Patents by Inventor Michael Tinstman

Michael Tinstman 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: 20250346414
    Abstract: A lid and closure assembly is adapted for use with a drinking container having an internal space configured to hold a base liquid. The lid and closure assembly can accommodate an additive cartridge. A push button latching mechanism enables user release and latching of the closure assembly. A locking mechanism, which may be a pivoting handle, prevents accidental operation of the latching mechanism. The closure can be coupled to the lid base and configured to move from a closed position in which the closure covers an additive cartridge receiving space, and an open position in which the additive cartridge receiving space is not covered. The closure can be configured to accommodate an upper portion of the additive cartridge when the closure is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: Mai MATSUHASHI, Michael MURPHY, Michael TINSTMAN, Elliot KASTNER
  • Publication number: 20250311895
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a modular dryer assembly for integration into a wall structure. An example dryer apparatus includes a blower compartment at a first end of the dryer apparatus, an air blower positioned in the blower compartment, a heating chamber attached to the blower compartment, the heating chamber comprising a heating element, an air duct chamber that extends from the heating chamber toward a second end of the dryer apparatus, a vent louver structure attached to the air duct chamber, and a control panel comprising a control button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2025
    Publication date: October 9, 2025
    Inventors: Kelly H. Mills, Michael Tinstman, Hannah Polster, Kyle Hounsell, Marcus Hanna, Nate Streeter, John Fiegener
  • Patent number: 12342965
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a modular dryer assembly for integration into a wall structure. In one embodiment, the modular dryer assembly comprises parallel structural members having first and second ends. An air blower is secured between the structural members for directing an air flow toward the second end of the structural member. A heating chamber receives the air flow from the blower compartment and exposes the air flow to a heating element. An air duct chamber extends from the heating chamber toward the second end of the structural member. A vent louver structure is attached to the air duct chamber. The vent louver structure is configured to direct the air flow from the air duct chamber to an exterior area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: JTK DESIGNS, LLC.
    Inventors: Kelly H. Mills, Michael Tinstman, Hannah Polster, Kyle Hounsell, Marcus Hanna, Nate Streeter, John Fiegener
  • Patent number: 11313525
    Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of sections defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical sections may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
  • Publication number: 20210071835
    Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of sections defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical sections may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
  • Patent number: 10926710
    Abstract: A carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a splined member, a first arm rotationally coupled about the splined member, and a latch coupled to the first arm. The splined member includes a plurality of splines disposed along an external surface of the splined member. The splined member is disposed through an aperture in a proximal end of the first arm. The latch is configured to engage the splined member to fix the first arm about the splined member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
  • Patent number: 10859220
    Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of compartments defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical compartments may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
  • Publication number: 20200131842
    Abstract: A two-piece door kit comprises frame members comprising two or more components that can be connected with one or more connectors, a bottom panel that can be movably attached to the frame members, a top panel that can be movably attached to the frame members. Prior to assembly, the two-piece door kit may be packaged compactly in a carton in which the total of the carton length plus twice the carton width plus twice the carton thickness is less than or equal to 165 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Bruce Thomas, Thomas Gernetzke, Marcus Hanna, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman
  • Publication number: 20200055458
    Abstract: A carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a splined member, a first arm rotationally coupled about the splined member, and a latch coupled to the first arm. The splined member includes a plurality of splines disposed along an external surface of the splined member. The splined member is disposed through an aperture in a proximal end of the first arm. The latch is configured to engage the splined member to fix the first arm about the splined member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Keith L. PRESCOTT, John D. FIEGENER, Joseph R. FLAHERTY, Thomas J. HANSON, Timothy J. MAKRIS, Michael TINSTMAN
  • Patent number: 10252681
    Abstract: A carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a splined member, a first arm rotationally coupled about the splined member, and a latch coupled to the first arm. The splined member includes a plurality of splines disposed along an external surface of the splined member. The splined member is disposed through an aperture in a proximal end of the first arm. The latch is configured to engage the splined member to fix the first arm about the splined member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
  • Publication number: 20170320448
    Abstract: A carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a splined member, a first arm rotationally coupled about the splined member, and a latch coupled to the first arm. The splined member includes a plurality of splines disposed along an external surface of the splined member. The splined member is disposed through an aperture in a proximal end of the first arm. The latch is configured to engage the splined member to fix the first arm about the splined member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
  • Publication number: 20170307145
    Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of compartments defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical compartments may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
  • Patent number: 9751470
    Abstract: A bicycle carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a mounting member configured to abut against the vehicle and a flexible strap coupled to the mounting member, the flexible strap having a free end. A blocker is disposed at the free end of the flexible strap and a hooked end piece is removably coupled to the free end of the flexible strap. The hooked end piece includes a distal end having a hooked portion and a proximal end. A cover has a passage extending therethrough from a first end of the cover to a second end of the cover. The cover is slidably disposed about the flexible strap and configured to enclose the blocker and a portion of the hooked end piece within an interior of the cover. The blocker inhibits movement of the flexible strap through the proximal end of the hooked end piece in the proximal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
  • Patent number: 9649985
    Abstract: Trunk mountable bicycle carrier racks and various improved aspects thereof such as retractable spool mechanism, cable end-hooks, anti-sway device, improved rotatable hubs, and improved frame supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Keith L. Prescott, John D. Fiegener, Joseph R. Flaherty, Thomas J. Hanson, Timothy J. Makris, Michael Tinstman
  • Patent number: D811643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Thomas Gernetzke
  • Patent number: D1090181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2025
    Assignee: Cirkul, Inc.
    Inventors: Cole Houston, Michael D. Murphy, Suela Miloshi, Michael Tinstman
  • Patent number: D1113351
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2025
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Cirkul, Inc.
    Inventors: Cole Houston, Michael D. Murphy, Suela Miloshi, Michael Tinstman
  • Patent number: D1117468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Rocket Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Lemay, Jacob Epstein, Vincent Tsai, Steven Chen, Lukas Scheurer, George Abuhamad, Hannah Polster, Michael Tinstman, Marcus Hanna, John Fiegener
  • Patent number: D1122105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Bloom, Ruixi Austin Chen, John Bonawitz, Seung Chul Cho, Fred Blochlinger, Brody Payne, Ernesto Hueso, Harry Holden, Troy Barber, John Fiegener, Tom Gernetzke, Marcus Hanna, Michael Tinstman
  • Patent number: D1127489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Cirkul, Inc.
    Inventors: Garrett Waggoner, Elliot Kastner, Mai Matsuhashi, Michael Tinstman