Patents by Inventor Thomas Gillette
Thomas Gillette 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: 20230211710Abstract: A seat back system for a vehicle includes a fixed seat support member fixed relative to the vehicle, a seat back frame pivotally mounted relative to the fixed seat support member, and a torsion spring element mounted to the seat back frame. The torsion spring element includes a first end fixed relative to the fixed seat support member and a second end fixed relative to the seat back frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Venkata Narasimha Rao Cherukuvada, Thomas Gillette, Xavier Jesus Del Rio, Srujan Nelakuditi, Alan Garcia, Mark West, Blagoj Dungevski
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Patent number: 10731915Abstract: A pantry box system for a refrigerating appliance includes a pantry mullion having an interstitial space defined therein, a pantry wall extending perpendicularly from the pantry mullion, a base positioned substantially parallel with the pantry mullion. The pantry mullion, pantry wall and base define an insertable pantry compartment having an internal pantry volume. A pantry drawer is in operable communication with the internal pantry volume, and is operable through a drawer aperture defined in the pantry wall between open and closed positions. The pantry drawer includes an exterior drawer panel that conceals the drawer aperture when the at least one pantry drawer in in the closed position. A pantry box cooling system is configured to deliver cooling to the insertable pantry compartment from an external location, wherein the pantry box cooling system includes a control that independently controls a pantry temperature of the insertable pantry compartment.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Gillette, Duane M. Kobos, Todd Tunzi
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Publication number: 20180128541Abstract: A pantry box system for a refrigerating appliance includes a pantry mullion having an interstitial space defined therein, a pantry wall extending perpendicularly from the pantry mullion, a base positioned substantially parallel with the pantry mullion. The pantry mullion, pantry wall and base define an insertable pantry compartment having an internal pantry volume. A pantry drawer is in operable communication with the internal pantry volume, and is operable through a drawer aperture defined in the pantry wall between open and closed positions. The pantry drawer includes an exterior drawer panel that conceals the drawer aperture when the at least one pantry drawer in in the closed position. A pantry box cooling system is configured to deliver cooling to the insertable pantry compartment from an external location, wherein the pantry box cooling system includes a control that independently controls a pantry temperature of the insertable pantry compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas A. Gillette, Duane M. Kobos, Todd Tunzi
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Patent number: 9937834Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seatback having a seatback body and a door pivotally coupled to the seatback body. The seatback defines an internal compartment and an opening leading to the internal compartment. The seatback defines a first seatback edge and a second seatback edge opposite the first seatback edge. The door can rotate relative to the seatback body about an axis, which extends from the first seatback edge to the second seatback edge. The door can move relative to the seatback between an open position and a closed position, and covers the opening leading to the internal compartment when disposed in the closed position. The internal compartment is accessible through the opening when the door is in the open position. The seat assembly further includes a seat base below the seatback. The first seatback edge is closer to the seat base than the second seatback edge.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Scott D. Thomas, Thomas A. Gillette
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Patent number: 9897370Abstract: A pantry box system for a refrigerating appliance includes a pantry mullion having an interstitial space defined therein, a pantry wall extending perpendicularly from the pantry mullion, a base positioned substantially parallel with the pantry mullion. The pantry mullion, pantry wall and base define an insertable pantry compartment having an internal pantry volume. A pantry drawer is in operable communication with the internal pantry volume, and is operable through a drawer aperture defined in the pantry wall between open and closed positions. The pantry drawer includes an exterior drawer panel that conceals the drawer aperture when the at least one pantry drawer in the closed position. A pantry box cooling system is configured to deliver cooling to the insertable pantry compartment from an external location, wherein the pantry box cooling system includes a control that independently controls a pantry temperature of the insertable pantry compartment.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Gillette, Duane M. Kobos, Todd Tunzi
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Patent number: 9675946Abstract: A bowl liner for a mixing bowl of a stand mixer includes a shell and a rim secured an upper end of the shell. The shell is sized to be received in the mixing bowl, and is formed from an elastomeric material. The shell has a mixing chamber defined therein. The rim includes an outer perimeter surface that has a keyed surface section to locate the liner relative to the stand mixer.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Steven C. Drees, Thomas A. Gillette, David M. Neidlinger, Paul S. Paget
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Patent number: 9522399Abstract: A food processor includes a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly is positionable between a plurality of cutting positions to produce cut food items of varying thicknesses. The food processor includes an adjustment assembly operable to move the cutting assembly between the plurality of cutting positions. The adjustment assembly includes a user-operated control device that is secured to the cutting assembly. The user-operated control device extends through a slot defined in the removable lid such that an upper end of the user-operated control device is positioned outside of the processing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Michael P. Conti, Thomas Gillette, David J. Gushwa, Duane M. Kobos, Anthony Roberts, Nicholas Stuart
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Publication number: 20160264029Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seatback having a seatback body and a door pivotally coupled to the seatback body. The seatback defines an internal compartment and an opening leading to the internal compartment. The seatback defines a first seatback edge and a second seatback edge opposite the first seatback edge. The door can rotate relative to the seatback body about an axis, which extends from the first seatback edge to the second seatback edge. The door can move relative to the seatback between an open position and a closed position, and covers the opening leading to the internal compartment when disposed in the closed position. The internal compartment is accessible through the opening when the door is in the open position. The seat assembly further includes a seat base below the seatback. The first seatback edge is closer to the seat base than the second seatback edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Scott D. Thomas, Thomas A. Gillette
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Publication number: 20160265816Abstract: A pantry box system for a refrigerating appliance includes a pantry mullion having an interstitial space defined therein, a pantry wall extending perpendicularly from the pantry mullion, a base positioned substantially parallel with the pantry mullion. The pantry mullion, pantry wall and base define an insertable pantry compartment having an internal pantry volume. A pantry drawer is in operable communication with the internal pantry volume, and is operable through a drawer aperture defined in the pantry wall between open and closed positions. The pantry drawer includes an exterior drawer panel that conceals the drawer aperture when the at least one pantry drawer in in the closed position. A pantry box cooling system is configured to deliver cooling to the insertable pantry compartment from an external location, wherein the pantry box cooling system includes a control that independently controls a pantry temperature of the insertable pantry compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas A. Gillette, Duane M. Kobos, Todd Tunzi
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Patent number: 9220372Abstract: A bowl assembly for a stand mixer includes an at least partially translucent container that includes a sidewall and a bottom wall. The container includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and an open upper edge. A channel is disposed on the outer surface substantially parallel with the open upper edge. The channel includes upper and lower circumferential walls and a channel wall that extends between the upper and lower circumferential walls. A gasket includes top and bottom sealing flanges and is configured for reception in the channel. A band assembly includes at least one elongate band and a tensioning mechanism. The band assembly is configured for reception in the channel. First and second support members extend substantially orthogonally from the at least one elongate band.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Kaitlyn Benoit, Thomas A. Gillette, Mitchell L. Robertson
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Patent number: 8919590Abstract: A bowl liner for a mixing bowl of a stand mixer includes a shell and a rim secured an upper end of the shell. The shell is sized to be received in the mixing bowl, and is formed from an elastomeric material. The shell has a mixing chamber defined therein. The rim includes an outer perimeter surface that has a keyed surface section to locate the liner relative to the stand mixer.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Gillette, Paul S. Paget
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Publication number: 20140246442Abstract: A bowl assembly for a stand mixer includes an at least partially translucent container that includes a sidewall and a bottom wall. The container includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and an open upper edge. A channel is disposed on the outer surface substantially parallel with the open upper edge. The channel includes upper and lower circumferential walls and a channel wall that extends between the upper and lower circumferential walls. A gasket includes top and bottom sealing flanges and is configured for reception in the channel. A band assembly includes at least one elongate band and a tensioning mechanism. The band assembly is configured for reception in the channel. First and second support members extend substantially orthogonally from the at least one elongate band.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Kaitlyn Benoit, Thomas A. Gillette, Mitchell L. Robertson
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Publication number: 20120170404Abstract: A bowl liner for a mixing bowl of a stand mixer includes a shell and a rim secured an upper end of the shell. The shell is sized to be received in the mixing bowl, and is formed from an elastomeric material. The shell has a mixing chamber defined therein. The rim includes an outer perimeter surface that has a keyed surface section to locate the liner relative to the stand mixer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: STEVEN C. DREES, THOMAS A. GILLETTE, DAVID M. NEIDLINGER, PAUL S. PAGET
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Patent number: 6557869Abstract: A hand truck with a generally upright skeletal frame carried on spaced apart wheels connected with the lower portion of the frame incorporates a noseplate and a pallet-supporting fork structure configured to enter a pallet. The noseplate and fork structure are carried on the frame to be interchangeably movable to and from vertically spaced operative positions projecting forwardly at generally right angles to the lower end of the frame and removed stowed positions generally vertically adjacent the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Magline, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Gillette, Thomas A. Gillette, Nathan J. Hull, Bruce L. Hailston
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Publication number: 20020030351Abstract: A hand truck with a generally upright skeletal frame carried on spaced apart wheels connected with the lower portion of the frame incorporates a noseplate and a pallet-supporting fork structure configured to enter a pallet. The noseplate and fork structure are carried on the frame to be interchangeably movable to and from vertically spaced operative positions projecting forwardly at generally right angles to the lower end of the frame and removed stowed positions generally vertically adjacent the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Applicant: Magline, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Gillette, Thomas A. Gillette, Nathan J. Hull, Bruce L. Hailston
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Patent number: D702487Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Gillette, Mitchell L. Robertson, Kaitlyn Benoit
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Patent number: D708009Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Gillette, Paul S. Paget
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Patent number: D708010Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Gillette, Paul S. Paget