Patents by Inventor Michael S. Joss

Michael S. Joss 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).

  • Publication number: 20020078944
    Abstract: A quick assembly barbecue grill comprising a grill casting and a plurality of legs pivotally mounted to the grill casting. The legs are configured to pivot about said grill casting between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Steven Cozzolino, Philip Edwin Hague, Michael S. Joss, Jeffery Scott Kunkler, John Van Akkeren
  • Patent number: 4892517
    Abstract: An improved breast pump comprised of a manifold having a cavity and plurality of openings. A horn is positioned in one of the openings for coupling the mother's breast with the cavity. A first fixed cylinder is formed integrally with a second opening of the manifold with a second cylinder slidingly received over the first cylinder for effecting a pumping action therebetween to create a reduced pressure within the horn, cavity and cylinders. A third opening is for the coupling of a baby bottle therewith. A ball valve is located within the third opening whereby when the second cylinder is reciprocated with respect to the first cylinder and a vacuum created in the horn, cavity and cylinders, the ball valve will seal the third opening and the bottle from the cavity and suck milk from a mother's breast located in association with the horn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Spalding & Evenflo Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur H. Yuan, Michael S. Joss
  • Patent number: 4644605
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner convertible between an upright vacuum cleaner and a portable hand carried vacuum cleaner. The conversion is accomplished by means of a handle pivotally mounted for selective movement between an open position extending from the body of the unit for manipulation thereof in an upright floor carried vacuum operation, and a closed position overlying the body of the unit wherein the handle and housing cooperate to form a handgrip of discrete length for manipulation thereof in a portable hand carried vacuum cleaning operation. The handle automatically latches upon opening and closing. The vacuum cleaner also includes a dirt reservoir and filter bag assembly carried by the body of the unit and removable from the body of the unit and separable from each other for ease of cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Assignee: Bissell Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, David E. McDowell
  • Patent number: D441065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Kevin E. Keller, Michael S. Joss, Steven C. Cozzolino
  • Patent number: D451759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: W. C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, John Van Akkeren, Philip Hague, Steven Cozzolino, Jeffrey S. Kunkler
  • Patent number: D470025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Anthony Jairam, John Chap
  • Patent number: D276795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1984
    Assignee: AMF Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Steven P. Belletire
  • Patent number: D291799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Anne L. Marshall, Michael S. Joss
  • Patent number: D292636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: Bissell Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon W. Goodrich, Michael S. Joss
  • Patent number: RE32751
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner convertible between an upright vacuum cleaner and a portable hand carried vacuum cleaner. The conversion is accomplished by means of a handle pivotally mounted for selective movement between an open position extending from the body of the unit for manipulation thereof in an upright floor carried vacuum operation, and a closed position overlying the body of the unit wherein the handle and housing cooperate to form a handgrip of discrete length for manipulation thereof in a portable hand carried vacuum cleaning operation. The handle automatically latches upon opening and closing. The vacuum cleaner also includes a dirt reservoir and filter bag assembly carried by the body of the unit and removable from the body of the unit and separable from each other for ease of cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: Bissell Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, David E. McDowell
  • Patent number: D301955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Stanley P. Gresens, Richard Fraker
  • Patent number: D302222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Stanley T. Gresens, Richard Fraker
  • Patent number: D302223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Stanley T. Gresens, Richard Fraker
  • Patent number: D309500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Assignee: Spalding & Evenflo Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur H. Yuan, Michael S. Joss
  • Patent number: D315860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Stanley P. Gresens, Richard Fraker
  • Patent number: D340765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: The Rival Company
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Stanley T. Gresens
  • Patent number: D345888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Rival Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Stanley T. Gresens
  • Patent number: D403442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Joss
  • Patent number: D408011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: American Track & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Joss
  • Patent number: D426657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Joss