Patents by Inventor MICHAEL WAYNE THOMAS
MICHAEL WAYNE THOMAS 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).
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Patent number: 11945486Abstract: Technologies are shown for self-elevating platform carts that can transport a load from an initial surface to a destination surface that can be at a higher level, lower level or same level across a horizontal distance and/or barrier. One example extends a front height support to contact the destination surface and extends a rear height support control to contact the initial surface. A main lift is retracted and the system moved forward until main wheels on the main lift contact the destination surface. The main lift is extended and the extensible support beams and height supports are retracted. Another example traverses intermediate surfaces using a vertical stabilizer to stabilize the main lift on surfaces at different levels. The main lift can be the only power lift for the cart.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Home to Auto, Inc.Inventor: Michael Wayne Thomas
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Publication number: 20220227404Abstract: Technologies are shown for self-elevating platform carts that can transport a load from an initial surface to a destination surface that can be at a higher level, lower level or same level across a horizontal distance and/or barrier. One example extends a front height support to contact the destination surface and extends a rear height support control to contact the initial surface. A main lift is retracted and the system moved forward until main wheels on the main lift contact the destination surface. The main lift is extended and the extensible support beams and height supports are retracted. Another example traverses intermediate surfaces using a vertical stabilizer to stabilize the main lift on surfaces at different levels. The main lift can be the only power lift for the cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventor: Michael Wayne THOMAS
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Publication number: 20200193874Abstract: A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card is provided. The presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, and a coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card. In one embodiment, the presenter may comprise a paper mechanic coupled to first and second interior faces of the greeting card, the paper mechanic configured to hold the greeting card and display it when the greeting card is opened. In another embodiment, the presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, the body having a first half and a second half that each include interior and exterior faces. The presenter may be opened to display or partially display the greeting card. The presenter may be coupled to the inside and/or the outside of the greeting card, to provide a pleasing presentation of the gift card given with the greeting card.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Patrick William Kershner, Adam M. Cannon, Ginny Neile Walkington, Michael Wayne Thomas, Emily Byerly Bronson, Mark E. Franzke, Ramon Orestes Olivera, JR., Thomas A. Wallen, Madeline Eleanore Tomkins
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Patent number: 10573203Abstract: A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card is provided. The presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, and a coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card. In one embodiment, the presenter may comprise a paper mechanic coupled to first and second interior faces of the greeting card, the paper mechanic configured to hold the greeting card and display it when the greeting card is opened. In another embodiment, the presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, the body having a first half and a second half that each include interior and exterior faces. The presenter may be opened to display or partially display the greeting card. The presenter may be coupled to the inside and/or the outside of the greeting card, to provide a pleasing presentation of the gift card given with the greeting card.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Hallmark Cards, IncorporatedInventors: Patrick William Kershner, Adam M. Cannon, Ginny Neile Walkington, Michael Wayne Thomas, Emily Byerly Bronson, Mark E. Franzke, Ramon Orestes Olivera, Thomas A. Wallen, Madeline Eleanore Tompkins
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Publication number: 20190108774Abstract: A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card is provided. The presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, and a coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card. In one embodiment, the presenter may comprise a paper mechanic coupled to first and second interior faces of the greeting card, the paper mechanic configured to hold the greeting card and display it when the greeting card is opened. In another embodiment, the presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, the body having a first half and a second half that each include interior and exterior faces. The presenter may be opened to display or partially display the greeting card. The presenter may be coupled to the inside and/or the outside of the greeting card, to provide a pleasing presentation of the gift card given with the greeting card.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Patrick William Kershner, Adam M. Cannon, Ginny Neile Walkington, Michael Wayne Thomas, Emily Byerly Bronson, Mark E. Franzke, Ramon Orestes Olivera, Thomas A. Wallen, Madeline Eleanore Tompkins
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Patent number: 10140890Abstract: A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card is provided. The presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, and a coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card. In one embodiment, the presenter may comprise a paper mechanic coupled to first and second interior faces of the greeting card, the paper mechanic configured to hold the greeting card and display it when the greeting card is opened. In another embodiment, the presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, the body having a first half and a second half that each include interior and exterior faces. The presenter may be opened to display or partially display the greeting card. The presenter may be coupled to the inside and/or the outside of the greeting card, to provide a pleasing presentation of the gift card given with the greeting card.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATEDInventors: Patrick William Kershner, Adam M. Cannon, Ginny Neile Walkington, Michael Wayne Thomas, Emily Byerly Bronson, Mark E. Franzke, Ramon Orestes Olivera, Thomas A. Wallen, Madeline Eleanore Tompkins
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Publication number: 20150279241Abstract: A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card is provided. The presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, and a coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card. In one embodiment, the presenter may comprise a paper mechanic coupled to first and second interior faces of the greeting card, the paper mechanic configured to hold the greeting card and display it when the greeting card is opened. In another embodiment, the presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, the body having a first half and a second half that each include interior and exterior faces. The presenter may be opened to display or partially display the greeting card. The presenter may be coupled to the inside and/or the outside of the greeting card, to provide a pleasing presentation of the gift card given with the greeting card.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: PATRICK WILLIAM KERSHNER, ADAM M. CANNON, GINNY NEILE WALKINGTON, MICHAEL WAYNE THOMAS, EMILY NELL BRONSON, MARK E. FRANZKE, RAMON ORESTES OLIVERA, THOMAS A. WALLEN, MADELINE ELEANORE TOMPKINS