Patents by Inventor Gary J. Simon

Gary J. Simon 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: 20140132128
    Abstract: A refrigerator with rotating and segmented shelving has a cabinet with at least one round internal compartment, a shaft centered within the compartment, and segments connecting to the shaft. The invention may also provide a motor connected to the shaft for rotating it and the shelving. Preferably, the shaft has a square cross section that receives up to four segments in a common plane. The shaft uses connections that receive the segments. Alternatively, the shaft has a round cross section for up to six segments upon a common plane. Each segment has a narrow nose that fits into the connection upon the shaft and an opposite wide edge outwardly towards the cabinet. Alternatively the cabinet or a door is at least partially transparent. A user may arrange shelf segments at different planes, thus accommodating foods and beverages of varying heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Gary J. Simon
  • Patent number: 4700601
    Abstract: Punches for paper and the like have a metal pin having a male punch element formed on one end and a pressure application area on the opposite end. To withdraw the punch pin an enlargement is formed at or near the opposite end, the enlargement cooperating with a gripper or a spring in the punch to cause the pin to retract when the pressure applicator retracts. In accordance with the present invention a circumferential groove is formed in the punch pin and a collar of plastic material is formed around the pin protruding into said groove and functioning as the enlargement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Assignee: Velo Bind Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Simon