Kevin Michael Mclaughlin

US Patent:

6457239, Oct 1, 2002

Filed:

Dec 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/732649

Inventors:

Kevin William McLaughlin - Berkeley CA 94715

International Classification:

B26B 306

US Classification:

30151, 302984

Abstract:

The invention is a magnetic knife sheath that permits easy transport and protection of knives in a relatively small sheath. The sheath has two magnetically charged faces that attract each other, protecting and holding the knife blade securely between them.

US Patent:

7086156, Aug 8, 2006

Filed:

May 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/444715

Inventors:

Kevin W. McLaughlin - Berkeley CA, US

International Classification:

B26B 29/02

US Classification:

30153, 302984, 211DIG 1

Abstract:

The invention is a magnetic knife sheath that permits easy transport and protection of knives in a relatively small sheath. The sheath has either one or two magnetically charged faces. The user places the knife blade against a magnetically charged face and the knife blade is held in place by magnetic attraction between the knife and the magnetically charged face or faces.

US Patent:

7125011, Oct 24, 2006

Filed:

May 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/840887

Inventors:

Kevin William McLaughlin - Oakland CA, US

International Classification:

B23Q 3/00

US Classification:

269289R, 2693021

Abstract:

One or more cutting boards that may be conveniently and compactly stored on many vertical surfaces in the kitchen, for example, a refrigerator. In the preferred embodiment, each cutting board contains two layers, a flexible magnet, and a flexible yet durable cutting surface. One or more of the magnetic cutting boards may be placed on any magnetically attractive surface, whether vertical or horizontal, and will remain in place due to the magnetic attraction between the magnetic cutting board and the magnetically attractive surface.

US Patent:

7765128, Jul 27, 2010

Filed:

Jul 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/896287

Inventors:

Tyler Brooks - Seattle WA, US
Kevin McLaughlin - Charlestown MA, US
Helga Cecilia Dahl - Boston MA, US
Edward Kim - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Smart Destinations Inc. - Boston MA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

A smart-card based system and methods to control access to a plurality of attractions within a geographical area. The system may include one or more reward terminals that are located at attractions and are configured to read smart cards presented to them and, assuming the card is valid for that location, allow the card holder to access the attraction. Each smart card may be programmed with a product code that defines the attractions at which the card may be used. Product codes may be stored in a central database along with a list of the attractions associated with the each product code. The list of attractions may be updated as desired, thereby updating and changing the attractions at which any given card may be used.

US Patent:

8346618, Jan 1, 2013

Filed:

Jun 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/825183

Inventors:

Tyler Brooks - Seattle WA, US
Kevin McLaughlin - Charlestown MA, US
Helga Cecilia Dahl - Boston MA, US
Edward Kim - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Smart Destinations Inc. - Boston MA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

705 261, 705 271

Abstract:

A smart-card based system and methods to control access to a plurality of attractions within a geographical area. The system may include one or more reward terminals that are located at attractions and are configured to read smart cards presented to them and, assuming the card is valid for that location, allow the card holder to access the attraction. Each smart card may be programmed with a product code that defines the attractions at which the card may be used. Product codes may be stored in a central database along with a list of the attractions associated with the each product code. The list of attractions may be updated as desired, thereby updating and changing the attractions at which any given card may be used.

US Patent:

20060045949, Mar 2, 2006

Filed:

Aug 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/928461

Inventors:

Kevin McLaughlin - Oakland CA, US

International Classification:

A22C 13/00

US Classification:

426420000

Abstract:

The invention involves silicone devices and a method for using the silicone devices for food preparation and for cooking. The silicone devices come in a variety of shapes: bands, string, mesh, perforated sheets, connected double-Os, and film. The silicon devices may be used when food is prepared, then frozen and later cooked; to support food during cooking; or in food preparation when the food is not heated. The silicon devices may be stretched and placed over a food item prior to cooking and will support the food item during cooking. The silicone devices retain their elasticity when exposed to heat and continue to hold the food in shape while cooking. After cooking is complete, the silicone devices are quickly and easily removed from the food without sticking to the food.

US Patent:

20080035591, Feb 14, 2008

Filed:

Aug 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/463077

Inventors:

Kevin M. McLaughlin - Deerfield IL, US
Arlin Tao - Oak Park IL, US
Christopher Mattingly - Carol Stream IL, US
Gary Dean Cooper - St. Charles MO, US
Chris Mastrodicasa - Medway MA, US
Phillip Delaney - East Lyme CT, US
Thomas Kozak - Woonsocket RI, US

International Classification:

A47G 29/00

US Classification:

211 8531, 211106

Abstract:

The invention is directed to a support rack for a container whereby consumers can access items stored within the container. The support rack comprises an arrangement of frame members, namely a first side frame member, a second side frame member, a front cross member extending between the first and second side frame members, and a rear cross member extending between the first and second side frame members. The support rack also includes an internal receiver that removably receives the container. The receiver is defined by an extent of each of the first and second side frame members, as well as a front internal member and a rear internal member, wherein both the front and rear internal members extend between the first and second side frame members. The rear cross member includes at least one connector that couples with a mounting structure, such as an open top cooler found in grocery stores. The support rack further includes a plate extending between the first side frame member and the second side frame member, wherein the plate is positioned above the front cross member and can accept a label that identifies the type and/or price of the items within the container.

US Patent:

20090120932, May 14, 2009

Filed:

Nov 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/983572

Inventors:

Kevin W. McLaughlin - Berkeley CA, US

International Classification:

B65D 41/56

US Classification:

220212, 366130

Abstract:

Devices and methods for filtering mixed drinks. In one embodiment, drink ingredients are placed in a mixing container and a cap is placed on top of the mixing container. The cap comprises a closed end connected with an annular open end by a surface, and has a perimeter located at the junction between the annulus and the surface. The annular open end contains perforations formed by holes or fingers that fit inside the rim of the mixing container, with the rim of the mixing container in continuous contact with the perimeter. The drink is poured and filtered by slightly lifting and tilting the cap to allow gravity to pull the liquid through the perforations, thereby filtering the drink and eliminating the need for a separate filter.