Patents by Inventor Thomas Crenshaw

Thomas Crenshaw 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).

  • MODULAR WALL UNITS HAVING FRONT PANELS WITH AESTHETIC DESIGNS COVERING A WINDOW FOR MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20260028819
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems, modular wall units, and methods of installing modular wall systems for indoor environments such as medical treatment environments. In one implementation, a first outer panel and a second outer panel are spaced apart from each other to form a window, and a front panel is attached to front surfaces of the first and second outer panels. The front panel is formed of a polymeric material or a composite material, and the front panel includes an aesthetic design thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas CRENSHAW
  • MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20250376850
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems and methods of installing modular wall systems in hygienic environments. In one aspect, gap cover apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, backplate arrangements are disclosed. In one aspect, non-progressive installation methods are disclosed. The modular wall systems can eliminate protruding ledges while maintaining structural integrity and hygienic properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas CRENSHAW
  • Modular wall units having front panels with aesthetic designs covering a window for modular wall systems
    Patent number: 12435511
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems, modular wall units, and methods of installing modular wall systems for indoor environments such as medical treatment environments. In one implementation, a first outer panel and a second outer panel are spaced apart from each other to form a window, and a front panel is attached to front surfaces of the first and second outer panels. The front panel is formed of a polymeric material or a composite material, and the front panel includes an aesthetic design thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Crenshaw
  • Modular wall systems and related methods
    Patent number: 12421733
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems and methods of installing modular wall systems in hygienic environments. In one aspect, gap cover apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, backplate arrangements are disclosed. In one aspect, non-progressive installation methods are disclosed. The modular wall systems can eliminate protruding ledges while maintaining structural integrity and hygienic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Crenshaw
  • MODULAR WALL UNITS HAVING FRONT PANELS WITH AESTHETIC DESIGNS COVERING A WINDOW FOR MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20240183155
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems, modular wall units, and methods of installing modular wall systems for indoor environments such as medical treatment environments. In one implementation, a first outer panel and a second outer panel are spaced apart from each other to form a window, and a front panel is attached to front surfaces of the first and second outer panels. The front panel is formed of a polymeric material or a composite material, and the front panel includes an aesthetic design thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas CRENSHAW
  • Modular wall units having front panels with aesthetic designs covering a window for modular wall systems
    Patent number: 11873644
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems, modular wall units, and methods of installing modular wall systems for indoor environments such as medical treatment environments. In one implementation, a first outer panel and a second outer panel are spaced apart from each other to form a window, and a front panel is attached to front surfaces of the first and second outer panels. The front panel is formed of a polymeric material or a composite material, and the front panel includes an aesthetic design thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: MfPHD, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Crenshaw
  • MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20230183986
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems and methods of installing modular wall systems in hygienic environments. In one aspect, gap cover apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, backplate arrangements are disclosed. In one aspect, non-progressive installation methods are disclosed. The modular wall systems can eliminate protruding ledges while maintaining structural integrity and hygienic properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas CRENSHAW
  • Gap cover apparatus for modular wall systems and installation methods
    Patent number: 11608645
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems and methods of installing modular wall systems in hygienic environments. In one aspect, gap cover apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, backplate arrangements are disclosed. In one aspect, non-progressive installation methods are disclosed. The modular wall systems can eliminate protruding ledges while maintaining structural integrity and hygienic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: mfPHD, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Crenshaw
  • MODULAR WALL UNITS HAVING FRONT PANELS WITH AESTHETIC DESIGNS COVERING A WINDOW FOR MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20230067586
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems, modular wall units, and methods of installing modular wall systems for indoor environments such as medical treatment environments. In one implementation, a first outer panel and a second outer panel are spaced apart from each other to form a window, and a front panel is attached to front surfaces of the first and second outer panels. The front panel is formed of a polymeric material or a composite material, and the front panel includes an aesthetic design thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas CRENSHAW
  • Backplate arrangements for modular wall systems and installation methods
    Patent number: 11572698
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems and methods of installing modular wall systems in hygienic environments. In one aspect, gap cover apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, backplate arrangements are disclosed. In one aspect, non-progressive installation methods are disclosed. The modular wall systems can eliminate protruding ledges while maintaining structural integrity and hygienic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: mfPHD, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Crenshaw
  • Corner assembly
    Patent number: 11542703
    Abstract: A monolithic corner encapsulates one or more panels while maintaining structural integrity and maintain hygienic properties. The corner may securely receive one or more panels and provide flexibility to easily adjust the one or more panels. The corner may simplify installation and an ability to adjust connected panels without compromising safety, installation time, and sterility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: mfPHD, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Crenshaw
  • Wall system
    Patent number: 11505948
    Abstract: A monolithic corner and/or adapter panel encapsulates one or more panels while maintaining structural integrity and maintain hygienic properties. The corner may securely receive one or more panels and provide flexibility to easily adjust the one or more panels. The corner and/or adapter panel may simplify installation and an ability to adjust connected panels without compromising safety, installation time, and sterility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: mfPHD, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Crenshaw
  • BACKPLATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION METHODS
    Publication number: 20210396021
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems and methods of installing modular wall systems in hygienic environments. In one aspect, gap cover apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, backplate arrangements are disclosed. In one aspect, non-progressive installation methods are disclosed. The modular wall systems can eliminate protruding ledges while maintaining structural integrity and hygienic properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas CRENSHAW
  • GAP COVER APPARATUS FOR MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATION METHODS
    Publication number: 20210396022
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems and methods of installing modular wall systems in hygienic environments. In one aspect, gap cover apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, backplate arrangements are disclosed. In one aspect, non-progressive installation methods are disclosed. The modular wall systems can eliminate protruding ledges while maintaining structural integrity and hygienic properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas CRENSHAW
  • Wall System
    Publication number: 20210396020
    Abstract: A monolithic corner and/or adapter panel encapsulates one or more panels while maintaining structural integrity and maintain hygienic properties. The corner may securely receive one or more panels and provide flexibility to easily adjust the one or more panels. The corner and/or adapter panel may simplify installation and an ability to adjust connected panels without compromising safety, installation time, and sterility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas Crenshaw
  • CORNER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210372119
    Abstract: A monolithic corner encapsulates one or more panels while maintaining structural integrity and maintain hygienic properties. The corner may securely receive one or more panels and provide flexibility to easily adjust the one or more panels. The corner may simplify installation and an ability to adjust connected panels without compromising safety, installation time, and sterility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas CRENSHAW
  • Monolithic corner
    Patent number: 11098477
    Abstract: A monolithic corner encapsulates one or more panels while maintaining structural integrity and maintain hygienic properties. The corner may securely receive one or more panels and provide flexibility to easily adjust the one or more panels. The corner may simplify installation and an ability to adjust connected panels without compromising safety, installation time, and sterility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: mfPHD, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Crenshaw
  • Monolithic Corner
    Publication number: 20200149270
    Abstract: A monolithic corner encapsulates one or more panels while maintaining structural integrity and maintain hygienic properties. The corner may securely receive one or more panels and provide flexibility to easily adjust the one or more panels. The corner may simplify installation and an ability to adjust connected panels without compromising safety, installation time, and sterility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas Crenshaw