Patents by Inventor Ian McDermott

Ian McDermott 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: 12006684
    Abstract: A grid hanger assembly for mounting a ceiling system to an overhead support structure. The grid hanger assembly may include a mounting bracket having a mounting element and being configured for attachment to the overhead support structure and a hanger member. The hanger member may include an adjustment plate and a coupling member extending from the adjustment plate. The adjustment plate may include a plurality of mounting elements arranged in an axially spaced apart manner. The hanger may be mounted to the mounting bracket in a selected mounting position of a plurality of selectable mounting positions determined by sliding the hanger member relative to the mounting bracket in a direction of the vertical axis until a selected one of the plurality of mounting elements of the hanger member is aligned with the mounting element of the mounting bracket. A fastener may lock the hanger member to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Kain A. Place, Scott D. Harnish, Jeffrey T. Markley, Ian V. White, Ian McDermott, James F. Hooper, Jr., Todd M. Bergman, David E. Rice
  • Publication number: 20230348146
    Abstract: A portable, personal apparatus for transporting liquid having a bottle configured to contain liquid. The bottle has a longitudinal axis. A first opening open in a direction generally parallel with the longitudinal axis in a pour position. A first cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the first opening in a closed position. A second opening open in a direction generally orthogonal with the longitudinal axis in a fill position. A second cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the second opening in a storage position. The second cover remaining coupled to the bottle when the second cover is in the fill position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jay Kiran Parekh, Aakash Mathur, Joseph Jackson, Ian White, David Fowlkes, Ian McDermott
  • Publication number: 20230183972
    Abstract: A grid hanger assembly for mounting a ceiling system to an overhead support structure. The grid hanger assembly may include a mounting bracket having a mounting element and being configured for attachment to the overhead support structure and a hanger member. The hanger member may include an adjustment plate and a coupling member extending from the adjustment plate. The adjustment plate may include a plurality of mounting elements arranged in an axially spaced apart manner. The hanger may be mounted to the mounting bracket in a selected mounting position of a plurality of selectable mounting positions determined by sliding the hanger member relative to the mounting bracket in a direction of the vertical axis until a selected one of the plurality of mounting elements of the hanger member is aligned with the mounting element of the mounting bracket. A fastener may lock the hanger member to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Kain A. PLACE, Scott D. HARNISH, Jeffrey T. MARKLEY, Ian V. WHITE, Ian McDERMOTT, James F. HOOPER, Jr., Todd M. BERGMAN, David E. RICE
  • Patent number: 11518581
    Abstract: A portable, personal apparatus for transporting liquid having a bottle configured to contain liquid. The bottle has a longitudinal axis. A first opening open in a direction generally parallel with the longitudinal axis in a pour position. A first cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the first opening in a closed position. A second opening open in a direction generally orthogonal with the longitudinal axis in a fill position. A second cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the second opening in a storage position. The second cover remaining coupled to the bottle when the second cover is in the fill position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: HYDROS BOTTLE, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Kiran Parekh, Aakash Mathur, Joseph Jackson, Ian White, David Fowlkes, Ian McDermott
  • Publication number: 20220154464
    Abstract: Described herein is a method for mounting a grid hanger assembly of a ceiling system. The ceiling system, in one embodiment, includes a grid support member, ceiling panel, and grid hanger configured to support the grid support member in a suspended manner from an overhead structural support. The grid hanger includes a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the structural support and a hanger member. The hanger member is adjustable in a plurality of selectable mounting positions relative to the mounting bracket, thereby allowing the mounted height of the grid support member to be adjusted in the field. In some embodiments, the hanger member is further angularly adjustable relative to the mounting bracket to avoid installation obstacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Kain A. PLACE, Scott D. HARNISH, Jeffrey T. MARKLEY, Ian V. WHITE, Ian McDERMOTT, James F. HOOPER, JR., Todd M. BERGMAN, David E. RICE
  • Patent number: 11274441
    Abstract: Described herein is a ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member, ceiling panel, and grid hanger configured to support the grid support member in a suspended manner from an overhead structural support. The grid hanger includes a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the structural support and a hanger member. The hanger member is adjustable in a plurality of selectable mounting positions relative to the mounting bracket, thereby allowing the mounted height of the grid support member to be adjusted in the field. In some embodiment, the hanger member is further angularly adjustable relative to the mounting bracket to avoid installation obstacles. Locking elements are provided to secure the hanger member in the selected mounting position. In one embodiment, the grid support member may have a T-shaped cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Kain A. Place, Scott D. Harnish, Jeffrey T. Markley, Ian V. White, Ian McDermott, James F. Hooper, Jr., Todd M. Bergman, David E. Rice
  • Publication number: 20200263425
    Abstract: Described herein is a ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member, ceiling panel, and grid hanger configured to support the grid support member in a suspended manner from an overhead structural support. The grid hanger includes a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the structural support and a hanger member. The hanger member is adjustable in a plurality of selectable mounting positions relative to the mounting bracket, thereby allowing the mounted height of the grid support member to be adjusted in the field. In some embodiment, the hanger member is further angularly adjustable relative to the mounting bracket to avoid installation obstacles. Locking elements are provided to secure the hanger member in the selected mounting position. In one embodiment, the grid support member may have a T-shaped cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Kain A. PLACE, Scott D. HARNISH, Jeffrey T. MARKLEY, Ian V. WHITE, Ian McDERMOTT, James F. HOOPER, Jr., Todd M. BERGMAN, David E. RICE
  • Patent number: 10640975
    Abstract: Described herein is a ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member, ceiling panel, and grid hanger configured to support the grid support member in a suspended manner from an overhead structural support. The grid hanger includes a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the structural support and a hanger member. The hanger member is adjustable in a plurality of selectable mounting positions relative to the mounting bracket, thereby allowing the mounted height of the grid support member to be adjusted in the field. In some embodiment, the hanger member is further angularly adjustable relative to the mounting bracket to avoid installation obstacles. Locking elements are provided to secure the hanger member in the selected mounting position. In one embodiment, the grid support member may have a T-shaped cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Kain A. Place, Scott D. Harnish, Jeffrey T. Markley, Ian V. White, Ian McDermott, James F. Hooper, Jr., Todd M. Bergman, David E. Rice
  • Publication number: 20190291926
    Abstract: A portable, personal apparatus for transporting liquid having a bottle configured to contain liquid. The bottle has a longitudinal axis. A first opening open in a direction generally parallel with the longitudinal axis in a pour position. A first cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the first opening in a closed position. A second opening open in a direction generally orthogonal with the longitudinal axis in a fill position. A second cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the second opening in a storage position. The second cover remaining coupled to the bottle when the second cover is in the fill position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Jay Kiran Parekh, Aakash Mathur, Joseph Jackson, Ian White, David Fowlkes, Ian McDermott
  • Publication number: 20190085559
    Abstract: Described herein is a ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member, ceiling panel, and grid hanger configured to support the grid support member in a suspended manner from an overhead structural support. The grid hanger includes a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the structural support and a hanger member. The hanger member is adjustable in a plurality of selectable mounting positions relative to the mounting bracket, thereby allowing the mounted height of the grid support member to be adjusted in the field. In some embodiment, the hanger member is further angularly adjustable relative to the mounting bracket to avoid installation obstacles. Locking elements are provided to secure the hanger member in the selected mounting position. In one embodiment, the grid support member may have a T-shaped cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kain A. Place, Scott D. Harnish, Jeffrey T. Markley, Ian V. White, Ian McDermott, James F. Hooper, JR., Todd M. Bergman, David E. Rice
  • Patent number: 9908686
    Abstract: Pill dispensers including a housing, a bottom cap that engages an open bottom end of the housing, and a base that engages the bottom cap such that the bottom cap is spaced from the base. The bottom cap is adapted to facilitate movement of pills into a transport member, which is moveable with respect to the remainder of the bottom cap from a first position aligned with an upper opening in the bottom cap to a second position aligned with a lower opening in the bottom cap, through which a pill is dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: AMEIZEN LLC
    Inventors: Qiongyi Wang, Ian White, Joseph Jackson, Ian McDermott
  • Patent number: 9745105
    Abstract: A portable, personal apparatus for transporting liquid having a bottle configured to contain liquid. The bottle has a longitudinal axis. A first opening open in a direction generally parallel with the longitudinal axis in a pour position. A first cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the first opening in a closed position. A second opening open in a direction generally orthogonal with the longitudinal axis in a fill position. A second cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the second opening in a storage position. The second cover remaining coupled to the bottle when the second cover is in the fill position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: HYDROS BOTTLE, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Kiran Parekh, Aakash Mathur, Joseph Jackson, Ian White, David Fowlkes, Ian McDermott
  • Publication number: 20160001955
    Abstract: Pill dispensers including a housing, a bottom cap that engages an open bottom end of the housing, and a base that engages the bottom cap such that the bottom cap is spaced from the base. The bottom cap is adapted to facilitate movement of pills into a transport member, which is moveable with respect to the remainder of the bottom cap from a first position aligned with an upper opening in the bottom cap to a second position aligned with a lower opening in the bottom cap, through which a pill is dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Qiongyi WANG, Ian WHITE, Joseph JACKSON, Ian MCDERMOTT
  • Publication number: 20150093175
    Abstract: A writing instrument with a safety cap is disclosed which comprises a tubular body with a grip body having one end securing a writing tip or nib, and disposed within the tubular body, an ink cartridge for supplying ink to the writing tip or nib. The tubular body comprises a barrel detachably secured to a grip body with a writing tip or nib holder. The barrel may include a retention feature to which the user may safely detachably secure the safety cap while using the instrument. The barrel may include one or more tabs protruding from the barrel body which act to prevent the writing instrument from uncontrolled rolling when the instrument is set down on a surface. A safety cap with one or more vents formed inside the periphery of the cap provide for the bi-directional flow of air or other fluids axially through the cap in the event a user ingests the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind
    Inventors: Nancy Perkins, Gordon Spark, David White, Jonathan Kirkpatrick, Iam White, Ian McDermott
  • Publication number: 20140217056
    Abstract: A portable, personal apparatus for transporting liquid having a bottle configured to contain liquid. The bottle has a longitudinal axis. A first opening open in a direction generally parallel with the longitudinal axis in a pour position. A first cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the first opening in a closed position. A second opening open in a direction generally orthogonal with the longitudinal axis in a fill position. A second cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the second opening in a storage position. The second cover remaining coupled to the bottle when the second cover is in the fill position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: HYDROS BOTTLE, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Kiran Parekh, Aakash Mathur, Joseph Jackson, Ian White, David Fowlkes, Michael Young, Arjun Daniel Srinivas, Alexander Mittal, Ian McDermott
  • Patent number: 7563275
    Abstract: A system for performing bone arthrodesis includes an implant for bone arthrodesis and a bone fastening device. The implant includes a fastener with an elongated shaft having a head at one end and a bone-piercing point at the opposite end. A first washer has structure for engaging the head of the shaft so as to be polyaxially pivotable with respect to the head. A locking member has structure for engaging the shaft. The locking member can have a second washer pivotally engaged thereto. The bone fastening device can include an elongated cannula with a collet for detachably engaging the first washer and for advancing the first washer. Structure is provided for engaging the fastener and for advancing and rotating the fastener through the collet and through the first washer. The bone arthrodesis device further includes a lower end portion extending from the cannula. The lower end portion has structure for detachably engaging the locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventors: Mark H. Falahee, Leonel Dominguez, John R. Pepper, Ian McDermott, K. Arjun Joseph, James Hooper
  • Patent number: D701571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind
    Inventors: Nancy Perkins, Gordon Spark, David White, Jonathan Kirkpatrick, Ian White, Ian McDermott
  • Patent number: D727680
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Hydros Bottle, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Kiran Parekh, Aakash Mathur, Joseph Jackson, David Fowlkes, Ian White, Ian McDermott
  • Patent number: D868283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Forward Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian K. Glasgow, Ian White, Ian McDermott
  • Patent number: D879315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Forward Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian K. Glasgow, Ian White, Ian McDermott