Patents by Inventor Martin Shawn Egan
Martin Shawn Egan 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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Publication number: 20230303307Abstract: A storage container including a frame surrounding an interior having primary and secondary openings, a lid assembly mounted adjacent the primary opening, and a bottom panel selectively attached to the frame adjacent the secondary opening. The container has a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of end panels. The frame interior is sized to receive the front panel, the back panel, and the end panels. The front panel, the back panel, and the pair of end panels are configured for selective attachment to the frame surrounding the secondary opening when the bottom panel is detached from the frame. The bottom panel is configured for simultaneous selective attachment to the front panel, the back panel, and the pair of end panels opposite the secondary opening when the front panel, the back panel, and the pair of end panels are attached to the frame surrounding the secondary opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Martin Shawn Egan
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Patent number: 9675223Abstract: A vacuum cleaner suction head having a housing with a support for movement in the fore-aft direction on a surface. A suction inlet extends through the housing, and has a front edge and a rear edge. A sealing plate is pivotally mounted on the bottom of the housing to rotate about a pivot axis extending in a transverse direction. The sealing plate is movable between a raised position and a lowered position. The sealing plate is mounted in a trailing configuration in which, when the sealing plate is in the lowered position, the pivot axis is at the front of the sealing plate with respect to a fore-aft direction, and a lowermost point on the lower surface of the sealing plate is located behind the pivot axis with respect to the fore-aft direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: MIDEA AMERICA, CORP.Inventors: Martin Shawn Egan, Donald Davidshofer, Thomas Josefsson
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Patent number: 9551524Abstract: A liner for an appliance is formed by a plastic sheet formed into a three dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of a compartment of the appliance. A plurality of electrically conductive ink pathways are applied on a surface of the plastic sheet, and a sealer material is applied to the plastic sheet to cover said pathways.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Martin Shawn Egan, Michael E. Stagg
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Publication number: 20140217878Abstract: A liner for an appliance is formed by a plastic sheet formed into a three dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of a compartment of the appliance. A plurality of electrically conductive ink pathways are applied on a surface of the plastic sheet, and a sealer material is applied to the plastic sheet to cover said pathways.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: MARTIN SHAWN EGAN, MICHAEL E. STAGG
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Patent number: 8732943Abstract: A liner for an appliance is formed by a plastic sheet formed into a three dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of a compartment of the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Martin Shawn Egan, Michael E. Stagg, Jr.
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Patent number: 8517213Abstract: A system and method for directing a consumer through a vending machine transaction. The system and method include a UI guide comprising visual cues to direct a consumer to insert a minimum amount of money, make a production selection and confirm the product selection. The system and method provide for the consumer to cancel the transaction and request that return of inserted coins.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ray Melton Lazalier, Jack Edward Anderson, Martin Shawn Egan, David Aguirre, Gerald Joseph Podgorny, Sachin Gopal Nagane, Ignacio Santa Cruz, Ronald Henry Krob, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120273517Abstract: A system and method for directing a consumer through a vending machine transaction. The system and method include a UI guide comprising visual cues to direct a consumer to insert a minimum amount of money, make a production selection and confirm the product selection. The system and method provide for the consumer to cancel the transaction and request that return of inserted coins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: CRANE CO.Inventors: Ray Melton Lazalier, Jack Edward Anderson, Martin Shawn Egan, David Aguirre, Gerald Joseph Podgorny, Sachin Gopal Nagane, Ignacio Santa Cruz, Ronald Henry Krob, JR.
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Patent number: 8205770Abstract: A system and method for directing a consumer through a vending machine transaction. The system and method include a UI guide comprising visual cues to direct a consumer to insert a minimum amount of money, make a production selection and confirm the product selection. The system and method provide for the consumer to cancel the transaction and request that return of inserted coins.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ray Melton Lazalier, Jack Edward Anderson, Martin Shawn Egan, David Aguirre, Gerald Joseph Podgorny, Sachin Gopal Nagane, Ignacio Santa Cruz, Ronald Henry Krob, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120043339Abstract: A liner for an appliance is formed by a plastic sheet formed into a three dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of a compartment of the appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: MARTIN SHAWN EGAN, MICHAEL E. STAGG, JR.
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Patent number: 8091707Abstract: A system and method for securing, shipping, storing, loading, unloading, accessing and protecting sensitive heavy electronic assemblies. Integration of container dunnage, recessed hardware and exterior stacking features to protect container and contents during shipping.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: MSE Innovations LLC.Inventors: Martin Shawn Egan, Elizabeth Gale Egan, Adam Richard Egan
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Patent number: 8048510Abstract: A liner for an appliance is formed by a plastic sheet formed into a three dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of a compartment of the appliance. A plurality of electrically conductive ink pathways are applied on a surface of the plastic sheet, and a sealer material is applied to the plastic sheet to cover said pathways.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Martin Shawn Egan, Michael E. Stagg, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110068035Abstract: A system and method for securing, shipping, storing, loading, unloading, accessing and protecting sensitive heavy electronic assemblies. Integration of container dunnage, recessed hardware and exterior stacking features to protect container and contents during shipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: MSE INNOVATIONS LLCInventors: Martin Shawn Egan, Elizabeth Gale Egan, Adam Richard Egan
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Patent number: 7748806Abstract: A shelf arrangement is provided which includes a support surface, a frame, and an electrical control interface positioned and accessible at a front of the shelf arrangement, the control interface arranged to transmit a control signal to a location remote from the shelf arrangement. The frame may include a pair of laterally spaced apart front-to-rear brackets supporting the support surface. The support surface may be a part of a shelf member. A pair of rods may extend laterally between the brackets. The frame may be at least partially overmolded with plastic.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventor: Martin Shawn Egan
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Patent number: 7744173Abstract: A refrigerator is provided with a cabinet having a door that is openable by a user to provide access to a refrigeration compartment. A storage bin is located in the refrigeration compartment and accessible upon the opening of the cabinet door. A mounting system is arranged for the storage bin, supporting the storage bin for movement into and out of the refrigeration compartment. A latch is carried on the cabinet door to be selectively engaged by the user with a latch receiving portion of the storage bin. When the latch is engaged with the latch receiving portion, the storage bin will be pulled out of the refrigerator upon the opening of the cabinet door, and when the latch is disengaged from the latch receiving portion, the storage bin will remain in the refrigeration compartment, unless manually moved by the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Frank Weston Maglinger, Martin Shawn Egan, Aidan C. Kunkle, Richard Bruce Mills
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Publication number: 20100133290Abstract: A vending machine includes a product compartment, a duct opening into the product compartment, and a self-contained refrigeration system. The refrigeration system includes a housing having a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber includes first and second openings. The second chamber includes third and fourth openings. An evaporator coil and evaporator fan are mounted in the first chamber. The evaporator fan moves air from the first opening, through the evaporator coil, to the second opening. A condensing coil, compressor, and compressor fan are mounted in the second chamber. The compressor fan moves air from the third opening, through the condensing coil, over the compressor, to the fourth opening. The housing thermally insulates the first chamber from both the second chamber and an exterior of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Dixie-Narco, Inc.Inventors: James G. Luntz, James Robert Mathis, Randy Gooch, William P. Stewart, Jose G. Avendano, Joseph C. Fontecchio, Martin Shawn Egan
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Publication number: 20100084421Abstract: A system and method for directing a consumer through a vending machine transaction. The system and method include a UI guide comprising visual cues to direct a consumer to insert a minimum amount of money, make a production selection and confirm the product selection. The system and method provide for the consumer to cancel the transaction and request that return of inserted coins.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: CRANE CO.Inventors: Ray Melton Lazalier, Jack Edward Anderson, Martin Shawn Egan, David Aguirre, Gerald Joseph Podgorny, Sachin Gopal Nagane, Ignacio Santa Cruz, Ronald Henry Krob, JR.
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Patent number: 7673471Abstract: A refrigeration appliance is provided which includes a cabinet with a first openable door providing access to a first refrigeration compartment and a second openable door providing access to a second refrigeration compartment. The second openable door has a portion thereof positioned below a portion of the first openable door. A rail separates the first refrigeration compartment and the second refrigeration compartment. A water dispenser is contained in the rail, as well as electronic controls for the refrigeration appliance. The dispenser is arranged to be stationary relative to the refrigeration appliance while the doors are open or closed. The rail may be removed and replaced, and with the water and electronic controls located in the rail, repairs are performed more efficiently and flexibility in manufacturing is enhanced. A drip tray is formed in an exterior side of the second openable door below the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Martin Shawn Egan, Bobbie J. Gilman
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Patent number: 7343757Abstract: A refrigeration appliance is provided which includes a cabinet with a first openable door providing access to a first refrigeration compartment and a second openable door providing access to a second refrigeration compartment. The second openable door has a portion thereof positioned below a portion of the first openable door. A rail separates the first refrigeration compartment and the second refrigeration compartment. A water dispenser is contained in the rail, as well as electronic controls for the refrigeration appliance. The dispenser is arranged to be stationary relative to the refrigeration appliance while the doors are open or closed. The rail may be removed and replaced, and with the water and electronic controls located in the rail, repairs are performed more efficiently and flexibility in manufacturing is enhanced. A drip tray is formed in an exterior side of the second openable door below the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Martin Shawn Egan, Bobbie J. Gilman
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Patent number: 6085928Abstract: A latch assembly of the present invention comprises a link member and a latch body. The latch assembly is adapted for use with a storage container having a container body and a container lid connected to the container body. The container lid is connected to the container body in a manner to permit movement of the lid between open and closed positions relative to the container body. The link member is moveably connected to the container body. The latch body includes at least one lug and at least one retaining arm. The lug is integral with the latch body and has a lug recess adapted for receiving a first portion of the link member in a manner to permit pivoting movement of the link member relative to the lug. The retainer arm is integral with the latch body and is adapted for engaging the link member in a manner to prevent the link member from being released from the lug recess. The latch assembly is adapted for movement relative to the container body between a locked position and an unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1998Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Contico International, LLCInventors: Thomas Dickinson, Martin Shawn Egan, Harry Haggin, Richard Brooks
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Patent number: D451254Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Contico International, LLCInventor: Martin Shawn Egan