Patents by Inventor Gilius Gaska
Gilius Gaska 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: 9726371Abstract: A gas burner assembly may include a gas burner and a burner cap. The burner may include a distribution cavity fluidly coupled with a gas inlet and a plurality of gas discharge ports. The burner cap may have a glass body characterized by a peripheral edge, and a metal element encapsulating the peripheral edge. The glass body may overlie at least a portion of the distribution cavity, and the metal element may shield the peripheral edge.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Yen-Hsi Lin, Gilius A. Gaska
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Publication number: 20140331989Abstract: A gas burner assembly may include a gas burner and a burner cap. The burner may include a distribution cavity fluidly coupled with a gas inlet and a plurality of gas discharge ports. The burner cap may have a glass body characterized by a peripheral edge, and a metal element encapsulating the peripheral edge. The glass body may overlie at least a portion of the distribution cavity, and the metal element may shield the peripheral edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: YEN-HSI LIN, GILIUS A. GASKA
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Patent number: 8240623Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for removably mounting a storage device on a slot track or slotwall panel having a plurality of slots having undercut sidewalls that form generally “T” shaped slats. The mounting bracket includes a support surface having a first “J” shaped hook to hook over the edge of a slat and into the undercut sidewall and a second “J” shaped hook to hook into a second slot and into the undercut sidewall. The mounting bracket includes a storage device connector attached to the support surface at a first end and has a second end. The storage device connector can include a lock rotatably mounted on the top wall adjacent the first “J” shaped hook having a locking member and an operator that is rotatable between locked and unlocked positions. A storage device can be coupled to the second end of the storage device connector. The storage device can be an actuatable holding system for a bicycle, or other storage device such as a basket or a storage shelf.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Scott M. Collins, Craig R. Forest, Guy E. Garrison, Gilius A. Gaska, David E. Moeller, Michael J. Scherzer
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Publication number: 20120006778Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for removably mounting a storage device on a slot track or slotwall panel having a plurality of slots having undercut sidewalls that form generally “T” shaped slats. The mounting bracket includes a support surface having a first “J” shaped hook to hook over the edge of a slat and into the undercut sidewall and a second “J” shaped hook to hook into a second slot and into the undercut sidewall. The mounting bracket includes a storage device connector attached to the support surface at a first end and has a second end. The storage device connector can include a lock rotatably mounted on the top wall adjacent the first “J” shaped hook having a locking member and an operator that is rotatable between locked and unlocked positions. A storage device can be coupled to the second end of the storage device connector. The storage device can be an actuatable holding system for a bicycle, or other storage device such as a basket or a storage shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: SCOTT M. COLLINS, CRAIG R. FOREST, GUY E. GARRISON, GILIUS A. GASKA, DAVID E. MOELLER, MICHAEL J. SCHERZER
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Patent number: 8070118Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for removably mounting a storage device on a slot track or slotwall panel having a plurality of slots having undercut sidewalls that form generally “T” shaped slats. The mounting bracket includes a support surface having a first “J” shaped hook to hook over the edge of a slat and into the undercut sidewall and a second “J” shaped hook to hook into a second slot and into the undercut sidewall. The mounting bracket includes a storage device connector attached to the support surface at a first end and has a second end. The storage device connector can include a lock rotatably mounted on the top wall adjacent the first “J” shaped hook having a locking member and an operator that is rotatable between locked and unlocked positions. A storage device can be coupled to the second end of the storage device connector. The storage device can be an actuatable holding system for a bicycle, or other storage device such as a basket or a storage shelf.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Whirpool CorporationInventors: Scott M. Collins, Craig R. Forest, Guy E. Garrison, Gilius A. Gaska, David E. Moeller, Michael J. Scherzer
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Patent number: 7387350Abstract: A storage container having dual access includes a storage frame, a container lid and a drawer. The storage frame includes a bottom frame, a pair of interconnected side frames and a rear frame defines a first opening in the top of the frame and a second opening in the front of the frame. The removable container lid closes and opens the top opening in the storage container to allow access to the storage container contents. The drawer slides in and out of the second opening to allow a second access point to the contents of the storage container.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2004Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Timothy D. Killinger, Gilius A. Gaska, Michael L. Pyle, John C. Olson
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Patent number: 7328799Abstract: A method and apparatus of organizing a desk top is disclosed. A first tray includes a base with two walls extending upward. A tab extends out from the first wall, and is capable of having indicia disposed thereon. A support wall extends down from the base such that the base is disposed at an angle with respect to the desktop it is placed on, creating a high region and a low region. The upstanding walls extend from the low region. A file may be placed in the low region, then a second tray of similar shape may be placed on top of the first tray, the base of the second tray bearing down on the file retained in the first tray. A stack of files may be sorted and held accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2003Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: David C. Eby, Gilius A. Gaska, Aaron W. Smith, Jayson J. Serrault
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Publication number: 20070131572Abstract: A portable container for holding office products and documents includes a rigid structural portion capable of holding hanging folders in a cascading configuration and a cover portion attached to the rigid structural portion. The cover portion may be made from a pliable material, to make the container lightweight and aesthetically pleasing. The container may include a removable insert for supporting hanging file folders. The removable insert may also be used in other containers, such as desk drawers, boxes, filing cabinets, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Killinger, Gilius Gaska, Michael Pyle, John Olson, Justin Guthrie
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Patent number: 7152351Abstract: A cascadable file jacket includes a flexible substrate defined by a first and second surface. The cascadable file jacket further includes a file pocket position adjacent to the first surface, the file pocket constructed from a first ply that is folded to connect to a second ply and form an interior pocket. The first ply is folded to include a first tab adapted to fixedly engage the file pocket to the second surface. The second ply is folded to include a second tab adapted to expandably engage the file pocket to the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: David C. Eby, Gilius A. Gaska, Aaron W. Smith
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Patent number: 6969037Abstract: A desktop organizer including a curvilinear support having an integral locking groove including at least one retaining slot and an attachment means formed contiguous to the support and aligned with the at least one retaining slot is disclosed. The desktop organizer further includes a flexible back deformable into an arc having geometry complimentary to the curvilinear support and at least one retaining tab formed integrally on an edge adjacent to the locking groove, wherein the at least one retaining tab is aligned with the at least one retaining slot. The retaining tab is formed to have an attachment slot aligned with the attachment means. The desktop organizer includes at least one support leg having a base and an arcuate portion, wherein the arcuate portion has a fixed end and a moveable end. The support leg further includes an attachment member arranged on the moveable end distal to the fixed and, the attachment end arranged to engage the attachment means through the attachment slot.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: David C. Eby, Gilius A. Gaska, Aaron W. Smith
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Publication number: 20050040064Abstract: A storage container having dual access includes a storage frame, a container lid and a drawer. The storage frame includes a bottom frame, a pair of interconnected side frames and a rear frame defines a first opening in the top of the frame and a second opening in the front of the frame. The removable container lid closes and opens the top opening in the storage container to allow access to the storage container contents. The drawer slides in and out of the second opening to allow a second access point to the contents of the storage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2004Publication date: February 24, 2005Inventors: Timothy Killinger, Gilius Gaska, Michael Pyle, John Olson
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Publication number: 20050016940Abstract: A method and apparatus of organizing a desk top is disclosed. A first tray includes a base with two walls extending upward. A tab extends out from the first wall, and is capable of having indicia disposed thereon. A support wall extends down from the base such that the base is disposed at an angle with respect to the desktop it is placed on, creating a high region and a low region. The upstanding walls extend from the low region. A file may be placed in the low region, then a second tray of similar shape may be placed on top of the first tray, the base of the second tray bearing down on the file retained in the first tray. A stack of files may be sorted and held accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2003Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: David Eby, Gilius Gaska, Aaron Smith, Jayson Serrault
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Publication number: 20050016037Abstract: A cascadable file jacket includes a flexible substrate defined by a first and second surface. The cascadable file jacket further includes a file pocket position adjacent to the first surface, the file pocket constructed from a first ply that is folded to connect to a second ply and form an interior pocket. The first ply is folded to include a first tab adapted to fixedly engage the file pocket to the second surface. The second ply is folded to include a second tab adapted to expandably engage the file pocket to the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2003Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: David Eby, Gilius Gaska, Aaron Smith
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Publication number: 20050016939Abstract: An apparatus and method of organizing a desktop includes a plate with an opening with a catch serving as a handle at one end. The plate further includes two openings on the second end. Attached to the plate are a plurality of overlapping vanes, disposed between the opening on the first end and the openings on the second end. Two ends of a continuous band may be attached to the two openings on the second end. A user may place files in between the vanes to organize his or her desk. The user may then secure the files within the apparatus by pulling the band over the vanes and files and latching the band on the catch in the opening on the first end.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2003Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: David Eby, Aaron Smith, Jayson Serrault, Tobin Vetting, Gilius Gaska
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Publication number: 20050000838Abstract: A portable container for holding office products and documents includes a rigid structural portion capable of holding hanging folders in a cascading configuration and a cover portion attached to the rigid structural portion. The cover portion may be made from a pliable material, to make the container lightweight and aesthetically pleasing. The container may include a wire insert for supporting hanging file folders.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Inventors: Timothy Killinger, Gilius Gaska, Michael Pyle, John Olson, Justin Guthrie
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Patent number: D614940Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Gilius A. Gaska, Michael J. Scherzer
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Patent number: D668928Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Alina R. Butan, Gilius A. Gaska, Joshua J. Jun, Andrew C. Kubasiak, Jason S. Lind
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Patent number: D720199Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Daniel V. Clements, Gilius A. Gaska, Jason S. Lind, Wenkai Wu
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Patent number: D750951Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Mallory A. Fuller, Gilius A. Gaska, Michael A. Kahwaji, Jason W. Tippetts
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Patent number: D751366Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Mallory A. Fuller, Gilius A. Gaska, Michael A. Kahwaji, Jason W. Tippetts