Patents by Inventor Nathaniel Hull
Nathaniel Hull 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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Publication number: 20250248438Abstract: Certain embodiments include a screen assembly of a vessel, where the screen assembly includes a plurality of fixed elements and a retainer, and the retainer includes a ring, a plurality of wedges disposed about the ring, and a plurality of keyholes at spaced locations about the ring. Each keyhole includes a bore and a slot extending from the bore into an adjacent wedge of the plurality of wedges, the slots have a width less than the bores, and the retainer may receive the fixed elements through the bores and may be rotated in a relation with the plurality of fixed elements to bring the plurality of fixed elements into simultaneous engagement with the wedges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2025Publication date: August 7, 2025Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel HULL, Adam LISBETH, William SAMMLER, John TILLEY
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Patent number: 12290094Abstract: Certain embodiments include a screen assembly of a vessel, where the screen assembly includes a plurality of fixed elements and a retainer, and the retainer includes a ring, a plurality of wedges disposed about the ring, and a plurality of keyholes at spaced locations about the ring. Each keyhole includes a bore and a slot extending from the bore into an adjacent wedge of the plurality of wedges, the slots have a width less than the bores, and the retainer may receive the fixed elements through the bores and may be rotated in a relation with the plurality of fixed elements to bring the plurality of fixed elements into simultaneous engagement with the wedges.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2024Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.Inventors: Nathaniel Hull, Adam Lisbeth, William Sammler, John Tilley
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Publication number: 20240196951Abstract: Certain embodiments include a screen assembly of a vessel, where the screen assembly includes a plurality of fixed elements and a retainer, and the retainer includes a ring, a plurality of wedges disposed about the ring, and a plurality of keyholes at spaced locations about the ring. Each keyhole includes a bore and a slot extending from the bore into an adjacent wedge of the plurality of wedges, the slots have a width less than the bores, and the retainer may receive the fixed elements through the bores and may be rotated in a relation with the plurality of fixed elements to bring the plurality of fixed elements into simultaneous engagement with the wedges.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2024Publication date: June 20, 2024Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel HULL, Adam LISBETH, William SAMMLER, John TILLEY
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Patent number: 11918030Abstract: Certain embodiments include a screen assembly of a vessel, where the screen assembly includes a plurality of fixed elements and a retainer, and the retainer includes a ring, a plurality of wedges disposed about the ring, and a plurality of keyholes at spaced locations about the ring. Each keyhole includes a bore and a slot extending from the bore into an adjacent wedge of the plurality of wedges, the slots have a width less than the bores, and the retainer may receive the fixed elements through the bores and may be rotated in a relation with the plurality of fixed elements to bring the plurality of fixed elements into simultaneous engagement with the wedges.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel Hull, Adam Lisbeth, William Sammler, John Tilley
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Publication number: 20220167657Abstract: Certain embodiments include a screen assembly of a vessel, where the screen assembly includes a plurality of fixed elements and a retainer, and the retainer includes a ring, a plurality of wedges disposed about the ring, and a plurality of keyholes at spaced locations about the ring. Each keyhole includes a bore and a slot extending from the bore into an adjacent wedge of the plurality of wedges, the slots have a width less than the bores, and the retainer may receive the fixed elements through the bores and may be rotated in a relation with the plurality of fixed elements to bring the plurality of fixed elements into simultaneous engagement with the wedges.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel HULL, Adam LISBETH, William SAMMLER, John TILLEY
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Patent number: 11284642Abstract: Certain embodiments include a screen assembly of a vessel, where the screen assembly includes a plurality of fixed elements and a retainer, and the retainer includes a ring, a plurality of wedges disposed about the ring, and a plurality of keyholes at spaced locations about the ring. Each keyhole includes a bore and a slot extending from the bore into an adjacent wedge of the plurality of wedges, the slots have a width less than the bores, and the retainer may receive the fixed elements through the bores and may be rotated in a relation with the plurality of fixed elements to bring the plurality of fixed elements into simultaneous engagement with the wedges.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel Hull, Adam Lisbeth, William Sammler, John Tilley
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Publication number: 20190069594Abstract: Certain embodiments include a screen assembly of a vessel, where the screen assembly includes a plurality of fixed elements and a retainer, and the retainer includes a ring, a plurality of wedges disposed about the ring, and a plurality of keyholes at spaced locations about the ring. Each keyhole includes a bore and a slot extending from the bore into an adjacent wedge of the plurality of wedges, the slots have a width less than the bores, and the retainer may receive the fixed elements through the bores and may be rotated in a relation with the plurality of fixed elements to bring the plurality of fixed elements into simultaneous engagement with the wedges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Nathaniel Hull, Adam Lisbeth, William Sammler, John Tilley
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Publication number: 20180163408Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for installing aligned elements, and methods of use. An apparatus can include: an aligning member; a first support configured to support the aligning member at a first location of the aligning member; and a first mount including a mounting member configured to couple the first mount to a structural surface and a first support positioner configured to slidably receive and selectively vertically position the first support relative to the surface, thereby vertically positioning the aligning member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventor: Nathaniel Hull Acker, JR.
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Patent number: 8863418Abstract: A point of sale display is disclosed. A display unit according to an embodiment includes: a first display face; a second display face; and a foldable central member positioned between the first and second display faces, the foldable central member including: a foldable L-shaped member; and a transverse member positioned within a slot of the foldable L-shaped member, wherein the foldable central member automatically expands from a storage position to a display position, such that the first and second display faces form an opening therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Inventive Media LLCInventors: Nathaniel Hull Acker, Edmond Kimting Fung
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Publication number: 20130219760Abstract: A point of sale display is disclosed. A display unit according to an embodiment includes: a first display face; a second display face; and a foldable central member positioned between the first and second display faces, the foldable central member including: a foldable L-shaped member; and a transverse member positioned within a slot of the foldable L-shaped member, wherein the foldable central member automatically expands from a storage position to a display position, such that the first and second display faces form an opening therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Inventive Media LLCInventors: Nathaniel Hull Acker, Edmond Kimting Fung