Patents by Inventor Thomas E. McMillan

Thomas E. McMillan 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: 10919666
    Abstract: A sled includes a deck having a top surface and a cradle section configured to hold a shipping vessel. The cradle section includes a length that extends from a back of the deck towards a front of the deck. First and second wedges extend at least the length of the cradle section and each include at least an outer facing surface and an upper facing surface. The outer facing surface of the first wedge defines a first side of the cradle section and the outer facing surface of the second wedge defines a second side of the cradle section. The upper facing surfaces of each of the first wedge and the second wedge is oriented at an angle relative to the top surface of the deck such that each upper facing surface of each wedge slopes downwardly from an outer edge to an opposing inner edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Tripp, Slade A. Lewis, Azariah J. Israel, Jeremy J. Gustin, Noah S. Paley, Thomas E. McMillan, David J. Sales, Michael G. Frank, Sukie C. Ewald, Max A. Kondrath, Carlos A. Loza
  • Publication number: 20200223584
    Abstract: A sled includes a deck having a top surface and a cradle section configured to hold a shipping vessel. The cradle section includes a length that extends from a back of the deck towards a front of the deck. First and second wedges extend at least the length of the cradle section and each include at least an outer facing surface and an upper facing surface. The outer facing surface of the first wedge defines a first side of the cradle section and the outer facing surface of the second wedge defines a second side of the cradle section. The upper facing surfaces of each of the first wedge and the second wedge is oriented at an angle relative to the top surface of the deck such that each upper facing surface of each wedge slopes downwardly from an outer edge to an opposing inner edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Michael R. Tripp, Slade A. Lewis, Azariah J. Israel, Jeremy J. Gustin, Noah S. Paley, Thomas E. McMillan, David J. Sales, Michael G. Frank, Sukie C. Ewald, Max A. Kondrath, Carlos A. Loza
  • Publication number: 20190213531
    Abstract: A method of supplying inventory includes sorting inventory into flexible inventory bags or soft-sided containers. Each flexible inventory bag or soft-sided container that receives the inventory corresponds with a final desired location in a building of a retailer. Each flexible inventory bag or soft-sided container is transported to the final desired location and inventory from the flexible inventory bag or soft-sided container is set into the final desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Neal T. Anderson, Fatima H. Ayubi, Andrew T. Bean, Sukie C. Ewald, Amy E. Furfori, Terrence J. Hornsby, JR., Katherine E. Kelly, Thomas E. McMillan, Michael C. Pearson, Chris W. Prater, Neil Z. Witte
  • Patent number: 6588414
    Abstract: An archery bow vibration damper that is mounted in an open chamber passing through a bow riser from front to back. A tube of soft but supportive material, such as rubber is pushed into the chamber. A tightly fitting shaft, preferably of metal with internal threads at each end, is pushed into the tube. The shaft provides damped mass and shock mounting for stabilizers and other accessories on the front and/or back of the bow riser. Installation of the damper requires pushing the soft tube through the chamber from the front of the riser, then pushing the shaft through the tube from the front or back. The shaft preferably has a cross section outline that varies in size or shape along the length of the shaft to resist slippage of the shaft in the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas E. McMillan, III
  • Publication number: 20020162547
    Abstract: An archery bow vibration damper that is mounted in an open chamber passing through a bow riser from front to back. A tube of soft but supportive material, such as rubber is pushed into the chamber. A tightly fitting shaft, preferably of metal with internal threads at each end, is pushed into the tube. The shaft provides damped mass and shock mounting for stabilizers and other accessories on the front and/or back of the bow riser. Installation of the damper requires pushing the soft tube through the chamber from the front of the riser, then pushing the shaft through the tube from the front or back. The shaft preferably has a cross section outline that varies in size or shape along the length of the shaft to resist slippage of the shaft in the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas E. McMillan