Patents by Inventor William Flanigan

William Flanigan 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).

  • Portable food heater
    Patent number: 8481893
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a consumer appliance that uses RF energy to heat foods stored in a container that is suitable for RF heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Ameritherm, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Rosenbloom, Leslie L. Thompson, Santina McKean, William Flanigan, Brian Louis Teachout, Ian Alan Paull
  • PORTABLE FOOD HEATER
    Publication number: 20110011850
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a consumer appliance that uses RF energy to heat foods stored in a container that is suitable for RF heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: AMERITHERM, INC.
    Inventors: Richard H. ROSENBLOOM, Leslie L. THOMPSON, Santina McKEAN, William FLANIGAN, Brian Louis TEACHOUT, Ian Alan PAULL
  • Portable food heater
    Patent number: 7804045
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a consumer appliance that uses RF energy to heat foods stored in a container that is suitable for RF heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Ameritherm, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Rosenbloom, Leslie L. Thompson, Santina McKean, William Flanigan, Brian Louis Teachout, Ian Alan Paull
  • PORTABLE FOOD HEATER
    Publication number: 20080047948
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a consumer appliance that uses RF energy to heat foods stored in a container that is suitable for RF heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: AMERITHERM, INC.
    Inventors: Richard ROSENBLOOM, Leslie THOMPSON, Santina McKEAN, William FLANIGAN, Brian TEACHOUT, Ian PAULL
  • Modular window electronic sign
    Patent number: 5758442
    Abstract: A modular window electronic sign is provided for outdoor use. The sign is provided with a walk-in cabinet or housing with a forward facing informational display surface viewable through an opening in the cabinet. The window is comprised of a series of vertically elongated transparent lenses which have a truncated U-shaped cross section. The legs of the lenses extend rearwardly from the front face of the lens to behind the display surface. Water is prevented from entering into the enclosure through the window by seals on the legs of the lenses out of sight behind the display surface. A method of maintaining the sign from the interior of the cabinet is also provided by flexing and rotating the lenses, the front of the window may be cleaned from the interior of the cabinet. A method of maintaining and replacing modular electronic components of the sign from within the cabinet is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Vultron, Inc.
    Inventors: William Flanigan, Mortimer Flanigan