Patents by Inventor Thomas L. Goldsmith
Thomas L. Goldsmith 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: 11591838Abstract: A wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include multiple panels and a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.Inventors: Brad Jones, Aaron K. Alexander, Phil Middaugh, Mark J. McDonough, Adam Burke, Mike Beeler, Robert K. Schuyler, Phillip M. Watson, Matthew Puccio, Thomas L. Goldsmith, Bryan T. Welch
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Patent number: 11480011Abstract: A movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include multiple panels and a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Mondernfold, Inc.Inventors: Brad Jones, Aaron K. Alexander, Phil Middaugh, Mark J. McDonough, Adam Burke, Mike Beeler, Robert K. Schuyler, Phillip M. Watson, Matthew Puccio, Thomas L. Goldsmith, Bryan T. Welch
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Patent number: 11111716Abstract: A movable wall system includes a plurality of movable wall panels including a first movable wall panel and a second moveable wall panel rotatably coupled together through at least one hinge. The movable wall system further includes a biasing system which biases the first movable wall panel and the second movable wall panel into an arrangement wherein a panel face of the first movable wall panel and a panel face of the second moveable wall panel are generally parallel.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Beeler, Mark A. Johnson, Bradley A. Jones, Thomas L. Goldsmith
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Publication number: 20200277819Abstract: A movable wall system includes a plurality of movable wall panels including a first movable wall panel and a second moveable wall panel rotatably coupled together through at least one hinge. The movable wall system further includes a biasing system which biases the first movable wall panel and the second movable wall panel into an arrangement wherein a panel face of the first movable wall panel and a panel face of the second moveable wall panel are generally parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Michael W. Beeler, Mark A. Johnson, Bradley A. Jones, Thomas L. Goldsmith
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Patent number: 10669772Abstract: A movable wall system includes a plurality of movable wall panels including a first movable wall panel and a second moveable wall panel rotatably coupled together through at least one hinge. The movable wall system further includes a biasing system which biases the first movable wall panel and the second movable wall panel into an arrangement wherein a panel face of the first movable wall panel and a panel face of the second moveable wall panel are generally parallel.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: MODERNFOLD, INC.Inventors: Michael W. Beeler, Mark A. Johnson, Bradley A. Jones, Thomas L. Goldsmith
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Publication number: 20190195008Abstract: A movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include multiple panels and a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Brad Jones, Aaron K. Alexander, Phil Middaugh, Mark J. McDonough, Adam Burke, Mike Beeler, Robert K. Schuyler, Phillip M. Watson, Matthew Puccio, Thomas L. Goldsmith, Bryan T. Welch
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Publication number: 20190195009Abstract: A movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include multiple panels and a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Brad Jones, Aaron K. Alexander, Phil Middaugh, Mark J. McDonough, Adam Burke, Mike Beeler, Robert K. Schuyler, Phillip M. Watson, Matthew Puccio, Thomas L. Goldsmith, Bryan T. Welch
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Patent number: 10287817Abstract: A movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include multiple panels and a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.Inventors: Brad Jones, Aaron Alexander, Phil Middaugh, Mark McDonough, Adam Burke, Mike Beeler, Robert K. Schuyler, Philip M. Watson, Matthew Puccio, Thomas L. Goldsmith, Bryan T. Welch
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Publication number: 20180320432Abstract: A movable wall system includes a plurality of movable wall panels including a first movable wall panel and a second moveable wall panel rotatably coupled together through at least one hinge. The movable wall system further includes a biasing system which biases the first movable wall panel and the second movable wall panel into an arrangement wherein a panel face of the first movable wall panel and a panel face of the second moveable wall panel are generally parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Modernfold, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Beeler, Mark A. Johnson, Bradley A. Jones, Thomas L. Goldsmith
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Publication number: 20140059933Abstract: A moveable wall panel system is disclosed. The movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment without an actuation from an operator space of the environment, the top seal assembly being positioned above the operator space of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Modernfold, Inc.Inventors: Brad Jones, Aaron Alexander, Phil Middaugh, Mark McDonough, Adam Burke, Mike Beeler, Robert K. Schuyler, Philip M. Watston, Matthew Puccio, Thomas L. Goldsmith, Bryan T. Welch
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Publication number: 20040138969Abstract: A computer automated method for decision support related to dispositioning resources raises user awareness of an advantage of special treatment. A user of a system that performs such a method may be presented with a comparison of projected outcomes which may be affected by the special treatment. For example, the comparison may lead to a decision to donate surplus inventory to obtain a tax deduction and enjoy higher earnings than realizable with other dispositions of the surplus inventory. Systems of the present invention include enterprise management systems coupled to a global network. The network includes a service provider and coordinator process that provides information to the enterprise management system for decision support. A user platform of the enterprise management system may include a decision support process having alerting, estimating, and dispositioning processes related to dispositioning over-valued or under-utilized goods from inventory.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, Candace L. Quinn
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Patent number: 6698491Abstract: An inverted trolley assembly mounted in an upper channel of a movable wall panel. The inverted trolley includes an elongated trolley carrier having a centrally attached trolley block and a bore at each end to receive the axle of a roller assembly. Each roller assembly includes spacers to center the roller on the axles. The inverted trolley is connectable to a track mounted trolley, preferably by a threaded hole which receives a pendant bolt from the track mounted trolley. The inverted trolley is installed within a channel at the upper end of the wall panel with the rollers engaging the wall panel top frame thus supporting the wall panel. The panel top frame includes a slot through which connection to the track mounted trolley is made. The assembly also includes a trolley retainer which limits the range of motion of the inverted trolley.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Modernfold Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, Jeff Kronlage, Steve Helbing
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Publication number: 20030141024Abstract: An inverted trolley assembly mounted in an upper channel of a movable wall panel. The inverted trolley includes an elongated trolley carrier having a centrally attached trolley block and a bore at each end to receive the axle of a roller assembly. Each roller assembly includes spacers to center the roller on the axles. The inverted trolley is connectable to a track mounted trolley, preferably by a threaded hole which receives a pendant bolt from the track mounted trolley. The inverted trolley is installed within a channel at the upper end of the wall panel with the rollers engaging the wall panel top frame thus supporting the wall panel. The panel top frame includes a slot through which connection to the track mounted trolley is made. The assembly also includes a trolley retainer which limits the range of motion of the inverted trolley.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, Jeff Kronlage, Steve Helbing
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Patent number: 6581345Abstract: The present invention provides a track concealment system for use with a movable wall system having movable walls, a track and a trolley. The invention includes a pair of panels, each sized to conceal a portion of the track, and a pair of brackets each having a first portion attachable to the track and a second portion configured to support an edge of a corresponding panel. When supported by the second portion, the panels are arranged such that the edge of said panel is adjacent the connecting member thereby concealing the track.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, N. Douglas Owens
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Patent number: 6430779Abstract: A mounting bracket for an invisible hinge of an operable wall includes upper and lower end portions for attachment of the bracket to the edge frame of the operable wall. The end portions include vertical slots to allow for vertical adjustment of the wall. Holes for locking screws are also provided the secure position of the wall after adjustment. The mounting bracket, includes a recessed portion to receive the main body of the invisible hinge. The bracket may also include an acoustic coating or an optional hinge encapsulating acoustic boot to provide improved sound barrier characteristics for the operable wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2001Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, Reanus Jones, Jerald A. McRoberts, Shannon B. Richardson
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Publication number: 20020023314Abstract: A mounting bracket for an invisible hinge of an operable wall includes upper and lower end portions for attachment of the bracket to the edge frame of the operable wall. The end portions include vertical slots to allow for vertical adjustment of the wall. Holes for locking screws are also provided the secure position of the wall after adjustment. The mounting bracket, includes a recessed portion to receive the main body of the invisible hinge. The bracket may also include an acoustic coating or an optional hinge encapsulating acoustic boot to provide improved sound barrier characteristics for the operable wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Inventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, Reanus Jones, Jerald A. McRoberts, Shannon B. Richardson
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Publication number: 20010032424Abstract: The present invention provides a track concealment system for use with a movable wall system having movable walls, a track and a trolley. The invention includes a pair of panels, each sized to conceal a portion of the track, and a pair of brackets each having a first portion attachable to the track and a second portion configured to support an edge of a corresponding panel. When supported by the second portion, the panels are arranged such that the edge of said panel is adjacent the connecting member thereby concealing the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Inventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, N. Douglas Owens
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Patent number: 5954494Abstract: The blower/ignition/electrical system supplies the air, spark, and electrical power to facilitate and control the fuel combustion in a heat exchanger for devices which output a fluid, such as a pressure washer. The system is belt driven as an intricate part of the mechanical power system used for the fluid pressure pump. The flange/magnet hub spins past the ignition coil which in turn produces a high voltage electrical source. This potential is applied across the electrode gap to ignite a fuel. The flange magnet hub also spins past a stator coil assembly which in turn produces an alternating current. This current can be rectified or left unrectified, and is wired to a switch. When the switch is activated, the current path is through the safety control devices (such as temperature control, pressure switch or flow switch) and the fuel solenoid valve which controls the fuel flow into the combustion chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: MI-T-M CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, Ricky L. Weires, Michael J. Wuertzer
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Patent number: 5775592Abstract: An apparatus and method for injecting a chemical upstream of a pressure washer includes an injector valve comprising a housing having a passageway through which the wash stream flows. The injector is installed upstream of the pressure washer pump. A chemical inlet is formed downstream from an adjustable orifice which causes the chemical to be drawn into the passageway through the chemical inlet. The injector also includes a plunger in which the adjustable orifice is formed. By moving the plunger, the passageway can be opened or blocked allowing the chemical to be selectively injected into the wash stream.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1996Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: Suttner America CompanyInventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, Lother Hartmann
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Patent number: D414529Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1998Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignees: Candace L. Quinn, Thomas L. GoldsmithInventors: Candace L. Quinn, Maria A. Fernandez, Thomas L. Goldsmith