Patents by Inventor Donald R. Mikuluk

Donald R. Mikuluk 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).

  • Stamped gate bar for vending machine
    Patent number: 7568595
    Abstract: A stamped gate bar for a vending machine having an elongated body with opposing ends. The elongated body is formed first and second side walls extending from an integrally formed edge wall. A support member is disposed along at least one of the opposing ends, and an actuation member is also disposed along at least one of the opposing ends. A method of forming the gate bar from a sheet of metal is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph J. Krish, Sr., William R. Reis, Donald R. Mikuluk
  • Stamped gate bar for vending machine and method of forming same
    Patent number: 7103954
    Abstract: A stamped gate bar for a vending machine having an elongated body with opposing ends. The elongated body is formed first and second side walls extending from an integrally formed edge wall. A support member is disposed along at least one of the opposing ends, and an actuation member is also disposed along at least one of the opposing ends. A method of forming the gate bar from a sheet of metal is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: The Boehm Pressed Steel Company
    Inventors: Joseph J. Krish, Sr., William R. Reis, Donald R. Mikuluk
  • Stamped gate bar for vending machine and method of forming same
    Publication number: 20040238560
    Abstract: A stamped gate bar for a vending machine having an elongated body with opposing ends. The elongated body is formed first and second side walls extending from an integrally formed edge wall. A support member is disposed along at least one of the opposing ends, and an actuation member is also disposed along at least one of the opposing ends. A method of forming the gate bar from a sheet of metal is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: The Boehm Pressed Steel Company
    Inventors: Joseph J. Krish, William R. Reis, Donald R. Mikuluk