Patents by Inventor Michael T. McCuistion

Michael T. McCuistion 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: 9677307
    Abstract: A vertically floating hinge includes a pin having a linear configuration, a first leaf, and a second leaf. The first leaf includes a pair of spaced apart first-leaf knuckles rotatably coupled to the pin. The second leaf includes at least one second-leaf knuckle rotatably coupled to the pin, the second-leaf knuckle situated between the pair of spaced apart first-leaf knuckles and configured to slide along the pin between the pair of first-leaf knuckles. The first-leaf knuckles are spaced apart from one another and define a first-leaf space therebetween, each first-leaf knuckle defining a first-leaf knuckle channel configured to receive the pin therethrough. The at least one second-leaf knuckle is smaller than the first-leaf space so as to selectively slide vertically along the pin between the pair of first-leaf knuckles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Michael T. McCuistion
  • Patent number: 9451823
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving system includes a base member having rear, first, and second sides in a triangular configuration suitable for a room corner. A first shelf assembly is pivotally coupled to the first side of the base member and movable between a first rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a first forward configuration offset relative to the rearward configuration. A second shelf assembly is pivotally coupled to the second side of the base member and movable between a second rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a second forward configuration offset relative to the rearward configuration. Each shelf assembly includes rollers configured to support the weight of the shelf assembly and enhance movement, especially on an uneven surface. Each shelf assembly may include a vertically floatable hinge configured to allow the shelf assembly to move up or down according to changes in elevation of a floor surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: SwingStow, LLC
    Inventor: Michael T. McCuistion
  • Patent number: 9445667
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving system includes a base member having opposed first and second sides. A plurality of first shelf assemblies are coupled to the first side of the base member, each first shelf assembly being movable between a first rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a first forward configuration forwardly offset relative to the rearward configuration. A second plurality of shelf assemblies are pivotally coupled to the second side of the base member, each second shelf assembly being movable between a second rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a second forward configuration forwardly offset relative to the rearward configuration. Each shelf assembly includes rollers configured to support the weight of the shelf assembly and enhance movement. Each shelf assembly may include a vertically floatable hinge configured to allow the shelf assembly to move up or down according to changes in elevation of a floor surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: SWINGSTOW, LLC
    Inventor: Michael T. McCuistion
  • Publication number: 20160198845
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving system includes a base member having opposed first and second sides. A plurality of first shelf assemblies are coupled to the first side of the base member, each first shelf assembly being movable between a first rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a first forward configuration forwardly offset relative to the rearward configuration. A second plurality of shelf assemblies are pivotally coupled to the second side of the base member, each second shelf assembly being movable between a second rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a second forward configuration forwardly offset relative to the rearward configuration. Each shelf assembly includes rollers configured to support the weight of the shelf assembly and enhance movement. Each shelf assembly may include a vertically floatable hinge configured to allow the shelf assembly to move up or down according to changes in elevation of a floor surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Michael T. McCuistion
  • Publication number: 20160198846
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving system includes a base member having rear, first, and second sides in a triangular configuration suitable for a room corner. A first shelf assembly is pivotally coupled to the first side of the base member and movable between a first rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a first forward configuration offset relative to the rearward configuration. A second shelf assembly is pivotally coupled to the second side of the base member and movable between a second rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a second forward configuration offset relative to the rearward configuration. Each shelf assembly includes rollers configured to support the weight of the shelf assembly and enhance movement, especially on an uneven surface. Each shelf assembly may include a vertically floatable hinge configured to allow the shelf assembly to move up or down according to changes in elevation of a floor surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Michael T. McCuistion
  • Publication number: 20160201366
    Abstract: A vertically floating hinge includes a pin having a linear configuration, a first leaf, and a second leaf. The first leaf includes a pair of spaced apart first-leaf knuckles rotatably coupled to the pin. The second leaf includes at least one second-leaf knuckle rotatably coupled to the pin, the second-leaf knuckle situated between the pair of spaced apart first-leaf knuckles and configured to slide along the pin between the pair of first-leaf knuckles. The first-leaf knuckles are spaced apart from one another and define a first-leaf space therebetween, each first-leaf knuckle defining a first-leaf knuckle channel configured to receive the pin therethrough. The at least one second-leaf knuckle is smaller than the first-leaf space so as to selectively slide vertically along the pin between the pair of first-leaf knuckles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Michael T. McCuistion