Patents by Inventor Michael Pintz

Michael 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: 11673242
    Abstract: A fastener device is disclosed. The fastener device includes a hub defining a bore, an attachment shank including a proximal stop and distal bit received within the bore, a retainer releasably engagable with a proximal end of the hub and a defining a passageway for a proximal mounting end of the attachment shank, a biasing element engaged with the proximal stop, and a split cam assembly disposed within a distal end of the bore. The split cam assembly is biased toward a closed configuration for engaging and retaining the head of a fastener, and is piovtable upon distal advancement of the attachment shank and distal bit, against the head, to release the head from engagement with the split cam assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SHUR-A-TAK TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Walter Heinrich Nagel, III, Michael Pintz, Michael Keller, Andrew Somrack
  • Patent number: 11602987
    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: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: James B. Rike, Steven J. Tiede, Michael A. Pintz
  • Patent number: 11399554
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventors: A. Gus Eskamani, Melanie Dorenkott, Tiffani A. Sutton-Gilbert, Michael Kaminski, Michael A. Pintz, Ed Nolan
  • Patent number: 10906395
    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 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas
  • Publication number: 20210023684
    Abstract: A fastener device is disclosed. The fastener device includes a hub defining a bore, an attachment shank including a proximal stop and distal bit received within the bore, a retainer releasably engagable with a proximal end of the hub and a defining a passageway for a proximal mounting end of the attachment shank, a biasing element engaged with the proximal stop, and a split cam assembly disposed within a distal end of the bore. The split cam assembly is biased toward a closed configuration for engaging and retaining the head of a fastener, and is piovtable upon distal advancement of the attachment shank and distal bit, against the head, to release the head from engagement with the split cam assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Walter Heinrick NAGEL, III, Michael PINTZ, Michael KELLER, Andrew SOMRACK
  • Patent number: 10828755
    Abstract: A fastener device is disclosed. The fastener device includes a hub defining a bore, an attachment shank including a proximal stop and distal bit received within the bore, a retainer releasably engagable with a proximal end of the hub and a defining a passageway for a proximal mounting end of the attachment shank, a biasing element engaged with the proximal stop, and a split cam assembly disposed within a distal end of the bore. The split cam assembly is biased toward a closed configuration for engaging and retaining the head of a fastener, and is pivotable upon distal advancement of the attachment shank and distal bit, against the head, to release the head from engagement with the split cam assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: SHUR-A-TAK TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Walter Heinrich Nagel, III, Michael Pintz, Michael Keller, Andrew Somrack
  • Publication number: 20200107562
    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: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: A. Gus ESKAMANI, Melanie DORENKOTT, Tiffani A. SUTTON-GILBERT, Michael KAMINSKI, Michael A. PINTZ, Ed NOLAN
  • Patent number: 10524491
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Flavorseal LLC
    Inventors: A. Gus Eskamani, Melanie Dorenkott, Tiffani A. Sutton-Gilbert, Michael Kaminski, Michael A. Pintz, Ed Nolan
  • Publication number: 20190255941
    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 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: GARY GIBB, MICHAEL PINTZ, STEPHEN POLATAS
  • Patent number: 10328793
    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: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas
  • Publication number: 20190105986
    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: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: JAMES B. RIKE, STEVEN J. TIEDE, MICHAEL A. PINTZ
  • Patent number: 10183576
    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: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: James B. Rike, Steven J. Tiede, Michael A. Pintz
  • Publication number: 20180250800
    Abstract: A fastener device is disclosed. The fastener device includes a hub defining a bore, an attachment shank including a proximal stop and distal bit received within the bore, a retainer releasably engagable with a proximal end of the hub and a defining a passageway for a proximal mounting end of the attachment shank, a biasing element engaged with the proximal stop, and a split cam assembly disposed within a distal end of the bore. The split cam assembly is biased toward a closed configuration for engaging and retaining the head of a fastener, and is piovtable upon distal advancement of the attachment shank and distal bit, against the head, to release the head from engagement with the split cam assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Walter Heinrich NAGEL, III, Michael PINTZ, Michael KELLER, Andrew SOMRACK
  • Publication number: 20180147936
    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: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: JAMES B. RIKE, STEVEN J. TIEDE, MICHAEL A. PINTZ
  • Publication number: 20180079298
    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: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: GARY GIBB, MICHAEL PINTZ, STEPHEN POLATAS
  • Publication number: 20180064145
    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: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Flavorseal, LLC
    Inventors: A. Gus ESKAMANI, Melanie DORENKOTT, Tiffani A. SUTTON-GILBERT, Michael KAMINSKI, Michael A. PINTZ, Ed NOLAN
  • Patent number: D843559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas
  • Patent number: D858740
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: James B. Rike, Steven J. Tiede, Michael A. Pintz
  • Patent number: D866293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas
  • Patent number: D933196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Gibb, Michael Pintz, Stephen Polatas