Patents by Inventor Matthew S. Jend

Matthew S. Jend 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: 11311104
    Abstract: A rack system for removably supporting a plurality of articles therein includes a membrane for accommodating at least one of the plurality of articles therein and including at least in part a resilient material forming a plurality of petals defining an opening. The system further includes an attachment arrangement configured for attaching to an external surface. The membrane and the attachment arrangement are configured to collaborate to support the membrane at a predetermined distance from the external surface. The plurality of petals are configured for removably holding at least one of the plurality of articles inserted into the opening. In an embodiment, the system includes a sub-frame for providing structural integrity to the membrane. Alternatively, the membrane is at least in part formed of a stiff material surrounding the petals such that the membrane is attachable to the attachment arrangement in a self-supporting manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventor: Matthew S. Jend
  • Publication number: 20190343275
    Abstract: A rack system for removably supporting a plurality of articles therein includes a membrane for accommodating at least one of the plurality of articles therein and including at least in part a resilient material forming a plurality of petals defining an opening. The system further includes an attachment arrangement configured for attaching to an external surface. The membrane and the attachment arrangement are configured to collaborate to support the membrane at a predetermined distance from the external surface. The plurality of petals are configured for removably holding at least one of the plurality of articles inserted into the opening. In an embodiment, the system includes a sub-frame for providing structural integrity to the membrane. Alternatively, the membrane is at least in part formed of a stiff material surrounding the petals such that the membrane is attachable to the attachment arrangement in a self-supporting manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Jend Design LLC
    Inventor: Matthew S. Jend