Patents by Inventor Michael Gunter

Michael Gunter 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: 12016467
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to configurable stacking chairs having a standard seat base frame design to which different interchangeable seat backs can be quickly and easily attached. The seat base frames and the interchangeable seat backs may include corresponding quick-connect features that allow selective attachment therebetween. The interchangeable seat backs may be attached to a standard seat base frame via a magnetic connection. Each interchangeable seat back can have a different unique design allowing for a quick change of appearance by exchanging one interchangeable seat back design for another. The interchangeable seat backs and the standard seat base frames can be stored separately and take up less space than completely assembled or fixed back chairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Inventive Furniture, LLC
    Inventors: Kien Arnold, Michael Gunter, Shery McDonald, Ann Motokane
  • Publication number: 20230329438
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to configurable stacking chairs having a standard seat base frame design to which different interchangeable seat backs can be quickly and easily attached. The seat base frames and the interchangeable seat backs may include corresponding quick-connect features that allow selective attachment therebetween. The interchangeable seat backs may be attached to a standard seat base frame via a magnetic connection. Each interchangeable seat back can have a different unique design allowing for a quick change of appearance by exchanging one interchangeable seat back design for another. The interchangeable seat backs and the standard seat base frames can be stored separately and take up less space than completely assembled or fixed back chairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Kien Arnold, Michael Gunter, Shery McDonald, Ann Motokane
  • Patent number: 11723468
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to configurable stacking chairs having a standard seat base frame design to which different interchangeable seat backs can be quickly and easily attached. The seat base frames and the interchangeable seat backs may include corresponding quick-connect features that allow selective attachment therebetween. The interchangeable seat backs may be attached to a standard seat base frame via a magnetic connection. Each interchangeable seat back can have a different unique design allowing for a quick change of appearance by exchanging one interchangeable seat back design for another. The interchangeable seat backs and the standard seat base frames can be stored separately and take up less space than completely assembled or fixed back chairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Inventive Furniture, LLC
    Inventors: Kien Arnold, Michael Gunter, Shery McDonald, Ann Motokane
  • Publication number: 20210393035
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to configurable stacking chairs having a standard seat base frame design to which different interchangeable seat backs can be quickly and easily attached. The seat base frames and the interchangeable seat backs may include corresponding quick-connect features that allow selective attachment therebetween. The interchangeable seat backs may be attached to a standard seat base frame via a magnetic connection. Each interchangeable seat back can have a different unique design allowing for a quick change of appearance by exchanging one interchangeable seat back design for another. The interchangeable seat backs and the standard seat base frames can be stored separately and take up less space than completely assembled or fixed back chairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Kien Arnold, Michael Gunter, Shery McDonald, Ann Motokane
  • Publication number: 20070012541
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for bottled beverage distribution. Apparatus includes bin, means for receiving bottles, sensor and receipt dispenser. Method of selling includes providing an inventory, assigning identification indicia, assigning first and second purchase prices and positioning apparatus for receiving, storing and dispensing receipt. Method of distributing includes delivering to a first location water bottles, positioning at a second location a receiving, storing and receipt dispensing apparatus, and retrieving empty bottles from the apparatus. Method of distributing includes creating an account, assigning a first amount charged for each bottle sold, assigning a second amount deducted from the first amount for each bottle received, delivering bottles and positioning a receiving, storing and receipt dispensing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: PRIMO WATER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brent Boydston, Douglas Fullerton, Michael Gunter, Billy Prim, Robert Wiles
  • Patent number: 4945835
    Abstract: A shaped charge projectile includes a projectile housing, explosives and a shaped charge liner in the projectile housing, and a front hood to cover the shaped charge liner. To reduce the impact shock when the projectile hits a target, the front portion of the hood is configured as a deformable region, with a wall thickness that decreases toward the center point of the hood. Furthermore, in order to reliably support the internal warhead and maintain a sufficient stand-off distance even with the hardest target impact, the hood has a cylindrical attachment portion with a wall thickness of about three times the wall thickness of the projectile housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: Rheinmetall GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Gunter, Siegfried Quick, Jurgen Funk