Patents by Inventor Mark Gilbertson
Mark Gilbertson 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).
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Patent number: 8316606Abstract: A fastening system for panels and trim having a fastening element including a reveal edge and a serpentine edge. A projection and a recess is disposed adjacent to each other on the same serpentine edge. The fastening element guides and connects adjacent panel faces into a flush horizontal alignment with each other. Panels with the fastening element on each side may be combined together in a multiple course structure. The fastening element accommodates dimensional changes in adjacent wood panels from moisture and temperature fluctuations by allowing for expansion both with the elimination of the gap in the serpentine edge expansion area and with the compression of the expansion relief aperture adjacent to the expansion bulge in the recess of the adjacent panel. An expansion relief aperture on the projection of a fastening element can receive a trim fastener for applying perimeter trim with a hidden fastener onto many structurally different panel designs.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Siewert Cabinet & Fixture Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Rick W. Siewert, Mark A. Gilbertson
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Publication number: 20110240654Abstract: A receptacle for spent smoking material has a modular construction and can include a base, a lid, a neck, and a head. The base and the lid define a chamber for containing the spent smoking material. The lid can be removably connected to the base through the rotative engagement of corresponding lugs on the base and the lid. The neck can be assembled to the lid using a one-way connector mechanism. The head can be assembled to the neck using a one-way connector mechanism. The head portion has an orifice therein for receiving spent smoking materials, which can be directed through the neck to the chamber. A bucket can be provided in the chamber to receive the spent smoking materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Justrite Manufacturing Company LLCInventors: Glen A. Carter, Gary A. Marcus, John Norman, Mark A. Gilbertson, Christina Miller, Andrew Terrill
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Patent number: 7841489Abstract: A container having a knit line. The container comprises a body defining a partially enclosed volume having an access opening defined by a neck, the neck defining a pocket. An insert is coupled to the neck. The insert comprises an outer wall configured to fit within the opening of the container and defining the periphery of the insert. The outer wall has an upper edge and a lower edge, with the upper edge including an annular lip extending radially outward to prevent the insert from being pushed too far into or through the neck. The tooth extends from the lip and is configured to insert into a notch defined by the neck of the container. An upstanding spout is located within the outer wall. A bottom wall connects the lower edge of the outer wall and the spout to form a channel between the outer wall and the spout.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2004Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Masterchem Industries, LLCInventors: Mark A. Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke
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Patent number: 7520410Abstract: A plastic paint container includes a body having an interior and a neck defining an opening to the interior. The neck includes a neck sealing surface. An insert includes an outer wall configured to fit within the opening of the body and defining the periphery of the insert. The outer wall includes an upper edge and a lower edge. A lip extends radially outward from the upper edge to prevent the insert from being pushed to far into or through the neck. The lip is formed from a first material and includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The lip includes a second material formed over the first material. The first material being harder than the second material. A cover is threadably engaged with the neck. The second material contacts the neck sealing surface and a cover sealing surface when the cover is threadably engaged on the neck.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Masterchem Industries, LLCInventors: Mark A. Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Walsh
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Patent number: 7467730Abstract: A system for containing paint is disclosed. The system comprises a body between a cover and a base. The system also comprises a handle configured for attachment to the body and selectively configurable between a first position and a second position. The system also comprises a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism comprises a protrusion configured for insertion into a recess of the body. The locking mechanism also comprises a tab of the handle configured for selective insertion into a track of the body. The locking mechanism is configured to inhibit movement of the handle in at least two planes when the handle is in the first position. A method of using a container for paint is also disclosed. A system for containing paint comprising means for locking the handle to the body is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Masterchem Industries, LLCInventors: Scott G. Manke, Mark A. Gilbertson, David N. Woods
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Publication number: 20070283658Abstract: A fastening system for panels and trim having a fastening element including a reveal edge and a serpentine edge. A projection and a recess is disposed adjacent to each other on the same serpentine edge. The fastening element guides and connects adjacent panel faces into a flush horizontal alignment with each other. Panels with the fastening element on each side may be combined together in a multiple course structure. The fastening element accommodates dimensional changes in adjacent wood panels from moisture and temperature fluctuations by allowing for expansion both with the elimination of the gap in the serpentine edge expansion area and with the compression of the expansion relief aperture adjacent to the expansion bulge in the recess of the adjacent panel. An expansion relief aperture on the projection of a fastening element can receive a trim fastener for applying perimeter trim with a hidden fastener onto many structurally different panel designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Richard W. Siewert, Mark A. Gilbertson
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Patent number: 7306118Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting fluid. The apparatus includes a hollow body having a neck defining a first aperture extending into the body. A spout insert is configured to fit inside the neck. A handle is coupled to the container. A cover is configured to close the aperture. In another embodiment the handle and cover are integrally formed as a single piece. Another embodiment provides the handle, the cover and the spout are integrally formed as a single piece. In another embodiment, the cover includes an auxiliary lid to cover a second aperture extending into the body.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLCInventors: Stanley G. Korte, William B. Hudson, Jr., Jeffrey A. Schutte, Norman F. Morfeld, Douglas W. Newman, Mark A. Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Walsh
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Publication number: 20070272706Abstract: A container having a knit line. The container comprises a body defining a partially enclosed volume having an access opening defined by a neck, the neck defining a pocket. An insert is coupled to the neck. The insert comprises an outer wall configured to fit within the opening of the container and defining the periphery of the insert. The outer wall has an upper edge and a lower edge, with the upper edge including an annular lip extending radially outward to prevent the insert from being pushed too far into or through the neck. The tooth extends from the lip and is configured to insert into a notch defined by the neck of the container. An upstanding spout is located within the outer wall. A bottom wall connects the lower edge of the outer wall and the spout to form a channel between the outer wall and the spout.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2004Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Mark Gilbertson, Scott Manke
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Publication number: 20070092094Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device housing shaped to fit at least partially behind the ear, the hearing assistance device housing containing a microphone, sound processing electronics, and a speaker to deliver sound to a spout at an aperture in the hearing assistance device housing; an adaptor having an adaptor passage acoustically sealed to the aperture in the hearing assistance device housing; and a sound conduit defining a lumen which is acoustically sealed, at a proximal portion, to the adaptor passage of the adaptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventor: Mark Gilbertson
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Patent number: 7156265Abstract: A paint container includes a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall. A handle is pivotally attached to the body proximate the top. A recess is disposed in the handle proximate the top of the container when the handle is in a rest position. The handle includes an indentation to receive a hook for supporting the container. The handle also includes a pair of tabs that are received in recesses in the bottom for positive location and secure stacking.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLCInventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke, Matthew G. Ackerman
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Publication number: 20060273118Abstract: A paint container comprises an enclosed body and a handle. The body is substantially D-shaped and comprises a bottom, a top, a substantially flat first side, and a curved second side. The top includes an opening for dispensing the contents of the container. The substantially flat first side extends between the top and the bottom. The curved second side is located opposite the first side and extends between the top and the bottom. The handle is pivotally coupled to the body and moveable between a rest position and a use position. The handle is pivotable about an axis that is parallel to the first side and located between the first side and the second side. The handle is configured so that the handle moves from proximate the first side of the body toward the second side of the body when the handle is moved from the rest position to the use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Michael Walsh, Jeffrey Schutte, Scott Manke, Michael Brock, Mark Gilbertson, Douglas Newman, Matthew Ackerman
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Patent number: 7098792Abstract: A monitoring, tracking or security system includes a tamper detection system or employs a tamper detection method. A tamper detection system can include a member having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface being attached to a piece of equipment. The sensing element is disposed on the first surface of the member. The housing is attached to the first surface. A circuit is electrically coupled to the sensing element. The circuit provides an alarm signal in response to the sensing element being distorted.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: RF Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Ahlf, Gregg J. Haensgen, Dan L. Hurrle, Mark A. Gilbertson, William J. Nitz
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Patent number: 7036693Abstract: A paint container includes a body having a bottom, a plurality of side walls, and a top. An attachment mechanism is located proximate the top. A cap is configured to be secured to the attachment mechanism. A spout extends upward proximate the top and is at least partially surrounded by the attachment mechanism. A channel located between the attachment mechanism and the spout permits paint spilled into the channel to flow back into the paint container.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2001Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLCInventors: Michael J. Walsh, James N. McDerby, Jr., Norman Morfeld, Cynthia S. Sherrill, Stephen L. Crouse, Douglas W. Newman, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael Brock
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Patent number: 7014078Abstract: A paint container includes a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall. A handle is pivotally attached to the body proximate the top. A finger recess is disposed in the bottom and an access recess is positioned between the bottom and at least one side wall. A user may insert one or more fingers through the access recess and into the finger recess to grasp the body when the body is resting on a flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2002Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLCInventors: Michael J. Walsh, Douglas W. Newman, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Scott G Manke, Michael J. Brock, Mark Gilbertson
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Publication number: 20050230440Abstract: A plastic paint container includes a body having an interior and a neck defining an opening to the interior. The neck includes a neck sealing surface. An insert includes an outer wall configured to fit within the opening of the body and defining the periphery of the insert. The outer wall includes an upper edge and a lower edge. A lip extends radially outward from the upper edge to prevent the insert from being pushed to far into or through the neck. The lip is formed from a first material and includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The lip includes a second material formed over the first material. The first material being harder than the second material. A cover is threadably engaged with the neck. The second material contacts the neck sealing surface and a cover sealing surface when the cover is threadably engaged on the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Mark Gilbertson, Scott Manke, Michael Walsh
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Publication number: 20050092784Abstract: An insert for a container having a body defining a volume, a neck defining an opening in the body, and a cover configured to threadingly engage the neck. The insert comprises an outer wall configured to fit within the opening of the container and defining the periphery of the insert. The outer wall has an upper edge and a lower edge, with the upper edge including one of a protrusion and notch configured to engage one of a notch and protrusion formed in the neck. An upstanding spout is located within the outer wall. A bottom wall is connected to the lower edge of the outer wall and the spout to form a channel between the outer wall and the spout. Another embodiment of the insert includes a lip extending radially outward from the upper edge to prevent the insert from being pushed too far into or through the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Mark Gilbertson, Scott Manke
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Patent number: D501795Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Mark Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke
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Patent number: D509141Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Masterchem Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Douglas W. Newman, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Brock
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Patent number: D519552Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Carriere, Kevin L. Wilken, Mark A. Gilbertson
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Patent number: D586949Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Phoenix II, Inc.Inventors: Cheryl A. Martin, Robert Kenneth Yasugi Fletcher, Andrew J. Mauk, Kristie L. Anderson, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock