Patents by Inventor Michael S. Mahle

Michael S. Mahle 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: 20190035566
    Abstract: A switch conversion apparatus including an interface device, a mounting plate configured to mount to a toggle switch and including at least one aperture for receiving a toggle arm of a toggle switch, and an actuator plate configured to slidably engage the mounting plate and including at least one aperture for receiving and engaging a toggle arm of a toggle switch when engaged by the interface device so as to transition the state of the switch. Other embodiments of a switch conversion apparatus include one or more mechanical, electrical, and/or pneumatic timers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Effortless Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Mahle, Mark P. Rau, Craig F. Hofmann, Craig Person, John F. Kasper, Daniel John Bentley, Scott D. Reiner, Christopher J. Lundgren
  • Patent number: 10121610
    Abstract: A switch conversion apparatus including an interface device, a mounting plate configured to mount to a toggle switch and including at least one aperture for receiving a toggle arm of a toggle switch, and an actuator plate configured to slidably engage the mounting plate and including at least one aperture for receiving and engaging a toggle arm of a toggle switch when engaged by the interface device so as to transition the state of the switch. Other embodiments of a switch conversion apparatus include one or more mechanical, electrical, and/or pneumatic timers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Effortless Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Michael S. Mahle
  • Publication number: 20140318940
    Abstract: A switch conversion apparatus including an interface device, a mounting plate configured to mount to a toggle switch and including at least one aperture for receiving a toggle arm of a toggle switch, and an actuator plate configured to slidably engage the mounting plate and including at least one aperture for receiving and engaging a toggle arm of a toggle switch when engaged by the interface device so as to transition the state of the switch. Other embodiments of a switch conversion apparatus include one or more mechanical, electrical, and/or pneumatic timers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Michael S. Mahle
  • Patent number: 8796567
    Abstract: A switch conversion apparatus including an interface device, a mounting plate configured to mount to a toggle switch and including at least one aperture for receiving a toggle arm of a toggle switch, and an actuator plate configured to slidably engage the mounting plate and including at least one aperture for receiving and engaging a toggle arm of a toggle switch when engaged by the interface device so as to transition the state of the switch. Other embodiments of a switch conversion apparatus include one or more mechanical, electrical, and/or pneumatic timers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventors: Michael S. Mahle, Mark Patrick Rau, Craig F. Hoffman, Craig Person, John F. Kasper, Daniel John Bentley, Scott D. Reiner, Christopher John Lundgren
  • Patent number: 8511519
    Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention is a pet pantry having storage containers for pet-related equipment, accessories, medication, or other items, and also pet food storage and dispensing. The food dispensing mechanism allows for measured food dispensing, providing volume adjustment mechanisms to dispense a desired quantity of pet food. The food dispensing mechanism is a single movement handle or button dispensing the desired quantity of food. The pet pantry is also modular allowing for adjustments to a pet owner's specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Michael S. Mahle, Craig Rubino
  • Publication number: 20120210940
    Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention is a pet pantry having storage containers for pet-related equipment, accessories, medication, or other items, and also pet food storage and dispensing. The food dispensing mechanism allows for measured food dispensing, providing volume adjustment mechanisms to dispense a desired quantity of pet food. The food dispensing mechanism is a single movement handle or button dispensing the desired quantity of food. The pet pantry is also modular allowing for adjustments to a pet owner's specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Michael S. Mahle, Craig Rubino
  • Publication number: 20090145365
    Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention is a pet pantry having storage containers for pet-related equipment, accessories, medication, or other items, and also pet food storage and dispensing. The food dispensing mechanism allows for measured food dispensing, providing volume adjustment mechanisms to dispense a desired quantity of pet food. The food dispensing mechanism is a single movement handle or button dispensing the desired quantity of food. The pet pantry is also modular allowing for adjustments to a pet owner's specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Michael S. Mahle, Craig Rubino
  • Patent number: D397247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Varant Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Gardner, Michael S. Mahle
  • Patent number: D975929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Best For Your Pet, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Mahle, James D. Gresko, Kevin S. Lang