Patents by Inventor John A. Minich

John A. Minich 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: 6474410
    Abstract: A portable, sealed apparatus for housing electronic devices for outside use having slidable shelves for housing a TV, VCR, DVD, stereo, etc. The shelves are behind water and ozone proof doors. The doors have transparent areas for viewing the TV and operating remote controls. The inside of the apparatus is cooled by a fan controlled by a thermostat. The fan draws hot air over cooling fins that extend through the side to the outside. A grill and filter allow for removal of lint and dust. The electronic devices may be plugged into a power strip and run on a battery or by an external electrical source. The apparatus may have an optional humidification control device or heater. The apparatus is on lockable wheels and has handles that permit the easy movement of the electronic devices to the desired area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventors: John A. Minich, Diane P. Minich