Patents by Inventor Michael A Pintz

Michael A Pintz 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: 9908406
    Abstract: A support system is provided for a vehicle. The support system can include one or more bracket assemblies in which each includes a coupling member and a curved member in which the coupling member is affixed to a structure of the vehicle. A housing can be supported by the one or more bracket assemblies in which the housing encloses a container that stores a material such that the housing protects the container and the material. The support system provides movement between a length of the container so as to reduce deterioration of the support system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: James B. Rike, Steven J. Tiede, Michael A. Pintz
  • Patent number: 9855841
    Abstract: Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system that can include a frame and at least one container. The frame can include a first side and a second side, with each side being configured to partly define a portion of an interior space. The at least one container can be configured to house or contain CNG and can be engaged to and partly encased by the frame. The at least one container can be partly located within the interior space of at least one of the first side or the second side. The frame assembly can be engaged to a chassis of a vehicle such that the at least one container is located either at least partially underneath a cab of the vehicle or at least partially behind a cab of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Worthington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas
  • Publication number: 20170334288
    Abstract: A support system is provided for a vehicle. The support system can include one or more bracket assemblies in which each includes a coupling member and a curved member in which the coupling member is affixed to a structure of the vehicle. A housing can be supported by the one or more bracket assemblies in which the housing encloses a container that stores a material such that the housing protects the container and the material. The support system provides movement between a length of the container so as to reduce deterioration of the support system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: JAMES B. RIKE, STEVEN J. TIEDE, MICHAEL A. PINTZ
  • Publication number: 20170094995
    Abstract: In a method of forming a coated bag for pre-treating an item stored in the bag, a bag is provided, having a sidewall extending from a closed bottom end to an open top end and defining an interior surface of a cavity. The bag is expanded from a flattened condition to an expanded condition. At least one adhesive dispenser is inserted through the open top end of the bag into the cavity. An adhesive is applied from the at least one inserted adhesive dispenser to form an adhesive coating on the interior surface of the cavity. A particulate dispenser is inserted through the open top end of the bag into the cavity. A particulate is discharged from the inserted particulate dispenser to embed the particulate in the adhesive coating. The adhesive coating is dried to retain the embedded particulate on the interior surface of the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: Flavorseal
    Inventors: A. Gus ESKAMANI, Melanie DORENKOTT, Tiffani A. SUTTON-GILBERT, Michael KAMINSKI, Michael A. PINTZ, Ed NOLAN
  • Publication number: 20160243934
    Abstract: Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system that can include a frame and at least one container. The frame can include a first side and a second side, with each side being configured to partly define a portion of an interior space. The at least one container can be configured to house or contain CNG and can be engaged to and partly encased by the frame. The at least one container can be partly located within the interior space of at least one of the first side or the second side. The frame assembly can be engaged to a chassis of a vehicle such that the at least one container is located either at least partially underneath a cab of the vehicle or at least partially behind a cab of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: GARY GIBB, MICHAEL PINTZ, STEPHEN POLATAS
  • Patent number: 9358877
    Abstract: Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system that can include a frame and at least one container. The frame can include a first side and a second side, with each side being configured to partly define a portion of an interior space. The at least one container can be configured to house or contain CNG and can be engaged to and partly encased by the frame. The at least one container can be partly located within the interior space of at least one of the first side or the second side. The frame assembly can be engaged to a chassis of a vehicle such that the at least one container is located either at least partially underneath a cab of the vehicle or at least partially behind a cab of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas
  • Publication number: 20150266372
    Abstract: Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system that can include a frame and at least one container. The frame can include a first side and a second side, with each side being configured to partly define a portion of an interior space. The at least one container can be configured to house or contain CNG and can be engaged to and partly encased by the frame. The at least one container can be partly located within the interior space of at least one of the first side or the second side. The frame assembly can be engaged to a chassis of a vehicle such that the at least one container is located either at least partially underneath a cab of the vehicle or at least partially behind a cab of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: GARY GIBB, MICHAEL PINTZ, STEPHEN POLATAS
  • Patent number: 9086187
    Abstract: Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system comprising a frame, a first container, a second container, a first manifold, a second manifold, and a casing. The frame may have: a first side; a first connecting member; and a second side. The first container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The first manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The casing may at least partially surround the frame, the first container, the first manifold, and the second manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Trilogy Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas
  • Patent number: 8915322
    Abstract: Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system comprising a frame, a first container, a second container, a first manifold, a second manifold, and a casing. The frame may have: a first side; a first connecting member; and a second side. The first container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The first manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The casing may at least partially surround the frame, the first container, the first manifold, and the second manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Trilogy Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas
  • Publication number: 20140251479
    Abstract: Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system comprising a frame, a first container, a second container, a first manifold, a second manifold, and a casing. The frame may have: a first side; a first connecting member; and a second side. The first container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The first manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The casing may at least partially surround the frame, the first container, the first manifold, and the second manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: TRILOGY ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: GARY GIBB, MICHAEL PINTZ, STEPHEN POLATAS
  • Patent number: 8807256
    Abstract: Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system comprising a frame, a first container, a second container, a first manifold, a second manifold, and a casing. The frame may have: a first side; a first connecting member; and a second side. The first container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The first manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The casing may at least partially surround the frame, the first container, the first manifold, and the second manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Trilogy Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas
  • Publication number: 20140138173
    Abstract: Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system comprising a frame, a first container, a second container, a first manifold, a second manifold, and a casing. The frame may have: a first side; a first connecting member; and a second side. The first container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The first manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The casing may at least partially surround the frame, the first container, the first manifold, and the second manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: TRILOGY ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: GARY GIBB, MICHAEL PINTZ, STEPHEN POLATAS
  • Publication number: 20140137953
    Abstract: Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system comprising a frame, a first container, a second container, a first manifold, a second manifold, and a casing. The frame may have: a first side; a first connecting member; and a second side. The first container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The first manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The casing may at least partially surround the frame, the first container, the first manifold, and the second manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: TRILOGY ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: GARY GIBB, MICHAEL PINTZ, STEPHEN POLATAS
  • Patent number: 7849664
    Abstract: A system (10) for dispensing dunnage material includes a chute (30) connectable to a supply (20, 40) of flowable dunnage. A container (12) or a bottom of the chute (30) is moved into a dispensing position where the bottom of the chute (30) is proximate the fill plane of the container (12). A controller (16) selectively opens a shutter (50) at the bottom of the chute (30) to dispense dunnage and then closes the shutter (50) to separate the dispensed dunnage from the dunnage in the chute (30) while also removing the dunnage above the fill plane of the container (12). The chute (30) includes at least one substantially horizontal plate member (54) that is openable to selectively vary the size of an aperture (52) created thereby at the bottom of the chute (30) for dispensing dunnage material therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Ranpak Corp.
    Inventors: James J Corbett, Joseph J Harding, Charles D Molitor, Michael A Pintz, Scott J Williams, Rapheal R Still, Timothy E Sull, Ronald Rich, David A Pierson, Paul C Gilles
  • Publication number: 20090064638
    Abstract: A system (10) for dispensing dunnage material includes a chute (30) connectable to a supply (20, 40) of flowable dunnage. A container (12) or a bottom of the chute (30) is moved into a dispensing position where the bottom of the chute (30) is proximate the fill plane of the container (12). A controller (16) selectively opens a shutter (50) at the bottom of the chute (30) to dispense dunnage and then closes the shutter (50) to separate the dispensed dunnage from the dunnage in the chute (30) while also removing the dunnage above the fill plane of the container (12). The chute (30) includes at least one substantially horizontal plate member (54) that is openable to selectively vary the size of an aperture (52) created thereby at the bottom of the chute (30) for dispensing dunnage material therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: RANPAK CORP.
    Inventors: James J. Corbett, Joseph J. Harding, Charles D. Molitor, Michael A. Pintz, Scott J. Williams, Rapheal R. Still, Timothy E. Sull, Ronald Rich, David A. Pierson, Paul C. Gilles
  • Patent number: D697195
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Trilogy Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas, Gary Pryor
  • Patent number: D759229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas
  • Patent number: D785778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas