Patents by Inventor Patrick A. McGowan

Patrick A. McGowan 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: 11744364
    Abstract: A wall hanging system for hanging an article from a support surface such as a wall. The article may have a first mounting channel that is elongated along a first channel axis. The system includes a surface mounting element that is configured to be coupled to the support surface with a portion of the surface mounting element protruding from the support surface. Furthermore, there is a cam lock slidably coupled to the article along the first mounting channel. The cam lock has a longitudinal axis and a receiving cavity that is configured to receive a distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element. The cam lock is configured to be locked to the surface mounting element by rotating the cam lock about the longitudinal axis while the distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element is located within the receiving cavity of the cam lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: MCS Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey William Bastian, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Matthew Scott Kressin, Michael Lee Pyle, Steven Patrick McGowan, Richard Joseph Ehrhardt
  • Publication number: 20220395114
    Abstract: A method of assembling a frame which includes positioning a first frame member adjacent to a second frame member, the first and second frame members having channel with a mounting surface; providing a reinforcement bracket having a plate with a front surface and a rear surface, a first mounting element extending from the rear surface of the plate, and a second mounting element extending from the rear surface of the plate; applying an adhesive along at least one of: (1) the mounting surfaces of the frame members; and (2) the first and second mounting elements of the reinforcement bracket; and positioning the first and second mounting elements into the channels and pressing the first and second mounting elements against the mounting surfaces to adhesively attach the reinforcement bracket to the first and second frame members and thereby couple the first and second frame members together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Steven Patrick McGowan, Robert Terry Coyle, JR.
  • Patent number: 11478091
    Abstract: A hanging system and a method of hanging a support structure from a support surface. The hanging system may include a support structure and a hanging bracket for hanging the support structure from a support surface such as a wall. The support structure may include a mounting groove that accepts a portion of the hanging bracket to facilitate the coupling therebetween. The support structure may be able to slide side-to-side along the support surface while remaining coupled to the hanging bracket. The hanging system may alternatively, or additionally, include a reinforcement bracket. The reinforcement bracket may serve the dual purpose of holding the various mitered components of the support structure together and facilitating the hanging of the support structure from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventors: Steven Patrick McGowan, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11096491
    Abstract: A system and a method for hanging an article from a support surface. The article may be a cabinet, such as a medicine cabinet or the like, although the system described herein may be used for hanging any type of article from a support surface such as a wall. The system uses a surface mounting element that is coupled to the support surface and a cam lock that is slidably coupled to the article to hang the article from the support surface by coupling the surface mounting element to the cam lock. Because the cam lock is slidably coupled to the article, the article can move horizontally along the support surface without separating the article from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Lee Pyle, Steven Patrick McGowan, Matthew Scott Kressin, Richard Joseph Ehrhardt, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210235867
    Abstract: A wall hanging system for hanging an article from a support surface such as a wall. The article may have a first mounting channel that is elongated along a first channel axis. The system includes a surface mounting element that is configured to be coupled to the support surface with a portion of the surface mounting element protruding from the support surface. Furthermore, there is a cam lock slidably coupled to the article along the first mounting channel. The cam lock has a longitudinal axis and a receiving cavity that is configured to receive a distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element. The cam lock is configured to be locked to the surface mounting element by rotating the cam lock about the longitudinal axis while the distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element is located within the receiving cavity of the cam lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Geoffrey William BASTIAN, Robert Terry COYLE, JR., Matthew Scott KRESSIN, Michael Lee PYLE, Steven Patrick MCGOWAN, Richard Joseph EHRHARDT
  • Publication number: 20190259115
    Abstract: The present invention provides a business concept and application platform that allows content creators to collaborate and share the copyright and proceeds of their work product. The simplified approach provides: the sharing of revenue and fractional ownership of intellectual property without a complicated and lengthy legal agreement process; and the migration of digital creators from worker status, into IP owning creators, collaborating in a virtual global environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick McGowan, Trung Trinh
  • Publication number: 20190239661
    Abstract: A hanging system and a method of hanging a support structure from a support surface. The hanging system may include a support structure and a hanging bracket for hanging the support structure from a support surface such as a wall. The support structure may include a mounting groove that accepts a portion of the hanging bracket to facilitate the coupling therebetween. The support structure may be able to slide side-to-side along the support surface while remaining coupled to the hanging bracket. The hanging system may alternatively, or additionally, include a reinforcement bracket. The reinforcement bracket may serve the dual purpose of holding the various mitered components of the support structure together and facilitating the hanging of the support structure from the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Patrick McGowan, Robert Terry Coyle, JR., Richard Joseph Ehrhardt
  • Patent number: 10215892
    Abstract: Described herein is a mirror apparatus comprising: a reflective substrate; and an anti-fog complex comprising: an adhesive layer atop the substrate; a first polymeric layer atop the pressure sensitive adhesive layer; and a second polymeric layer atop the first polymeric layer. Methods of making the mirror apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Lee Pyle, Steven Patrick McGowan
  • Publication number: 20180235366
    Abstract: A system and method for hanging an article from a support surface. The article may be a cabinet, such as a medicine cabinet or the like, although the system described herein may be used for hanging any type of article from a support surface such as a wall. The system uses surface mounting element that is coupled to the support surface and a cam lock that is slidably coupled to the article to hang the article from the support surface by coupling the surface mounting element to the cam lock. Because the cam lock is slidably coupled to the article, the article can move horizontally along the support surface without separating the article from the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Lee Pyle, Steven Patrick McGowan, Matthew Scott Kressin, Richard Joseph Ehrhardt, Robert Terry Coyle, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170265408
    Abstract: A modular hydroponic growth system is presented which supports a variety of plant growth with flexible conditions. The modularity is supported in part by quick-connect systems which allow liquids and air to be brought to and from subunits in an efficient manner. An advanced HVAC system allows for fresh air to be brought down one wall and stale air to be extracted from an opposing wall. The system allows for automation through the use of intelligent trolleys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Ponix LLC
    Inventors: Patrick McGowan, Daniel Baron, Marcus Baron, Ryan Hafner, Hyon Choi
  • Patent number: 9206266
    Abstract: Tridentate pincer ligand supported metal complexes are formed where the complex is a trianionic pincer ligand supported metal-alkylidyne complex or a tetra-anionic pincer-ligand supported metallacycloalkylene complex formed by addition of an alkyne to the trianionic pincer ligand supported metal-alkylidyne complex. The tridentate pincer ligand supported metal complex that includes a group 5-7 transition metal and an OCO trianionic pincer ligand or an alkyne adduct thereof and methods of preparing the complexes are disclosed. The use of the tridentate pincer ligand supported metal complex for the polymerization of alkynes is disclosed, where high molecular weight poly(alkyne)s can be formed in high yield. The poly(alkyne) can be a macrocyclic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Steven Veige, Soumya Sarkar, Kevin Patrick McGowan, Subramaniam Kuppuswamy, Christopher D. Roland
  • Publication number: 20140309389
    Abstract: Tridentate pincer ligand supported metal complexes are formed where the complex is a trianionic pincer ligand supported metal-alkylidyne complex or a tetra-anionic pincer-ligand supported metallacycloalkylene complex formed by addition of an alkyne to the trianionic pincer ligand supported metal-alkylidyne complex. The tridentate pincer ligand supported metal complex that includes a group 5-7 transition metal and an OCO trianionic pincer ligand or an alkyne adduct thereof and methods of preparing the complexes are disclosed. The use of the tridentate pincer ligand supported metal complex for the polymerization of alkynes is disclosed, where high molecular weight poly(alkyne)s can be formed in high yield. The poly(alkyne) can be a macrocyclic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: ADAM STEVEN VEIGE, SOUMYA SARKAR, KEVIN PATRICK MCGOWAN, SUBRAMANIAM KUPPUSWAMY, CHRISTOPHER D. ROLAND
  • Patent number: 7519970
    Abstract: A user interface template that implements a task pattern for a model class and a model adapter that provides an interface for the application that conforms to the model class are identified. A user interface for the application is created from the identified user interface template and the identified model adapter. The user interface template may include a generic view and a generic controller. The model adapter may provide a business object interface, and may be configured to communicate with the application via a J2EE Connector Architecture (JCA) connector. The user interface template may define an abstract portlet, and creating a user interface includes creating a portlet instance that communicates with the application via the model adapter. The portlet instance may be configured using an application portlet builder portlet. The portlet builder may also identify the user interface template and the model adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Carol Ann Jones, Patrick McGowan, Christopher Joseph Paul, Shankar Ramaswamy, Cesar A. Wong
  • Patent number: 7344354
    Abstract: A method of assembling a gas turbine engine that includes providing a rotor assembly including a rotor shaft, an air duct, and a rotor disk that includes a mounting arm, wherein the mounting arm extends radially inward from the rotor disk towards the rotor shaft and coupling a rotor impeller assembly to the mounting arm, wherein the rotor impeller assembly includes a carrier and a plurality of bleed tubes that each extend outwardly from the carrier and are configured to receive bleed air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Andrew John Lammas, Steven Mark Ballman, Daniel Edward Wines, David Lawrence Bedel, Sean Patrick McGowan
  • Publication number: 20070289250
    Abstract: A method for constructing a ballistic resistant tower entails forming a tower ring for a ballistic resistant tower and welding a ballistic resistant stub to a structural ring on a ballistic resistant enclosure. The enclosure includes a hatch to allow entry into the enclosure. An embedment ring with perforations is constructed so that the ring can support a dynamic load and an impulse load of at least 24 psi for 5 milliseconds. The embedment ring is secured to a foundation and one or more tower rings are secured to the embedment ring using a slip ring. The slip ring ensures that the alignment of the tower ring with the embedment ring is correct. The method ends by slipping the ballistic resistant stub into the interior side and the upper end of the tower ring and welding the ballistic resistant stub to the interior side of the tower ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Leonard Maliszewski, Patrick McGowan
  • Publication number: 20070226713
    Abstract: A computer-implementable method, system, and computer-usable medium designed to move data from a source file to multiple target documents by inserting a copy of an insertion point into each of multiple target files; associating specific source data, from a source file, with the insertion point; and pasting the specific source data into the insertion points that have been inserted into each of the multiple target files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Patrick McGowan, Christopher Paul, Jeremy Perry
  • Publication number: 20070198969
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to wiring components in a component based application and provide a method, system and computer program product for heuristically assembling components in a component based application. In one embodiment, a data processing system configured to assemble component based applications can include a component aggregation application including an application builder configured to assemble components into a component based application. The system further can include a property broker coupled to the component aggregation application and configured to apply a wiring scheme to selected components in a component based application. Finally, a collaborative heuristic integration matching engine (CHIME) can be coupled to the property broker and a data store of behaviorally derived data, the CHIME including program enabled to suggest components for assembly in a component based application based upon behaviorally derived data in the data store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Facemire, Eric Masselle, Patrick McGowan, Shankar Ramaswamy, Amber Roy-Chowdhury, Michael Wanderski
  • Patent number: D911813
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: MCS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Lee Pyle, Steven Patrick McGowan, Matthew Scott Kressin, Richard Joseph Ehrhardt, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr.
  • Patent number: D964844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventors: Steven Patrick McGowan, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Richard Joseph Ehrhardt
  • Patent number: D1000935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Patrick McGowan, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Richard Joseph Ehrhardt