Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Murray
Thomas G. Murray 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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Patent number: 11773590Abstract: A ceiling suspension system is disclosed and includes a plurality of grid members configured to form a grid for the ceiling suspension system, each grid member comprising a bulb, a web and a flange. The system also includes a plurality of wall support brackets configured to mount the grid to walls in a structure. Each wall support bracket comprises a vertical back, a lower flange at a lower end of the vertical back, and an upper flange at an upper end of the vertical back. Further, the upper flange is generally V-shaped when viewed longitudinally and each wall support bracket only one tab in the lower flange for each grid member. Moreover, the only one tab is configured to engage and retain the flange of a respective grid member, such that the respective grid member rests on the lower flange.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: CERTAINTEED CEILINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Robin C. Czyzewicz, Bryan Neubeker, Lorenzo Salazar, Thomas G. Murray
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Patent number: 10961706Abstract: A ceiling suspension system is disclosed and includes a plurality of grid members configured to form a grid for the ceiling suspension system, each grid member comprising a bulb, a web and a flange. The system also includes a plurality of wall support brackets configured to mount the grid to walls in a structure. Each wall support bracket comprises a vertical back, a lower flange at a lower end of the vertical back, and an upper flange at an upper end of the vertical back. Further, the upper flange is generally V-shaped when viewed longitudinally and each wall support bracket only one tab in the lower flange for each grid member. Moreover, the only one tab is configured to engage and retain the flange of a respective grid member, such that the respective grid member rests on the lower flange.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: CERTAINTEED CEILINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Robin C. Czyzewicz, Bryan Neubeker, Lorenzo Salazar, Thomas G. Murray
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Publication number: 20210040742Abstract: A ceiling suspension system is disclosed and includes a plurality of grid members configured to form a grid for the ceiling suspension system, each grid member comprising a bulb, a web and a flange. The system also includes a plurality of wall support brackets configured to mount the grid to walls in a structure. Each wall support bracket comprises a vertical back, a lower flange at a lower end of the vertical back, and an upper flange at an upper end of the vertical back. Further, the upper flange is generally V-shaped when viewed longitudinally and each wall support bracket only one tab in the lower flange for each grid member. Moreover, the only one tab is configured to engage and retain the flange of a respective grid member, such that the respective grid member rests on the lower flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Robin C. CZYZEWICZ, Bryan NEUBEKER, Lorenzo SALAZAR, Thomas G. MURRAY
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Publication number: 20200123770Abstract: A ceiling suspension system is disclosed and includes a plurality of grid members configured to form a grid for the ceiling suspension system, each grid member comprising a bulb, a web and a flange. The system also includes a plurality of wall support brackets configured to mount the grid to walls in a structure. Each wall support bracket comprises a vertical back, a lower flange at a lower end of the vertical back, and an upper flange at an upper end of the vertical back. Further, the upper flange is generally V-shaped when viewed longitudinally and each wall support bracket only one tab in the lower flange for each grid member. Moreover, the only one tab is configured to engage and retain the flange of a respective grid member, such that the respective grid member rests on the lower flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Robin C. CZYZEWICZ, Bryan NEUBEKER, Lorenzo SALAZAR, Thomas G. MURRAY
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Patent number: 10550571Abstract: A ceiling suspension system is disclosed and includes a plurality of grid members configured to form a grid for the ceiling suspension system, each grid member comprising a bulb, a web and a flange. The system also includes a plurality of wall support brackets configured to mount the grid to walls in a structure. Each wall support bracket comprises a vertical back, a lower flange at a lower end of the vertical back, and an upper flange at an upper end of the vertical back. Further, the upper flange is generally V-shaped when viewed longitudinally and each wall support bracket only one tab in the lower flange for each grid member. Moreover, the only one tab is configured to engage and retain the flange of a respective grid member, such that the respective grid member rests on the lower flange.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CEILINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Robin C. Czyzewicz, Bryan Neubeker, Lorenzo Salazar, Thomas G. Murray
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Patent number: 10526784Abstract: A yoke for a ceiling suspension system is disclosed. For example, the yoke may include a yoke body having an upper end configured to be mounted only to another yoke, or to an extension mounted to the other yoke. The yoke body may have a lower end having a first mount configured to be mounted to a first ceiling support member (CSM), and a second mount configured to be mounted to a second CSM that differs from the first CSM. In one version, no portion of the yoke body extends through any portion of the first CSM and the second CSM.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: CERTAINTEED CEILINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Robin Czyzewicz, Thomas G. Murray, Stephen Engel
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Publication number: 20190071870Abstract: A ceiling suspension system is disclosed and includes a plurality of grid members configured to form a grid for the ceiling suspension system, each grid member comprising a bulb, a web and a flange. The system also includes a plurality of wall support brackets configured to mount the grid to walls in a structure. Each wall support bracket comprises a vertical back, a lower flange at a lower end of the vertical back, and an upper flange at an upper end of the vertical back. Further, the upper flange is generally V-shaped when viewed longitudinally and each wall support bracket only one tab in the lower flange for each grid member. Moreover, the only one tab is configured to engage and retain the flange of a respective grid member, such that the respective grid member rests on the lower flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Robin C. CZYZEWICZ, Bryan NEUBEKER, Lorenzo SALAZAR, Thomas G. MURRAY
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Patent number: 10151110Abstract: A wall support for a ceiling support grid with grid members is disclosed. Each grid member can have a top with a bulb, a web extending downward from the bulb, and a bottom with a flange extending from the web opposite the bulb. Examples of the wall support may include a bracket having a C-shaped channel with a back, a lower flange at a lower end of the back, and an upper flange at an upper end of the back. In addition, the bracket may include only one tab in the lower flange for each grid member. The only one tab may be configured to engage and retain the flange of a respective grid member. The grid member may rest on the lower flange. The lower flange may have no other features for positive engagement with and retention of the flange of the respective grid member.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: CERTAINTEED CEILINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Robin Czyzewicz, Bryan Neubeker, Lorenzo Salazar, Thomas G. Murray
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Publication number: 20170362828Abstract: A yoke for a ceiling suspension system is disclosed. For example, the yoke may include a yoke body having an upper end configured to be mounted only to another yoke, or to an extension mounted to the other yoke. The yoke body may have a lower end having a first mount configured to be mounted to a first ceiling support member (CSM), and a second mount configured to be mounted to a second CSM that differs from the first CSM. In one version, no portion of the yoke body extends through any portion of the first CSM and the second CSM.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Robin CZYZEWICZ, Thomas G. Murray, Stephen Engel
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Publication number: 20170350120Abstract: A wall support for a ceiling support grid with grid members is disclosed. Each grid member can have a top with a bulb, a web extending downward from the bulb, and a bottom with a flange extending from the web opposite the bulb. Examples of the wall support may include a bracket having a C-shaped channel with a back, a lower flange at a lower end of the back, and an upper flange at an upper end of the back. In addition, the bracket may include only one tab in the lower flange for each grid member. The only one tab may be configured to engage and retain the flange of a respective grid member. The grid member may rest on the lower flange. The lower flange may have no other features for positive engagement with and retention of the flange of the respective grid member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Robin CZYZEWICZ, Bryan Neubeker, Lorenzo Salazar, Thomas G. Murray
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Patent number: 7937294Abstract: A catalog of products is received electronically from each of a plurality of suppliers of products. Each catalog is then compiled into a master supplier catalog that is made accessible to one or more buying entities through an on-line web server, through which server the buying entities may then select and order products shown in the master supplier catalog.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Telegrow, LLCInventors: Thomas G. Murray, Joseph L. Murray
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Patent number: 7680696Abstract: A method for facilitating the ordering of two or more products, wherein a data repository receives from each respective buyer of two or more buyers at least two respective orders for purchase quantities of units of at least two products of said two or more products. The data repository calculates, substantially contemporaneously with the step of receiving, a composite order comprising the total units of each of said two or more products specified in each respective order received from each respective buyer. A near valid order quantity is determined with reference to said total units, and the purchase quantity is adjusted with reference to the total units taken with respect to the near valid order quantity.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventor: Thomas G. Murray
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Patent number: 7467103Abstract: A system, and associated method, aggregates, optimizes, allocates, and prices products orders by members of buying clubs wherein a network interconnects a master computer having a database to a plurality of buyer computers connected to the network for data communication with said master computer, each of which buyer computers is operable by at least one respective buyer of at least one buying club, and is configured for generating to the master computer data defining orders of products placed by said respective buyers. Computer program code executable by the master computer compiles each of the respective orders into an aggregate order, and, with reference to data structures of said products, inventory, optimization criteria, and orders of all buyers including any specified minimum, preferred and maximum specified units, generates optimized orders and allocations to achieve improved outcomes for buyers, thereby facilitating purchasing and commerce by and between members, buying clubs, and suppliers.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Inventors: Joseph L. Murray, Thomas G. Murray
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Patent number: 6117309Abstract: A process for recovering a base oil of lubricating viscosity from used oil in which, following optional pretreatment, used oil is re-refined by distilling it in distillation apparatus having multiple theoretical plates. Impurities are then extracted from the lube range distillate fraction or fractions with a liquid extractant such as N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) at a temperature below the temperature, if any, of complete miscibility of the extractant and the oil. The oil and extractant are then separated whereupon the extractant is re-used in the process and the oil is subject to further treatment, as necessary, for targeted uses.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1997Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: Probex CorporationInventors: Alexander D. B. Daspit, Martin MacDonald, Thomas G. Murray
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Patent number: 6106699Abstract: The invention is directed to a process of reducing the chlorine content of oil as well as its propensity to foul during subsequent distillation processes. The process heats the oil to a temperature in the range of 400 to 700 F and contacts the oil with a non-oxidizing gas, such as steam, for a residence time of at least several minutes. Thereafter the oil may be distilled and/or finished to a base lubricating oil or other distillate product. The oil subject to the process may be used oil, and can be subject to a dewatering or removal of light contaminants treatment prior to being subject to the process.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: ProbexInventors: Martin R. MacDonald, Alexander D.B. Daspit, Thomas G. Murray
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Patent number: D1021072Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignees: DEKA Products Limited Partnership, CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Larry B. Gray, Thomas A. Friedrich, Craig A. Dodge, Gregory T. Hulan, Philip T. Pupa, Christopher J. Murray, Edward G. Mitchell
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Patent number: D1021073Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignees: DEKA Products Limited Partnership, CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Larry B. Gray, Thomas A. Friedrich, Craig A. Dodge, Gregory T. Hulan, Philip T. Pupa, Christopher J. Murray, Edward G. Mitchell