Patents by Inventor John A. MacLean, IV

John A. MacLean, IV 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: 5771778
    Abstract: A marketing apparatus comprising a housing having the appearance of an antique jukebox; a display supported by the housing; an aromator supported by the housing and selectively emitting an aroma; and a sensor supported by the housing and triggering the display in response to sensing presence of a person spaced apart from but proximate the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Inventor: John A. MacLean, IV
  • Patent number: 5468939
    Abstract: A container for popping popcorn in a microwave oven includes bottom, front, side rear and top walls which are generally rectilinear and define an interior space for containing the popcorn. The container is formed of a cardboard material, and the side walls are collapsible inwardly to permit the container to collapse when pressure is applied to its bottom and top walls and to expand to define the interior space when pressure is applied to the junction of the rear wall and one of said top and bottom walls and the junction of the front wall and the other of the top and bottom walls. A material which reflects microwaves is disposed on the bottom wall and on a strip at the lower edges of the front rear and side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventor: John A. MacLean, IV