Patents by Inventor Matthew McMillin
Matthew McMillin 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: 20240000232Abstract: A shelf assembly includes a shelf panel and a hydrophobic surface applied in a spill containment pattern on the top surface of the shelf panel adjacent to at least one of the left side, right side, front, and rear edges. The shelf panel has a top surface for supporting articles, opposite left and right side edges, and opposite front and rear edges. The spill containment pattern defines at least a portion of a boundary of a central portion of the top surface of the shelf panel. The spill containment pattern includes an outer edge containment strip disposed adjacent to at least one of the left side, right side, front, and rear edges of the shelf panel, an inner edge containment strip spaced inward from the outer edge containment strip, and a non-hydrophobic spill catch area disposed between the outer and inner edge containment strips.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Publication number: 20230404292Abstract: A shelf assembly for an enclosure includes a shelf panel having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an edge extending between the upper and lower surfaces. The edge includes front, rear, and side edges. A light housing is coupled to the shelf panel and includes one or more walls defining an interior. The light housing includes front, rear, and side portions disposed adjacent to the front, rear, and side edges of the shelf panel, respectively. A plurality of light sources received within the light housing to project light outwardly therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Matthew McMillin, Jason Robert Yochum
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Patent number: 11786036Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SSW Advanced Technologies, LLCInventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: 11779132Abstract: A shelf assembly for an enclosure includes a shelf panel having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an edge extending between the upper and lower surfaces. The edge includes front, rear, and side edges. A light housing is coupled to the shelf panel and includes one or more walls defining an interior. The light housing includes front, rear, and side portions disposed adjacent to the front, rear, and side edges of the shelf panel, respectively. A plurality of light sources received within the light housing to project light outwardly therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: SSW Advanced Technologies, LLCInventors: Matthew McMillin, Jason Robert Yochum
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Publication number: 20230243515Abstract: An oven rack assembly and method of use includes an oven rack configured to support items to be cooked or otherwise heated within an oven cavity, a slide system coupled to the oven rack, and a subframe coupled to the slide system. The slide system is configured to move the oven rack between a retracted position and an extended position where the oven rack has moved forwardly relative to the retracted position. The subframe includes lateral support portions, where each of the support portions include an integral, downwardly depending movement restrictor for retaining the subframe in a stowed position within an oven cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Vedamoorthy Nellaiappan, Matthew McMillin
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Publication number: 20230121735Abstract: A shelf assembly for an enclosure includes a shelf panel having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an edge extending between the upper and lower surfaces. The edge includes front, rear, and side edges. A light housing is coupled to the shelf panel and includes one or more walls defining an interior. The light housing includes front, rear, and side portions disposed adjacent to the front, rear, and side edges of the shelf panel, respectively. A plurality of light sources received within the light housing to project light outwardly therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Matthew McMillin, Jason Robert Yochum
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Publication number: 20230122053Abstract: A shelving power supply system for an enclosure includes mounting structure of the enclosure having a positive terminal member and a negative terminal member and a shelf assembly including a side bracket for a shelf assembly having a coupling portion configured to engage the mounting structure to thereby mount the side bracket to the enclosure. The side bracket includes a first contact configured to electrically engage the positive terminal member of the mounting structure and a second contact configured to electrically engage the negative terminal member of the mounting structure when the side bracket is mounted thereto. An electrical component is coupled to the shelf assembly and electrically connected to the first contact and the second contact to receive power from the enclosure through the mounting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Matthew McMillin, Jason Robert Yochum
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Publication number: 20230122809Abstract: A shelf assembly for an enclosure includes a shelf panel and side brackets coupled to the shelf panel along respective lateral portions thereof. Each of the side brackets have a rear coupling portion configured to mount to structure of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Matthew McMillin, Jason Robert Yochum
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Publication number: 20220233640Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one agent that modulates GalR1 and/or GalR, which are useful for treating fibrotic disorders such as, for example, liver fibrosis. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Sharon Demorrow, Matthew McMillin, Anca D. Petrescu
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Publication number: 20220047079Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: 11191358Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: SSW Advanced Technologies, LLCInventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Publication number: 20210330081Abstract: A shelf includes a shelf panel and an illumination module. The shelf panel has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an edge extending between the upper and lower surfaces. The upper surface is capable of supporting articles thereon. The illumination module is coupled to the shelf panel and includes a first plurality of lights emitting visible light when powered, and a second plurality of lights emitting light having a germicidal effect when powered.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Matthew McMillin, Matt Goodison
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Publication number: 20210015260Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: 10827837Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: SSW HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Publication number: 20200080768Abstract: A refrigerator shelf includes a support frame having left and right sideplate brackets and at least a first cross-bar extending between and attached to the sideplate brackets. A shelf panel is supported on the support frame in contact with the left and right sideplate brackets and above the first cross-bar. The shelf panel has top and bottom surfaces, left and right edges, and front and rear edges. A first trim and retention feature is attached to a selected edge of the front or rear edge of the shelf panel and mounts the shelf panel to the support frame. The first trim and retention feature includes first and second trim components cooperatively securing the selected edge of the shelf panel to the support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Brian J. Stewart, Matthew McMillin, Mark A. Gritton
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Publication number: 20190053622Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: 10130176Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: SSW HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Publication number: 20170188707Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: JOHN PATRICK DRIVER, MATTHEW MCMILLIN, BRADLEY M. NALL
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Patent number: 9596934Abstract: A shelving assembly includes a support plate, left and right side supports, and a support frame. The side supports each include a front end located adjacent to a front edge of the support plate, and a rear end located adjacent to a rear edge of the support plate. The support frame includes a front frame member, a rear frame member, and opposite left and right side frame members that extend from the rear frame member to the front frame member. The front frame member is disposed adjacent to the bottom surface of the support plate at the front edge and the rear frame member is disposed adjacent to the bottom surface of the support plate at the rear edge. The left and right side frame members are disposed adjacent to the left and right side supports, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: SSW Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Matthew McMillin, Jason Robert Yochum
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Patent number: 9532649Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: SSW Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall