Patents by Inventor Michael A. Exon

Michael A. Exon 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).

  • Reconfigurable storage assembly
    Patent number: 10729244
    Abstract: A storage assembly includes a mounting rail extending in a longitudinal direction and having a plurality of pairs of flanges defining a plurality of slots. A mounting member includes a horizontal stop plate and a back plate extending downwardly from the stop plate. The mounting member is moveable relative to the mounting rail from a disengaged position, wherein the back plate is not disposed in one of the slots, and an engaged position, wherein the back plate is disposed in one of the slots. The mounting member also includes a storage component. Methods of making and using the storage assembly are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: A.L. HANSEN MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: William S. Hansen, II, Michael A. Exon
  • RECONFIGURABLE STORAGE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190365100
    Abstract: A storage assembly includes a mounting rail extending in a longitudinal direction and having a plurality of pairs of flanges defining a plurality of slots. A mounting member includes a horizontal stop plate and a back plate extending downwardly from the stop plate. The mounting member is moveable relative to the mounting rail from a disengaged position, wherein the back plate is not disposed in one of the slots, and an engaged position, wherein the back plate is disposed in one of the slots. The mounting member also includes a storage component. Methods of making and using the storage assembly are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: A. L. Hansen Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: William S. Hansen II, Michael A. Exon
  • Ice making apparatus and baffle assembly
    Publication number: 20060005565
    Abstract: An ice bin for an ice cube-making machine is provided that facilitates access to the inner volume and the ice contained therein. The ice bin has a baffle that is easily assembled and removed from the ice bin without the need for fasteners or tools. The baffle is removably and preferably movably connected to the ice bin, and is preferably pivotally disposed thereabout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Keith Roth, Charles Poe, Michael Exon