Patents by Inventor Michael Lee Pyle
Michael Lee Pyle 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).
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Publication number: 20250098876Abstract: A hanging apparatus and a method of manufacturing a hanging apparatus. The hanging apparatus may include a frame apparatus having a rear surface, a hanging bracket having a first portion that is coupled to the rear surface of the frame apparatus and a second portion; and a rear cover attached to the rear surface of the frame apparatus. The rear cover may overlie the first portion of the hanging bracket. The rear cover may have an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a cover slit that extends from the interior surface to the exterior surface. The second portion of the hanging bracket may extend through the cover slit of the rear cover and protrude from the exterior surface of the rear cover. The second portion of the hanging bracket may be configured to engage a hanging member to hang the hanging apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2024Publication date: March 27, 2025Inventor: Michael Lee Pyle
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Patent number: 12251034Abstract: A frame assembly for supporting a flat article. In one aspect, the frame assembly may include a stack including a transparent window panel and a frame. The frame may include a floor structure for supporting the stack and an outer annular wall coupled to and surrounding the floor structure, the outer annular wall including a plurality of corners, an outer surface defining a periphery of the frame, an inner surface defining a display cavity, and a front edge that defines a display opening configured to allow the stack to pass therethrough into the display cavity. The outer annular wall may have a non-uniform thickness. The corner portions may have lower and upper portions, with the lower portions having a greater thickness than the lower portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: MCS Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Matthew Scott Kressin, Geoffrey William Bastian, Michael Lee Pyle
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Publication number: 20250064228Abstract: A frame apparatus, a kit of parts which includes multiple frames and a connector bracket for connecting the frames together, and a method of interconnecting a plurality of frames and hanging the same from a support surface. The frame apparatus may be a front-loading frame whereby display items are inserted into a display cavity of the frame through an opening in the front surface of the frame through which the display cavity is viewed. The frame may include an outer annular wall that defines the display cavity, an inner annular wall that is spaced apart from the outer annular wall, and a floor that extends between the inner and outer annular walls. The floor may comprise a plurality of apertures to allow for attachment of the frame to various accessories including hanging brackets, connector brackets, trays, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: MCS Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lee Pyle, Robert Terry Coyle, JR., Matthew Scott Kressin, Jill Christine Heck, Weisha YU, Isabel Kathleen Case, Ariane Ebba Boli, Brad William Huff
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Patent number: 12167806Abstract: A frame apparatus, a kit of parts which includes multiple frames and a connector bracket for connecting the frames together, and a method of interconnecting a plurality of frames and hanging the same from a support surface. The frame apparatus may be a front-loading frame whereby display items are inserted into a display cavity of the frame through an opening in the front surface of the frame through which the display cavity is viewed. The frame may include an outer annular wall that defines the display cavity, an inner annular wall that is spaced apart from the outer annular wall, and a floor that extends between the inner and outer annular walls. The floor may comprise a plurality of apertures to allow for attachment of the frame to various accessories including hanging brackets, connector brackets, trays, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2023Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignee: MCS Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lee Pyle, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Matthew Scott Kressin, Jill Christine Heck, Weisha Yu, Isabel Kathleen Case, Ariane Ebba Boli, Brad William Huff
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Publication number: 20240285101Abstract: A frame apparatus, a kit of parts which includes multiple frames and a connector bracket for connecting the frames together, and a method of interconnecting a plurality of frames and hanging the same from a support surface. The frame apparatus may be a front-loading frame whereby display items are inserted into a display cavity of the frame through an opening in the front surface of the frame through which the display cavity is viewed. The frame may include an outer annular wall that defines the display cavity, an inner annular wall that is spaced apart from the outer annular wall, and a floor that extends between the inner and outer annular walls. The floor may comprise a plurality of apertures to allow for attachment of the frame to various accessories including hanging brackets, connector brackets, trays, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: August 29, 2024Inventors: Michael Lee Pyle, Robert Terry Coyle, JR., Matthew Scott Kressin, Jill Christine Heck, Weisha Yu, Isabel Kathleen Case, Ariane Ebba Boli, Brad William Huff
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Patent number: 12035823Abstract: A frame apparatus for displaying an article. The frame apparatus includes a support structure having a frame and a backer panel. A plurality of slots are formed into the backer panel that include a first slot that is elongated along a first axis that is parallel to top and bottom edges of the support structure and a second slot that is elongated along a second axis that is parallel to lateral edges of the support structure. The frame apparatus may include a hanging element for hanging the support structure from a support surface such as a wall. The hanging element may be configured to be slidably coupled to the support structure such that the hanging element can slide back and forth within one of the slots while remaining coupled to the support structure. This structure enables the frame apparatus to move side-to-side along the support surface while hanging therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2023Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: MCS Industries, Inc.Inventors: Luis Jaime Hernandez, Martin Zamorano Fragoso, Michael Lee Pyle, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Matthew Scott Kressin
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Publication number: 20230309722Abstract: An over-the-door hanging apparatus includes a support structure extending along a longitudinal axis and having a rear surface. A first mounting bracket that is elongated in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the support structure is coupled to the rear surface of the support structure. A bracket assembly may include a first elongate member having a first bracket that is configured to engage a top edge of a door, a second elongate member having a second bracket that is configured to engage the top edge of the door, and at least one mounting element. The support structure may be configured to be mounted to the bracket assembly through engagement between the at least one mounting element of the bracket assembly and the first mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Matthew Scott KRESSIN, Michael Lee PYLE
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Patent number: 11771245Abstract: An over-the-door hanging apparatus includes a support structure extending along a longitudinal axis and having a rear surface. A first mounting bracket that is elongated in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the support structure is coupled to the rear surface of the support structure. A bracket assembly may include a first elongate member having a first bracket that is configured to engage a top edge of a door, a second elongate member having a second bracket that is configured to engage the top edge of the door, and at least one mounting element. The support structure may be configured to be mounted to the bracket assembly through engagement between the at least one mounting element of the bracket assembly and the first mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2023Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Inventors: Matthew Scott Kressin, Michael Lee Pyle
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Patent number: 11744364Abstract: A wall hanging system for hanging an article from a support surface such as a wall. The article may have a first mounting channel that is elongated along a first channel axis. The system includes a surface mounting element that is configured to be coupled to the support surface with a portion of the surface mounting element protruding from the support surface. Furthermore, there is a cam lock slidably coupled to the article along the first mounting channel. The cam lock has a longitudinal axis and a receiving cavity that is configured to receive a distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element. The cam lock is configured to be locked to the surface mounting element by rotating the cam lock about the longitudinal axis while the distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element is located within the receiving cavity of the cam lock.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: MCS Industries, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey William Bastian, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Matthew Scott Kressin, Michael Lee Pyle, Steven Patrick McGowan, Richard Joseph Ehrhardt
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Publication number: 20230255368Abstract: A frame assembly for supporting a flat article. In one aspect, the frame assembly may include a stack including a transparent window panel and a frame. The frame may include a floor structure for supporting the stack and an outer annular wall coupled to and surrounding the floor structure, the outer annular wall including a plurality of corners, an outer surface defining a periphery of the frame, an inner surface defining a display cavity, and a front edge that defines a display opening configured to allow the stack to pass therethrough into the display cavity. The outer annular wall may have a non-uniform thickness. The corner portions may have lower and upper portions, with the lower portions having a greater thickness than the lower portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: MCS Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert Terry Coyle, JR., Matthew Scott Kressin, Geoffrey William Bastian, Michael Lee Pyle
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Publication number: 20230190015Abstract: A frame apparatus for displaying an article. The frame apparatus includes a support structure having a frame and a backer panel. A plurality of slots are formed into the backer panel that include a first slot that is elongated along a first axis that is parallel to top and bottom edges of the support structure and a second slot that is elongated along a second axis that is parallel to lateral edges of the support structure. The frame apparatus may include a hanging element for hanging the support structure from a support surface such as a wall. The hanging element may be configured to be slidably coupled to the support structure such that the hanging element can slide back and forth within one of the slots while remaining coupled to the support structure. This structure enables the frame apparatus to move side-to-side along the support surface while hanging therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Luis Jaime Hernandez, Martin Zamorano Fragoso, Michael Lee Pyle, Robert Terry Coyle, JR., Matthew Scott Kressin
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Patent number: 11607060Abstract: A frame apparatus for displaying an article. The frame apparatus includes a support structure having a frame and a backer panel. A plurality of slots are formed into the backer panel that include a first slot that is elongated along a first axis that is parallel to top and bottom edges of the support structure and a second slot that is elongated along a second axis that is parallel to lateral edges of the support structure. The frame apparatus also includes a hanging element for hanging the support structure from a support surface such as a wall. The hanging element is configured to be slidably coupled to the support structure such that the hanging element can slide back and forth within one of the slots while remaining coupled to the support structure. This structure enables the frame apparatus to move side-to-side along the support surface while hanging therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventors: Luis Jaime Hernandez, Martin Zamorano Fragoso, Michael Lee Pyle, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Matthew Scott Kressin
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Publication number: 20230076157Abstract: A furniture assembly and/or a mechanical coupling system for coupling furniture parts together to form an assembled article of furniture. The furniture assembly may include first and second furniture parts, each of which includes a board or other structural member and a coupler. The first furniture part may include a male coupler attached to the board and the second furniture part may include a female coupler attached to the board. The male and female couplers may be coupled together to thereby couple the first and second furniture parts together to form the assembled article of furniture. The male and female couplers may include engagement features that facilitate the coupling of the furniture parts together and to prevent them from becoming detached during normal use of the assembled article of furniture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Geoffrey William Bastian, Michael Lee Pyle, Matthew Scott Kressin, Robert Terry Coyle, JR.
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Patent number: 11530716Abstract: A wall hanging system by which a wall décor item such as a ledge, a frame, artwork, or the like may be mounted to and hung from a wall. The wall hanging system may include a first mounting assembly that is coupled to the wall and a second mounting assembly that is coupled to the wall décor item. The first and second mounting assemblies may be engaged to mount the wall décor item from the wall. One of the first and second mounting assemblies may include a post and the other of the first and second mounting assemblies may include a cavity. The post may be inserted into an insertion portion of the cavity and then slid to a nesting portion of the cavity to lock the first mounting assembly to the second mounting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Inventors: Geoffrey William Bastian, Michael Lee Pyle, Matthew Scott Kressin, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr.
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Patent number: 11378116Abstract: A furniture assembly and/or a mechanical coupling system for coupling furniture parts together to form an assembled article of furniture. The furniture assembly may include first and second furniture parts, each of which includes a board or other structural member and a coupler. The first furniture part may include a male coupler attached to the board and the second furniture part may include a female coupler attached to the board. The male and female couplers may be coupled together to thereby couple the first and second furniture parts together to form the assembled article of furniture. The male and female couplers may include engagement features that facilitate the coupling of the furniture parts together and to prevent them from becoming detached during normal use of the assembled article of furniture.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Inventors: Geoffrey William Bastian, Michael Lee Pyle, Matthew Scott Kressin, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr.
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Patent number: 11330919Abstract: A frame assembly for supporting a flat article. In one aspect, the frame assembly may include a stack including a transparent window panel and a frame. The frame may include a floor structure for supporting the stack and an outer annular wall coupled to and surrounding the floor structure, the outer annular wall including a plurality of corners, an outer surface defining a periphery of the frame, an inner surface defining a display cavity, and a front edge that defines a display opening configured to allow the stack to pass therethrough into the display cavity. The inner surface of the outer annular wall may include a plurality of recessed regions, each of the recessed regions encompassing one of the corners of the outer annular wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Inventors: Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Matthew Scott Kressin, Geoffrey William Bastian, Michael Lee Pyle
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Patent number: 11319134Abstract: A product packaging system in one embodiment includes a stack of products defining a pair of opposing major side surfaces, a top surface, a bottom surface, and pair of opposing end surfaces; protective corrugated sheets covering two or more of the stack side, top, and bottom surfaces; and a protective end pad covering each of the stack end surfaces. Each protective corrugated sheet includes a pair of longitudinally-extending and protruding corner reinforcement structures disposed along corner regions of the stack. The reinforcement structures are three-dimensional structures having different possible configurations which provide crush-resistance in the assembled product package. The product package collectively comprising the foregoing components is insertable into an outer shipping carton for transit. Some embodiments include banding which holds the stack of products together. In one embodiment, the products may be mirrors.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Inventors: Brad William Huff, Michael Lee Pyle
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Patent number: D999049Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Inventors: Geoffrey William Bastian, Michael Lee Pyle, Matthew Scott Kressin, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr.
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Patent number: D1036871Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: MCS Industries, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Scott Kressin, Geoffrey William Bastian, Michael Lee Pyle, Weisha Yu
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Patent number: D1068446Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: MCS Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lee Pyle, Steven Patrick McGowan, Matthew Scott Kressin, Richard Joseph Ehrhardt, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr.