Patents by Inventor Steven M. Kessel
Steven M. Kessel 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: 20250017367Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Patent number: 12102225Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2023Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: SPG International, LLCInventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Publication number: 20230329432Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Patent number: 11678741Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Publication number: 20210227972Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Patent number: 10765206Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Patent number: 10617231Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of horizontal support members, each horizontal support member having a length; a plurality of wall supports, each wall support including a first surface on which at least a portion of a horizontal support member rests; a plurality of brackets, each bracket attachable to the horizontal support members at different positions along the length of the horizontal support member; a plurality of vertical support members, each vertical support member coupled to at least one bracket; and a shelf attached to at least two of the plurality of vertical support members.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
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Publication number: 20200000246Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of horizontal support members, each horizontal support member having a length; a plurality of wall supports, each wall support including a first surface on which at least a portion of a horizontal support member rests; a plurality of brackets, each bracket attachable to the horizontal support members at different positions along the length of the horizontal support member; a plurality of vertical support members, each vertical support member coupled to at least one bracket; and a shelf attached to at least two of the plurality of vertical support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
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Patent number: 10492604Abstract: A cart for moving product over a floor surface includes a folding frame assembly having a first shelf support member and a second shelf support member pivotable with respect to the first shelf support member. A shelf is pivotable with respect to the first shelf support member and supportable by the second shelf support member. The second shelf support member and the shelf are movable between a first operable position and a second stored position. The second shelf support member and shelf are both rotatable relative to the first shelf support member when moving from the first operable position to the second stored position.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell
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Patent number: 10376048Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Publication number: 20190110594Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Patent number: 10201228Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Patent number: 10194744Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Patent number: 10159340Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Patent number: 10104987Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of horizontal support members, each horizontal support member having a length; a plurality of wall supports, each wall support including a first surface on which at least a portion of a horizontal support member rests; a plurality of brackets, each bracket attachable to the horizontal support members at different positions along the length of the horizontal support member; a plurality of vertical support members, each vertical support member coupled to at least one bracket; and a shelf attached to at least two of the plurality of vertical support members.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
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Publication number: 20180177291Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Patent number: 9930961Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
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Patent number: 9883755Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of horizontal support members, each horizontal support member having a length; a plurality of wall supports, each wall support including a first surface on which at least a portion of a horizontal support member rests; a plurality of brackets, each bracket attachable to the horizontal support members at different positions along the length of the horizontal support member; a plurality of vertical support members, each vertical support member coupled to at least one bracket; and a shelf attached to at least two of the plurality of vertical support members.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
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Publication number: 20170340108Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
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Publication number: 20170332781Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter