abstract: A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Bruce A. Thrush, John Grimm
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Publication number: 20150164258Abstract: Floor mats comprising two layers bonded together with an undulating boundary between them. The surface color and/or surface texture of the first layer being different from the surface color and/or surface texture of the second layer. The mats having an interlocking periphery boundary adapted so the mats can be interlocked with adjoining mats to form a continuous planar mat flooring.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: 8985350Abstract: A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: The Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Patent number: 8925264Abstract: A floor tile system for protecting a substrate is described. The system includes two tiles or mats that interlock with one another along numerous axes to provide a tight, high-strength seam. Specifically, the tiles include teeth that interlock with teeth of the other tile in a side-by-side manner. The tiles also include male and female portions that interlock when the tile edges overlap with one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Publication number: 20140345227Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: 8800212Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: 8746472Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce Thrush
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Publication number: 20140138333Abstract: A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: The Parallax Group International, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Patent number: 8657130Abstract: A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Publication number: 20130305624Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce Thrush
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Patent number: D704484Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: D742144Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: D752345Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Peter Szucs, Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: D762777Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Peter Szucs, Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: D767278Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Peter Szucs, Bruce A. Thrush