Patents by Inventor Gary A. Mann

Gary A. Mann 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).

  • Publication number: 20040206763
    Abstract: A plurality of aluminum or steel walls readily assemblable on a pair of support legs, rotatable to close and lock as a container for storage, unlockable to open as a self-contained eating table, and easily disassemblable into its individual parts for transporting about.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Gary A. Mann
  • Publication number: 20040074892
    Abstract: A corn popping apparatus including an electrically energized heat source contiguous along an underside of a tiltable corn popping kettle projecting into a cabinet enclosure for the kettle when its lid panel closes its open top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Gary A. Mann
  • Patent number: 6720532
    Abstract: A corn popping apparatus including an electrically energized heat source contiguous along an underside of a tiltable corn popping kettle projecting into a cabinet enclosure for the kettle when its lid panel closes its open top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Gary A. Mann
  • Publication number: 20040045444
    Abstract: An enclosed hopper receives popped kettle corn input when in a substantially horizontal position supported atop a frame and, once moved to a dispensing location, is rotated to a vertical position substantially perpendicular to the frame, where hingeably coupled spouts are openable to effectuate the dropping of the popped kettle corn into a dispensing bag by gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Gary A. Mann
  • Patent number: 6612225
    Abstract: A self-contained structure for vending kettle corn popped by an electrically operated corn popper powered by a 220 volt electrical source coupled to an input receptacle on said structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Gary A. Mann
  • Patent number: 5857403
    Abstract: A corn popping apparatus comprising a box-like cabinet with a tiltable lid to which is attached a large metal popping kettle. When the lid is lowered the bottom of the kettle projects downwardly into the cabinet interior through a panel covering the top of the cabinet. In this lowered lid position, the kettle is heated to popping temperature by a fuel burner inside the cabinet. The opening in the panel through which the kettle projects is sealed by the bottom wall of the kettle to block undesirable venting of combustion products and heated air through the top of the cabinet. The lid and the subjacent cabinet top panel also coact to provide an air space therebetween which provides a thermal barrier. A popped corn holding vessel is detachably secured to a cabinet exterior wall to receive the kettle contents when the lid is tipped upwardly. A lid counterbalancing device is provided to reduce the time and effort required to raise the lid for kettle dumping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Inventor: Gary A. Mann
  • Patent number: 3958786
    Abstract: A portable stand for being emplaced on the floor and supporting musical instruments and the like characterized by a base, preferably that includes a plurality of foldable pieces that can be extended to define a peripheral support, with a planar top to avoid entangling with cords of musical instruments and that is pivotally movable into a folded position for carrying; an extensible main support member that includes a plurality of lineal members foldable into the folded position and slidable longitudinally with respect to each other and movable into a supporting position with a retainer for retaining a set support position. A brace and latch are provided for latching the main support member into a predetermined supporting position. Instrument supports are carried, respectively, by the base and the main support member and are movable to support instruments as small as a ukulele, yet accommodate the largest guitar. Also disclosed are specific structural details of the preferred embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1976
    Inventor: Gary A. Mann