Patents by Inventor Carol Salas

Carol Salas 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).

  • Patent number: 9437123
    Abstract: A sign assembly includes a panel and a base. The base is configured to be attached to the panel via a resilient member. The bottom surface of the base defines a pair of cavities. The cavities are positioned substantially adjacent to a forward edge of the bottom surface. A pair of wheel assemblies is secured within respective cavities on the bottom surface. Each wheel assembly includes a housing that houses an axle and wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: American Louver Company
    Inventors: Geoffrey M. Glass, Jr., Carol Salas, Janet Riddick
  • Publication number: 20140150309
    Abstract: A sign assembly includes a base, a pair of spring members, and a panel. The spring members include a resilient portion that includes attachment means at a first end to enable attachment of the spring member to the base. The spring members also include a generally straight rod that extends from a second end of the resilient portion. The panel defines a pair of openings at a lower edge configured to slidably receive the rod of the spring members. The amount by which the rod slides into the panel is configured to secure the panel in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: American Louver Company
    Inventors: Geoffrey M. Glass, JR., Carol Salas
  • Publication number: 20120066947
    Abstract: A sign assembly includes a panel and a base. The base is configured to be attached to the panel via a resilient member. The bottom surface of the base defines a pair of cavities. The cavities are positioned substantially adjacent to a forward edge of the bottom surface. A pair of wheel assemblies is secured within respective cavities on the bottom surface. Each wheel assembly includes a housing that houses an axle and wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Geoffrey M. Glass, JR., Carol Salas, Janet Riddick
  • Publication number: 20120066946
    Abstract: A sign assembly includes a base, a pair of spring members, and a panel. The spring members include a resilient portion that includes attachment means at a first end to enable attachment of the spring member to the base. The spring members also include a generally straight rod that extends from a second end of the resilient portion. The panel defines a pair of openings at a lower edge configured to slidably receive the rod of the spring members. The amount by which the rod slides into the panel is configured to secure the panel in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Geoffrey M. Glass, JR., Carol Salas, Janet Riddich
  • Publication number: 20110239506
    Abstract: A sign frame includes a panel with a first side extension and a second side extension. The first side extension defines an opening for receiving ballast. The first side extension also defines a hollow chamber for storing the ballast. The panel also includes an upper crossbar that extends between distal ends of the first and the second side extensions, and a lower crossbar that extends between proximal ends of the first and the second side extensions. The first and the second side extensions, upper cross bar, and lower crossbar define a front surface and rear surface. The front surface is configured to receive signage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Geoffrey M. Glass, JR., Carol Salas
  • Patent number: 6444152
    Abstract: A method and system for capturing support materials in carrier frames in the manufacture of seat components for chairs including moving the support material to an openable mold press forming a mold cavity for the carrier frame when the mold press is closed, shaping the support material, and molding the carrier frame to capture the shaped material in the carrier frame. In one embodiment, the support material is stretched as it is moved to the mold press, and/or in the mold press before molding the carrier frame. Excess support material is removable from an outer side portion of the carrier frame after molding the carrier frame and before discharging the carrier frame and support material captured thereby from the mold press.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Carol Salas, David Korhorn, Roger Shores
  • Patent number: 6328548
    Abstract: A method and system for capturing support materials in carrier frames in the manufacture of seat components for chairs including moving the support material to an openable mold press forming a mold cavity for the carrier frame when the mold press is closed, shaping the support material, and molding the carrier frame to capture the shaped material in the carrier frame. In one embodiment, the support material is stretched as it is moved to the mold press, and/or in the mold press before molding the carrier frame. Excess support material is removable from an outer side portion of the carrier frame after molding the carrier frame and before discharging the carrier frame and support material captured thereby from the mold press.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Carol A. Salas, David Korhorn, Roger W. Shores, Jr.