Patents by Inventor John E. Thiel

John E. Thiel 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).

  • Rotatable distribution plate for particulate material
    Patent number: 6726131
    Abstract: A distribution plate for particulate material comprises a circular horizontal plate comprised of nylon. Spaced radial slots are cut in the plate and extend completely therethrough. A substantially rectangular fin is placed in each slot and is radially positioned in the slot for slidable movement to interconnect with interlocking surfaces between the slot and the bottom edge of the fin. The slots extend from an inner position to an outer radial position short of the outer periphery of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: All-State Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas B. Berner, John E. Thiel
  • Rotatable distribution plate for particulate material
    Publication number: 20030146309
    Abstract: A distribution plate for particulate material comprises a circular horizontal plate comprised of nylon. Spaced radial slots are cut in the plate and extend completely therethrough. A substantially rectangular fin is placed in each slot and is radially positioned in the slot for slidable movement to interconnect with interlocking surfaces between the slot and the bottom edge of the fin. The slots extend from an inner position to an outer radial position short of the outer periphery of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Douglas B. Berner, John E. Thiel