Patents by Inventor Mark R. Gartz

Mark R. Gartz 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: 11246406
    Abstract: A variable height platform system comprises a tabletop, a frame assembly for supporting the tabletop, a drive mechanism, a sensor, and a controller. The drive mechanism is configured to set a height of the frame assembly and the tabletop in an elevated position for use. The sensor is configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area including an area of the variable height platform system and an area proximate the variable height platform system. The controller is operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism. The controller is configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, James Edward Losser, Mark R. Gartz, Peter Maletich, Dipan Pravin Surati, Vadim Romanovich
  • Publication number: 20210037962
    Abstract: A variable height platform system comprises a tabletop, a frame assembly for supporting the tabletop, a drive mechanism, a sensor, and a controller. The drive mechanism is configured to set a height of the frame assembly and the tabletop in an elevated position for use. The sensor is configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area including an area of the variable height platform system and an area proximate the variable height platform system. The controller is operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism. The controller is configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, James Edward Losser, Mark R. Gartz, Peter Maletich, Dipan Pravin Surati, Vadim Romanovich
  • Patent number: 10842258
    Abstract: A variable height platform system comprises a frame assembly, at least two leg assemblies, a drive mechanism, and a sensor. The frame assembly is configured to support and be removably connected to a tabletop. The drive mechanism is configured to either extend or retract each leg assembly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to set a height of the frame assembly in an elevated position for use. The sensor is configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area including an area of the variable height platform system and an area proximate the variable height platform system. The controller is operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism. The controller is configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, James Edward Losser, Mark R. Gartz, Peter Maletich, Dipan Pravin Surati, Vadim Romanovich
  • Publication number: 20200154881
    Abstract: A variable height platform system comprises a frame assembly, at least two leg assemblies, a drive mechanism, and a sensor. The frame assembly is configured to support and be removably connected to a tabletop. The drive mechanism is configured to either extend or retract each leg assembly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to set a height of the frame assembly in an elevated position for use. The sensor is configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area including an area of the variable height platform system and an area proximate the variable height platform system. The controller is operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism. The controller is configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, James Edward Losser, Mark R. Gartz, Peter Maletich, Dipan Pravin Surati, Vadim Romanovich
  • Patent number: 10568418
    Abstract: A variable height platform system comprises a frame assembly, at least two leg assemblies, a drive mechanism, and a sensor. The frame assembly is configured to support and be removably connected to a tabletop. The drive mechanism is configured to either extend or retract each leg assembly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to set a height of the frame assembly in an elevated position for use. The sensor is configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area including an area of the variable height platform system and an area proximate the variable height platform system. The controller is operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism. The controller is configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, James Edward Losser, Mark R. Gartz, Peter Maletich, Dipan Pravin Surati, Vadim Romanovich
  • Patent number: 10469640
    Abstract: A support system for use with a portable electronic device comprises a base, a resiliently deformable support member, and a resiliently deformable invertible member. The invertible member is connected to the support member and invertible between a retracted position having a convex configuration overlapping the support member provided on the base and having a convex configuration projecting outwardly from the base and an extended position inverted from the convex position wherein the invertible member has a concave configuration projecting outwardly from the support member. Central portions of the support member and the invertible member together define an actuatable portion. The actuatable portion is operable by depression thereof when the invertible member is in the retracted position thereof to inwardly deform the central portions of the invertible member and the support member so as to initiate inversion of the invertible member from the retracted position to the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, Peter Maletich
  • Patent number: 10442581
    Abstract: Container includes a base and a lid. The base has a base rim forming a base channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall to define a channel space, a lock projection extending into the channel space from a first portion of the base rim, and a lever projection extending substantially outwardly from a second portion of the base rim. The lid has a lid rim forming a lid channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall. The lid has a closed position in which the lid channel is aligned with and disposed at least partially within the channel space. The lever projection is configured to pivot upon application of an external force to cause the lock projection to move out from the channel space and to urge at least a portion of the lid rim out of the base channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: PACTIV LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, H. Bernard Kirkland, Francisco Diaz
  • Publication number: 20190089822
    Abstract: A support system for use with a portable electronic device comprises a base, a resiliently deformable support member, and a resiliently deformable invertible member. The invertible member is connected to the support member and invertible between a retracted position having a convex configuration overlapping the support member provided on the base and having a convex configuration projecting outwardly from the base and an extended position inverted from the convex position wherein the invertible member has a concave configuration projecting outwardly from the support member. Central portions of the support member and the invertible member together define an actuatable portion. The actuatable portion is operable by depression thereof when the invertible member is in the retracted position thereof to inwardly deform the central portions of the invertible member and the support member so as to initiate inversion of the invertible member from the retracted position to the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, Peter Maletich
  • Publication number: 20190082823
    Abstract: A variable height platform system comprises a frame assembly, at least two leg assemblies, a drive mechanism, and a sensor. The frame assembly is configured to support and be removably connected to a tabletop. The drive mechanism is configured to either extend or retract each leg assembly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to set a height of the frame assembly in an elevated position for use. The sensor is configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area including an area of the variable height platform system and an area proximate the variable height platform system. The controller is operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism. The controller is configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, James Edward Losser, Mark R. Gartz, Peter Maletich, Dipan Pravin Surati, Vadim Romanovich
  • Patent number: 10035622
    Abstract: Disposable tray includes a base and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall extends upwardly from the base to define an interior. The perimeter wall includes a set of opposing first sidewalls and a set of opposing second sidewalls. Each of the opposing first sidewalls having a first maximum height above the base and each of the opposing second sidewalls having a second maximum height above the base. The tray further includes a divider wall extending upwardly from the base. The divider wall extends between the set of opposing second sidewalls to define a plurality of compartments. The divider wall intersects each of the opposing second sidewalls proximate the second maximum height. The second maximum height is greater than the first maximum height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: PACTIV LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, H. Bernard Kirkland
  • Publication number: 20170021957
    Abstract: Disposable tray includes a base and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall extends upwardly from the base to define an interior. The perimeter wall includes a set of opposing first sidewalls and a set of opposing second sidewalls. Each of the opposing first sidewalls having a first maximum height above the base and each of the opposing second sidewalls having a second maximum height above the base. The tray further includes a divider wall extending upwardly from the base. The divider wall extends between the set of opposing second sidewalls to define a plurality of compartments. The divider wall intersects each of the opposing second sidewalls proximate the second maximum height. The second maximum height is greater than the first maximum height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: PACTIV LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, H. Bernard Kirkland
  • Publication number: 20160101910
    Abstract: Container includes a base and a lid. The base has a base rim forming a base channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall to define a channel space, a lock projection extending into the channel space from a first portion of the base rim, and a lever projection extending substantially outwardly from a second portion of the base rim. The lid has a lid rim forming a lid channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall. The lid has a closed position in which the lid channel is aligned with and disposed at least partially within the channel space. The lever projection is configured to pivot upon application of an external force to cause the lock projection to move out from the channel space and to urge at least a portion of the lid rim out of the base channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, H. Bernard Kirkland, Francisco Diaz
  • Patent number: 9242769
    Abstract: Container includes a base and a lid. The base has a base rim forming a base channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall to define a channel space, a lock projection extending into the channel space from a first portion of the base rim, and a lever projection extending substantially outwardly from a second portion of the base rim. The lid has a lid rim forming a lid channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall. The lid has a closed position in which the lid channel is aligned with and disposed at least partially within the channel space. The lever projection is configured to pivot upon application of an external force to cause the lock projection to move out from the channel space and to urge at least a portion of the lid rim out of the base channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: PACTIV LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, H. Bernard Kirkland, Francisco Diaz
  • Patent number: 9090375
    Abstract: Base for a food container includes a base member having a perimeter and a central region, a retaining ring of height H and width W formed between the perimeter and the central region, and extending upwardly from the central region, and a plurality of recesses in the retaining ring, each recess extending across the width W of the retaining ring from the perimeter toward the central region of the base member. Container further includes a lid having a perimeter configured to engage the perimeter of the base member. Method of making a food container is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: PACTIV LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Scott Hanson
  • Publication number: 20140262909
    Abstract: Base for a food container includes a base member having a perimeter and a central region, a retaining ring of height H and width W formed between the perimeter and the central region, and extending upwardly from the central region, and a plurality of recesses in the retaining ring, each recess extending across the width W of the retaining ring from the perimeter toward the central region of the base member. Container further includes a lid having a perimeter configured to engage the perimeter of the base member. Method of making a food container is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Pactiv LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Scott Hanson
  • Publication number: 20130313257
    Abstract: Container includes a base and a lid. The base has a base rim forming a base channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall to define a channel space, a lock projection extending into the channel space from a first portion of the base rim, and a lever projection extending substantially outwardly from a second portion of the base rim. The lid has a lid rim forming a lid channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall. The lid has a closed position in which the lid channel is aligned with and disposed at least partially within the channel space. The lever projection is configured to pivot upon application of an external force to cause the lock projection to move out from the channel space and to urge at least a portion of the lid rim out of the base channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: PACTIV LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, H. Bernard Kirkland, Francisco Diaz
  • Patent number: 8572917
    Abstract: An underlayment with improved drainage is disclosed. Particularly, the invention relates to an underlayment board having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the board further includes a top edge and a bottom edge and includes at least one channel defined in the first surface with each of the at least one channel extending from the top edge to the bottom edge to form a drainage path therebetween. More particularly, the underlayment board can include at least one funnel defined proximate at least the top edge or the bottom edge, wherein the at least one funnel is in fluid communication with a corresponding one of the at least one channel. A method of finishing an exterior of a structural substrate and a building assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: PACTIV LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, John W. Lubker, II, Douglas S. Nordgren, Peter James Everett
  • Patent number: 8439215
    Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Pactiv LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Jeff Hautzinger, James N. Gomoll, Craig E. Cappel
  • Patent number: D679198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Burger King Corporation
    Inventors: John D. O'Connor, Mark R. Gartz, Scott A. Hanson, Patru Pusta, Paulo Marchesan
  • Patent number: D714101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Pactiv LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, Scott Hanson