Patents by Inventor John D. Connell

John D. Connell 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: 20240423389
    Abstract: A product display unit for displaying products on a shelf includes a sidewall at least partially defining a track configured to receive products, the sidewall comprising a first panel and a second panel with a sidewall hinge therebetween. A base panel is coupled to the sidewall, and the base panel is configured to be positioned on the shelf and deform in shape to conform to the shape of the shelf. The sidewall hinge comprises a first leg and a second leg, each with an upper end and a lower end. The sidewall hinge includes an upper transition section connecting the respective upper ends of the first and second legs, a first lower transition section connecting the lower end of the first leg to the first panel, and a second lower transition section connecting the lower end of the second leg to the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Marty Illers, John D. Connell
  • Patent number: 12082713
    Abstract: A product display unit for displaying products on a shelf includes a sidewall at least partially defining a track configured to receive products, the sidewall comprising a first panel and a second panel with a sidewall hinge therebetween. A base panel is coupled to the sidewall, and the base panel is configured to be positioned on the shelf and deform in shape to conform to the shape of the shelf. The sidewall hinge comprises a first leg and a second leg, each with an upper end and a lower end. The sidewall hinge includes an upper transition section connecting the respective upper ends of the first and second legs, a first lower transition section connecting the lower end of the first leg to the first panel, and a second lower transition section connecting the lower end of the second leg to the second panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Marty Illers, John D. Connell
  • Publication number: 20230346138
    Abstract: A product display unit for displaying products on a shelf includes a sidewall at least partially defining a track configured to receive products, the sidewall comprising a first panel and a second panel with a sidewall hinge therebetween. A base panel is coupled to the sidewall, and the base panel is configured to be positioned on the shelf and deform in shape to conform to the shape of the shelf. The sidewall hinge comprises a first leg and a second leg, each with an upper end and a lower end. The sidewall hinge includes an upper transition section connecting the respective upper ends of the first and second legs, a first lower transition section connecting the lower end of the first leg to the first panel, and a second lower transition section connecting the lower end of the second leg to the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Marty Illers, John D. Connell
  • Patent number: 11800928
    Abstract: A product display unit is for displaying products and includes base with a body extending between the base ends and the base sides. A base further includes a first rib and a second rib each extending from the body in a first vertical direction and defining a channel defined therein. A slot vertically extends through the body and is vertically aligned with the channel. A pair of projections extend from the body in a second vertical direction opposite the first vertical direction and define a void therebetween. The projections and the void are in vertical alignment with the first rib. A divider having a bottom side and a tab extending in the second vertical direction from the bottom side is coupled to the base. The tab includes transversely extending barb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Gatto, Marty Illers, John D. Connell
  • Publication number: 20220322824
    Abstract: A product display unit is for displaying products and includes base with a body extending between the base ends and the base sides. A base further includes a first rib and a second rib each extending from the body in a first vertical direction and defining a channel defined therein. A slot vertically extends through the body and is vertically aligned with the channel. A pair of projections extend from the body in a second vertical direction opposite the first vertical direction and define a void therebetween. The projections and the void are in vertical alignment with the first rib. A divider having a bottom side and a tab extending in the second vertical direction from the bottom side is coupled to the base. The tab includes transversely extending barb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Gatto, Marty Illers, John D. Connell
  • Patent number: D1009630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Gatto, Marty Illers, John D. Connell