Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Meier
Thomas C. Meier 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: 20180296043Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a scrub head capable of use in a disposable toilet bowl cleaning system and to methods of making and using the scrub head. The present disclosure also generally relates to a disposable toilet bowl cleaning system and to methods of making and using the disposable toilet bowl cleaning system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin
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Patent number: 9517908Abstract: Spindles (10) adapted to receive a tape roll having a core opening thereof and comprising an elongate body (12) and at least one spacing member (14a, 14b, 14c) comprising a protuberance (18a, 18b, 18c) wherein the protuberance is configured such that it can be configured in a first protruding position and in a second non-protruding position. Also, dispensers comprising such spindles, methods of assembling such dispensers, and methods of dispensing tape from tape rolls mounted on such spindle.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Thomas C. Meier
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Publication number: 20160095436Abstract: The disclosed corner caddy can hold an item in the corner body, but also includes a corner region that is substantially open and free of the caddy body that is useful for hanging or holding large or long items efficiently. In one embodiment, the corner caddy comprises a caddy body, a first attachment wall, a second attachment wall, and a corner region. The base comprises a first end, a second end, a front surface, and a rear surface. The first attachment wall is adjacent the first end and external to the caddy body, and defines a first plane. The second attachment wall is adjacent the second end and external to the caddy body, and defines a second plane. The first plane and second plane intersect to form a corner region, which is adjacent the rear surface and is substantially open and free of the caddy body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Mark W. Baldwin, Roberto Manzari, Thomas C. Meier, Antonio Pugliese, Kayo M. Roehm, Lorenzo Ruggieri, Caroline A. Sazama, Cynthia A. Timmerman, Valentina Tronconi
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Publication number: 20140374430Abstract: The disclosure relates to a dispenser assembly comprising a bin with a spring actuated shuttle for engaging with a plurality of individual dispensable units contained within a refill package. The disclosed dispenser assembly provides easy dispensing of individual dispensable units from a bin. The individual dispensable units are contained within a refill package for easy reloading. In one embodiment, a tool is used to remove an individual dispensable unit and therefore the dispensing is achieved without touching the individual dispensable unit with the user's hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: THOMAS C. MEIER, MARTHA E. LOPEZ-IBARRA
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Publication number: 20140332617Abstract: Spindles (10) adapted to receive a tape roll having a core opening thereof and comprising an elongate body (12) and at least one spacing member (14a, 14b, 14c) comprising a protuberance (18a, 18b, 18c) wherein the protuberance is configured such that it can be configured in a first protruding position and in a second non-protruding position. Also, dispensers comprising such spindles, methods of assembling such dispensers, and methods of dispensing tape from tape rolls mounted on such spindle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Thomas C. Meier
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Publication number: 20090220118Abstract: A behind-the-head mounted personal audio set that has a first earphone portion pivotally secured to a behind-the-head headband at a first pivot which is positioned below the longitudinal centerline of the headband. In disclosed embodiments the earphone is also slidably secured to the headband thereby allowing additional adjustment to optimize wearer comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2007Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Donald G. Varga, Dominic Amae
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Patent number: 7559558Abstract: A snow sled comprising a seating portion that includes a lightweight space frame having a suspension-type seat stretched among the space frame. The sled further includes a steering portion and articulated steering mechanism that links the steering portion to the seating portion. The articulated steering mechanism allows the steering portion to be pivoted laterally relative to the seating portion so as to make the sled readily steerable. A pair of rear skis are removably attachable to the seating portion. The steering portion includes a ski support and a pair of front skis pivotably attached to the ski support. Chatter and movement of the front skis are dampened by a pair of boots that engage the ski support and the respective front skis.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Cool Front, Inc.Inventors: Stephen H. Luhr, Richard A. Luhr, Timothy Bachman, Francis Mahoney, Thomas C. Meier, Frank Phillips, Christian R. Trifilio
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Patent number: 7278642Abstract: A snow sled (100) comprising a seating portion (116) that includes a lightweight space frame (104) having a suspension-type seat (108) stretched among the space frame. The sled further includes a steering portion (120) and an articulated steering mechanism (112) that links the steering portion to the seating portion. The articulated steering mechanism allows the steering portion to be pivoted laterally relative to the seating portion so as to make the sled readily steerable. A pair of rear skis (164, 168) are removably attachable to the seating portion. The steering portion (120) includes a ski support (200) and a pair of front skis (204) pivotably attached to the ski support. Chatter and movement of the front skis are dampened by a pair of boots (228) that engage the ski support and the respective front skis.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Cool Front, Inc.Inventors: Stephen H. Luhr, Richard A. Luhr, Timothy Bachman, Francis Mahoney, Thomas C. Meier, Frank Phillips, Christian R. Trifilio
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Patent number: D550202Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Donald G. Varga
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Patent number: D612886Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter J. Newbould, Pasquale Cirulli, Thomas C. Meier, David C. Windorski
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Patent number: D657420Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kristopher W. Clover, Thomas C. Meier
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Patent number: D697309Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark W. Baldwin, Thomas C. Meier, Kayo M. Roehm, Cynthia A. Timmerman, Caroline A. Sazama, Valentina Tronconi, Lorenzo Ruggieri, Roberto Manzari, Antonio Pugliese
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Patent number: D784722Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, David J. Prince, Lloyd S. Vasilakes
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Patent number: D789764Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, David J. Prince
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Patent number: D795517Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, David J. Prince
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Patent number: D842570Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, Zachary A. Schaefer, Megan E. Renner, Matthew D. Chaffee, Michael C. Mooney
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Patent number: D854269Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, Zachary A. Schaefer, Megan E. Renner, Matthew D. Chaffee, Michael C. Mooney
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Patent number: D862821Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, Mario A. Davenport, Daniel J. Rebecca, Dennis G. Johnson, Lac V. Nguyen, George H. Kormanos
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Patent number: D864510Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, Mario A. Davenport, Zachary A. Schaefer, Daniel J. Rebecca, Dennis G. Johnson, Lac V. Nguyen, George H. Kormanos
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Patent number: D1018445Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark A. Yoder, Thomas C. Meier, William P. Atwood