Patents by Inventor Michael A. Gillett

Michael A. Gillett 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).

  • Publication number: 20230389721
    Abstract: The present invention provides a merchandiser including a case defining primary and secondary air passageways, a first fan, and an evaporator. The case includes a base having first and second air inlets, one or more walls, and a canopy cooperatively defining a product display area accessible through an opening. The evaporator is disposed in the base. A first fan is disposed in the case and generates a primary airflow through the primary air passageway. The first fan, or a second fan, generates a secondary airflow through the secondary air passageway. Air from the product display area, air outlet, or both entering the first air inlet at least partially defines the first airflow which flows through the evaporator via the primary air passageway. The secondary airflow flows through the evaporator and is at least partially defined by air flowing past the first air inlet and entering the second air inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy K. Mandelcorn, Michael A. Gillett, Eric J. Melton
  • Patent number: 10323873
    Abstract: An island merchandiser including a first merchandiser module, a second merchandiser module, and a single, unitary base. The first merchandiser module includes a first case defining a first product display area that is maintained within a predetermined temperature range below approximately 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The second merchandiser module is positioned next to the first merchandiser module, and includes a second case defining a second product display area The second merchandiser module is positioned so that a rear wall of the second case is in communication with a rear wall of the first case so that the first and second merchandiser modules are positioned in a back-to-back relationship. The unitary base is positioned to at least partially support each of the first and second merchandiser modules relative to a support surface. The module defined by the second merchandiser module is different from the module defined by the first merchandiser module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventors: Moisses Navarro, Diego Wood, Raymond P. Twohy, Kevin A. Moody, Michael A. Gillett, Anand Ganesh Rajagopalan, Robert Mullen, Al Arrosagaray
  • Patent number: 9272641
    Abstract: A child seat includes a seat shell having an anchor strap made of a continuous web material, and a lock. The anchor strap has two end portions, and an intermediate portion between the two end portions. The two end portions are located at the rear of the seat shell and are respectively provided with fasteners operable to attach with an anchor structure of a vehicle, and the intermediate portion is folded over to define two segments of the web material. The lock can releasibly clamp a portion of the two segments, the intermediate portion extending outward from the lock to define a looped tab. Moreover, an interior of the seat shell can have a strap guiding structure including two sidewalls between which is defined a passage for the web material. The two sidewalls are substantially close to each other to prevent twisting of the web material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, Michael A. Gillett, Sharon A. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20150230626
    Abstract: A merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and having a base and a frame coupled to the base, and case structure coupled to the frame. The merchandiser also includes a leveler mechanism that is coupled to the case structure and that has a connector rod and a coupler attached adjacent an end of the connector rod. The leveler mechanism has a length defined by the connector rod and the coupler, and the connector rod is rotatable relative to the coupler to rotate to raise or lower the case structure based on the direction of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Jafary H. Riaby, Michael Gillett, Moisses Navarro
  • Publication number: 20140021834
    Abstract: An island merchandiser including a first merchandiser module, a second merchandiser module, and a single, unitary base. The first merchandiser module includes a first case defining a first product display area that is maintained within a predetermined temperature range below approximately 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The second merchandiser module is positioned next to the first merchandiser module, and includes a second case defining a second product display area The second merchandiser module is positioned so that a rear wall of the second case is in communication with a rear wall of the first case so that the first and second merchandiser modules are positioned in a back-to-back relationship. The unitary base is positioned to at least partially support each of the first and second merchandiser modules relative to a support surface. The module defined by the second merchandiser module is different from the module defined by the first merchandiser module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventors: Moisses Navarro, Diego Wood, Raymond P. Twohy, Kevin A. Moody, Michael A. Gillett, Anand Ganesh Rajagopalan, Robert Mullen, Al Arrosagaray
  • Patent number: 8561419
    Abstract: An island merchandiser including a first merchandiser module, a second merchandiser module, a third merchandiser module, and a fourth merchandiser module. The first merchandiser module includes a product display area maintained within a temperature range at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The second merchandiser module is positioned next and coupled to the first merchandiser module. The third merchandiser module is positioned next and coupled to the first merchandiser module and the second merchandiser module. The fourth merchandiser module is positioned next to the first merchandiser module and the second merchandiser module opposite the third merchandiser module. The island merchandiser also includes a first insulation panel positioned between the first and second merchandiser modules and the third merchandiser module, and a second insulation panel positioned between the first and second merchandiser modules and the fourth merchandiser module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventors: Moisses Navarro, Diego Wood, Raymond P. Twohy, Kevin A. Moody, Michael A. Gillett, Anand Ganesh Rajagopalan, Robert Mullen, Al Arrosagaray
  • Patent number: 8294010
    Abstract: A Stringed Musical Instrument A stringed musical instrument having a body includes a soundboard (602, 202) and a bridge (250) directly or indirectly connected to the soundboard via a frame (216, 518, 220, 222, 224) that is at least partially fitted within the body of the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Gillett
  • Patent number: 8123294
    Abstract: A car seat is formed with a harness storage cavity in the car seat shell for placement of the five-point harness to permit the conversion of the car seat into a belt positioning booster configuration without requiring the harness to be removed from the car seat shell. The headrest and back panel pads on the back rest are removed to provide access to the harness storage cavity which is covered by a hinged door. The harness buckle and the chest clip, still attached to the harness webbing, are placed into the storage cavity and the door closed to provide a flush surface on the seat back so that the child has a smooth supporting surface. The harness webbing projects out of slots to allow the webbing to lie flat beneath the headrest and back panel pads when replaced over the closed door to the storage cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd
    Inventors: James M. F. Hutchinson, Michael Gillett
  • Publication number: 20120000229
    Abstract: An island merchandiser including a first merchandiser module, a second merchandiser module, a third merchandiser module, and a fourth merchandiser module. The first merchandiser module includes a product display area maintained within a temperature range at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The second merchandiser module is positioned next and coupled to the first merchandiser module. The third merchandiser module is positioned next and coupled to the first merchandiser module and the second merchandiser module. The fourth merchandiser module is positioned next to the first merchandiser module and the second merchandiser module opposite the third merchandiser module. The island merchandiser also includes a first insulation panel positioned between the first and second merchandiser modules and the third merchandiser module, and a second insulation panel positioned between the first and second merchandiser modules and the fourth merchandiser module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: HUSSMANN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Moisses Navarro, Diego Wood, Raymond P. Twohy, Kevin A. Moody, Michael A. Gillett, Anand Ganesh Rajagopalan
  • Publication number: 20110005366
    Abstract: A Stringed Musical Instrument A stringed musical instrument having a body includes a soundboard (602, 202) and a bridge (250) directly or indirectly connected to the soundboard via a frame (216, 518, 220, 222, 224) that is at least partially fitted within the body of the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Gillett
  • Patent number: D662720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Michael A. Gillett, Sharon A. Gillett