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).

  • Publication number: 20180296043
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin
  • Patent number: 9517908
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Thomas C. Meier
  • Publication number: 20160095436
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Mark W. Baldwin, Roberto Manzari, Thomas C. Meier, Antonio Pugliese, Kayo M. Roehm, Lorenzo Ruggieri, Caroline A. Sazama, Cynthia A. Timmerman, Valentina Tronconi
  • Publication number: 20140374430
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: THOMAS C. MEIER, MARTHA E. LOPEZ-IBARRA
  • Publication number: 20140332617
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas C. Meier
  • Publication number: 20090220118
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Donald G. Varga, Dominic Amae
  • Patent number: 7559558
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Cool Front, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen H. Luhr, Richard A. Luhr, Timothy Bachman, Francis Mahoney, Thomas C. Meier, Frank Phillips, Christian R. Trifilio
  • Patent number: 7278642
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Cool Front, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen H. Luhr, Richard A. Luhr, Timothy Bachman, Francis Mahoney, Thomas C. Meier, Frank Phillips, Christian R. Trifilio
  • Patent number: D550202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Donald G. Varga
  • Patent number: D612886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Peter J. Newbould, Pasquale Cirulli, Thomas C. Meier, David C. Windorski
  • Patent number: D657420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kristopher W. Clover, Thomas C. Meier
  • Patent number: D697309
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark W. Baldwin, Thomas C. Meier, Kayo M. Roehm, Cynthia A. Timmerman, Caroline A. Sazama, Valentina Tronconi, Lorenzo Ruggieri, Roberto Manzari, Antonio Pugliese
  • Patent number: D784722
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, David J. Prince, Lloyd S. Vasilakes
  • Patent number: D789764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, David J. Prince
  • Patent number: D795517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, David J. Prince
  • Patent number: D842570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, Zachary A. Schaefer, Megan E. Renner, Matthew D. Chaffee, Michael C. Mooney
  • Patent number: D854269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, Zachary A. Schaefer, Megan E. Renner, Matthew D. Chaffee, Michael C. Mooney
  • Patent number: D862821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, Mario A. Davenport, Daniel J. Rebecca, Dennis G. Johnson, Lac V. Nguyen, George H. Kormanos
  • Patent number: D864510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas C. Meier, Mark W. Baldwin, Mario A. Davenport, Zachary A. Schaefer, Daniel J. Rebecca, Dennis G. Johnson, Lac V. Nguyen, George H. Kormanos
  • Patent number: D1018445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Yoder, Thomas C. Meier, William P. Atwood