Patents by Inventor Mark C. Torosian

Mark C. Torosian 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: 8245651
    Abstract: A suspended storage shelf includes a platform supported by a support frame having at least one platform support element and at least two suspension posts, optionally adjustable in length, attached a platform support element. A fastener secures the support frame to a structure. Optionally, the suspension posts are attachable over a continuous or discrete range of locations on the platform support element. In an embodiment with two or more panels, the panels form a continuous surface by, for example, being positioned adjacent one another along the platform support element, being secured to one another such as with a coupling, and/or being secured to the platform support element. Optionally, the panels are positioned along the platform support element and the length of the platform support element is such that the suspension posts clamp the panels in adjacency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventors: Michael J. Mikich, Dwayne Dunseath, Timothy M. Matthias, Mark C. Torosian
  • Patent number: 7152535
    Abstract: A suspended storage shelf includes a platform formed by one or more panels supported by a support frame having at least one support beam and at least two suspension posts, optionally adjustable in length, spaced from one another and attached at a lower end to the support beam. A fastener secures the support frame to a structure. In an embodiment with two or more panels, the panels form a continuous surface by, for example, being positioned adjacent one another along the support beam, being secured to one another such as with a coupling, and/or being secured to the support beam. Optionally, the panels are positioned along the support beam and the length of the support beam is such that the suspension posts retain the panels in adjacency. Optionally, the suspension posts are attached at the ends of the support beam each of which extend beyond the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Hyloft, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Mikich, Dwayne Dunseath, Timothy M. Matthias, Mark C. Torosian
  • Publication number: 20040182291
    Abstract: A suspended storage shelf includes a platform formed by one or more panels supported by a support frame having at least one support beam and at least two suspension posts, optionally adjustable in length, spaced from one another and attached at a lower end to the support beam. A fastener secures the support frame to a structure. In an embodiment with two or more panels, the panels form a continuous surface by, for example, being positioned adjacent one another along the support beam, being secured to one another such as with a coupling, and/or being secured to the support beam. Optionally, the panels are positioned along the support beam and the length of the support beam is such that the suspension posts retain the panels in adjacency. Optionally, the suspension posts are attached at the ends of the support beam each of which extend beyond the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Mikich, Dwayne Dunseath, Timothy M. Matthias, Mark C. Torosian
  • Patent number: 6715427
    Abstract: An overhead storage assembly, vendable as a kit, includes a plurality of panels each of a rectangular platform having dimensions that are integer multiples of conventional structural spacing. The panels may be joined to each other to form a common support surface resting on a plurality of transverse support pieces connected at the ends to hanger assemblies that are attached to the overhead structure of a building. Each panel includes a first plurality of parallel elongate elements and a second plurality of elongate elements aligned perpendicular to the first plurality of parallel elements. Each panel, moreover, may include closely paired elongate elements near a longitudinal edge to increase the sectional stiffness of the panel and to facilitate releasable connection of the panels to the traverse support pieces and hanger assemblies. The hanger assemblies may comprise matching upper and lower straps that are secured to each other at selected suspension lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Hyloft USA, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Mikich, Timothy M. Matthias, Mark C. Torosian, Dwayne Dunseath
  • Patent number: 6435105
    Abstract: An overhead storage assembly, vendable as a kit, includes a plurality of panels each of a rectangular planform having dimensions that are integer multiples of conventional structural spacing. The panels may be joined to each other to form a common support surface resting on a plurality of transverse support pieces connected at the ends to hanger assemblies that are attached to the overhead structure of a building. Each panel, moreover, may include off-set elements to increase the sectional stiffness of the panel and the hanger assemblies may comprise matching upper and lower straps that are secured to each other at selected suspension lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Hyloft USA, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Mikich, Timothy M. Matthias, Mark C. Torosian, Dwayne Dunseath
  • Publication number: 20020043189
    Abstract: An overhead storage assembly, vendable as a kit, includes a plurality of panels each of a rectangular platform having dimensions that are integer multiples of conventional structural spacing. The panels may be joined to each other to form a common support surface resting on a plurality of transverse support pieces connected at the ends to hanger assemblies that are attached to the overhead structure of a building. Each panel includes a first plurality of parallel elongate elements and a second plurality of elongate elements aligned perpendicular to the first plurality of parallel elements. Each panel, moreover, may include closely paired elongate elements near a longitudinal edge to increase the sectional stiffness of the panel and to facilitate releasable connection of the panels to the traverse support pieces and hanger assemblies. The hanger assemblies may comprise matching upper and lower straps that are secured to each other at selected suspension lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Michael J. Mikich, Timothy M. Matthias, Mark C. Torosian, Dwayne Dunseath
  • Patent number: D459926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Hyloft USA LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Mikich, Timothy M. Matthias, Mark C. Torosian, Dwayne Dunseath
  • Patent number: D470353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Hyloft USA, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Mikich, Timothy M. Matthias, Mark C. Torosian, Dwayne Dunseath
  • Patent number: D477957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Hyloft USA, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Mikich, Timothy M. Matthias, Mark C. Torosian, Dwayne Dunseath
  • Patent number: D602720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Mikich, Dwayne Dunseath, Timothy M. Matthias, Mark C. Torosian, Gene Gardner