Patents by Inventor Michael G. Gentile

Michael G. Gentile 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: 11939690
    Abstract: A portable electroplating system with components integrated into a complete system, rather than separated and disjointed. A single electroplating system can be self-contained to include all necessary rectifiers, tanks, cleaning functionalities, and other helpful or necessary items. By using smaller components than conventional electroplating systems, the system can allow for more economical use of chemicals, solutions, and energy and can be utilized more efficiently towards a unique shape or size of object to be plated. The system can also include wheels to make the system portable. A rack management system can be employed to move objects from one location to another within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Kraig A. Tabor, Thomas L. Kassouf, Ricardo M. Guedes, Greg P. Formella, Alan J. Birschbach, Peter W. Eisch, Garry L. Dillon, Chad J. Kaschak, Michael G. Gentile
  • Patent number: 10976047
    Abstract: An illumination assembly for illuminating drawers of a storage unit, such as a cabinet or toolbox. The illumination assembly is adapted to be coupled to the storage unit by coupling the illumination assembly within a retrofittable or integrated feature of the storage unit to direct or radiate light into a containment space (such as a drawer) of the storage unit when opened. The illumination assembly may also illuminate a facade, sides, underside, or surrounding area of the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Nicholas H. Weir, Michael G. Gentile, Thomas L. Kassouf, Ben T. Schulz, Ethan Hoefler, Ottoleo Kuter-Arnebeck
  • Publication number: 20200063955
    Abstract: An illumination assembly for illuminating drawers of a storage unit, such as a cabinet or toolbox. The illumination assembly is adapted to be coupled to the storage unit by coupling the illumination assembly within a retrofittable or integrated feature of the storage unit to direct or radiate light into a containment space (such as a drawer) of the storage unit when opened. The illumination assembly may also illuminate a facade, sides, underside, or surrounding area of the storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Nicholas H. Weir, Michael G. Gentile, Thomas L. Kassouf, Ben T. Schulz, Ethan Hoefler, Ottoleo Kuter-Arnebeck
  • Patent number: 10294579
    Abstract: A portable electroplating system with components integrated into a complete system, rather than separated and disjointed. A single electroplating system can be self-contained to include all necessary rectifiers, tanks, cleaning functionalities, and other helpful or necessary items. By using smaller components than conventional electroplating systems, the system can allow for more economical use of chemicals, solutions, and energy and can be utilized more efficiently towards a unique shape or size of object to be plated. The system can also include wheels to make the system portable. A rack management system can be employed to move objects from one location to another within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Kraig A. Tabor, Thomas L. Kassouf, Ricardo M. Guedes, Greg P. Formella, Alan J. Birschbach, Peter W. Eisch, Garry L. Dillon, Chad J. Kaschak, Michael G. Gentile
  • Publication number: 20190136402
    Abstract: A portable electroplating system with components integrated into a complete system, rather than separated and disjointed. A single electroplating system can be self-contained to include all necessary rectifiers, tanks, cleaning functionalities, and other helpful or necessary items. By using smaller components than conventional electroplating systems, the system can allow for more economical use of chemicals, solutions, and energy and can be utilized more efficiently towards a unique shape or size of object to be plated. The system can also include wheels to make the system portable. A rack management system can be employed to move objects from one location to another within the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Kraig A. Tabor, Thomas L. Kassouf, Ricardo M. Guedes, Greg P. Formella, Alan J. Birschbach, Peter W. Eisch, Garry L. Dillon, Chad J. Kaschak, Michael G. Gentile
  • Publication number: 20170283978
    Abstract: A portable electroplating system with components integrated into a complete system, rather than separated and disjointed. A single electroplating system can be self-contained to include all necessary rectifiers, tanks, cleaning functionalities, and other helpful or necessary items. By using smaller components than conventional electroplating systems, the system can allow for more economical use of chemicals, solutions, and energy and can be utilized more efficiently towards a unique shape or size of object to be plated. The system can also include wheels to make the system portable. A rack management system can be employed to move objects from one location to another within the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Kraig A. Tabor, Thomas L. Kassouf, Ricardo M. Guedes, Greg P. Formella, Alan J. Birschbach, Peter W. Eisch, Garry L. Dillon, Chad J. Kaschak, Michael G. Gentile
  • Patent number: D414095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Snap-on Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hoepfl, Christopher D. Thompson, Michael G. Gentile